My DIY ipod and USB mount

[Russ59]

I know you can buy similar to what I have made but at a ridiculous price. I like to have a go myself.

I have a Parrot MKi9100 with ipod/USB and jack connections just hanging loose in the glove box but wanted to neaten it up a bit, so I converted my ashtray into a ipod/USB dock.
I started by making a flat sheet of fibreglass to use as the mount and cutting to shape. I suppose you could use plastic but I work with fibreglass so its as easy.
I had a surplus ipod adaptor, which you get with any ipod docking station for use in the home so I thought best to use it to make it look more of a factory finish.
I also cut a slot in the ashtray insert to thread the cables through.

Here's all the components before any assembly.




Trial fit.


Start to assemble.



All stuck together before fitting. I used Araldite 2 part glue to fix all the parts together.



Time for fitting in the car. I removed the ashtray pod to be able to thread the cables up to the back of the dash. I then screwed the ashtray pod back and inserted the new ipod dock in place. Excuse the dust in the pics. lol





Hope you like
All comments taken on board.

 

[metal licker]

Good work

 

[fixit man]

Looks very professional

 

[si-forks]

Nice write up and great work looks very professional

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[LukeMace]

Like that a lot!

 

[ronk]

Nice bit of work!

 

[Wa'ya]

Nice setup

 

[RJS-Z4]

Cracking! Looks really tidy

 

[Chezsherman]

I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)

 

[ronk]

I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)

It's my spare change tray!

 

[ronk]

I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)

It's my spare change tray!

 

[Carol M]

Great effort

 

[gingertosser]

how much to do me one

 

[Russ59]

Thanks guys for the positive comments, I didn't expect that at all.
It was a bit fiddly making it but worth the effort.

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Russ

 

[Brasseye]

I like that making good use of an (in my eyes) unusable item (non smoker)

It's my spare change tray!

Is it not the chewing gum tray ?

 

[ben g]

Wow, absolutely love that!

How much would you charge to make another? I'd be interested if the price is right

 

[saneboy]

I need one of these.

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[aquazi]

Great work


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[Terryvision]

Good work!

 

[rjsimmons]

Did something similar with mine. Rory at Fruity Car Cables sent me an aux that I fitted an old iPod Touch base into. Installed it late at night so I will snap a photo tomorrow and post it. Thanks for the write-up, it was my inspiration.