I stream XM all day at work and I have to flip my phone upside down in the cradle so that I can use the Y-cable to play the stream through my speakers. I've always hated this because, 1. it defeats the purpose of the cradle and 2. the phone is upside down.
So I tried to get smart this weekend and adopt my OEM audio Y-cable to my cheap $10 ebay cradle I bought a while ago so that I could listen to audio while the phone was docked.
That was a big mistake.
I snapped the PCB board in half and now I've got no cradle and no Y-cable for audio. So after hours of searching, I FINALLY found a cradle that has the correct USB connector, thus allowing an audio out.
http://search.stores.ebay.com/Premi...sooZ1QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ840472QQsbrsrtZdQQsofpZ0
I just ordered it and so I haven't tested it, but the connector is the right shape, so I have confidence that it will work. I only wanted to get this link up there for those who have been searching for this.
I think maybe you got too technical. When I bought my touch it came with 2 types of Y-cable one for power/3.5mm? audio connections and the other for power/usb headphones that came with my touch. I would have just plugged that into the usb port in the back of the cradle and powered it by my computer.
But since you showed a link to ebay - here is another store called the Naked Cell Phone in ebay stores. My link goes right to the HTC Touch accessories he has. and his cradles can accommodate a second spare battery. Worth a look.
Naked Cellphone HTC Touch accessories
On the left side are other options to other phones and accessories.
Have a great day
Maine Notary Net
mainenotarynet said:
I think maybe you got too technical. When I bought my touch it came with 2 types of Y-cable one for power/3.5mm? audio connections and the other for power/usb headphones that came with my touch. I would have just plugged that into the usb port in the back of the cradle and powered it by my computer.
But since you showed a link to ebay - here is another store called the Naked Cell Phone in ebay stores. My link goes right to the HTC Touch accessories he has. and his cradles can accommodate a second spare battery. Worth a look.
Naked Cellphone HTC Touch accessories
On the left side are other options to other phones and accessories.
Have a great day
Maine Notary Net
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you're talking about this, right?
http://cgi.ebay.com/BATTERY-CHARGER...sidZp1742.m153.l1262?_trksid=p1742.m153.l1262
It doesn't allow you to play audio through external speakers and/or listen to the headphones while docked. While at work, I like for my phone to be upright so that I can see the screen.
I don't know what is so technical about wanting to have your phone in a docking station, where it is upright, and elevated from a surface and still have the ability to play audio through external speakers.
That looks like the one but it does not show the back -- didn't know if it had a miniUSB on the back.
Just trying to help
mainenotarynet said:
That looks like the one but it does not show the back -- didn't know if it had a miniUSB on the back.
Just trying to help
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it's not the back connection that is the problem. it's the cradle connection. the part where the phone connects to the cradle has to be the d-sub pin layout. htc has pins on both sides, whereas miniUSB only has one side. the pins on the opposite side are for audio. regardless of how the back is wired, without the proper connection, you won't get audio out while docked.
I tried to rig something but ended up futzing everything up.
640k - did this docking station work for your intended purpose?
I'd like to pick up a dock, and was wondering about your experience.
Thank you.
harley! said:
640k - did this docking station work for your intended purpose?
I'd like to pick up a dock, and was wondering about your experience.
Thank you.
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works perfectly well. definitely allows me to play all audio with teh phone upright. it includes ports for power and usb too, so it seems like you get the full function of the mini usb port with it.
my only gripe is the dock itself. it's a little clumsy to get the phone in and out and i find myself hitting the camera button when i remove the phone.
the dock also prevents use of the d-pad. which seems minor with a touch screen, but some apps respond better from the d-pad (or sometimes it's just easier). you can go up, left and right, but you cannot press down, even though it is visible.
the dock is also 2-3x the size of the phone which may be a turnoff for some people but the build seems to be quality.
however, it's definitely worth the $15. it comes with a charger and a usb cable. the audio out is a standard 3.5mm jack, so even if you don't want to play music through your computer speakers, you could always hook up headphones.
Got one!
I quite like this dock. I run "My Mobiler" on my desktop, so I can access the phone using my monitor/mouse/keyboard.
Now I can use the phone as my media player, transfer files, install apps, and (in theory) answer my phone calls hands-free using the on-board mic and my speakers. Haven't tried the last yet...
Thanks for the tip on this one, just ordered one for my car dock. Gotta love last.fm and podcasts for the commute streaming from Android on my touch!
just an fyi, the usb connection on this dock doesn't seem to be working for me anymore. i need to crack it open to see if i can find what's wrong. but i get intermediate connections and the phone goes in and out of being connected. not sure what the problem is, but i haven't used teh dock in a few weeks.
Cool i might get this. Been looking for a dock for a LONGGGGG time
Yikes, $18.00 shipping to Canada.
Cradle...
I got a deal where the usb/pc cradle, car cradle, 2 car power adapters, 2 wall chargers, 2 usb sync cables, and a soft case, and 3 pen/styluses all shipped for like $29, from Premiertek.net thru their ebay store, it also came with a belt holster that is kinda wonky but I really only wanted the 2 cradles anyway and I use my BlackBerry Perl's holster, cuz with my case it fits perfect. so I'm stoked, it allows for speakers on the usb pc cradle, and hands free built in on the car cradle... sweet. now I need to find a better mini audio plug to 3/8 sound adapter to use with the car cradle, mine only picks up the left channel.... but I have already confirmed it is my mini/3/8 adapter and not the cradles..
Anyone tried this on a vogue with android flashed?, want to know if audio out is all good.
640k said:
just an fyi, the usb connection on this dock doesn't seem to be working for me anymore. i need to crack it open to see if i can find what's wrong. but i get intermediate connections and the phone goes in and out of being connected. not sure what the problem is, but i haven't used teh dock in a few weeks.
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I feel bad for anyone still using a Vogue. That phone was a nightmare compared to my D1. This cradle is/was junk. I don't know/remember what the failure was, but I'm glad to have moved on. Hopefully you guys can upgrade soon. Get an Android phone, any of them. you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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I feel bad for anyone still using a Vogue. That phone was a nightmare compared to my D1. This cradle is/was junk. I don't know/remember what the failure was, but I'm glad to have moved on. Hopefully you guys can upgrade soon. Get an Android phone, any of them. you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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We have one
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We have one
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lol - it's true!
has anyone found a cradle that is compatable with the clear Body Glove case from T-mo? i have that case, and dont want to have to remove it every time i wanted to sync it (everynight)
i was just curious if any one has found one.
I just brought a universal cradle (eg. this) and then cable tied the microsd cord t othe the swingarm on it so the cord isn't hanging down, works awesome and is at eye level for me next to my computer.
I originally intended to post my testing in DJ_Steve's honeystreak thread but as a lurker I have not yet earned the privilege. Instead I will document my hack job working toward the 10 post minimum.
Last weekend I mounted the multimedia dock in my Subaru Legacy GT. The 2005 model doesn't have nav but had a spot for it used as a storage cubby.
I used two 6" threaded rods, four nuts and washers, and two wingnuts for the front. I drilled small reliefs/recesses in the front of the dock for the "wings" to anchor in, and tightened the nuts/washers behind the mount. This put the dock on solid rails. I then drilled two .25" holes near the top of the small cubby along the back wall and put the rods through the holes deep enough to make the top of the streak nearly flush with the cubby.
I then vampire tapped the back of the cigarette lighter in the dash adding a lighter socket behind it, and installed a two usb port adaptor. Ran the multimedia dock power cable up the back and into the cubby, as well as an audio line in to the back of the stereo. For a little added security, I put two 3M loop portion circles on the back of the streak on either side of the Dell logo (this is where the back of the device hits the cubby door bottom edge). I put the hook portion (aka "the fuzzy side") along the bottom edge of the cubby door to both anchor the streak and soften the blow when the door closes on the connector.
Pics to follow.
Technical info:
Volume is good, but not as high as the carpc's USB soundcard on the old system I removed in this process.
The dock app doesn't seem to work in Steve's 3.1 mod, because I suspect it's not present. I do get the prompt to disable the speakers when docking in 3.1.
Flashed back to stock, rooted and removed TMobile nonsense (I have the wifi version) and the dock is working great.
Anyone know if there is a simple .APK backup I can perform and install in 3.1 to get this back?
Other devices:
Entourage PocketEdge 7" 2.2 Ermine
Epic 4G Syndicate Frozen Rom 1.1.1
You posted in the correct spot; no sense derailing the HoneyStreak thread.
This sounds like an awesome mod. Can't wait to see those pics!
I just wonder if Steve may not be aware that this feature doesn't function. I wouldn't spam the thread with the install information.
I am willing to donate a dock if it would help (or more accurately, funds to aqcuire one locally).
Either way I will snap some pics tomorrow and hopefully inspire someone else to make their homebrew mount out of the OEM dock.
2 Questions: What part of the cradles/docks/etc is the part that lets the phone know that it is going into a dock?
What part specifically on the D160 includes this part?
The reason for the second question: I don't want to use a stupid cigar lighter charger with a cable dangling across my instrument panel. I'm going to be installing a 1+amp usb port in my console, and I want to know if I can use the USB cable in the kit and still have the dock sensing. Otherwise, if that part is actually in the cigar lighter part of this kit, then I would install a new cigar lighter in my car or get a cable elsewhere that has the part that sends the "i'm a dock" message to the phone.
Apologies if this is the wrong section
Im big into emulation for android but hate the touch controls for emus. Obvious answer is a controller however all controllers seem to have alot of drawbacks. I figured I'd start trying to make a custom one and post my theories and progress here. I decided to use a wired xbox controller as my base for several reasons.
1. Cheap. I assume Im gonna mess up quite a bit and I can get off brand controllers super cheap.
2. Power. (This is just a guess on my part so please correct me if Im wrong.) No Bluetooth save power on tablet and wont have to charge a wireless controller.
Basic design idea.
Getting inspiration from this site http://x2jiggy.com/blog/2012/1/1/xbox-pc-arcade-joystick.html got me thinking about running wires for all the buttons and switches. My first idea is to to run the wiring off of all the points. Remove or grind down as much as the buttons, sticks, whatnot as possible without destroying the pcb. This is because I would be using this unit for the connection to the nexus. Get a second controller and basically chop it in half. Remove any connections on the pcb leaving just the buttons and switches. Hook up the wiring to the separate pieces. Obviously I would need a protective hose for the exposed wiring. Im hoping my uncle will let me use his 3d printer for making some type of case for it all. I was thinking I would remove the rumble motors to save power as well as weight.
Any thoughts if Im crazy or any other ideas?