Is there a charging cradle for FENIX 5X?

Hello,

I have a Fenix 5X watch for about 3 months and I am very satisfied with its functionalities.
I have only one problem. This concerns the load plug located under the watch.
1) When I have to charge it, I find that the connector is hard to plug. This is not a big problem but I wonder about the life of such a connector.
2) When the cable is plugged in, the watch can not stay flat and so it is not very easy to consult. Again, it's not too annoying.
3) It is impossible to connect the cable when wearing the watch on the wrist. In some cases, it can be embarrassing if you need to load it during the exercise. I saw that there was cradle for FENIX3. Is there the same thing for FENIX 5X?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Best regards.

0 benjdour over 5 years ago

Hello,

I just buy this one :
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07L4LMSXP/
And it's perfectly work.

0 jcteo over 5 years ago

Hello benjdour,

Thank you for this information.
This accessories partly meets my problems, the 1st and 2nd, but not the 3rd, which is the most important for me.
I do not quite understand why Garmin did not design an interface with connector on the side ...
I saw that too: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07LGLL133/?coliid=I3T5HLTGS9S542&colid=1EMX6M44Z00EE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it.
I do not like it because it seems very thick ....
Case to follow .....
Cordially.

0 garylovesbeer over 5 years ago

I designed and 3D printed one.

However does not fulfill 3)

Don't know if anyone's got a solution to this. Bit upsetting as they use the F3 style charging on their diving watch, the Descent. Go figure.ciq.forums.garmin.com/.../1446928.jpg

0 jcteo over 5 years ago

I designed and 3D printed one.

Congratulation for your design.
Don't you have some pb with the hardness of connector when you plug in or plug out?
As you said, the 3) pb is not solved...
With your 3D printer, you can "easily" design a plate to slide under the watch but the pb is to realise a 90° connector, not to thick. Maybe by tinkering (rather destroying a bit) a standard straight connector but I doubt...

0 RobCuadro over 5 years ago

I have one of these and I use is as my main charge/sync cable for reasons 1 and 2 as stated above.
It will work for your #3 but it is kinda thick... but I have not seen or found anything smaller. I have an average size wrist so I can wear it with the base installed though I have not tried running with it on. I am afraid the watch may bounce too much for my liking but, like I said, I have not tried it yet.
At only $7.99 shipped it is cheap enough where if you get it and dont like it you will not be out much.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07JZHH4YV/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

0 garylovesbeer over 5 years ago

With your 3D printer, you can "easily" design a plate to slide under the watch but the pb is to realise a 90° connector, not to thick. Maybe by tinkering (rather destroying a bit) a standard straight connector but I doubt...

Yes the right angle connector would be the problem. I'm sure I saw a hack on https://www.facebook.com/groups/1778261649106213/ showing a butchered connector with a mount for the connectors so it sat flat.