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Carbon Fiber Cradle ***WITH PICS****

Hey guys I made this the other night just so I'd have something at work to mount my phone on.
It works really well in portrait and landscape and I can type on it without it tiping over!
..........and i can't post pics because I'm a new user.....
so finally the pics
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damn dude, get some posts so you can post pics. Or just put them on photobucket and drop a link here.... I wannna see this.

haha i'm trying but i can only post once every five minutes. I'm not spam!!1!!ONE!!

Let's see it!

I'm almost confirmed as not a spam bot

airjordan223 said:
I'm almost confirmed as not a spam bot
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I too would like to see this

updated with pics at the top home boys

How long did it take you to make and how much? If you dont mind
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Took me about an hour to think it up and complete.
Didn't cost me anything really. I had all the materials left over from old projects and freebies.

airjordan223 said:
Took me about an hour to think it up and complete.
Didn't cost me anything really. I had all the materials left over from old projects and freebies.
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Oh nice, well cool it does the job and cf always looks good i think
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Yeah I'm really happy with it. It's a lot more stable than I was expecting.
The front "cradle" part has metal inside the CF so you can form it to perfectly fit your phone.

Would you ever consider making me one to sell?

Yeah I could probably do that, I'd have to check to see if I have another good piece of carbon for it though

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Yeah I could probably do that, I'd have to check to see if I have another good piece of carbon for it though
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I was just wondering, what would be the price if you were to sell one? Or maybe just the cost of goods needed to make that (mainly the carbon fiber).
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Well I'm using a special CF that already has the resin sort of soaked in already so the weave doesn't come apart. I haven't seen this online anywhere so I'm not sure how much it costs.
If I were to sell one, maybe around 20 bucks shipped?

airjordan223 said:
Well I'm using a special CF that already has the resin sort of soaked in already so the weave doesn't come apart. I haven't seen this online anywhere so I'm not sure how much it costs.
If I were to sell one, maybe around 20 bucks shipped?
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Hmmm, alright, thanks.
Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS5.3.

Its nice but its to general for me. But its nice that its so general you can probably use it for your next phone.
Good job.
I made a car nav mount that also acts as a pivoting desk stand. It's nice when you have it mounted in the car you can take stable video while driving without having to hold the phone.

Wow thats nice

Add me to the list if you decide to sell a few of these, I'd buy one for 20!

Very cool. I have always wanted to do some work with Carbon Fiber. I have heard mixed reviews on its difficulty factor. I think seeing this gives me more confidence to try it myself.. Thanks for posting pics!

dock/nightstand for my dinc

I made this dock/nightstand for my droid incredible. I would show you how good it looks with the phone in it, but I used my phone to take the picture.
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LOL it kinda looks like monument on Droid cemetery. RIP DInc
Great job regardless, a lot of attention to details. But picture is epic fail - get another phone/camera and take a picture with phone in.

Really?
I shared what I had built as it was at the moment. Isn't that what this developer's forum is all about? Perhaps you can help us all out and run over to every thread where someone has posted a beta, alpha, or nightly and let them know that they have an epic fail for not making sure it was not needing any more development before they posted it.

dltccf said:
I shared what I had built as it was at the moment. Isn't that what this developer's forum is all about? Perhaps you can help us all out and run over to every thread where someone has posted a beta, alpha, or nightly and let them know that they have an epic fail for not making sure it was not needing any more development before they posted it.
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they do not represent xda in any way.
i like how it looks but what about heat? does it get hot in there? looks sick. reminds me of my wood shop days.

dltccf said:
I shared what I had built as it was at the moment. Isn't that what this developer's forum is all about? Perhaps you can help us all out and run over to every thread where someone has posted a beta, alpha, or nightly and let them know that they have an epic fail for not making sure it was not needing any more development before they posted it.
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ouch...... lol

synisterwolf said:
they do not represent xda in any way.
i like how it looks but what about heat? does it get hot in there? looks sick. reminds me of my wood shop days.
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So far heat is OK. although I haven't tried watching a movie on it in the dock yet.

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So far heat is OK. although I haven't tried watching a movie on it in the dock yet.
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It would be interesting to hear how hot it gets. even in my old otter box case the thing use to cook. i can imagine wood. but never the less it looks awesome. great work.

Nice job man! Love the black carved out Androids!

That's pretty awesome. I'd be too afraid of the heat though. Still great build nonetheless.

Good job on the dock. It's pretty cool...you even got a little notch for the camera on the droid inc.

I wish I was half as creative and handy as you. Very nice job!

That's pretty cool! I actually cruised over here to see if anyone made their own dock recently.

finally
Finally got around to taking a picture of the dock with the phone in it. The display is the "night display" from Gentle Alarm. In the background, you can even see part of the landline and the alarm clock made not necessary by the phone in the dock.

wow over 1600 views
I just looked at this thread and realized over 1,600 people have looked at my dock. Wow. I have been using it for several months as an alarm clock in the dock every night and so far no heat issues. It has been working out very well. After seeing how many people were interested in a dock I think I should have offered to make and sell them. I still could, but I imagine the market for a new dock for this old phone is dwindling.

I would buy one. Red androids please.

Comicazy said:
I would buy one. Red androids please.
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Ok, if you want one I can make one. I wouldn't expect to be making very many of these so each one could be customized. That one was made in pine which I stained with a pecan stain. I have since come across some walnut boards. I could make one in walnut which would look much better than pine. If you want some other type of wood I can see about getting some. I used a micro to standard USB cable which allows me to either plug it into the computer or into the standard dinc AC adapter. I can also change the design with more or less androids, your name or some completely different design, even a square or sculpted top rather than a round one.
If something in the neighborhood of 50 bucks is in your price range let me know along with any specifics of the design you want.
And, of course, for everyone elses' enjoyment I can post a picture here when it is done.

How do you have your usb plug secured in there? I've been trying to come up with a design for one of my own since I always use my phone as my alarm clock, but I've not come up with a good way to get the plug to stay in place so that the phone can be plugged in easily.

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How do you have your usb plug secured in there? I've been trying to come up with a design for one of my own since I always use my phone as my alarm clock, but I've not come up with a good way to get the plug to stay in place so that the phone can be plugged in easily.
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I placed the phone in the holder then I plugged the usb connector into it through the other hole I had cut for it. Then I put some gorilla glue around the plastic part of the plug being careful to keep it away from the end. Gorilla glue expands and fills the space around the plug. I lightly clamped the phone in place overnight, but a couple hours should be enough, and then when I removed the clamp, the plug is secured in place exactly where it needs to be.

Cool idea, looks great!

JoeSchmoe007 said:
LOL it kinda looks like monument on Droid cemetery. RIP DInc
Great job regardless, a lot of attention to details. But picture is epic fail - get another phone/camera and take a picture with phone in.
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Aha, I had that same thought as well!

iBallz drop protection

http://www.iballz.info/
I've had these iBallz since my first iPad. They went on my iPad2, Transformer TF300, and now I have them on my Nexus7. They are the original size iBallz... I see on the website they have a 'mini' version for smaller tablets... might have to check those out as I get a lot of use out of these.
I am an eBay seller so this tablet gets around to yard sales, thrift stores, all over my garage and more. I am constantly setting it down somewhere dirty. The iBallz keep the tablet off the surface I am setting it on. I gave my iPads and the Transformer the 'drop test' with these and the iPad's come thru like champs. The Transformer (same size as iPad, also made by ASUS) survived the fall from about 4 feet high straight down to the ground but it did a reboot. I noticed no further issues besides the reboot.
Since the 7 is also made by ASUS i'm assuming something similar will happen but with all the screen lift scare I'm not going to intentionally try the drop test on the 7. I'm sure it will get an accidental drop sooner or later and I'll update this when it happens.
The strings give an added support that feels nice when you slide your hand in between the elastic band and the pad it feels more secure in your hand- less likely to slip out of your hand. The balls are great to hold on to when laying down on your back on the couch or bed watching videos or surfing..
All the balls are clear of any outer buttons, although the top right one almost hovers over the power button- but not enough to prevent usage of the button but very close to it. I'm sure the mini balls they sell will be even better.
Thats all my thoughts on it so far- I've only had the iBallz on the 7 for a couple days now as I just got this tablet. I'll update this more if I see any more insight on it.
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:good: thumbs up for being something I have never seen before

It's interesting and clever, but the price is kinda steep for what is basically Nerf balls and string.

abowlofsoda said:
The balls are great to hold on to when laying down on your back on the couch or bed watching videos or surfing..
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I just wanted to quote this, so it couldn't be edited.
Also, thats kind of a cool idea. Not cosmetically as nice as a case, but provides some real drop protection. I may have to check out them mini balls.

Joe T said:
It's interesting and clever, but the price is kinda steep for what is basically Nerf balls and string.
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That I can understand but they are more like form fitting foam (very solid foam but still cushiony) that is precision cut to fit. I guess if someone is so inclined they could make them but I don't think the majority are these kind of people.
For the price I paid ($25) I have gotten quite a few years of use out of them on several devices.

regalpimpin said:
I just wanted to quote this, so it couldn't be edited.
Also, thats kind of a cool idea. Not cosmetically as nice as a case, but provides some real drop protection. I may have to check out them mini balls.
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I see what you did there. This is the first time I've ever seen something like this. I agree it is a little steep for $2 worth of nurf balls.

OMG
Not sure what to think about having balls on my tablet. Guess nice drop protection unless your ball's fall off.

That system might work, but honestly, I'll risk dropping it. I couldn't even give a reason without making it sound like an insult...so I'll just say it's not for me...
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What happens if you drop the tablet on a rock or a stair and it impacts the middle of the screen?

earlyberd said:
What happens if you drop the tablet on a rock or a stair and it impacts the middle of the screen?
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DAAAAA YOU GET TO BUY A NEW TABLET.. Please do not attempt

get 4 $1 dollar handballs
put holes that allows you slide the tablet corners and put a rope through the balls
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profit?

Wtf ?
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earlyberd said:
What happens if you drop the tablet on a rock or a stair and it impacts the middle of the screen?
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Try it out and see. Your wallet will love you.

UPDATED: Lego stand I made for my Nexus (Now with TEARDOWN!)

Made from Lego I had lying around:
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Just thought I'd share and that some of you might like it.
Have a nice Weekend.
/Rob
Edit: I got requests for a teardown. You can find it here: http://imgur.com/a/t87GV :fingers-crossed:

Looks great!I will try do something with my old lego

That's definitely AWESOME, any way you put it together (or take it apart). Outstanding job, and you matched the colors more or less as best you could, just even MORE AWESOME.
Makes me want to go hit up a thrift store looking for some Lego blocks now.

This is quite possibly the best thing I have ever seen.

Cool design. I certainly like how you used those smooth pieces for the N7 to lean on as a cap.

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I'd find 2 men to stick under the rails. Make them pose with arms up, like they're holding the machine up.

Now the obligatory request:
Let's see a proper teardown and inventory of the pieces and an assembly video... MUAHAHAHAHA
Seriously though, I would like to get a list of the parts if possible or a breakdown, some of those I can't quite make out. Hell man, you need to make a kit of this thing and start making a profit, maybe even Jerry-rig it with a cradle at the bottom with 4 pogo pins in it and the microUSB and audio jacks, I'm sure it would be a popular item.
So many good ideas, I swear. If some company can make and charge $50 for a piece of wood wrapped in cloth as a Nexus 7 case, surely you could make some ducats with such a thing...

This. Is. Awesome. Without any other words. Seconded for an assembly video, if you ever get a chance.

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Are the 3 ring like bits on each side aesthetic or are they supposed to hold a cable?
Looks good regardless.
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Cool design! I might "borrow" some Legos from my nephew and try to make one as well. Can't believe no one thought about it before.
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Thanks. Brilliant. And here I am 20 euro poorer buying a case and stand online.
Have just given me the perfect idea to keep my 6 year old son occupied for the weekend using his abundant star wars and batman Lego sets. I don't think I will video the endeavours - to painful for forum I expect - but if he accepts the challenge will share photos.

He he, awesome. I have some Lego lying around too, I might do a stand tomorrow.

Thanks!
Thanks you guys, for the overwhelming response. I really appreciate it )
@daryllh: I acually had two Lego men underneath (a Storm Trooper and something else) but they kept falling off when I bumped the stand. Plus they collided with the all grey theme, so I took them off.
@bsoplinger: The 3 bits on each side is actually the one half of a hinge (like the hinges I use to get the angle of the slope. They are only on there for the looks: I had no 2x3 pieces in grey, and the only 2x1 (without the hinge part) I had, was in also in a non grey color.
If more of you want me to, I'll do a video showing how it's assembled and what parts I use.
But if I were to purchase the parts, I would choose other bricks in a few places. For example, in the upper corners (under the part where the N7 rests) I've used regular (thick) 8x2 pieces because I had no 'flat' tiles (1/3 height) in 8x2.
Thanks again

YES WE WANT A TEARDOWN VIDEO.
Any info would be greatly appreciated as I would seriously go looking for some Lego blocks/kits to build one of these myself. It's just so unique and not even something that I - and apparently pretty much everyone else but you, RipRapRob, realized "Hey, I got an idea for something with Lego blocks and my Nexus 7..."
So definitely, a teardown or parts breakdown video would be absolutely welcome and appreciated so I can get the same blocks myself.

Lego superman Nexus 7 stand
I didn't think through my promise of euro5 to my son if he made me a stand. After 10 mins he came back with this offering. So Denmark 1 and Ireland 0. Mind you, this country is in a pretty poor economic state - well that's my excuse.

hehehe Superman to the rescue!!!

Re: Lego stand I made for my Nexus
That's awesome.

Sorry,delete please

:good: Nice!
You might just have a good future designing wheelchairs for disabled piglets.

My weak attempt. Don't have that much lego.

Would you buy this?

Well, since the marketplace got closed, I have no where else that I can think of to post this. I'm not actually selling anything—yet.
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I'm not selling a phone or a tablet or anything like that. I'm just wondering: If I started making a bunch of these, would there be a market? I made them for my girlfriend for various holidays (I made her the Jellybean one for Valentine's Day, actually) and I'm wondering if I should start making more and selling them.
I have no where else that I can think of to ask this. If it is indeed wrong to post here, feel free to post various spiderman memes and such.

What are these made of? If they are of something durable, then I would definitely them.

The little jelly bean one is kinda cool. little rough around the edges though. clean it up a bit, and i'll buy one.

Shrinky Thinks?
If you can think it, you can shrink it.
Froyo gets no love?
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kcls said:
Well, since the marketplace got closed, I have no where else that I can think of to post this. I'm not actually selling anything—yet.
I'm not selling a phone or a tablet or anything like that. I'm just wondering: If I started making a bunch of these, would there be a market? I made them for my girlfriend for various holidays (I made her the Jellybean one for Valentine's Day, actually) and I'm wondering if I should start making more and selling them.
I have no where else that I can think of to ask this. If it is indeed wrong to post here, feel free to post various spiderman memes and such.
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As TheSkinnyDrummer said, it needs a bit of cleaning up. If that's done and has a great polish to it, it'll sell well. My friends and I are at a constant search for Android themed items

I want it

Depends how much and if it's durable. I've got a couple of key tags that aren't from a store, but are just cool lil trinkets.

Wow, so there is some interest!
They are, indeed, made from Shrink Plastic. They're pretty durable, coated on the front with a thick layer of plastic and on the back with an acrylic spray. I can't really see one getting broken, unless you were really trying intention.
And yeah, these were a little rough around the edges because I made them quickly, the night before I was supposed to give them to her. Not the best planner. The one's that I'd sell would be much neater.
What would you guys be willing to pay? $5-7? More, less?

I'd be willing to pay a couple bucks. But it always seems that things like this that are small and cool are much more than that.

May we see some more pics from the sides.. It looks pretty cool
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At most, I would spend $6 depending on the size.

Odp: Would you buy this?
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Wow, so there is some interest!
They are, indeed, made from Shrink Plastic. They're pretty durable, coated on the front with a thick layer of plastic and on the back with an acrylic spray. I can't really see one getting broken, unless you were really trying intention.
And yeah, these were a little rough around the edges because I made them quickly, the night before I was supposed to give them to her. Not the best planner. The one's that I'd sell would be much neater.
What would you guys be willing to pay? $5-7? More, less?
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Some qustions:
How much money for these awesome things?
Can they be sent to Europe?
And.. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
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Earrings?
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If these could be send to Europe I think I would be interested (at a reasonable price ofcourse)
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I'll make some more tomorrow and take more pictures. Where would I sell them? Etsy?
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I'd buy as well. I subscribed to this thread
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Hmmm. This could be the start of a giant business. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, sharpeners, the thing you hang from the phone, maybe even earphone covers! Awesome stuff xD
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So...?
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Call me crazy and old fashion but I smell a market study in the making. Thread closed as you've received plenty of advice and critique mate.
Do not re-open please.
Cheers,
M_T_M