I really wanted to have a nice car mount for the tablet.....So I took out my old Lego Technic blocks and came up with this... I did super glue 4 of the pegs in back that supports the mount onto the car but other than that its all legos holding legos. The post that the whole mount is slipped on top of is and old 7" screen mount I use to have in my car....I think the 10" screen looks better than the 7" ever did!
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Pretty cool setup. What program/app is that in your third PIC?
The apps called torque its a obd2 engine ecu reader. You have to but a bluetooth obd2 scanner dongle that plugs into your car, i paid $20 shipped for mine off ebay
Purdy sweet. Did you have to glue the pieces or are they pretty secure without some type of adhesive?
Never mind I guess if I read the post instead of look at the pics I would have answered my own question. duh....
Haha thanks! Its defiantly cheap to make and it also can double as a stand for the gtab when its not in the car as well. The only thing I need to change is to lower the holders on the sides just a bit so I can get to the back button on the right side.
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The apps called torque its a obd2 engine ecu reader. You have to but a bluetooth obd2 scanner dongle that plugs into your car, i paid $20 shipped for mine off ebay
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That's an awesome setup.
Do you have a link for the dongle?
Thanks.
Sir, you have won the internet. This is amazing, and bad ass.
hahah tahts awesome
pgonza02 said:
That's an awesome setup.
Do you have a link for the dongle?
Thanks.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ELM327-OBDII-OBD2-V1-4-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Interface-/110694413105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c5e6b331
Here's the one I bought. But there are a bunch of diffent ones. Glad you guys like the mount.
Very slick!
If you're running a bluetooth GPS at the same time for navigation, then this is, hands-down, the Ultimate Homebrew Car Gizmo!
See I use the tablet for car info and to run Pandora and than I have my htc inspire in the gauge cluster doing the nav and being a wifi hotspot for the g tab.
Just realized that your gtab has Manchester for the city in the weather app which is where I live. Small world.
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Just realized that your gtab has Manchester for the city in the weather app which is where I live. Small world.
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That it is! I work at manchester and sulfer springs, and live in Arnold.
As an old logo fan I HAD to look at this based on the title... then saw the in's and out's you created; unreal. TRULY a piece of art. Well done, well played.
...sent from my android tablet
Thanks everyone! It took some time to plan out how to have it hold its self together with out using glue. I will post up my final version of it. After moving around some pieces to gain access to the back button.
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Thanks everyone! It took some time to plan out how to have it hold its self together with out using glue. I will post up my final version of it. After moving around some pieces to gain access to the back button.
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I like it already, look forward to the final version! Has your gTablet gone flying on tight corners or hidden speed bumps?
I just bought the gTab on woot and was planning on building a desk mount (I did one out of technic last year for my HD2, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6853719&postcount=367) but wasnt even thinking of these possibilities, and now I want that dongle for my RX8, so thanks man
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After looking arrounf the net for a good car holder for a while I've decided to make one myself. I was thinking about something not bulky, ability to securely hold the iMATE, integrated power connector, easy access, color match to my interior, and yeah, did I mentioned NOT BULKY?
So, I took my old car holder for my Sony Ericsson phone (RIP) Replaced the bottom connector with modified and hacked XDA2, painted front plate of the color to silver, attached to the back vent hooks from my another car holder for my iPAQ (RIP). I am pleased with the result Here are some pics of it. Lemme know whaddya think
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Looks really neat ID64 I like the simple clean concepts with most of the XDA II exposed. Great stuff. I think you could also use a windscreen mount with the same setup.
I recently bought an integrated kit from Thailand for my unit but am waiting on my reloaction to Australia later this month before fitting it to whatever car I buy in Sydney.
Since you like tinkering in hardware, think you could do anything with this idea? http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8517&highlight=back
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That sir is a bloody superb creation, small, neat and looks like it was designed for the XDAII
Fantastic job ID64, i have one of them brackets lying around somewhere and will give that a try too, but i dont think it will come out looking quite as professional as yours. What are weekends for? DIY. Dont think the wife is gonna be to pleased though, she wants me to decorate the bedroom. I dont think so!!!
Forget the holder, thats a nice car! VR6? What the dial next to the side mirror?
Anyway, will the holder keep the XDA tightly while going round the corner at 50 mph?
Forgot to say, dig the shades on the dashboard
Jupiter said:
Forget the holder, thats a nice car! VR6? What the dial next to the side mirror?
Anyway, will the holder keep the XDA tightly while going round the corner at 50 mph?
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Thanks This is Jetta/Bora 1.8T, Wolfsburg Edition. Dial you're reffering to is a boost gauge.
Here are some links to my DIY (car related)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1459643
My baby
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1471918
0-60? (sorry xda guys )
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0-60? (sorry xda guys )
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Havent measure it yet, but it's bloody fast with REVO chip, Magnaflow exhaust, Bailey DV, N75J, K&N drop in etc
I am afraid, that we are going to be flamed now for OT Let's move to VW forum on Vortex or www.club18t.com
Cheers
Let me just add - great piece of work!
Surur
Just got this delivered from Mountek.
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Best universal car mount I've ever had. I live in So Cal and go to Vegas frequently so having a windshield (or even dash) mounted phone holder for the car isn't so great in the summer time. Phone gets real hot and it affects the charging.
This feels like it was made with some pretty quality materials and I think the company is based in Northern California so shipping was two days when I ordered it off of Ebay. Paid $17.95 and $4.95 shipping plus CA sales tax. Well worth it.
The charging port is well above the cradle arms so it's easy to put it in. Stays locked in position really well and my Evo with a silicone skin slides in easily enough but stays snug. I like how the bottom piece is detachable so if I want to use it with my iPod Touch or a standalone GPS it'll work just fine and let it stay charged.
It rotates VERY fluidly between portrait and landscape. There's no annoying "click" stops that make others feel and sound cheap. Was using it with the navigation and maps apps and it was great.
I really like how you can adjust the profile of it depending on which way you stick it inside the CD slot. I didn't like it the way it was installed the first time because it blocked my car clock so I put it in "upside down" and it's perfect. The little slots that go inside the slot really seem to grab hold and you can adjust the tightness very easily.
Stays low enough to where I don't feel too nervous running into a 7-11 for something quick having a $500 gadget hanging from the windshield like with others. And like I said it mounts right above the CD player and stays out of the sunlight, also helping with glare issues. Having it right below the A/C vents means it'll keep the phone and battery cool during the summer.
Probably not a great idea for someone who swaps out a lot of CDs while they're driving, but it's not that hard to take off with one had while your driving in a pinch anyway. Besides, who uses CDs anymore anyway? LOL.
Search Ebay for Mountek (cheaper) or order direct:
http://mountek.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52_54&products_id=94
(Not spamming, just was so thrilled with this, thought I'd give them a glowing review)
Not my review, but the ones embedded on their Ebay auctions are pretty bland and horrible...
Thanks for the review!
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Thanks for the review!
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How about hitting the THANKS button.
newegg had these the other day for 17.xx with free shipping. I ordered 2, glad to see a good review of the product.
I had this dock. Worked great but wouldn't fit my otterbox. Had to send it back for the slip grip car dock.
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I had this dock. Worked great but wouldn't fit my otterbox. Had to send it back for the slip grip car dock.
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Which otterbox? I have the commuter.
I switched back to a palm pre 2 from the evo3d. Anyone wnat one of these? I have it sitting in my car and does no good with the pre. 15 bucks shipped and paypaled.
I won an auction on Friday and got (2) HTC EVO 3D Docks, (2) iGrip Car Mounts, an Otterbox Commuter case, and a pink silicone case.
Not too bad...
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thats cool dude, congrats btw
Very nice. If you do not need both docks or car mounts, I would be happy to buy one from you.
A steal
Sent from my Evo 3D powered by MikRunny
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Very nice. If you do not need both docks or car mounts, I would be happy to buy one from you.
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I'll keep that in mind. I have 2 cars, so I might keep both the mounts, but I may let go of one of the docks. Depends on if I want one on my night stand and on my desk at the office, or one or the other.
Nice grab.
Wow talk about being extremely jealous let me know how you like the dock Im thinking of getting one
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Forum Troll bragging about his products.
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This is totally uncalled for.
eXplicit815 said:
I won an auction on Friday and got (2) HTC EVO 3D Docks, (2) iGrip Car Mounts, an Otterbox Commuter case, and a pink silicone case.
Not too bad...
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Nice snag man sometimes you get lucky like that on ebay.
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Wow talk about being extremely jealous let me know how you like the dock Im thinking of getting one
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I can definitely say it's a nice thing to have, but maybe not for what it's been retailed for. I mainly use it on my desk at work, and I have one on my nightstand for my overnight charging and alarm clock. If you find a good deal on one around the $20 range, I would definitely recommend getting one.
As for the car dock, that's been a great addition. It charges, and make it easy to use for navigation. I haven't taken it on a trip, but when I do, I trust it'll do wonders for me.
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Forum Troll bragging about his products.
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As for this troll, here. He/she felt the need to PM me directly to tell me that I troll and rage on the forums, and that I don't possess the knowledge to "rage" on the forums. I've asked that they either not bother me with their accusations, or come clean on who they are, and what qualifies them to tell me that my conversations on these boards are unacceptable.
haters goan hate man
Quick question for those of you using the cradle. With I Grip, I know that once docked, it launches the Car Panel automatically. Does using the cradle launch anything in particular?
Also, since I am on the topic, do you any of you guys know if there is a way to turn off the auto launch
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Quick question for those of you using the cradle. With I Grip, I know that once docked, it launches the Car Panel automatically. Does using the cradle launch anything in particular?
Also, since I am on the topic, do you any of you guys know if there is a way to turn off the auto launch
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When you put it into the cradle, it launches the "Dock Mode" application automatically.
And yes, there is a way to turn off the Auto-Launch feature for the Dock Mode application. Open the application and go to Menu > Settings, then uncheck "Auto-Launch."
You can even set it to automatically turn on your HotSpot when connected. Just saw that, pretty cool.
So I ordered These two things from Amazon as I wanted my Shield Tablet mounted to my windshield.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OQQ27E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IV6OHC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I must say I think this is probably the best mount I've ever had. It doesn't shake or move when I hit a bump. I thought maybe the tablet was going to be too heavy but the suction cup is high quality and locks. You'd think having a tablet mounted to your windshield is overkill but it's actually quite nice.
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Ok that looks badass.. I just ordered them. I use my Shield for GPS I'm on the road all the time and this mount looks like it can take a beating.
Thanks for posting the link!
I've installed Tasker and now everything is pretty much automated. As soon as it connects to my bluetooth and sensors it's on it's left side, it goes into car mode, disables screen lock and searches for my wifi my phone shares. Really happy with it so far.
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Ok that looks badass.. I just ordered them. I use my Shield for GPS I'm on the road all the time and this mount looks like it can take a beating.
Thanks for posting the link!
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Have you received it yet? How do you like it?
I build some for my own. because I don t like it in window.
but now I need a program that show me the radiostations over OBDII..
Only problem is I didn't want my stereo being covered up by having my tablet in front of it. There was enough space between my stereo and climate controls to have the tablet mounted there but I couldn't find any mount that would allow it.
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I build some for my own. because I don t like it in window.
but now I need a program that show me the radiostations over OBDII..
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I didn't know they made programs to show radio stations over OBDII... I don't even think the computer knows what the radio is doing, right?
SEscobedo said:
So I ordered These two things from Amazon as I wanted my Shield Tablet mounted to my windshield.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OQQ27E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IV6OHC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I must say I think this is probably the best mount I've ever had. It doesn't shake or move when I hit a bump. I thought maybe the tablet was going to be too heavy but the suction cup is high quality and locks. You'd think having a tablet mounted to your windshield is overkill but it's actually quite nice.
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Hey. Is one side for a tablet and if you flip it around the other side is for a phone. Was wondering what the thing were on the other side of the grip tablet holder. This mount has still been performing well?
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Hey. Is one side for a tablet and if you flip it around the other side is for a phone. Was wondering what the thing were on the other side of the grip tablet holder. This mount has still been performing well?
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I was hoping that was a mount for a phone as well but it's so you can open it up easier as it's spring mounted. It' been performing great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQDmIy81HA
What are you fellas using? My old one just tips over because of this behometh.
Looking for a clean looking one.
I'm using a tylt qi charging stand...
Sent from another Nexus..
6...
Get the Motorola one for 9.99. Looks like a solid phone/tablet stand
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Get the Motorola one for 9.99. Looks like a solid phone/tablet stand
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My gf and I have 5 of these and they work well for any phone/tablet that we have tried with them. They are adjustable and allow for multiple configs. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1VDCGO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=31FDGNP3BEYKX&coliid=I2ESZGJMUGAQTC&psc=1
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Link please
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http://www.motorola.com/us/accessories-docks/
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Get the Motorola one for 9.99. Looks like a solid phone/tablet stand
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I have it. It's a great stand and I use it daily.
G3
I'll probably 3D print a stand/qi charger for my Nexus 6. If I do I'll be sure to share the 3D files with everyone.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Premium HD.
nexus 6 case with stand as a bonus gift
Ok your going to LOVE LOVE this
i have no idea why and how this is so cheap
but i love this stand and i love this case. Id happily pay over $20 for this. Please come back and give me your thoughts if you buy it, im sure this is a price error because it just doesnt make sense to me....
They have it in a few other colours so iv ordered a few more tonight so i can leave the stand in different parts of my home
**** IM A NEW MEMBER SO IM NOT ALLOWED TO POST LINKS***
you can find it on usa amazon if you type in nexus 6 case basezip
I use a Flygrip. It works as a horizontal and vertical stand and keeps me from dropping the phone. I having been using one since my Note 2 and always the first accessory I buy.
I use a plastic business card holder on my nightstand. Cheap and simple. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E6EWVW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_iapCub1KJB7Y8
But seriously, just google DIY phone stand, you'll get a zillion of them you can do for nothing. Personally I think the second one is just funny as can be...
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This would be a cool starting point ( no, I would not personally use the Pringle can ) for an amplifier type one, since we have a bottom firing speaker...
http://thecollegejuice.com/tag/smartphone-amplifier/
I like this one as it is natural small and portable
or if you like bigger one
you can search on AMAZON for MINIMAL PHONE STAND
I bought this Anker Stand from Amazon a couple of years ago and have used it for 3 different phones and 4 different tablets. Still works great, and the ability to change the angle is a really nice bonus.
https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-Mult...F8&qid=1472816502&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+stand
I've always used a Wii u game pad stand. Works great for either orientation. http://m.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Genui...ler-Black-Stand-Holster-WUP-016-/182197090087