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Droid X Car Dock for T-Bolt

Hey guys, just wanted to report that a Droid X/X2 car dock can be used for a Thunderbolt without a case on. Just remove the inner part of the dock that you would remove if a Droid X had a case on, unscrew the 4 little screws in the back side and turn the USB plug-in around and viola! Even the clamp on top can be used to hold the phone in place. I have not tried this with another phone yet as I just discovered this today. Hope this helps save some people money and can lead to more creative ideas!

thanks! I have my droid x dock just sitting around doing nothing right now

can you post pics

it works, its just a little tight getting the clamp to snap over the top edge when putting the TB in.
Also, after removing the 4 screws, I had a little bit of difficulty separating the plastic to be able to rotate the micro USB connector, but I was able to manage.

Here are the pics. If you notice it still clamps right in and doesn't mess with the volume rocker.
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awesome info!

BAHGHGHH! I hate myself for treating my dock like trash ever since I got rid of my X. I don't even know if I still have that thing in my car. Gonna search now. If i threw it away, ill punch my own gonads

wow, thanks for this. i was actually going to purchase a car dock for myself in the next week or so. going to tackle this project instead.
thanks again!

It fits a little tight for me.
I have to squeeze the back of the plastic of the holder to get the clamp to grab the edge of the TB.
It might be good for "occasional" use, but not sure I trust it long term.

awesome, I bought one of these while they had them on sale for 20 for the wifes x. She never uses it so I get to

I wondered if it could modified..but never pursued it...and went and bought one for the bolt..at least now I have a backup in case it breaks.

Thanks for the info work good

does the droid X dock shake going over bumps like the crappy tbolt car dock?

Nah mine's pretty solid over bumps.

Nice. I have been looking for a good dock to use. You also might want to look at the Thunderbolt dock from ProClip. I have used two of their products in the past for different styles of iPhone and they were very stable.

Am I correct in that this will only work with the normal battery cover and not the inductive charging cover? I just got the inductive charging and now my car dock is pretty worthless and I want to find another one.

Wish it was for extended battery.

Will have to try this so I can leave a dock in my car and one in my truck. Thanks
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Just drove from Northern Delaware to Kitty Hawk, NC, (and back) with my TB in the modified X car holder...
It stayed, the TB held in, and it was sturdy.
Because of having to take the case off, I likely wont use the dock/car holder on a daily basis, but its good enough for trips when I need to use the phone as GPS.

Case + Cradle? Impossible? NOT ANYMORE!

So, you have a shiny new Galaxy S3 and you know that you're prone to dropping it into caves, diving into oceans with it in your pocket, or running it over with your tank, so like any smart individual you opted to buy yourself a super protective case like Otterbox Defender or similar. Problem is now you've just taken out the possibility of placing it in a charging cradle, or some sort of desktop holding device, right? Not Anymore!
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With a few simple and cheap items, you can make yourself one that doesn't look like a 7 year old kid put it together during arts and crafts!
Here's a list of what you'll need, starting from most expensive to possibly free if your boss isn't looking
Logitech MX Revolution Mouse - you only need the charging cradle, but it'll be tough finding just the cradle without this fantastic Wiltron recommended mouse - eBay average pricing at time of posting was about $15-30 dollars for the mouse and cradle. We're going to be removing the guts of the cradle so the mouse wont be able to be charged any more after this.
USB Cable - The same one that came with your phone or an aftermarket one. Should have a good plastic head on it for stability, but the stock cable is fine too (that's what I'm using).
Tools - Drill, Screwdriver (+), Knife, Hot Glue or epoxy if you're fancy
(Optional) Expanding non-flammable foaming insulation - this is only for stability and additional weight, and is purely optional. I used it in one of the two cradles I made.
Once we've pilfered the office supply cabinet, it's time to get to work. Start by turning it over and peeling off the warning label and rubber feet. Save the little feet thingies as you'll need them later. There should be one or more screws to remove. My home cradle had 4 in a box shape, but the one I have at work only had one screw in the center. Once removed, hollow out the guts and kick them in a stylish fashion as you'll no longer need them. Seen in red below, push out that separator plate as that's what you'll be working with for drilling and gluing. Ignore the green part for now, that comes later.
You'll want to either stick the metal portion of the USB cable through a small drilled hole (or cut hole with the knife, depending on how badass you are), or if your case is substantially large, put a portion of the plastic housing around the USB head through a larger drilled (or cut) hole.
Once you've tested the seating of your phone with the position of the cable so that it will charge when seated, glue it in place in the red plate, and re-seat it into the cradle. Glue that plate in if it's loose. When the glue is dried, if you've opted to use the expanding foam, get foaming. Cut/file away excess foam, and then re-seal the bottom plate after 24 hours (so the foam is set and has stopped expanding).
Now, remember that green line in the image above? You can leave that as is, or file it down. I left it as is and it causes no ill effects. A little balancing game is required if I want to "dock" it in portrait mode, but landscape mode is fine (abet unable to charge in this fashion).
It does work though

Higher resolution photos:
http://i.imgur.com/zhrPgOo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vpAxPxt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ooaI9w3.jpg

Great Desk Stand

Just received my Elago M2 stand that I ordered from Amazon for $25. My Droid Maxx fits it great, with or without my Diztronic TPU case. It's one piece of solid aluminum, with rubberized feet on the bottom of the base and also in the support brackets. It comes in black or silver. I chose the black version to match the Maxx.
The great thing about this stand is that it has space between the support brackets to allow access to the micro-USB port for charging. It has holes in the back of the base for cable management as well. Overall, it's a nice alternative to the more expensive charging dock for the Maxx that seems to be of lesser build quality and will have to be replaced when the next phone is purchased. This stand should work with any phone going forward.
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unbesorgt said:
Just received my Elago M2 stand that I ordered from Amazon for $25. My Droid Maxx fits it great, with or without my Diztronic TPU case. It's one piece of solid aluminum, with rubberized feet on the bottom of the base and also in the support brackets. It comes in black or silver. I chose the black version to match the Maxx.
The great thing about this stand is that it has space between the support brackets to allow access to the micro-USB port for charging. It has holes in the back of the base for cable management as well. Overall, it's a nice alternative to the more expensive charging dock for the Maxx that seems to be of lesser build quality and will have to be replaced when the next phone is purchased. This stand should work with any phone going forward.
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Hey this is looking quite pretty...But as its mentioned on Amazon that its for iPhone so are you sure...it will go through with other phones easily without having any issue with grip....and all....??

Jimmy2u said:
Hey this is looking quite pretty...But as its mentioned on Amazon that its for iPhone so are you sure...it will go through with other phones easily without having any issue with grip....and all....??
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That's why I made this post, since they don't mention other phones on the Amazon page. It works perfectly with my Maxx. There's room to spare for a larger case as well. In theory it should work great with any phone that has the charging port on the bottom, like the new Droids, the Moto X, or the Galaxy series. It would still work with a side-mounted charging port, just not as elegantly.

I opted for the TYLT VU, as I also get wireless charging on top of the desk stand. :victory:

opt05 said:
I opted for the TYLT VU, as I also get wireless charging on top of the desk stand. :victory:
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I have a TYLT VU as well, which I use on my nightstand. I love it but at $70 each I can only afford one of them, hence the search for a cheaper option. Currently using $25 Elago M2s at work and home office, and TYLT VU on the nightstand (so I don't have to fumble around with plugs in the dark). Works great.

Simple magnetic/wireless charging car dock made for under $50. Works with cases!

Hello. I have put together a simple way of making a car dock that is both magnetic and wireless charging. I made these docks using parts from Amazon, and the design is strong enough to hold and charge my phone through a pretty thick case. I'm posting this thread to show off what I have made, and to gauge people's interest in these car docks.
Since these don't seem to really exist on the market yet, I'm also considering refining the design and possibly collaborating with someone to mass produce and sell these docks. I refined the design so they are simple as possible to make, and can post a tutorial if people are interested.
Here are the products I used. Total cost under $50:
DigiYes® USB POWERQI Qi Wireless Charger
10 Neodymium Magnets 1/2 x 1/8 inch Disc N48
Aduro U-GRIP PLUS Universal Car Mount
So far I have made three mounts while experimenting with the fabrication process. The first one actually used a peanut butter jar lid and 10 magnets to hold my phone without any support (no pictures of this one). It was functional, but ugly as sin. Subsequent mounts I used the original casing from the charging coil, and simplified the process and cost/strength of magnets by adding a base support. Here are the results:
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Not bad for a little bit of drilling and super glue (which I always make a mess of). Because of the way I came across parts, I only used a single "grip" as the base for resting the phone, however using both grips for a wider base might feel better when docking the phone. It's also possible to use even stronger N52 magnets and skip the base altogether, to give your phone the effect of "floating" on the dock.
The drilled holes are 1/2" and have to be close together as possible (without overlapping) in order to fit 4 magnets between the interior screws that hold the charging coil in place (inside the case, not visible). I used a rusty spade bit which was terrible and had a bad habit of tearing off more than it should. To make the mount look as clean as possible, I'd recommend using a more clean cutting bit, maybe something like this which will grind through the plastic without catching or tearing.
Well anyway I hope you guys like it and show some interest. If you have any further questions, please let me know. Thank you for reading!

I made something like this and it worked well. I should however be getting this in next week http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock
I'm excited for it. It's magnetic and also membrane grip and looks pretty nice.

mr3army said:
Interesting position of magnets and size of them. How many mA you get charging? Also what case you using?
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The charger is rated for 1A wireless charging, and that seems to be accurate. Is there a more accurate measurement I can pull from the phone? The case is Caseology Premium Shock Absorbent TPU Bumper Case and it's pretty thick in the back. It picks up the wireless coil okay, but I would need stronger N52 magnets to hold it up without a base (which I thought I ordered, but accidentally got n48 instead).

DIY- Wireless Charging Car Mount

I didn't want to spend big money on a wireless charging car mount, so I got creative. The project takes very little time and involves the following items:
-Wireless Charger: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQTGY2A/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-Microsuction Tape: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ITX9OU2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (EDIT: Suggest using different micro-suction tape. This product doesn't work for extended use)
-Docking system: http://smile.amazon.com/Camera-Suction-Tripod-Holder-Screen/dp/B007E4PUT6/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_y
-And any sort of epoxy, super-glue, anything that forms a strong bond.
Remove the screw from the camera mount and glue it to the underside of the puck-charger, put micro-suction tape on the top side that faces the phone, wait for the stuff to dry, and you're done.
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Finished Product
Close up of the micro-suction used to hold the phone
Piece that holds it to mount. Used epoxy to keep it in place
Another view of the back
Note: This material only sticks to glossy surfaces. I was disappointed when it didn't stick to my Distronics case for my S4A, but all I did to remedy this was throw a piece of tape on the back of my phone, and voila! It sticks perfectly.
I plan on putting some clear tape on the back to pretty it up a bit, but for now it just doesn't bother me enough. So far I've only got to use it a few times, but it works amazing. It works best if it's directly on the back cover of your phone, for those of you that don't use cases. One downside to the micro-suction also is it does become dirty, and doesn't work as good. It is really easy to clean though, just take a piece of tape, stick it to it, and peel it off. Good as new, and it's supposed to never lose it's micro-suction ability. Hope it works good for you!
I actually used these two docking systems and put them together:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00585CLVS/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D7KGLF8/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Since I had them laying around anyway, but there are much cheaper ways to make this possible. Good luck!

nice product man I like the features :good:

nice product man

How much total money you spend in making it?
By the way nice work :good:

cacing32 said:
How much total money you spend in making it?
By the way nice work :good:
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I probably spent about $50 total, but I already had most of the pieces lying around anyway. There may be some cheaper micro-suction tape around online somewhere, but I went with the stuff on Amazon, cause I'm an Amazon junkie.. haha. I tried it on a new case:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GZSPQF0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and holy crap it sticks good!

Looks great, wish I had the patience to make something like this lol!

Very simple solution, looks nice! Post a picture of your phone with the clear tape please.

Does the battery level still goes up while using navigation?
I'm afraid you've put a little bit of distance between the two coils with that case.

Update
So, after using this for a few weeks the micro-suction is failing. I would suggest shopping around for a better one. Even after using tape to refresh it, it just won't hold my S4 Active anymore. I am currently back at the drawing board to find an alternative, and will update when I find something good.
I am too lazy to post a picture of my case with clear tape on it. I actually had some awesome ESD tape on it for a couple weeks, up til today.
And yes, this did continue to charge my phone even with the GPS and music streaming through Bluetooth in my vehicle. This particular charging pad is actually advertised to work good while plugged into a computer USB as well. Works great.