DIY Dock - Galaxy S II Accessories

I have moved from my Arc S to the Galaxy S2 after the OH wanted my Arc....Not a bad swap!
Anyway, one think I didnt like on the Arc was the USB connection on the side of the phone, and I dont like landscape docking, so I am pleased that vertical docking is present on the Galaxy.
Whilst waiting for my dock to be delivered (Kidigi)...and because it is a very slow day at work, I decided to fashion my own dock using cups!
Serious question though - has anyone seen any good white docks? the kidigi in black is for bedside, but for work I would like a white one.
Anyway, I was pleased with my DIY dock so thought I would post pics.
2 Polysterene cups
Blu-Tac
Scissors
Micro USB lead

Got the Kidigi dock myself, it's nice. How about painting one white?

Cptnodegard said:
Got the Kidigi dock myself, it's nice. How about painting one white?
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Possibly....but you can probably tell me more about the finish....gloss I would struggle without a very good primer.
After using the dock for a day I really like it. It works....I might just keep it!

leroy said:
Possibly....but you can probably tell me more about the finish....gloss I would struggle without a very good primer.
After using the dock for a day I really like it. It works....I might just keep it!
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Only the front is glossy, the rest is matte. At least on the one without HDMI, which I have. I would assume that a round of sand paper would give you the base you need to make paint stick.

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DIY Vibrant Dock for $5 in materials

I got my Vibrant last week, and I needed a contest entry for a contest over at Instructables, so I hacked up a cheapy iPod dock into an awesome dock for my Vibrant.
The speakers are great for desktop use at work, despite being so cheap.
Unfortunately, I can't post a link to it ... so here are some pictures instead.
Not bad, how do you feed audio into those speakers? Using the AUX jack on the top of the Vibrant im guessing?
Yeah. It's not shown in the pictures, but that speaker set has a built-in 3.5mm cable. You just plug it into the headphone jack on the Vibrant.
NICE! I love instructables.
Is that Sugru for the bumpers? Trying to think of things to do with my samples - neat stuff.
Anyway, awesome dock. Need to keep my eyes open for a cheap dock like that.
Yeah, the Sugru is for the bumpers. I also used it to cover the rough edges of the cut plastic, and to give traction to the feet and stabilize the bottom of the speakers (they liked to rock forward when the phone was placed on the tray).
Those speakers are linked in the Instructable ... I can't post links, but if you search on Amazon for "folding speaker set" and then sort price lowest to highest, you can get those speakers for less than $5 including shipping. They have black ones too.
I happened to get the white set for free from a giveaway. The sugru was free too, so in my case, this dock cost me nothing but a USB cable.
Here -- I think this is your Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Cheap-iPhone-speakers-for-Android-Dock/
And the dock: http://amzn.com/dp/B000C8TSCQ
Might need to try making myself one of these too.
Personally, I'm hoping for a rotation mod (like CM has......it'll probably have to wait until CM6 is ported to it) that'll allow for the phone to be upside down. When that happens, I'll try to basically make this, but with a mount for the phone to actually dock into the connections.
If/When I ever get the ambition to do this, I'll definitely be using this instructable as a starting point.
THANK YOU!
Saiboogu said:
Here -- I think this is your Instructable:
Might need to try making myself one of these too.
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Awesome, thanks for posting those. That is indeed my Instructable.
tjhart85 said:
Personally, I'm hoping for a rotation mod (like CM has......it'll probably have to wait until CM6 is ported to it) that'll allow for the phone to be upside down. When that happens, I'll try to basically make this, but with a mount for the phone to actually dock into the connections.
If/When I ever get the ambition to do this, I'll definitely be using this instructable as a starting point.
THANK YOU!
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Yeah, rotation upside down would be awesome. If that were the case, you'd have to lose part of the tray in this version. But I do have a set of desktop computer speakers that are USB powered ....
Nice
Where did you get the clock app?
It's called Digital Clock, you can get it on the Market. It's a free app.
I also have those speakers. I can honestly say they are very cheap but good for the money. If you don't feel like waiting for shipping just go to wal-mart, they are packaged with some of their shirts for about 7 bucks
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Here's another one that I submitted to Instructables today ... no speakers on this stand.
tekkguy said:
Here's another one that I submitted to Instructables today ... no speakers on this stand.
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jesus hahahah
Hey bro, what case are you using, and where did you buy it from?
I'm using the Jelly Case by Amzer ... got it at Amazon: amzn (dot) to (slash) aTMvCj since I can't post links
By the way ... voting started today at Instructables, so if you're a member there, I'd love to have the votes!
Sugru substitute
You can use Goop or other similar type instead of sugru. There is also liquid handle sold as well. You can buy it at home depot or other places like that in adhesives section. there area bunch of these poly urethane polymers. Basically all you have to do to form it is use wax paper to create the depression shape desired.
BTW. You mentioned USB speakers. I have hooked those same speakers up via usb (just strip on end and shove it where the overall + and - of the batteries would be). Take very little electrical knowledge, but I would look it up if you haven't messed around with wiring things up, but I love turning things into USB powered. Although I wanted to put a mini-usb connector on mine and have yet to do it, but just say, for those of you out there, these speakers run off USB just fine.
Well when you buy them from amazon they come with a usb power cord. I didn't get mine from amazon.
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Dock?

Has anyone bought this?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-Sync-Cra...751912?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbfabe768
After using a similar dock for my Nexus One, I think I'm hooked to them. mainly because I can use the phone as a desk clock when I sleep and it's also easier to debug/run apps from Eclipse and not pick up the phone to use them every time.
All I'm concerned about it that because there's no reinforcement at the front, it might be a lot of stress on the mirco-usb port. Any thoughts?
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
Those both look really nice for portrait docks... And I seriously can't decide if I'd prefer a portrait or landscape...
If I go for landscape, I think the best, although definitely not cheapest, solution would be to stick the official battery charger and cradle together with plastic velcro so that I'd have them together all the time, then when I go on a trip and need a second battery and stand, I'd just disconnect them and take that part.
...oei I overcomplicate things, haha.
atomic_dude said:
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
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Damn, that does look nice! Can you let us know when it's available?
Thanks!
Knolly said:
Those both look really nice for portrait docks... And I seriously can't decide if I'd prefer a portrait or landscape...
If I go for landscape, I think the best, although definitely not cheapest, solution would be to stick the official battery charger and cradle together with plastic velcro so that I'd have them together all the time, then when I go on a trip and need a second battery and stand, I'd just disconnect them and take that part.
...oei I overcomplicate things, haha.
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I need portrait since I'll then probably be using it to test out apps without picking up the phone. A landscape dock would defeat the purpose
atomic_dude said:
I would rather buy this cradle from Kidgi
http://kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1356
Looks geat and I know quality is good. Already own acouple of dock from them for a Defy and HD2. Pitty no pogo pins though. I sent Kidigi an email asking about futre docks usng tem and their prompt reply wasthat they are looking into it.
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Looks really good. I'll probably buy this one instead. I think I saw one like this for the NS on ebay some time ago too.
Thanks!
They have it up for pre-order now:
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/shopping_cart.php
A bit steep though
Your link referes to your shopping cart ...
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5788
mh, $40 ... expected it to be cheaper, but so far the best dock I have seen around
i wish they offered HDMI on the dock that charges the 2nd battery as well really looks like a quality product though
Does the GSM version fit in the one wihtout the 2nd battery charger ( US$ 27.99 ) and some who know when it is in stock?
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i wish they offered HDMI on the dock that charges the 2nd battery as well really looks like a quality product though
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Verizon makes a desktop cradle with HDMI output
A store associate showed me the picture of it last month when I was purchasing a case for mine.
They said it should be available around launch time of the device.
I just looked on Verizon's website and didn't see anything
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KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/Charging Station[FULL REVIEW] >>>.LOTS OF PICS<<<

KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/Charging Station[FULL REVIEW] >>>.LOTS OF PICS<<<
FULL REVIEW
This is the KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/ Charging Station customed designed to fit the HTC ONE X both WITH and WITHOUT CASES on.
The following are pictures showing the dock dimentions, shipping package (review unit), usb cable (Samsung?), and how the dock fits with and without a case on
REVIEW​
Look and Feel
After constantly using the dock for the past few days, I must admit this: this dock looks amazing. Its form and design flows with the shape of the One X, and its borders are not restricting, but also curves to create round edges that really adds on to the look of this dock. Its construction is 100% plastic, but there is a little premium feel to it with its glossy lip and matte sides. Though I do not understand fully as to why there is a back piece jutting out so much, it does indeed provide the support for when the phone is placed on top.
Usability:
Advertised as the case fit version, it came with a plastic piece of adapter to be used when your phone is naked. The fit when case-less is perfect, with the polycarbonate body of the HOX just reaching the point where it would touch the plastic stand.
I was, however, very delighted to see that when the plastic adapter was taken off, the KIDIGI dock adapted all cases that I had, which was an OTTERBOX DEFENDER, and a Nillkin TPU case. The Otterbox when fitted, provided a very tight fit against the sides of the dock, where as the Nillkin left a little space, though both fit the dock perfectly. Thus, it is safe to say that any sort of case you have, would definitely fit on this dock.
It was a breeze to just dock my phone, and charge it, or simply to transfer data to my laptop. Though dock mode won’t activate by itself, this can be easily solved by using dock simulator from the play store.
Cons:
There was only one little thing that I didn’t quite like about this dock. When the phone was docked, it was quite wobbly. Yes, I know that the only link between the phone and the dock is the connector, but extra space around the front and back were a bit excessively left, and this happens both with a case and without.
Would I recommend it?
Yes, for the price and the amount of use it offers, I would definitely recommend this to any who is looking for a great looking, adaptable dock.
Feel free to ask any questions about the dock
This does look good.....
I have the HDMI Version works great!
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I have the HDMI Version works great!
send from my One X
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THAT is a good thing to hear. Have you tried watching movies while charging through that? Does the phone heat up? Also, how long does it take to charge through the dock?
So all it is, is a bit of plastic to prop it up, while allowing it to charge via usb?
Is there anything that uses the gold connectors?
UK Seller
I found a UK seller Here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kidigi-Deluxe-Cover-Mate-USB-Desktop-Charger-Charging-Cradle-HTC-One-X-/140763173346?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item20c62391e2#ht_3846wt_1163
patriotaus said:
So all it is, is a bit of plastic to prop it up, while allowing it to charge via usb?
Is there anything that uses the gold connectors?
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nothing just yet. wait for the official htc one. BTW, those pin connector are loose, and ur phone can be easily knocked off.. Since you are only placing the phone on the small connectors.
Kevin Ma said:
THAT is a good thing to hear. Have you tried watching movies while charging through that? Does the phone heat up? Also, how long does it take to charge through the dock?
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Of course, works perfect. Playing Games too, everything for that matter.
Well, while playing heavy games it does heat up, but thats normal.
Didn't stop time from 0% to 100%, but I think it's the same with like any AC charger out there...
patriotaus said:
So all it is, is a bit of plastic to prop it up, while allowing it to charge via usb?
Is there anything that uses the gold connectors?
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What do you need gold connectors for? You realize these are all digital connections right? 0's And 1's will still be 0's and 1's, even through a gold connector.
What you will have to consider is that the HDMI-cradle does not fastcharge your device, regardless what mod you make to your charger/cable. It disconnects the shortened data pins in the MHL/HDMI-path again, and only does USB-charging.
Furthermore no regular USB-connection is possible to your PC.
Expansys shipped the HDMI-version though I ordered the USB one. Been thinking about swapping it, because I need to fastcharge.
Re "gold connectors"... I think he means the pogo pins.
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magic_moe_ said:
I have the HDMI Version works great!
send from my One X
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Does it activate Dock Mode?
A Photo Review of my KiDiGi dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699314
junialum said:
A Photo Review of my KiDiGi dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699314
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Saw that, Great review. I have yet to receive my test unit, but i will try and take more pictures along with a video.
Picked one of these up and I'm pretty pleased with it, especially as I can use it while my rock case is on the puone...
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Picked one of these up and I'm pretty pleased with it, especially as I can use it while my rock case is on the puone...
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what about any clear tpu cases on the phone? do they still fit?
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REVIEW UNIT DOCK ARRIVED TODAY, WILL UPDATE OP WITH FULL REVIEW AND PICS AFTER MORNING EXAMS
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Kevin Ma said:
REVIEW IS NOW IN PROGRESS, Enjoy the pics while I test this stuff out.
This is the KIDIGI Desktop Cradle/ Charging Station customed designed to fit the HTC ONE X both WITH and WITHOUT CASES on.
The following are pictures showing the dock dimentions, shipping package (review unit), usb cable (Samsung?), and how the dock fits with and without a case on
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Where did u get it from..i have been looking to get one myself..but couldnt find a good price..coz i'm located in the U.K...thanks....
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I have the HDMI Version works great!
send from my One X
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Where did u get it from?. Been looking to get one at a decent price?. Thanks..im located in UK..can u post link ?
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Where did u get it from..i have been looking to get one myself..but couldnt find a good price..coz i'm located in the U.K...thanks....
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if u are in the uk, on the first page of this threas, someone shared a link to a ebay uk seller for 10 . check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26921607
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I have a 3D Printer. Any requests?

**UPDATE 8/17/2012**
I've been working on many of your suggestions and am really enjoying hearing new ones. Please keep them coming!
I'll maintain this top post to include which projects I've finished, which I've started (and their progress) and which are in the pipeline.
Finished and posted to techneesh.com:
- Hybrid portrait//landscape dock (iExitus,
- Custom engraving (txkorm,
- Extra colors (-FuRBz-,
- Brass Knuckles Case (Se23, baghera1979,
- Bumper Case (thanks, ruvort)
In the pipeline (priority-ordered, approximately):
- Brass Knuckles 2.0 (with holes for charging/buttons, top cover for aesthetics, smaller finger holes, rounded edges)
- Dock for Otterbox Commuter Case
- Tobacco Case (not xda related, but xda member requested - will double as a microSD holder
- Bumper Case 2.0
- Dock for Hyperion Extended Battery
- Variable/adjustable dock for other cases
- Modular Dock (specs are not yet solidified. perhaps it will have a connection for an adapter to attach to your car, your bike, etc. Perhaps for preexisting docks like the iHome. Post your thoughts!) (tghockey07,
- HDMI//USB Host Dock
- Your next suggestion
Sorry if I didn't include you I got cut off bc I'm currently boarding a plane
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Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
Triskite said:
Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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O_O man that printer is just insane. I've seen one in action and in some cases they have them in stores where you can just go an pay a certain amount for the object your printing
3D printers are amazing, and have really come down in price. I remember the first laser printers were in the $5000 and up range... ($5000 on the lower end as I recall)
And now, you can print in 3D ......... soooo cool.
So how would this work if you printed something for me? Not sure what yet, but I'm sure I could think of something that I've had in mind
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Araltd said:
3D printers are amazing, and have really come down in price. I remember the first laser printers were in the $5000 and up range... ($5000 on the lower end as I recall)
And now, you can print in 3D ......... soooo cool.
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O_O dafuq am i the only one never heard of a 3D printer...?!
i'd like to have a cover with a 3d unishark on it!!!!!
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Can you print a phone back?
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Awesome. One day I WILL have to buy/build a 3D printer, but they're still currently either way too expensive, or way too janky (MakerBot). And then one day a little further down the road: true desktop molecular manufacturing for everyone (nanotechnology).
In any case, here's something I'd definitely design and print for my phone if I had a 3D printer: End caps and/or snap-on housings for my right-angle 3.5mm stereo cable AND my right-angle micro USB cable. Why? Because I often have both plugged in and it's a pain to comfortably hold my phone in landscape mode while gaming with the nubs of each cable connector jamming into my hands. Would much rather have something with more surface area covering 'em. (KICKSTARTER?! $$$ )
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Can you print a phone back?
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if you give him the 3d geometry file he can print it providing the overhangs are not too bad or it may have to be done in multiple parts.
A D&D Character holding a White Galaxy S III
Triskite said:
Just upgraded from my bionic to this sweet phone & ordered the 4200 mah extended w/nfc from amazon for $19.
I made a custom car dock and docking station for the bionic- I was going to integrate HDMI & a usb hub (kind of like this ultrabook docking station) so ppl could use Motorola's Webtop Software more easily... but the # of ppl w/Bionics seems to have diminished extensively.
Anyway, I'm wondering if folks have any dreams for a sgs3 accessory that they'd like to exist.
I want the Mugen dock w/HDMI but it looks like it's out of stock until September... so I may design one myself. lmk any thoughts!
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I would love a docking station for this beast.
which 3d printer did you get? I'm pricing a few out right now as well if anyone has any pointers...
I desperately want a 3D printer. So many ideas in this thick skull. lol
You should do the inductive charging mod for your phone with the Pre back cover and fabricate a car mount for the S3 with a slot to slide a touchstone into it.
Oh yeah, I'd want one. I'm hoping for something similar when Samsung eventually gets around to releasing their official inductive charging kit unlike the Verizon only one that Big Red just released.
That's a really nice docking station for the Moto btw.
Responses for all!
baghera1979 said:
So how would this work if you printed something for me? Not sure what yet, but I'm sure I could think of something that I've had in mind
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Well if it's something that I think sounds cool I would probably just make it and send you one for free- the material isn't exactly cheap but it's definitely not expensive, either. The design time sometimes takes a while (2-10 hours), though, depending what it is. But yeah just throw down some ideas.
I'm also up to do custom orders for relatively cheap (~$20/hr design time, $3 per ounce printed). You can see some stuff I've done here, here, and here.
GamerMYJ said:
Can you print a phone back?
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After I hacked my bionic for wireless charging I tried designing part of a phone back (my first print + first design ever, so it looks terrible). Even now that I'm pretty good with the printer & designing things, I don't think it has quite the precision for the fine interlocking mechanism required for the phone back to snap to the phone.
Also, you can see the fine bead of the print so it doesn't look as smooth as china-factory-printed-plastic. (see photo from first post) - so it's better for docks and things like that.
zmore said:
Awesome. One day I WILL have to buy/build a 3D printer, but they're still currently either way too expensive, or way too janky (MakerBot). And then one day a little further down the road: true desktop molecular manufacturing for everyone (nanotechnology).
In any case, here's something I'd definitely design and print for my phone if I had a 3D printer: End caps and/or snap-on housings for my right-angle 3.5mm stereo cable AND my right-angle micro USB cable. Why? Because I often have both plugged in and it's a pain to comfortably hold my phone in landscape mode while gaming with the nubs of each cable connector jamming into my hands. Would much rather have something with more surface area covering 'em. (KICKSTARTER?! $$$ )
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The makerbot replicator has worked extremely well for me! ($1700). It will do 50+ prints without an issue, and until last week the only fixes I had to do were replacing the tape on the platform and cleaning out the extruder's motor. (last week the motherboard blew, but they immediately shipped me a new one free of charge, and now I'm running again).
OK so let me get this right - you have right angle cables and you'd like something to snap onto the phone to essentially cover both cables so it is
a) more comfortable to hold in landscape
b) protects the jacks from damage
is that about right? or do you want it to snap onto the cables themselves
bdangol said:
if you give him the 3d geometry file he can print it providing the overhangs are not too bad or it may have to be done in multiple parts.
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Yes I can print most things, even if there's an overhang (it just requires wasting plastic to print support material). Creating a design is pretty easy in Google's (actually Trimble just bought it) free program Sketchup. You can send me the file or an STL exported from any other 3d modeling software.
txkorm said:
I would love a docking station for this beast.
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What kind of docking station? Power only? HDMI too? Landscape? Vertical? How many folks would also be interested?
Darmokk said:
which 3d printer did you get? I'm pricing a few out right now as well if anyone has any pointers...
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I got the Makerbot Replicator for the customer support. With relatively premature technology, I think it's worth it to spend a few bucks extra to get awesome support. They answer requests on weekends and will replace any broken parts promptly & free of charge.
However, I would probably try out the Solidoodle, as it is super cheap and looks good. I do feel bad supporting the company as the founder used to work at Makerbot and literally just stole their business model.
msgnyc said:
I desperately want a 3D printer. So many ideas in this thick skull. lol
You should do the inductive charging mod for your phone with the Pre back cover and fabricate a car mount for the S3 with a slot to slide a touchstone into it.
Oh yeah, I'd want one. I'm hoping for something similar when Samsung eventually gets around to releasing their official inductive charging kit unlike the Verizon only one that Big Red just released.
That's a really nice docking station for the Moto btw.
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Thanks man. You must have seen my other post where I hacked my phone previously for wireless charging?
Not really sure I see the value to it being wireless charging if it's gonna stay stationary in a navigation dock, though? Would it be for device flexibility (so I wouldn't have to redesign it when I get a new phone)?
I'd like a dock that accepts the phone in a case and also works in landscape
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Actually didnt know about your previous mod lol.
Was more or less just thinkin aloud (or in text i should say) about a type of of car dock Id like to see for this and future devices. Im a little tired of buying 2-3 new docks (home, car, office) everytime I get a new phone in all honesty.
Would love for a slim universal car dock with inductive charging. Cable can be pulled from the inductive charging pad/touchstone for devices that require being physically plugged in. Makes things simple. Just get in the car, put the device in the dock quickly without worrying about fumbling wires or which side is your port on etc. When you get out just grab the phone. no worrying about wires, bending the usb connector cause you pulled at a wierd angle etc. you know?
Just figured the touchstone + mod would be a nice cheap base to start with for concepting over a $100ish inductive pad. Maybe even stick a laminated rewritable nfc tag in the center with a nice logo on it to program for carmode/ nav/ music or whatever as soon as you dock it. Maybe even make the dock itself detachable and usable as a desktop dock aswell... Ok ok lemme pause my brain for a lil while. I can keep going on and on about this stuff... lol
I am a mechanical engineer and do alot of 3D work in solidworks. I can sketch things up in 3D if people have an idea.
Could the OP use solidworks or step files to automatically print these? I would really like it to design docks and stand if I know the gap margibs from this markerbot
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htcsnap93 said:
I am a mechanical engineer and do alot of 3D work in solidworks. I can sketch things up in 3D if people have an idea.
Could the OP use solidworks or step files to automatically print these? I would really like it to design docks and stand if I know the gap margibs from this markerbot
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I have an idea for a case for the sgh-i747. Just a simple 2 piece snap together case. Nothing fancy. Would be nice to see how that material holds up to some of the others I have.
I guess any clamshell style case would work as a template if you could do that and send it it to OP. I have looked for 3d dimensions for them and can't find anything for it.
Thank you
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baghera1979 said:
I have an idea for a case for the sgh-i747. Just a simple 2 piece snap together case. Nothing fancy. Would be nice to see how that material holds up to some of the others I have.
I guess any clamshell style case would work as a template if you could do that and send it it to OP. I have looked for 3d dimensions for them and can't find anything for it.
Thank you
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Could you post some links or pics, in private or here of what you mean with clammshell? Dimensions i will get from my own device.
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Think you could make a stand for me? I just need one that my phone could sit horizontally, and I'd just plug it in to my MHL adapter. How much would that cost?
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Best stand for S3 that allows charging in portrait mode?

Can someone recommend a good, sturdy stand that has enough clearance to allow charging in portrait mode? I was looking at the iCrado Neo but from the pictures, it doesn't look like there's enough height/clearance on the bottom and the connector would hit the surface since the connector on the stock S3 charging cable is pretty long.
Would also prefer something that's pretty stable and won't tip and slide all over my desk when I'm pressing the screen. Also, not looking for a charging dock - just a stand. Any recommendations?
Anyone?
I think you should check craigsdocks.. i havnt got one myself yet but i only read good things about it.. they are handmade and very customizable.. u can make it fit for phones with cases or without, with extended battery,.. kinda everything you want.. and very good quality i think. Hopefully someone can confirm what i said
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I use this one and I love it:
http://www.ahappydeal.com/product-54494.html
ARCANAAA said:
I think you should check craigsdocks.. i havnt got one myself yet but i only read good things about it.. they are handmade and very customizable.. u can make it fit for phones with cases or without, with extended battery,.. kinda everything you want.. and very good quality i think. Hopefully someone can confirm what i said
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Looks nice but $68 is a little pricey for a desktop dock. Anyway, I'm not really looking for a dock - just a stand that allows you to charge the S3 in portrait mode.
clankfu said:
Looks nice but $68 is a little pricey for a desktop dock. Anyway, I'm not really looking for a dock - just a stand that allows you to charge the S3 in portrait mode.
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The nice thing about the CraigsDocks dock is that it's customizable. If you get the Galaxy S4, it will still fit. Heck, it even fits the NOTE II and smaller phones.
So you buy one dock for the next several years & phones.
I have one in my car and it's far & away the best dock I've ever used. You just have to make sure you tighten down the adjustments real good so it doesn't loosen up.

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