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Title: iPod Docking
Post by: Dan26 on February 02, 2013, 05:34:38 pm

After seeing Steve Good's iPod 5 docking station I decided to make one for my iPod Touch. Great project to make from some scraps. One thing I didn't want to do is glue my USB cable to the docking station, so I thought I'd try something a little different. I put some small blocks on the bottom of the slot where the cable goes through to support the connector from the bottom. The real challenge was keeping the connector/cable in place when I removed the iPod. I drilled a small hole and used a small wood screw to clamp it. So far it seems like it will work. Over time the screw will probably come loose. If I do this again, I'll look for some hardware to glue in the hole then put the screw in.

There's no finish on it. It's made from cherry.

Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: Dan26 on February 02, 2013, 05:37:10 pm

Two more pics...

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: Keefie on February 02, 2013, 05:50:12 pm

Looks really good, like the way you modified it to suit your needs.

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: Al W on February 02, 2013, 06:03:50 pm

Does the screw go into the ipod?   Thanks for sharing with us.

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: Dan26 on February 02, 2013, 06:07:20 pm

Quote from: Al W on February 02, 2013, 06:03:50 pm

Does the screw go into the ipod?   Thanks for sharing with us.

The screw does not go into the iPod or the connector. It just puts pressure on the connector to keep it from sliding out when you remove the iPod. I use a USB cable and made it so if I need, I can loosen the screw and pull the cable out through the top.

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: Russ C on February 02, 2013, 08:21:36 pm

Nice job, I like it.  :)

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Post by: dgman on February 02, 2013, 08:41:55 pm

Cool job Dan!

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Post by: DWSudekum on February 02, 2013, 11:03:41 pm

Very nice design Dan.  Should see if the local Apple Store would do a consignment deal for you on those.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

DW

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: wombatie on February 03, 2013, 03:56:19 am

Very nice.

Marg

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Post by: Marcellarius on February 03, 2013, 05:28:32 am

great job, nice adjustments. looks very nice.

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Post by: frankorona on February 03, 2013, 08:57:55 am

You did a great job, looks great and elegant, thanks for sharing

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Post by: smitty0312 on February 03, 2013, 12:05:12 pm

Great work! Thanks for sharing!!

Title: Re: iPod Docking
Post by: ShadowB6 on February 04, 2013, 10:51:41 am

Yep, I like it to. Nice job Dan.