Just wanted to share this with some people. I was bored last night so when I was at the store and I seen a battery powered speaker with a phone rest I thought I could do a little modification to it. I have now made myself a Galaxy Ace Docking Station! lol. This is my Alpha 1 Build and I have many ideas for improvements!!
Alpha 1 features:
-Micro USB connection for charging and PC Sync
-Loudspeaker for portable listening
-Audio out for connection to stereo speakers
-Build cost $2.00 (had all parts but the portable speaker already)
Alpha 2 ideas:
-Support for microphone
-Better fit and appearance
-Looking for a ROM that supports 180 degree screen rotation
Alpha 3 ideas:
-creating a mount that doesn't have the phone upside down
Any ideas or input would be helpful! I find this really to take the edge off the boredom. With a few parts off Ebay I should be able to come up with something decent looking.
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That is epic! except it looks funny upside down lol xD
Awesome! As far as I know, the Cyanogen 7.2.0 support 180 degree screen rotation.
008bond said:
That is epic! except it looks funny upside down lol xD
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You can always use 180 degree rotation w/ cm7.2
looks nice!
awesome job... if you decided to sell these let us know cause i'd love one
Wow, your ace will feel dizzy
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I have an iPad and a nexus s... The stylus works with both and wanted to share with you guys. I do recommend this stylus for drawing and note taking. I'm sure this will work with honeycomb tablets.
This stylus is called the E. Stylo stylus for capacitive screens.
e.stylo features:
- lightweight
- both tips work at different angles
- no extra pressure is needed for it to work
- works with gloves on
- smoothly glides over the screen
The final price of e.stylo will be $15.95 plus $4.99 US shipping and $7.99 for international shipping.
Purchased from http://www.Plai.tv/ if any artist/note takers are interested.
I also made a video of it....(videos in my signature) Check it out if u want to see how it responds on the nexus and iPad.
You can scroll the pictures to the right... sorry about the huge pics.
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LOL nice
it looks like a small chopstick or a very thick toothpick
which BTW works the same way, in fact any soft edge pointy stick will do just the same
personally i prefer to use my finger nails to write, it's 100% natural in writing and you carry it with you all the time
It's very nice.... Just like a chopstick (edgy), as long as a pencil, and lightweight but not too light.... those pics suck.
I cant wait for the samsung tab, this would be a great stylus for it.
Once Sammy is out, I'm throwing the iPad in the trash. (for sale)
I saw a similar dock on youtube (thanks for the author), it was plain and functional.
Made mine with a little more fun.
There is a lego guy "in control" when docked.
He is really enjoying the big screen!
Have to find a magnet to try the docking feature of defy. There is room for the magnet...
If you like it, build your own and hit thanks.
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Haha that's nice. I'll try to make one...if I'll remembrer where are my legos.
Haha This is AWESOME!
Amazing idea! Thanks for this
i love it it's amazing
Awesome! but doesn't it tip over?
Thank you i built one too
it very funny
that is very lovely
I will create one tommorow but I'll put USB cable underneath it...
I'll post some pics
Very nice, i'll do that too. Can anybody link to that wallpaper, the grey motorola defy? tray to find it but no luck :/
JAJAJA funny!
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I'll put USB cable underneath it...
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I tried that too but it don´works verry good becaus the usb cable pushed the phone out of the Dock
To do this you'd have to have some curved cable I think... or the dock could be a bit higher so the cable would fit under it, but then it wouldn't be small good looking dock, but a big block dock
how to make to show only picture on dock??
Thanks a lot
I did load that wallpaper as image with the gallery to make the photos.
So I did not make any automtism there.
I try to find the wallpper and post it here as I saw there was a request for it...
The wallpaper
And here it is...
Hello people!
I've just stumbled upon that..
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The Klip is really simple and does the job better than any other similar products. Combined with the Tegra Zone games that have native controller support, this can actually turn your device in a real Vita competitor
According to the inventor (couldn't find a better word ) it's still work in progress, but I have high hopes that it will be released sooner rather than later!
I've ordered one for my Galaxy S3 and I'm looking forward to ordering one for my Nexus 7.
What are your thoughts about it?
http://thegameklip.com
It's definitely a cool idea; I would rather just prop up the n7 with a case or something though.
That's actually the Galaxy Tab 7.0.....but he's making one for the Nexus 7, he's working on a prototype now
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That's actually the Galaxy Tab 7.0.....but he's making one for the Nexus 7, he's working on a prototype now
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off topic, but dude you just made me try to squish a bug that wasn't actually on my screen, but part of your sig! :laugh:
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off topic, but dude you just made me try to squish a bug that wasn't actually on my screen, but part of your sig! :laugh:
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Holy crap that's going to lead to a lot of broken monitors.
I just bought a Rii Handheld keyboard (RII-518), and I am very happy with it.
It looks like this:
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only smaller than you think, and it was only 35 dollars from this site: http://dx.com/p/mini-handheld-rechargeable-bluetooth-wireless-keyboard-93118
It pairs beautifully, and the only think I don't like about it is that it doesn't work right away when you turn it on. You sort of have to push a few buttons, and then change apps - but then it works fine. I usually just turn it on when I start using it, and then don't turn it off until I put the tablet away for the night.
Anyway, try it if you think it's for you.
Tempted to buy this. One of those items I would really like to test drive before I commit though. I have would be using it for note taking in class probably. Thoughts?
Looks nice n compact..
I've got one of the diNovo mini's.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000594-diNovo-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0011FOOI2
Works well, and you have mouse control as well with the trackpad on the right.
I got this one and really like it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T0QLLO/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01
Both of those are rechargeable? And have you tried to do any extensive note taking?
Seems way over priced, have seen similar ones for 10$ shipped on ebay, Chinese ones
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Build quality on the cheap Chinese ones can be very poor though, waste of $10 if you get it and the keys don't work properly.
Well, I won't say the Rii's quality is comparable to an old IBM Model M keyboard, but it certainly works! Well worth the money IMO.
I'm wondering whether any 3rd party manufacturer will sell battery case attachment like these for Xperia Z. I think should be easy for them to build a custom one for XPZ since there are contact points for charging on the side.
The following is for Samsung Galaxy:
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for iPhone:
You want this phone to be bigger?!?
3rd? Where is 2nd?
The 2nd party is either you or Sony, depending on your point of view.
yes would like to have these untill they are ultra slim and no fancy bright leds and they use the dockinng ports to charge is always good and people would buy it even if its slightly expensive as long as they use good materials to compliment the phone looks and feel * which I highly doubt
You mean something like this one? Cost me less than 20 Euro delivered here in Oz, pretty high quality and 2,800mAh. Fits the phone perfectly and uses the external power pins. Perfect!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195358_zpsa3c21226.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195415_zps73ec857d.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195435_zpsf7cfb48f.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195452_zpsa5667355.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195526_zps090d84bf.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195601_zps8dbff113.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195758_zpsb81bd17e.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/IMG_20130701_195837_zpsbaf85b6d.jpg
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Here's a test of the power pack. I would say that 2,800mAh is optimistic but it can sure charge the phone once. Good to see that output being close to 1A, too.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/atomidude/Screenshot_2013-07-03-21-22-27_zpsd0ccd0c9.png
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