DIY smart cover - G Tablet Accessories

Just a quick post to show the results of my first attempt at a smart cover-like 'case' for my grab using some 1/2" tubing, card stock, magnets and fabric. A more complete instructions will be posted on my blog later this week. I'll edit with a link when its up.
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Nice work. I will be anxious to see your write up on this one.

Wow! You must be good with a sewing machine. That looks almost good enough to be an OEM accessory. Are you going to provide plans/instructions or are you going to make these to sell?

Thanks guys. I will be providing instructions, dimensions, anything else I can to help. I think I can get the hinge side working with magnets like the clasp side is now. New revision and both write ups should come this weekend.
While I have it open I'm going to see if adding a magnetic on/off is feasible.

Looks nice. I may try to make one too. Check this app for auto sleep: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978068
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.killswitch

I have killswitch installed but even setting sensitivity to 1% I still get some false triggers which wouldnt be too bad if the 'delay before dialog' worked. It comes up immediately no matter what delay I select.

Maybe pm ftgg99 who started that other thread on it. Looked like some people had it working on gTab's.
I am thinking about ordering some small magnets to play around with making a cover like this. http_www_amazon_com/Disc-Package-Earth-Neodymium-Magnets/dp/B000LZIOZC/

Yup, small neodymiums. I tried putting metal shims inside and magnets in the cover but the metal had to be trimmed so narrow to fit with the case closed that the bond was weaker than what would be required. I am going to open it up again tonight and try to fit the magnets on the inside. That way I can use the entire width of the hinge to increase thee surface are of contact, should be plenty strong. It will also make for a cleaner appearance.

I haven't opened mine yet. Is there much space inside on that edge? The magnets i got are 1/8" x 1/16" or about 3mmx1.5mm

How does it attach to the G-Tab?
Will it stand up in the higher angle mode?

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Thanks guys. I will be providing instructions, dimensions, anything else I can to help. I think I can get the hinge side working with magnets like the clasp side is now. New revision and both write ups should come this weekend.
While I have it open I'm going to see if adding a magnetic on/off is feasible.
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I was planning on doing this... now I'll let you do the research and see how it pans out. Great work!

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Looks great so far!

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How does it attach to the G-Tab?
Will it stand up in the higher angle mode?
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It attaches with the tubing. I cut it down the middle.
It should stand in the higher angle mode but I need to adjust the spacing of the cover panels.

Is there any update on this cover? It looks pretty sweet.

I was able to embed a 2 magnets in the case. I had to shave them down a bit and it was a tight fit, but it closed up pretty good. I tested placing metal strips in the cover but needed the strength of additional magnets in the cover (obviously paying attention to polarity with relation to the tablet magnets). If you plan it right it will only go on one way. It is pretty secure for most uses, but it still does not hold the entire weight of the tablet. I was hoping it could hang on a metal surface but there is no way I would trust it. Any bump and it would be on the ground.

Bump, come on, I would love something like this. Stop holding onto your secrets!

Have you considered using the dock connector instead of magnets to secure the cover to the tablet?

Progress?
Where are the instructions? I reeeeeeeeeeeealllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyy want to do this.

Instructions??
When are the instructions coming??
Keen as to make it.

Hey, where are the instructions
So many people make these nice devices and promise us instrcutions but don't deliver
(hoping to get some sympathy lol)
Please post the isntructions.
Thanks,
Scott

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That is, in my opinion, the best silicon case for the wizard!

I paid about 30$ for it, and it came with a nice wrist strap. For me it's ideal because I can work with the wizard's keyboard perfectly, the protection is good for the device and excellent for the screen. Sadly the only color I could pick was white.. The only problem is that apparently I've got a defected one, because the back part won't stick to the device (the front sticks as it should, so I believe that after replacing the back part it will also work. I use a double-sided duct tape in the mean while)
Here are the photos:
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Always makes me wonder, what keeps the case on, on both sides? There just doesn't seems to have places to grip on.
It's semi-rigidized, so the frame around the device is made of plastic and coated with silicon. The frame has small clasps that keep the case on the device. Actually one was broken so I'm holding it with the duct tape and going to replace it today. These are the clasps:
They look flimsy but they're OK.
Cool...
Hey...Where did you find that? I have been looking for a case like that everywhere...ok, obviously not everywhere or I would have found it...all I have been able to find were cases for the cingular 8125...could you post the link please? thanks...oh one more thing, does it come off pretty easily?
I read somewhere awhile back that somebody had dyed their clear silicone cover
They used some dye that can be found at most stores(Walmart, Target, etc.)
I dont think it was food dye...maybe something along the lines of clothing dye.
Anyway, they put this tablet of dye in warm water, then placed the silicone cover inside and then left it in there for several hours.
It came out looking great....I think the guy had done some using black, blue, and red.
I Found It...
Thanks to Aviv for a little help in the right direction...
http://pdaden.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=18120&substring=wizard
just search for wizard and scroll down to the bottom of the screen.
My long search is over...it's only $24 with international shipping...Thank you so much Aviv
The front part is held tight, but the rear doesn't, at least mine. With the duct tape it's OK.
Well good idea for a silicon case, but looks forced. Also I prefer the PD'air aluminium cover, really protects the phone. Have dropped it several times by mistake and (phew) phone still works.
I have the aluminum case also, it is kinda bulky. But aside from that I think that it feels odd using it. Having to open it just to use the touch screen, not to mention the keyboard, is a little much for me. I have dropped mine plenty of times with out any case and it still works fine (scares the daylights out of me when it happens though).
Aluminum cases are bulky and heavy. With this silicon case I can work with the wizard without giving up protection, it's always inside. Furthermore, the silicon case is nice to hold, even better then a naked wizard. It won't slip and it's soft to touch.
hmm whats those yellow things on ur keyboard
Hebrew letters.
Anyone tried this with the Cingular 8125 version. It's more rectangular. Kinda of uglier... I just shipped the back case and I think I'd rather get a silicon case but I want one that's made for the cingular version.
This is the closest that I have seen...only problem is that it doesn't allow the keyboard to slide open. The 8125 seems to have the most options as far as silicon cases though so you might check around.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-cingular-8125_1053.htm
Did anyone else get this case yet?
It pretty good but I'd like to get some more opinions before buying it.
It's on order. I'll give you my feedback when it arrives.
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It's on order. I'll give you my feedback when it arrives.
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Great, thanks
how'd you do all those things to your today screen? mine is still boring like when i first got it
Aviv said:
I paid about 30$ for it, and it came with a nice wrist strap. For me it's ideal because I can work with the wizard's keyboard perfectly, the protection is good for the device and excellent for the screen. Sadly the only color I could pick was white.. The only problem is that apparently I've got a defected one, because the back part won't stick to the device (the front sticks as it should, so I believe that after replacing the back part it will also work. I use a double-sided duct tape in the mean while)
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Elsse Premium Synthetic Leather Case

So my hunt for case started a day after i bought the tablet. i found this one at amazon for 15.99. i was skeptical but being a college student. don't really have an option money wise. So i ordered it. Got it today and i love it. it looks like a book which i love. feels durable. and best of all i can detach the flap and still have it in case. it has cut out for all the ports speakers buttons cameras and so on. for 15 bucks it is not bad at all. has three positions to be placed. i rubber band thingy to hold the flap when closed. and the flap the puts the tablet in its case has Velcro so it wont fall out.
you can but it here
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Looks pretty decent.. hows the rear camera cutout? Does the TF fit snugly or is it kind of loose? And are there cutouts for all buttons/ports?
I think that I have just found the same case at ebay:
I cannot post links...
just search "asus transformer case"
it looks like you might be able to undo the velcro and stil use the keyboard dock with it. Do you know if you can or not?
Yes I would like to know if how we can use the dock with this?
i dont have a keyboard dock guys sorry. but yes im can undo the velcro and you would be able to plug it in.
I have this case i purchased off of ebay...Its good, not perfect, but good. I don't have pics as I am at work, but you can look at his and see what I am talking about.
The button idea is great. The one thing that this case has that the other do not is the ability to rotate and prop up in portrait or landscape. Th downfall to this is that the button, while holding the tf in place, pulls against the case some, so it stretches a bit around the button. I also worry some about the long term affects of a button pressing into the back of the transformer...I've had it for a few weeks though, and it seems fine.
It fits well, with all ports available. Because it can rotate, you can charge it with the case closed. The option to remove it is even better, because then you can read and such without having the whole case on it.
The case doesn't really cover the edges well without the extra cover. Alot of the edge is exposed. However, I could see a plus side to the way this case is designed. I don't have a dock, but I feel that if you unbuttoned it, and undid the velcro at the bottom, you would be able to dock the tf with no problem. Someone else would have to verify this...I think you could even leave it in the portfolio part, just slide that under the dock. All ports are available, and there is a cutout from the inner case that lines up well.
It props up well, haven't had an issue with that, in portrait or landscape. I use it all the time, and its a great help.
So, for whats out there now, this is the only rotating case I have found. Its a good idea, and works good. The case is pretty solid, as in stiff, but not extremely thick, so that has its pluses and minuses. Overall I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
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jateelover, can you please post a link to an ebay auction of this case, or the seller name?
I would like to buy it, but there are too many cheap transformer cases on ebay...

DIY SGS2-based laptop-dock... stupid or not?

So I had this idea to make a little laptop dock for my phone.... not really all that practical but I kinda want to do it anyways.
The idea would be to have a wooden laptop; two flat pieces of some hard-ish wood with a hinge in the middle. Then I could route-out sections to sit a screen, keyboard and my phone in.
I found a chinese company that sells 7-inch LCD with HDMI input, but I'd rather find something like a 10-incher to be more netbook like. (if anyone knows of any, do let me know) Also, does anyone know what output resolutions the GS2 supports?
The phone would sit in the position of a trackpad, and actually act as one too. Above it would be a bluetooth keyboard, and in to top piece of wood is where the LCD would sit. Making the right type of hinge is important.. I thought it would be kinda fun if there were knobs on the side I could tighten to fix the lid at a certain angle. Pretty mechanically simple. I'd just have to somehow cut a channel to feed the hdmi from base to lid.
It would be kinda janky and steam-punkish but that's why I like the idea. Attached is an equally janky diagram I whipped up in like 10 seconds.
What do you think? Stupid project I shouldn't even try, or fun (albiet impractical) project?
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Buy a Galaxy Tab... Honeycomb is much better optimized for larger screen sizes. Also, I would prefer aluminum over wood.
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So I had this idea to make a little laptop dock for my phone.... not really all that practical but I kinda want to do it anyways.
The idea would be to have a wooden laptop; two flat pieces of some hard-ish wood with a hinge in the middle. Then I could route-out sections to sit a screen, keyboard and my phone in.
I found a chinese company that sells 7-inch LCD with HDMI input, but I'd rather find something like a 10-incher to be more netbook like. (if anyone knows of any, do let me know) Also, does anyone know what output resolutions the GS2 supports?
The phone would sit in the position of a trackpad, and actually act as one too. Above it would be a bluetooth keyboard, and in to top piece of wood is where the LCD would sit. Making the right type of hinge is important.. I thought it would be kinda fun if there were knobs on the side I could tighten to fix the lid at a certain angle. Pretty mechanically simple. I'd just have to somehow cut a channel to feed the hdmi from base to lid.
It would be kinda janky and steam-punkish but that's why I like the idea. Attached is an equally janky diagram I whipped up in like 10 seconds.
What do you think? Stupid project I shouldn't even try, or fun (albiet impractical) project?
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You have all the right ideas with the components. Just have somebody cnc you the case out of aluminum. And I wouldn't use the phone as a track pad, its not slippery enough. Figure out a way to use an external track pad, one that's painted so your finger glides across it.
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You'll need power for the MHL/HDMI adapter.
If you're going to get that hackish - why constrain yourself with the GS2?
DIY a tablet using an LCD, a touchscreen, and a BeagleBoard or PandaBoard.
(PandaBoard is one of the ICS reference platforms by the way.)
Hey check outhttp://www.hackaday.com ive seen some cool builds on there. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME SITE FOR HACKS.
HaD is awesome. I don't think there are any DIY ICS tablets - but you can get nearly all of the necessary components with a PandaBoard and touchscreen + LCD.
Would the touchscreen + LCD work to make the GS2 like the soon to be Padfone from Asus? Where u plug the phone into a capacative/LCD screen and battery?
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Would the touchscreen + LCD work to make the GS2 like the soon to be Padfone from Asus? Where u plug the phone into a capacative/LCD screen and battery?
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Would need a LOT of software work - mainly to support an external touchscreen.

Screen Protector Mod for use with Keyboard Dock

Gorilla Glass is tough but not scratch proof, as my wife's Samsung Infuse got 2 very noticeable scratches on it before installing an SGP protector.
I wanted to protect the Prime's screen as well, but when using a screen protector on this device, the fit is really tight when inserting and removing it from the keyboard dock. It causes the dock to smudge the protector as it pushes on it when inserted. The solution for me was to just cut a small section off where the dock presses against he Prime. Now it works great, no smudges or scratches and the dock is much easier to put on and take off now.
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I have attached pics of what I did as it will pretty much be required for any screen protector if you plan on using one in conjunction with he dock. I emailed Skinomi these pics and they said they are making a modified one for the dock, and will be sending me one for free once they are done, for notifying them of the issue. Hopefully more screen protector manufacturers take note of this issue as well. I am personally waiting for SGP to release their protectors for the Prme, especially the anti-glare type.
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FYI, I used a thin-film screen protector (this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066PGLWO/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details ) with my TFP and it fits perfectly fine with the dock.
I'm hesitant for any solution that involves cutting away the film at the dock connector -- it seems like that's the area that will receive the most frequent hard and tight contact as well as constant abrasion and rokcing, so it will be most likely to have some grit or something scratch the screen.
Hey Arm, haven't seen you around since I was drooling all over your crazy rig. The build info helped me get through my own build, although I didn't document it well enough to warrant posting. Wanted to make sure I thanked you for that first.
Anyway, great idea with cutting the skin. I was considering that myself until I saw a post by "insane111" mentioning a work around. Inside the dock there is a soft lining on both sides to prevent scratching the dock. He removed the strip from the side with the screen and cleaned with alcohol to remove the remaining residue. After getting my Zagg and having the problems everyone is with repeated removal I followed suit and now it slides in and out great.
Just an alternative, wanted to spread the word. Hope it helps out.
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Hey Arm, haven't seen you around since I was drooling all over your crazy rig. The build info helped me get through my own build, although I didn't document it well enough to warrant posting. Wanted to make sure I thanked you for that first.
Anyway, great idea with cutting the skin. I was considering that myself until I saw a post by "insane111" mentioning a work around. Inside the dock there is a soft lining on both sides to prevent scratching the dock. He removed the strip from the side with the screen and cleaned with alcohol to remove the remaining residue. After getting my Zagg and having the problems everyone is with repeated removal I followed suit and now it slides in and out great.
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Thanks for the shout out on my rig. Did you see the most recent update with the two 580 Hydro Coppers in SLI? I'm going to have to re-do a few things in the near future since I have to RMA my MoBo. USB controller is on its way out on the X58 Classified.
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=81684
I thought about removing the pad on the dock, but decided against it because I didn't want to alter the tablet or dock in any way, in case I end up selling it at some point. And I don't want it to be loose when docking if I decided to remove the Carbon Fibre skin. Both methods work, just depends on user preference.

Sena Ultraslim (white/white) mini review, pics

I've had my ultraslim for about 5 days now and had a pm from a member here regarding it, so figured I'd post a few pics and a mini review. First off, good customer service. About a week and a half went by after I ordered and I had not received my case yet (I'm in PA, they're in CA i believe). I called up and the rep said it appeared it might've gotten lost by usps due to the tracking not being updated. No questions asked he sent me another via Fedex priority and I had it two days later.
Pics and then a bit more info:
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First, I definitely like this case. With the size of the note, I was way too hesitant to drop good money on something that would make it any bigger. I've never used a pouch for a phone before but I'm liking this. White on white looks great too, to me. Have had some compliments on it already.
Fit: I received my case literally as I was going out the door to go to the gym. As I immediately noticed that my phone kept rebooting every time I put the phone in the case, and when it was on, the volume kept changing. I realized the inner seams were pressing up against the buttons. I was very upset at first, and then realized I just had to put it in a bit crooked so the seams run along the edge of the buttons rather than on them, not a big deal. Took about a few days for my case to start breaking in and now the note fits snugly but easily pulls in and out of the case. Also note that the case has kind of formed to the 'crooked' way that I put the note in. It's not like I need to make sure I'm avoiding the seams when I put the phone in, it just slides in exactly how I want it to now.
I rock my note upside down in the case, since I have BLN on. All I have to do is lift up the top flap a bit and I can see if I have notifications.
Protection: Obviously it'll keep away scratches. Drop protection... it really is thin. However, I'd be fairly confident that on a regular drop, the case would save it. It's basically just a thin layer of leather, but I think it's enough to absorb the shock. It's like the difference between the metal cased iphones and plastic phones... just a little bit makes a difference. That said, I'm not going to test it. But it really does add essentially no noticeable bulk or weight, and gives you a better grip when removing it from your pocket.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Very classy looking, thanks for the share.
nice pocket. where did you buy it?
bought it direct from them through their website.
What was the price? Do you think it would fit with an elago slim fit case? White looks so sexy on this phone..
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What was the price? Do you think it would fit with an elago slim fit case? White looks so sexy on this phone..
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$35. And I don't quite understand your question... See you asking if your phone with case attached will fit in the pouch? No.. It's designed to perfectly fit the phone. Then again I don't know how thick your case is but I highly doubt it and aren't sure why you'd use both
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