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Dock Station

I really want to get a dock station so I can use the Desk Home and maybe watch some movies at work.
Does anyone know where to get one?

samsung accessory page - but they're not available yet
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...one-accessories/index.idx?pagetype=accsubtype

Nah, screw the Home Dock, who needs features like
'charging' and 'audio output' when you can have this little piece of genius:
most useful invention evar
When you're done using it to prop up your phone at work,
you can use it to clean all the **** outta your desk when your boss catches you.

How would you dock a phone that has its power connector on the top... LOL

It slides in sideways. Hence the desk app.

Make a paperclip stand!
I made one of these and it works great for my Vibrant. I have it on my desk at the office and plug the usb into my computer. I've been watching videos during lunch using this thing with no problems.
Can't beat that for $0.01. I did have to make three before I got it just right, so maybe the cost is more like $0.03.

Look at my paperclip stand. Its perfect, I just have to be carefull don't scratch it with the edges.

Ignore this. I dont know how delete a post

I made 3 or 4 of the paper clip ones and just never felt that it was that sturdy. Oh well. Off to the supply room to rumage for supplies.

Minker17 said:
I made 3 or 4 of the paper clip ones and just never felt that it was that sturdy. Oh well. Off to the supply room to rumage for supplies.
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What kind of raucous activities do you parktake in while watching a movie or letting your phone rest on the desktop app...?
-bZj

abcdavidefg said:
Look at my paperclip stand. Its perfect, I just have to be carefull don't scratch it with the edges.
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You could use pencil erasers on the ends to not scratch it

Nice I like the idea
Now the price goes from $0.01 to $0.02

oDeACoNo said:
You could use pencil erasers on the ends to not scratch it
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I was thinking something like bending the tips down or something

I've been wondering about this dock for a while now. Supposedly someone said they saw it in a video on Samsung's website, but I haven't seen anything. I hope it comes out soon, though. I really want one!

abcdavidefg said:
Look at my paperclip stand. Its perfect, I just have to be carefull don't scratch it with the edges.
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could use electrical tape as well, then you could make it in a variety of colors

I like the idea but its not very portable. I was thinking of getting one of those batrest stands.

speoples20 said:
I like the idea but its not very portable. I was thinking of getting one of those batrest stands.
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Link / pics of one?

oDeACoNo said:
Link / pics of one?
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Found this with a google search http://www.seskimo.com/batrest.php
Looks interesting. If you click the amazon link on that page it pulls up some other low cost stands.
I just ordered this last night http://www.amazon.com/elago-Stand-A...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280882983&sr=8-42
For $3.99 plus shipping, I figured why not.

I think this is it?

That's the one.

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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Idea for alternative charger connector (updated 3/7)

There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
UPDATE: I added an alternative design using the two metal connectors for charging and a silicone plug to keep the connectors in place. A magnet will give additional stability.

funnycreature said:
There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
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It charges my Xoom very fast. It is still working and has not caused me any issues. If it breaks, I will come back here to *****.

I was just referring to the connector but thanks for the warning

funnycreature said:
I was just referring to the connector but thanks for the warning
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So was I. The stock one works fine however, alternatives are great as well. I just do not see a need for one personally. Others may.

Yeah, the stock connecter scares me. I like your design though I'm not sure anyone here has the means to develop and sell it. I'm hoping maybe someone may find a softwear solution to charge via the USB micro port. What do you guys think, possible or no?

funnycreature said:
There have been a lot of complaints about the flimsy connector for the Xoom charger. I also think that it is a very poor design at most. The metal pin is too long, the plastic part is poking out too much etc.
I am no engineer and also bad at drawing but I attached something that I think might work. If anyone feels like they could produce a prototype that would be awesome!
The small magnet might or might not work. If you look at the area where all the connectors are you will see a small metal plate that could probably be used to anchor the connector magnetically.
Any feedback is appreciated (even just to say that I am full of sh!t!)
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I like it! i think its a pretty good idea. Wish i knew someone who could create one. I would buy it. stock one scares me

how the F do magnets work?
anyhow, yeah really good design. I would buy that too.

i just turn it upside down while charging it.

I would buy one of those

I have to ask, why you would use that connector at all if you want to redesign a magnetic charger? Why not use the same priciple to connect it to the two plates on the bottom next to the hole for power?
As someone who repairs laptops for a living, this was the single most troubling design aspect of our new toy. It looks like it will be far to easy to damage the internals of this device with the default power cable.
It would make more sense to use a breakaway magnetic connection that makes contact with the two metal plates. I have not looked in to it too far but it would seem that the docs use this and the USB in them is strictly for audio out.

I was actually wondering if the metal plates would be used for dock charging. Since I don't own a dock I can't check. But if it is then yes, the charger should be attached magnetically! Thanks for the clarification. I'll try to design more options
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keitht said:
So was I. The stock one works fine however, alternatives are great as well. I just do not see a need for one personally. Others may.
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My only complaint with the xoom, honestly is the charging system.
For starters, I don't see a reason to not allow charging over USB. Sure the voltage would only be 5v, and it would take considerably longer, but the option would be nice. This isn't to say I want to do away with the 12v charger, because the speed at which it charges is lovely, just the option for the other.
Secondly, the needle-like connector screams, "I want to be broken quickly!" Was there really a need to make the connector in that type and size?
Thirdly, the placement of the charger port is hideous and impractical. It's dead center at the bottom. I rarely use my xoom flat against a surface. I purchased the display portfolio that motorola made. The charger port is not only a hinderance to the utilization of my portfolio case, but is also covered at all times when using the case in any manner that motorola designed it. I'm sure this is simply a brain-fart on motorola's part, which happens to everyone and is understandable, but is there a reason the charger port couldn't have been placed on one of the sides of the device? I would say preferably the left hand side, as people are less likely to turn the device to sit on that side.
I'm not simply posting this to complain, just express my thoughts on the only true fault that I feel the xoom has. On that note, a 90 degree *honestly 180 degree by the design sketch* connector would be lovely, IMO. It still wouldn't be usable with the portfolio case, but it would allow someone to angle the xoom without fear of breaking the charger off inside it.

The two metal plates are indeed for charging on the dock. It takes away the need to use the stock charger on the needle tip. Just plug the charger into the dock and set the Xoom on it. I charge this way every time.

markbo2000 said:
The two metal plates are indeed for charging on the dock. It takes away the need to use the stock charger on the needle tip. Just plug the charger into the dock and set the Xoom on it. I charge this way every time.
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Only problem is that's a $70-$120 solution

Why even have the plug then and just use the metal plates?

xlGmanlx said:
Why even have the plug then and just use the metal plates?
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The plug would add additional stability so that it doesn't come off so easily. Not sure how strong you could make the magnets. As I said, I'm no engineer

Makes sense, maybe a smaler nub though haha, otherwise I like the idea
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The plug would add additional stability so that it doesn't come off so easily. Not sure how strong you could make the magnets. As I said, I'm no engineer
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Apple has a patent on the magnetically attached charger. Perhaps this is why motorola went the direction that it did.
http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...XT&s1=7311526.PN.&OS=PN/7311526&RS=PN/7311526

im gonna make this. I will let you guys know how it works. my first android by the way!

Sweet! I was also thinking about getting some latex and a second charger that I can strip and modify. This will be so cool!
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*PICS* Dock using 2 DV cassette cases, a mini-usb and a soldering iron

www.imgur.com/a/1euUg#0
Without the phone
www.imgur.com/a/wruWi#0
With the phone docked
I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.

Nice job! I might have to try this too. Did the reddit thread have any instructions on how to build it?

Excellent idea.
All you need now is some matte black paint spray and you;re all set .

Nice, I like my home made dock also, just used some parts to card readers and epoxy. I just plug my phone in and set it down, it has worked with all my phones.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

I read 'dock' as 'clock' so was a bit confused until I re-read! haha!
Great work man!

Zargon335 said:
Nice job! I might have to try this too. Did the reddit thread have any instructions on how to build it?
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It's not too hard, it's just a bunch of melting plastic and testing to see if it fits. I just melted through the plastic with the soldering iron and then cut the insulation by where it meets wire to the usb dongle so the wire can bend more easily. I would look a lot cleaner if I used a dremel, but it was late at night and I didn't want to be buzzing away with others sleeping in the house.
The soldering iron does have it's advantages, I didn't need to use any glue, I just fused everything together.

collingall said:
Nice, I like my home made dock also, just used some parts to card readers and epoxy. I just plug my phone in and set it down, it has worked with all my phones.
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What's on the NFC tag?

ro_explorer said:
Excellent idea.
All you need now is some matte black paint spray and you;re all set .
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I think I'll leave just as it is, I've already breathed in enough burnt plastic Also I was just working with what I had, too lazy to go out a buy paint. I might add some rubber nubs on the bottom of it though so it doesn't slide.

It launches netflix and sets the media volume to the max, so all I have to do is plug in my headset and start watching some shows over lunch.
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It launches netflix and sets the media volume to the max, so all I have to do is plug in my headset and start watching some shows over lunch.
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cool, did you use NFC tasker?

TapThat said:
I can't post outside links yet, so you'll just have to add in the dot in .com
imgur[dot]com/a/1euUg#0
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I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
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Good job!
Reaffirms my belief that these $30-$50 prices we're seeing for docks is a rip-off.

Neat idea and it looks great! I was trying to find a horizontal dock that uses the micro usb and perhaps I could use the same idea and just move the cable onto the side.

jonnyg1097 said:
Neat idea and it looks great! I was trying to find a horizontal dock that uses the micro usb and perhaps I could use the same idea and just move the cable onto the side.
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Yeah, horizontal might be a little bit more tricky, if I was going to make one, I'd try to utilize the 3-pins on the right side of the phone. You would also need a cassette case that is longer than height of the phone or make something that can mimic a cassette case.
good luck!
Edit: I'm an idiot, you can just lay the phone on it's side... it looks fine, also you can keep it in horizontal mode with this thing: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2, I think I'll just stuff it in bottom case and it can double as a media dock and watch movies on my TV.

TapThat said:
www.imgur.com/a/1euUg#0
Without the phone
www.imgur.com/a/wruWi#0
With the phone docked
I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
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put some LEDs inside, and give it a light
I would have masked glued space

TapThat said:
www.imgur.com/a/1euUg#0
Without the phone
www.imgur.com/a/wruWi#0
With the phone docked
I was inspired by a reddit thread, it was very easy to make and I think it's a quick and easy solution.
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This looks pretty cool! Looks like a I have a quick Sunday project.
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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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