In-Dash iPod mount
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In-Dash iPod mount
During the winter months, I got bored and started thinking about mounting options for my iPod Touch. I liked some of the custom consoles that hold your iPod but didn't want to spend $400 so I went ahead and built my own.
The materials used were a sheet of flat styrene, the plastic case that the iPod came in, some grey foam, and a cable to charge the iPod and connect it to the Aux port in the HK radio.
I started by tracing the shape of the opening in the chrome dash to get the basic shape of the console insert. Then, traced the opening for the iPod and cut the hole in the plastic sheet. During test fitting I found that some grinding would be necessary in order to allow the iPod to fit down into the console so I went ahead and removed some material with a grinder. Once I determined that everything fit properly, I glued the plastic case that my iPod Touch came in to the top piece and let it dry.
For the finishing touch, I went and found some carbon fiber film at a local auto parts store and used it to cover the new console insert. Double-sided tape is used to attach the new console insert to the tank console. The cable I'm using plugs into the iPod and runs to a USB charger and the AUX port.
I've used it a few times and so far, it seems to be working quite well. Here's what I ended up with.
The materials used were a sheet of flat styrene, the plastic case that the iPod came in, some grey foam, and a cable to charge the iPod and connect it to the Aux port in the HK radio.
I started by tracing the shape of the opening in the chrome dash to get the basic shape of the console insert. Then, traced the opening for the iPod and cut the hole in the plastic sheet. During test fitting I found that some grinding would be necessary in order to allow the iPod to fit down into the console so I went ahead and removed some material with a grinder. Once I determined that everything fit properly, I glued the plastic case that my iPod Touch came in to the top piece and let it dry.
For the finishing touch, I went and found some carbon fiber film at a local auto parts store and used it to cover the new console insert. Double-sided tape is used to attach the new console insert to the tank console. The cable I'm using plugs into the iPod and runs to a USB charger and the AUX port.
I've used it a few times and so far, it seems to be working quite well. Here's what I ended up with.
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That is sweet!
Just one word of caution....I work with styrene all the time and you have to be very careful about what type of styrene you use. I hope you used a type that can handle heat. As most styrene will warp/melt is left out in the sun and heat for any length of time. I am planning on doing the same thing but using the original console I removed/replaced last year.
Just one word of caution....I work with styrene all the time and you have to be very careful about what type of styrene you use. I hope you used a type that can handle heat. As most styrene will warp/melt is left out in the sun and heat for any length of time. I am planning on doing the same thing but using the original console I removed/replaced last year.
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During the winter months, I got bored and started thinking about mounting options for my iPod Touch. I liked some of the custom consoles that hold your iPod but didn't want to spend $400 so I went ahead and built my own.
The materials used were a sheet of flat styrene, the plastic case that the iPod came in, some grey foam, and a cable to charge the iPod and connect it to the Aux port in the HK radio.
I started by tracing the shape of the opening in the chrome dash to get the basic shape of the console insert. Then, traced the opening for the iPod and cut the hole in the plastic sheet. During test fitting I found that some grinding would be necessary in order to allow the iPod to fit down into the console so I went ahead and removed some material with a grinder. Once I determined that everything fit properly, I glued the plastic case that my iPod Touch came in to the top piece and let it dry.
For the finishing touch, I went and found some carbon fiber film at a local auto parts store and used it to cover the new console insert. Double-sided tape is used to attach the new console insert to the tank console. The cable I'm using plugs into the iPod and runs to a USB charger and the AUX port.
I've used it a few times and so far, it seems to be working quite well. Here's what I ended up with.
The materials used were a sheet of flat styrene, the plastic case that the iPod came in, some grey foam, and a cable to charge the iPod and connect it to the Aux port in the HK radio.
I started by tracing the shape of the opening in the chrome dash to get the basic shape of the console insert. Then, traced the opening for the iPod and cut the hole in the plastic sheet. During test fitting I found that some grinding would be necessary in order to allow the iPod to fit down into the console so I went ahead and removed some material with a grinder. Once I determined that everything fit properly, I glued the plastic case that my iPod Touch came in to the top piece and let it dry.
For the finishing touch, I went and found some carbon fiber film at a local auto parts store and used it to cover the new console insert. Double-sided tape is used to attach the new console insert to the tank console. The cable I'm using plugs into the iPod and runs to a USB charger and the AUX port.
I've used it a few times and so far, it seems to be working quite well. Here's what I ended up with.
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That is sweet!
Just one word of caution....I work with styrene all the time and you have to be very careful about what type of styrene you use. I hope you used a type that can handle heat. As most styrene will warp/melt is left out in the sun and heat for any length of time. I am planning on doing the same thing but using the original console I removed/replaced last year.
Just one word of caution....I work with styrene all the time and you have to be very careful about what type of styrene you use. I hope you used a type that can handle heat. As most styrene will warp/melt is left out in the sun and heat for any length of time. I am planning on doing the same thing but using the original console I removed/replaced last year.
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Sorry but making one is enough for me - it actually took me quite a few hours to get it right.
Not sure of the dimensions of the Droid X. If it's any bigger than the iPod touch it might not fit.
Not sure of the dimensions of the Droid X. If it's any bigger than the iPod touch it might not fit.
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