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[REQ] Build custom lapdock

Hi! It's my first post here!
I was wandering if it's possible to build a custom "lapdock" station.
Basically what do i need is:
- screen hdmi capable
- keyboard
- battery
- touchpad
- eventually speakers
Since a lapdock has only this stuff inside.
Here is a scheme i tought about:
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The only thing i dunno is how to make the usb hub to give power to the atrix and to the other devices! I mean it's ok for the electricity, but i dunno if it's correct for data transfert.
About the software, i think that debian could handle all this (speakers via usb, keyboard etc etc.. )
Any suggestion?
sorry for my bad english lol

Are you thinking a stationary dock? Or a mobile dock? From your schematics I am assuming a stationary dock. Either way it would be a great hackaday project.

Actually i was thinking to a mobile one
The schematics works the same, the only thing I assume would change is the dimension of the single parts!

it wont be cheaper than 200 dollars

Sure, but you can add custom parts as a more capable battery, better screen, plug-off BT keyboard etc..

I have been thinking of doing the same type of thing, but my set-up would be stationary. One thing I did think of for myself would be to have a keyboard with integrated touchpad. In the OP's case, it would be one less piece to deal with and make it much more portable.

theraizen said:
Sure, but you can add custom parts as a more capable battery, better screen, plug-off BT keyboard etc..
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the more portable you want to make it, the more expensive it will be. and besides, this phone isnt known to run particularly fast on webtop..
lets say you spend 400 dollars... you can pretty much buy a low end laptop that will run way better. the cost to benefit ratio just doesnt seem worth it. not only that, but in the future when new devices come out you might have to scrap this contraption. we don't even know if future devices will have this functionality yet.

ZEPHYR 550 - Battery & Wired/BT Speaker

When these bad-rides are back in stock, I'll be getting one to compliment my KF. Maybe the BT for Custom Roms will be ironed out by then.
http://www.spar.com/zephyr-550.html
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Features
Enjoy room-filling studio quality sound
2x custom drivers, stereo audio
1.5w x 2 speaker output
Charge your mobile device by plugging into the ZEPHYR
Plug your mobile phone into the USB port
Play longer via our best-in-class battery
Approx. 28 hours of continuous play
3000mA lithium polymer rechargeable battery (3.7V)
Sync wirelessly or plug in
Bluetooth enabled
BT Class II 2.1V platform
33 ft operating distance
A2DP support
Hands Free Profile (HFP)
USB port
Micro USB port
3.5mm line-in
Make hands-free calls through built in speakerphone
Compatible with blue-tooth enabled phones, Facetime, iChat, Skype and other applications

Kindle fire??
Can you listen to and charge the kindle fire??

No price..
I supposed if one has to ask how much, then one can't afford it.

Were $99 and up; now unavailable.
dadeo1111 said:
No price..
I supposed if one has to ask how much, then one can't afford it.
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I just checked their web site at the URL given above and saw this where I would expect to see a price:
Due to overwhelming demand, all ZEPHYRs are now completely SOLD OUT. We will be releasing new models in Spring 2012—check back soon!​
But according to a review from last November, the prices for the various models ranged from $99 to $160.

ZEPHYR's COMING BACK!!
Great news! Zephyr is coming back better than ever. SPAR is changing it's name to BRAVEN and the Zephyr line has been expanded, with better sound, better battery, better look and better betterness.
The new line launches April 16. Wanted to give our loyal fans of XDA Developers the first news that this is happening. Thanks for hanging in there and driving so much amazing traffic to our site.
Check it out at BRAVEN.com (new user so it won't let me hyperlink).
To get a sneak peak at the new line you can go to our facebook page: facebook.com/bravenproducts
Thanks again. You guys rock.
Let me know if there are any questions...

[VIDEO] EXOGEAR ExoMount Tablet S Dashboard Mount (Fits HTC One)

Goal: Find a mount which would support a larger phone or smaller Android based tablet to enjoy Torque1. This mount needs to firmly grip the device and not allow it to vibrate a tremendous amount. It would also be nice if it didn't look horrible and was easy to mount the phone properly/quickly.
Solution: EXOGEAR ExoMount Tablet S
This mount retails for $49.95, and I believe it was worth every penny. It is hard to sharp shoot its faults when it does such a good job of fulfilling my goal.
Its flexibility guarantees that I will be able to use it in the future with other devices. I shouldn't outgrow this product quickly.
Now enjoy my crummy video and pictures. Tested it with the Note 2, Galaxy S, and HTC One so far...
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On the Galaxy S4, it would be easy to charge and access the power button. Not so much for the headphone jack. Bluetooth is the key for audio if using this mount.
The charge port is not in the center of the HTC One. It would have to be offset in order for the charger to be plugged in. You also can't plugin a 3.5mm headphone jack. Again, use bluetooth if possible. You wouldn't want the device to go into sleep as it would be hard to press the power button.
Manufacturer's Website:
http://www.exogear.com
1 - Torque is an Android application.
Description from Play Store:
See what your car is doing in realtime, get OBD fault codes, car performance, sensor data and more!
Torque is a vehicle / car performance / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Bluetooth adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU
Layout your own dashboard with the widgets / gauges you want!
It can use the GPS to provide tracker logs with OBD engine logging so you can see what you were doing at any point in time
It can also show and reset a DTC / CEL / fault code like a scantool. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down!

Fixed link.
NOTE: I had to go back and use the 3m disk today. It was really hot. This is not a design flaw as it was meant to be a part of the installation from the beginning. If it does fall off, I'm going to credit that to not cleaning the dash with an alcohol pad to remove the trace amounts of Armor All.

Wireless charging car mod

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So I recently got myself a 2004 Nissan Maxima.
This is what the centre console looks like stock
Anyways, when I bought the Nexus 7 I placed in front of the screen and it was a perfect fit. I decided to open it all up and move the screen to a lower position. (I lost one of those map pockets but whatever). Sidenote: on the left side of the picture under the steering column I tucked away an Avantree bluetooth module. Helped me retrofit the car with bluetooth audio so no wires
After all that I was left with this:
So i decided to install my N4 qi wireless charger in there. It's pretty ghetto really, I bought some cardboard, some felt and a pvc pipe for support taped it all together and:
Gave it power by soldering a micro usb cable down the back. Placed it in the huge space while resting the end of the pvc pipe onto an inner lip:
Best part is, my N4 fits nicely as well and because of the rubber lip I created to help the N7 slide in, it isn't free to move around.
When I took these pictures the soldering wasn't done which is why they aren't charging in the photos.
Anyways, thought I'd share, hope you guys liked it! Also sorry if this was more of a mod than an accessory but still
Let me know what you guys think!

I think its awesome!
Question though, how are you running Navigation with the Nexus 7? Are you tethering your phone to it? Or is it LTE?

There are lots of offline gps apps (navigon, sygic,...). And you can update the maps over wifi since the n7 is removable from his build carboard. No traffic informations I guess, but that's fine with me.
Very nice though. I wanted to do a thing like that but there are too many modifications to do on my '96 Peugeot 106^^
Maybe with a new car in a few years.
On my 2.3 device I had a "car interface", it's helpful for quick interactions. You might wanna look it up
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using xda-app

TaoTronics® TT-MK003 Mini Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard

If you’re looking for a Bluetooth keyboard that's portable and can be used on many devices, then the TaoTronics® TT-MK003 Mini Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard is for you.
It uses two AAA batteries. The keyboard is very easy to pair with your devices. It does not drop very often, but when it does, it reconnects rather quickly. It is built slightly tilted. It has a nice finish that is a mono shiny look. It sits easily in my lap or on a table. The overall quality is very good.
I am typing this review with it. It types with no noticeable lag, the buttons are very smooth and it is very slim. It will fit easily into a briefcase or backpack. I used it on my Home Theater, Laptop, and Tablet and even on my Galaxy Note 3, just for the heck of it. It paired with them all quickly and worked flawlessly on all.
The only drawback that I had is that it has no light indicating caps lock is on.
My conclusion is that for the price and if you are looking for something to make your typing life easier, then I highly recommend this for you. Give it a go! :good:
Get it HERE
CONTENTS:
TaoTronics Mini Wireless Keyboard
User Manual
FEATURES:
Bluetooth Version: 3.0
Frequency Range: 2.4GHz
Operating Range: 33ft (10m)
Supported OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Battery Type: 2x (AAA) (Not Included)
Dimensions: 11.81 x 5.98 x 0.43in (300 x 152 x 10.8mm)
Weight: 9.12oz (260.5g)
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Android specific keys for Home, Back, Enter, Setting, etc? I see multimedia and volume keys, would be curious about other android specific keys?

vectron said:
Android specific keys for Home, Back, Enter, Setting, etc? I see multimedia and volume keys, would be curious about other android specific keys?
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Volume is the only one that I noticed right off. There may be more, but let me double check it and get back to you.