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My DIY ipod and USB mount
- Russ59
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My DIY ipod and USB mount
I know you can buy similar to what I have made but at a ridiculous price. I like to have a go myself.
I have a Parrot MKi9100 with ipod/USB and jack connections just hanging loose in the glove box but wanted to neaten it up a bit, so I converted my ashtray into a ipod/USB dock.
I started by making a flat sheet of fibreglass to use as the mount and cutting to shape. I suppose you could use plastic but I work with fibreglass so its as easy.
I had a surplus ipod adaptor, which you get with any ipod docking station for use in the home so I thought best to use it to make it look more of a factory finish.
I also cut a slot in the ashtray insert to thread the cables through.
Here's all the components before any assembly.
Trial fit.
Start to assemble.
All stuck together before fitting. I used Araldite 2 part glue to fix all the parts together.
Time for fitting in the car. I removed the ashtray pod to be able to thread the cables up to the back of the dash. I then screwed the ashtray pod back and inserted the new ipod dock in place. Excuse the dust in the pics. lol
Hope you like
All comments taken on board.
I have a Parrot MKi9100 with ipod/USB and jack connections just hanging loose in the glove box but wanted to neaten it up a bit, so I converted my ashtray into a ipod/USB dock.
I started by making a flat sheet of fibreglass to use as the mount and cutting to shape. I suppose you could use plastic but I work with fibreglass so its as easy.
I had a surplus ipod adaptor, which you get with any ipod docking station for use in the home so I thought best to use it to make it look more of a factory finish.
I also cut a slot in the ashtray insert to thread the cables through.
Here's all the components before any assembly.
Trial fit.
Start to assemble.
All stuck together before fitting. I used Araldite 2 part glue to fix all the parts together.
Time for fitting in the car. I removed the ashtray pod to be able to thread the cables up to the back of the dash. I then screwed the ashtray pod back and inserted the new ipod dock in place. Excuse the dust in the pics. lol
Hope you like
All comments taken on board.
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Good work
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Looks very professional
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Nice write up and great work looks very professional
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Like that a lot!
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Nice bit of work!
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Cracking! Looks really tidy
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)
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It's my spare change tray!Chezsherman wrote:I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
It's my spare change tray!Chezsherman wrote:I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Great effort
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
how much to do me one
- Russ59
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Thanks guys for the positive comments, I didn't expect that at all.
It was a bit fiddly making it but worth the effort.
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It was a bit fiddly making it but worth the effort.
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Re: My DIY ipod and USB mount
Is it not the chewing gum tray ?ronk wrote:It's my spare change tray!Chezsherman wrote:I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)