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Sorry I had a webhost failure so images failed - rehosted images!
Can read all about the mod via Lifehacker here: http://lifehacker.com/5593245/build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
nice job!! thanks for sharing it
doing this mod for sure thanks
why you saying mod? if you buy already made stuff without mod?
It is possibly worth mentioning that the XDA Orbit 2 default mount also fits the Desire perfectly... all you need to do is shave a bit off the bottom lip to allow a USB connection for charging.
xda orbit 2 on ebay available?
kmetek said:
why you saying mod? if you buy already made stuff without mod?
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Because it is a mod.
Mod means modified. My "mod" modifies 2 existing products (with some DIY) and creates a single product that's better than an off the shelf product for the Desire.
in this case it's a mod robbiekhan i find your username kinda familiar, where you on oc.uk?
Great idea, but can we have some pictures of it, i might give it a go
Re-linked images and article
Oh mate, your mod is sick, and the video just convinced!
I'm definitely gonna make one.
You used so called "mirror bond pads" is this hard to find? I live in France can you please provide the brand you used?
The brand I used was by Sellotape lol but any brand should be fine, halfords etc sell them too. Just sticky pads that are harder and thinner than normal sticky pads .
Thanks mate, i just ordered mine from ebay
Have a nice day.
KameoRE said:
Thanks mate, i just ordered mine from ebay
Have a nice day.
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Could you share the links for the ebay items again??
Thanks
Sure mate, they're on the main post at Overclockers UK Forum:
eBay links to products:
Case: http://cgi.ebay.com.hk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=330446978431
Garmin Mount: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=290450514715
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http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=16992427&postcount=2
Did this mod today, very pleased with the way it turned out.
Just changed a couple things, I used a junior hack saw to trim the end bits off the mount and then a stanley blade to trim the burrs left behind from the hacksaw to tidy it up.
I also used Velcro instead of double sided tape for a less permanent fixture. The cotton fibres in the velcro may also aid to shock absorption between mount and case.
Mount is rock solid even over bumps.
Fantastic, thanks OP!
twist1234 said:
Did this mod today, very pleased with the way it turned out.
Just changed a couple things, I used a junior hack saw to trim the end bits off the mount and then a stanley blade to trim the burrs left behind from the hacksaw to tidy it up.
I also used Velcro instead of double sided tape for a less permanent fixture. The cotton fibres in the velcro may also aid to shock absorption between mount and case.
Mount is rock solid even over bumps.
Fantastic, thanks OP!
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Good stuff dude!
Surprised the velcro is stable over bumps though! In my car velcro would never stand a chance!
My solution of using mirror bond sticky pads also is non permanent too btw
robbiekhan said:
Good stuff dude!
Surprised the velcro is stable over bumps though! In my car velcro would never stand a chance!
My solution of using mirror bond sticky pads also is non permanent too btw
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Such and awesome mod, best thing is its universal.
This looks awesome, I got all the parts for my Droid Incredible, but I'm in the US- and I have no idea where to find an equivalent Mirror Bond Sticky Pads. Anyone know where I can find somethingl like this, here in the New World?
Any auto store will stock them, the same pads used to stick windshield rear view mirrors to the glass!
Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
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Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
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Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
khaytsus said:
Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
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It looks great and slim also holds phone quite well.
Here are few photos in 'action' (sorry for the mess in my garage):
That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_381889_langId_-1_categoryId_165452#dtab
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
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That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
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I'm new user and I am not permitted to post outside links.
For case just search for 'BLACK HYBRID HARD BACK CASE FOR HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE' on UK eBay.
For base search 'GARMIN NUVI WIDESCREEN MOUNT FOR 200, 200T, 200W & MORE' - you will get several results from Hong Kong - they are very cheap.
I've attached photo of this mount.
You just have to cut off two horns on Garmin cradle and stick it on case with some thin mirror bond sticky pads.
Hope this is not too confusing.
Not confusing at all. You've made the whole thing very clear, in fact!
Thank you for the info. I'll be making mine very soon!
WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
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WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
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Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
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Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
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lol you're always one step ahead of me. Thanks for the idea
Haha I have the exact same holder and a very similar case and I was trying to come up with a way to make them work together. I hadn't considered getting another case and then modifying the garmin holder. I'll be doing this as well!
Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
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Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
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For everyday use I would pick little harder case. This one is thin and it is very easy to pull phone in and out. This is preferable for car dock but for real case it is maybe too flexible.
After couple days of testing I feel very secure about holding my N1 while driving and even if you turn this dock upside down it will hold your phone in the cradle. So, maybe you will like it as everyday case.
Here is one short video of detaching and attaching my N1 in this car dock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6xsHC_RQXA
that's awesome, thanks mate!
You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
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You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
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You'd be better off finding them at an automotive store or maybe walmart if they are to repair a rear view mirror that fell off inside a car as I'm suspecting.
This has been featured in Lifehacker some weeks ago, with the same materials... the idea was from a OcUK user.
I've already made one myself for my HTC Legend and it looks great, it was cheap, and it's really sturdy.
Is it me or does the first photo in the original post look like it has a windows logo!?!
This is a great idea. I just finished it for my Touch Pro 2 with no problems. I hvae a slight difference though. I cut the very top off of the silicon case so that my tp2 can slid in and out with ease. Although there is plenty of friction to keep it in normally.
I just wanna say that after 2 days of using this in my car it is just working absolutely perfectly. The easy rotation is very convenient and it looks really good as well, being so form fitting to my phone.
Now that is cool.
I shall be getting the bits this week.
Can anyone recommend a good solution for keeping a stylus attached to the TF700 or to its case?
I used to have a Targus clip like this, but the plastic bracket broke after a few months.
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Can anyone recommend a good solution for keeping a stylus attached to the TF700 or to its case?
I used to have a Targus clip like this, but the plastic bracket broke after a few months.
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There are a number of different makes/models over on Amazon that have small lanyards attached that have plugs that will go into the headphone jack for attachment, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/amPen-Ultra-sensitive-Capacitive-Stylus-Packing/dp/B0059KTEBC/ref=pd_cp_kinh_3
Haven't seen any similar to that in your link, though.
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There are a number of different makes/models over on Amazon that have small lanyards attached that have plugs that will go into the headphone jack for attachment, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/amPen-Ultra-sensitive-Capacitive-Stylus-Packing/dp/B0059KTEBC/ref=pd_cp_kinh_3
Haven't seen any similar to that in your link, though.
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Thanks for the link - that's actually a great deal at $4.95 on sale! Do you have this or similar product yourself? I've seen a bunch of them on Amazon, like you said, but was looking for some recommendations from actual users here.
if anyone need ....
Stylus pen
http://www.adonit.net/jot/pro/
Sleeve
https://www.asus.com/Tablet-Accessory/VersaSleeve/
Hello, I just bought the Essential phone and I bought the 360 camera. However, the case I bought requires me to remove my phone from the case to use the 360 camera. I know there is a case that fits works with the 360 camera. However, the case I bought I really wanted because it is clear and I am a lottle shallow and want to show off that it has no logo, which, I think is kind of cool. I figured that once I got the case I could mark an outline on the case with a pencil then cut it so that it fits the camera. Has anyone ever done something like this? Do you think this is a good idea or should I just return the case and buy the proper case that fits the 360 camera.
This is my current case that I am considering modifying: EDIT: As a new user I am not allowed to provide links.
This is a case that is sold that already fits the 360 camera: EDIT: As a new user I am not allowed to provide links.
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Hello, I just bought the Essential phone and I bought the 360 camera. However, the case I bought requires me to remove my phone from the case to use the 360 camera. I know there is a case that fits works with the 360 camera. However, the case I bought I really wanted because it is clear and I am a lottle shallow and want to show off that it has no logo, which, I think is kind of cool. I figured that once I got the case I could mark an outline on the case with a pencil then cut it so that it fits the camera. Has anyone ever done something like this? Do you think this is a good idea or should I just return the case and buy the proper case that fits the 360 camera.
This is my current case that I am considering modifying: EDIT: As a new user I am not allowed to provide links.
This is a case that is sold that already fits the 360 camera: EDIT: As a new user I am not allowed to provide links.
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Would you mind sharing where you purchased the case and/or keywords you used to find it???
I made a paper template. Then I used a small Razer knife to cut my tpu case. Works fine.
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Would you mind sharing where you purchased the case and/or keywords you used to find it???
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Just google "essential phone case camera"?
http://www.tudiaproducts.mybigcomme...ential-phone-ph-1-compatible-with-360-camera/
Could someone recommend a very compact discrete shoulder/underarm holster that won't make me look like a douche? The closest thing I could find to what I want is the item below. The design is almost perfect, except I read that the velcro closure doesn't keep things from falling out if you bend over. If I can't find anything better, I'll have to just get the one below.
https://amazon.com/Wellspring-Ideas-holster-style-secures-valuables/dp/B00SXDZUWE/
If you are serious, you could always replace the velcro with better quality.
Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I considered that as an option. I already ordered it. In case someone finds something that's very similar (that's very compact). Please let me know here.