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Ghetto Dock 1.0

So i realized i had a problem.. i had no dock. I saw some other self made docks around the forum and realized i didn't have any of the supplies So i made my own.
Required:
1 red cup
2 Screws
1 push pin
2 Screw anchors (thx MV10 for clearing that up )
Basically place the cup upside down, place the two screws equally apart on the bottom, place the two screw holsters on the sides of the push pin (mine fit fairly snug actually) then find the spot you'd like to angel your phone with and place it in, put the phone on and verify you like how it feels (might take a few adjustments here and there). Enjoy
I know it's extremely ghetto but hey it's labor day, and i'm at work (sucks) and there was nothing to do!
Attached is an image of the final product.

Sure it's ghetto, but it works and I'll bet you weren't bored for about half an hour finding the supplies and putting it together. Plus you can feel self satisfied whilst you watch your video

nicholson317 said:
Sure it's ghetto, but it works and I'll bet you weren't bored for about half an hour finding the supplies and putting it together. Plus you can feel self satisfied whilst you watch your video
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Sooo True! the cool thing about this is, the bezel on the phone actually kinda locks into the screws...the only funny thing is when i get a text the entire cup starts moving rofl.. Watching Kick-Ass on it right now too Working perfectly for what it's worth

The things you're calling "screw holsters" are called anchors.

MV10 said:
The things you're calling "screw holsters" are called anchors.
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Thanks, i was wondering what they were actually called I'll update it

Whats the point of this? Not asking to be a jerk...i just dont get it.
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Whats the point of this? Not asking to be a jerk...i just dont get it.
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Read the thread title, it clearly says DOCK in it, and GHETTO. Do the math.

i made a kickstand with a paperclip... photos via the girlfriends mytouch slide
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Awsome ideas on the dock and the kickstand.

Here is a link to do a paper clip stand (it has been discussed before, but for the ones who don't know about it), includes a template.

StefanB86 said:
Here is a link to do a paper clip stand (it has been discussed before, but for the ones who don't know about it), includes a template.
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hahaha he sure put alot more thought into it than i did... lol looks awesome i will soon have 2 docks to choose from

Man that guy put a lot of effort into that paper clip. Maybe to much, but I can really appreciate his efforts and willingness to share.

Sent myself the paper clip one to try at work..... during my break of course

talltexan said:
Sent myself the paper clip one to try at work..... during my break of course
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Haha, I was @ work earlier when i made the dock... and the funny thing is i couldn't find a freakin paperclip which led me to using the red cup, the screw anchors and the screws (from a d-link switch box) rofl...

DIY Mytouch 4G dock brainstorm

I am trying to find a relatively simple and cheap method to build what could be considered a night stand for my phone, and I am fairly confident that I am not the only one. Is anybody out there looking for ways to build such a device (even in passing)?
A member of the t-mobile forum recently ordered a stand from www.ezestand.com, which they are going to test out. The website mentions that the stand is not compatible with the droid incredible in horizontal mode, though. That seems like an issue that could plague the mytouch as well.
Another option I have been looking at a bit would be to use a business card stand. Something along the lines of the following stand could work...
http://www.amazon.com/Rolodex-Disti...MH/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1294169822&sr=8-13
Because the ends are open, the width of the phone would not be an issue. There is also a small base under the stand, and depending on what it is made out of, one could conceivably run a wire under the stand and cut a hole for the micro usb plug. It would be best to use a right angle micro USB, though.

Simple, cheap, and compatible with any phone.

vwrpm said:
Simple, cheap, and compatible with any phone.
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LOL brilliant

While that is very neat, I don't like the idea of having something permanently on my bedside table that looks like garbage.
For what it's worth, I stopped by office max and they had that exact business card holder that I linked to in stock. It was cheaper there (about 6 bucks), and the bottom is made of a solid piece of some kind of particle board (as opposed to hollow plastic). That makes it a bit trickier, but I can imagine how a right angle micro usb plug could be worked in through the back piece of metal and a little shelf could be put in the bottom to hold the bottom of the phone up.

so i have been thinking of doing a car dock for the mytouch 4g, since I successfully modded the oem desk dock to use the three pins on the side..
well, I have a alpine blackbird navigation I bought awhile back and it had the car dock for it and I was thinking may be I can do something with this since I hardly use or I lost/broke the blackbird...
but I here are pics I took:
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I was thinking of switching or joining the mytouch to the alpine dock:?
let me know what you all think?

Interesting idea. From the video I have seen of the official dock (primarily yours), it seems like it is quite a snug fit. I am not sure how you will be able to recreate that, but I bet that dock would work fantastically.

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I have been thinking of doing something like this myself as well... I even drew up some quick ideas and made a cardboard prototype...I tried to design it where the angle may be adjusted....idk..

hmmmm
i had a thought about this also. what if we found a case that fit the phone and cut it down to spec, mounted it, then wired it up. i was even thinking about using the case to mold some others so i could make multiple ones that i might like

Got my car holder today

Very good service from ultimate-mobiles.co.uk, ordered yesterday and didn't expect it to be here when I got home.
Here's some pics I took. Gonna fit it in the car shortly. I like the way the legs come down and recess again if you don't want them there. And I like the white release button on the back. Also, the side clamps aren't big,ugly and obtrusive like many others. A very cool little black and white vent holder which I trust to hold the phone more than many others I checked out.
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Good to see noone gives a **** about a decent SGS2 accessory, lol.

You just posted it today. Do not be impatient.
You have already had 80 views, not everyone has to leave a comment.

Cosmic Blue said:
You just posted it today. Do not be impatient.
You have already had 80 views, not everyone has to leave a comment.
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Awesome, 80 views.

Lol aww bless.
Don't go all huffy mate...
Personally I don't like how it looks. But it defiantely looks strong enough to keep the phone safe. Also good to know that company has good service, spotted a few things I fancy.
But I don't like how it looks, I'm sticking with my exogear.

Where did you bought it? It look very nice!
How much it cost?
Tks.

Looks really nice buddy, I'm thinking of ordering the vent mounted one too. At the moment I have a suction cup one that I used to use with my nexus s. The problem is the galaxy s2 is thinner than the nexus so my mount doesn't quite hold it so sturdily. These look ideal, any chance of pics with it installed so I can see what it looks like? Cheers

Sure, here it is, I took these pics today, here's a little gallery.
http://imgur.com/a/Y6H4N
Rodrigo, it's from ultimate-mobiles.co.uk
I forgot to do pics in landscape mode. So yea, there's a knob on the back which loosens off and then tightens so you can rotate to landscape mode.
I've tested with some emergency brake stops, and the phone feels very solid in the holder, not shaking itself out. Also, you can adjust the vertical and horizontal angles so you can get the phone facing exactly where you want to the millimetre.

small world I live in Whetstone, lol

I got the suction cup version of this after I realised the magnet in my magnetic mount was screwing with the compass!
It's been serving me well for six months. I don't use the foldy out feet - it grips well enough without them.
WS

xirokx said:
small world I live in Whetstone, lol
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Wow, yeah, small world indeed!

Got a blue case now

How much it cost? look nice

dannysheimy said:
How much it cost? look nice
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260854651...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648#ht_2817wt_1163
http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/m...g-galaxy-s2/car-kits/air-vent-mount___645.htm

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260854651...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648#ht_2817wt_1163
http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/m...g-galaxy-s2/car-kits/air-vent-mount___645.htm
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Ive just ordered one, been looking online for a decent one and i think you may have just found it, thanks.

oo..looks pretty sweet. maybe i'll get one, but i need to get a car first

Motorcycle mount for Galaxy Note

I am sure someone out there wants to use a NOTE on motorcycle or bicycle as a GPS or to track their rides.
Got myself this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Mot...&otn=5&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=6534259988712972168
Its well built mounts very nice and is quite stable. I will get pictures of the actual thing on my ZX12R.
Locks the note into place very well, won't work with any cases on the Note and I would suggest using a zip tie to lock it into place, just in case, don't want my $700 phone flying off at 100 mph.
Hope this helps someone.

torqu3e said:
I am sure someone out there wants to use a NOTE on motorcycle or bicycle as a GPS or to track their rides.
Got myself this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Mot...&otn=5&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=6534259988712972168
Its well built mounts very nice and is quite stable. I will get pictures of the actual thing on my ZX12R.
Locks the note into place very well, won't work with any cases on the Note and I would suggest using a zip tie to lock it into place, just in case, don't want my $700 phone flying off at 100 mph.
Hope this helps someone.
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looks good, but i have a case so no good
have you seen one that will support a case?

extremely awesome bro.. hope its available in my country soon...

looks good, but is it secure?. . i mean if someone drove by could they rip it off . .i live in vietnam and that thing would be swiped in about 30 minutes. .or is it locke don there good ..

yeah buddy.. safety looks like an issue.. can we detach the phone easily when away from the bike?

im not even talkjng about when away from the bike. . when riding these guys will ride up next to you and snatch that. . i wouldnt leave it when i wasnt with my bike. .

torqu3e said:
Locks the note into place very well, won't work with any cases on the Note and I would suggest using a zip tie to lock it into place, just in case, don't want my $700 phone flying off at 100 mph.
Hope this helps someone.
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Hmmmm....would want some additional latches or something for reassurance it doesn't fly off when I'm on my motorbike. Zip ties are a bit long considering you have to cut them to take them off.

Just be careful. I had one on an iPhone 4 and it lasted a good six months but the bottom leg gave out and splattered my phone on the freeway.

www.buybits.com/product/12159.aspx
This one doesn't look bad. Thinking about buying one...

I use something like this for some time now. Works fine.
http://www.android-hilfe.de/zubehoe.../171171-fahrradhalterung-fur-galaxy-note.html
English translation: http://translate.google.com/transla.../171171-fahrradhalterung-fur-galaxy-note.html

Sorry about the delay in responding, I was away.
Rip off while driving is not gonna happen, it ain't that easy to get it out, you need 2 hands.
I did test it on my 12R and was doing about a 100 mph and it stayed stable, I would not want the fone on my dash for a top speed run.

torqu3e said:
...Its well built mounts very nice and is quite stable. I will get pictures of the actual thing on my ZX12R....
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Looking forward to seeing it on your ZX12R.
I am using a Universal Ram Mount for my note on my DL1000 V-Strom.
Been running with it for several years and several different phones.
Never lost a phone to date and that include some wild off road rides.
Here is a shot of it holding my old Treo Pro after I biffed it good. Windscreen shattered but Phone held tight.
As for using it with a case, to have it fit the Note I have it extended to the max setting so it is not case option solution either.

There is another case version: http://www.bikemate.org/.
They have a "Slim 2 Size L" version on ebay.

Official desktop dock

Sorry if this has been posted before.
I have been looking around at desktop docks for easy access to my phone while its on a desktop under my window next to my sofa, I have been looking at this one
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with it or could suggest something better, I will want to charge it via the dock and possibly connect it to my PC/laptop without having to remove the phone.

That'd be awesome to have.

The only thing bad about docks like the one posted in OP, is that your phone case might be too thick, and you wouldnt be able to connect it properly. there are other non specific stands out there that can hold any phone size, and then you just plug in a micro USB cable.
personally, I use this on my desk. works perfect, and it allows me to set my tablet or whatever device im using, on the stand, and then i just plug it in.
http://www.bracketron.com/products/mobile-dock-dash-mount
might not be the prettiest thing, but it works exactly how i need it to. and you cant see the stand at all once a device it sitting on it.
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I personally am using this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KP4ZFI/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00
EVERYWHERE.
you have to add a metal plate (i put mine between the battery and the cover.. it is pretty darn thin) and then have one of these at my desk at work, my nightstand and in my car. I just slap the phone on it, and grab it off. secure, doesn't slide around, but super quick to take off. for tha cabling part, yeah.. i have a cable ziptied to it to charge if i need to.

I bought this one http://smartphonepedia.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-desktop-charging-dock.html It SUCKS. Waste of $20.00 IMO
I like the Samsung one but It needs a spare battery charger for me to pay $50.00
This is the one I'd buy right now. http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com...ery-slot.html#

Nice to see some suggestions, of what, and what not to get. I saw some bad reviews of the official one so I decided to see what this wonderful community can say about this and other options, for the charging docks another thing needed would be it needs to know when the phone is charged as well (like the normal adapter) so I don't destroy the battery lol.
Keep the options coming

dbow32 said:
I bought this one http://smartphonepedia.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-desktop-charging-dock.html It SUCKS. Waste of $20.00 IMO
I like the Samsung one but It needs a spare battery charger for me to pay $50.00
This is the one I'd buy right now. http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com...ery-slot.html#
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Your second link didn't work, but here is a link to all the products they offer for our phones...
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=galaxy+s3&Search=Submit
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Your second link didn't work, but here is a link to all the products they offer for our phones...
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These look nice, anyone know wherveto get them in UK? Checked amazon and eBay can couldn't find any after a quick check.
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