DIY Droid Dock/Stand - Using Legos or K'Nex

Discussion in 'Android Accessories' started by Gattaca, Jul 1, 2010.

  1. Gattaca

    Gattaca Member

    Joined:
    May 23, 2010
    Messages:
    51
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Ratings:
    +0
    I just finished making a DIY dock using a spare hanger, but as I was taking a piss, I had a brilliant idea! Has anyone tried making a stand out of Legos or KNex? I think it would be much more simple and more aesthetically pleasing. And free if you already have some Legos or Knex to begin with =)
     
    #1 Gattaca, Jul 1, 2010
  2. justinthegeek

    justinthegeek Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2010
    Messages:
    98
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    127.0.0.1
    Ratings:
    +0
    I've seen quite a few made from lego and fridge magnets. I don't think I've seen one made from knex. I like the knex idea :)
     
    #2 justinthegeek, Jul 2, 2010
  3. Mule65

    Mule65 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    430
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Ratings:
    +0
    Buck up! Get the OEM dock at Amazon for $13.64. It will look nicer. :)

    [​IMG]
     
    #3 Mule65, Jul 2, 2010
  4. BeADroid

    BeADroid Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2010
    Messages:
    104
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Indiana
    Ratings:
    +0
    IF you use a case, like I do (4 year old son loves my phone) it will not fit in the OEM dock. SO making one, is an option. I think that Indestructables has a how-to for making a lego one. I will try to find it and link it. Or you can do what I am doing and get an ez-stand (http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-accessories/24169-ezestand-ultimate-smart-phone-stand.html) and have a dock that you can use with a case.
     
    #4 BeADroid, Jul 2, 2010
    Last edited: Jul 2, 2010
  5. Gattaca

    Gattaca Member

    Joined:
    May 23, 2010
    Messages:
    51
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Ratings:
    +0
    Now where's the fun and creativity in that? =P
     
    #5 Gattaca, Jul 2, 2010
  6. Detonation

    Detonation Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2010
    Messages:
    932
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    Ratings:
    +6
    Other users' lego docks:
    http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-accessories/12174-my-lego-multimedia-dock-pics.html
    http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-accessories/10159-homemade-droid-lego-dock-pics-400k.html
    http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-accessories/28139-ultimate-android-dock.html
    http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-accessories/4053-homemade-droid-mm-dock-legos.html
     
    #6 Detonation, Jul 2, 2010
  7. cyberphreax

    cyberphreax New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2010
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Location:
    By a big waterfall
    Ratings:
    +0
    Here are a few of mine.
     
    #7 cyberphreax, Jul 3, 2010
  8. legalkill

    legalkill Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2010
    Messages:
    290
    Likes Received:
    82
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Kennesaw
    Ratings:
    +86
    Current Phone Model:
    Moto Z Force
    [​IMG]

    My droid fighter dock is piloted by R4 in the cockpit.
     
    #8 legalkill, Jul 9, 2010
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2010
  9. indefactorX

    indefactorX New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2010
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Ratings:
    +0
    I work at a sign shop & had made this stand out of 6mm black PVC, it was basically scrap material so it cost me nothing :D
     
    #9 indefactorX, Jul 9, 2010
  10. dolpns13

    dolpns13 Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2010
    Messages:
    416
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Dirty Jersey
    Ratings:
    +0
    does anyone know what the best package of legos to buy is for making a dock? Like starwars legos or something?
     
    #10 dolpns13, Aug 20, 2010
  11. rooted_default

    rooted_default Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2010
    Messages:
    94
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Denver, Colorado
    Ratings:
    +0
    I got cheeky and made one from an iHome product. I put in a data cable and the obligatory magnet to activate dock mode. It has speakers to play audio. The decorations were provided by someone in my absence..
     
    #11 rooted_default, Sep 6, 2010
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Latest Threads

 
Title Start Date
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. eddiekeyton

    (game) the first thing that comes to your mind after reading the last post

    eddiekeyton, Jan 22, 2015
    Replies:
    8,946
    Views:
    298,258
    kmf1
    Dec 14, 2018 at 7:27 PM
  2. Sajo

    Last Post Wins Version 3

    Sajo, Aug 24, 2017
    Replies:
    6,522
    Views:
    215,243
    bkdodger
    Dec 14, 2018 at 6:34 PM
  3. danDroid

    Android TV users doubled over the past year

    danDroid, May 7, 2018
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    4,220
    xeene
    Dec 14, 2018 at 1:20 PM
  4. pc747

    The Review Thread

    pc747, Oct 19, 2018
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    1,944
    Jonny Kansas
    Dec 14, 2018 at 11:04 AM
  5. Coolhand5599

    Note 9 Waze / Google maps

    Coolhand5599, Dec 13, 2018 at 9:49 PM
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    200
    Sajo
    Dec 14, 2018 at 8:13 AM
  6. KeThomas91

    S-planner notifications don't make sound

    KeThomas91, Dec 14, 2018 at 1:43 AM
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    126
    KeThomas91
    Dec 14, 2018 at 1:43 AM
  7. Preach2k

    Share Your Photos Taken The Galaxy Note 9!

    Preach2k, Dec 13, 2018 at 11:44 PM
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    131
    Preach2k
    Dec 13, 2018 at 11:44 PM
  8. PereDroid

    Good Band Thread

    PereDroid, Jun 19, 2015
    Replies:
    424
    Views:
    47,377
    Wadman
    Dec 13, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Loading...
Search tags for this page

diy android dock

,
diy android stand
,
diy droid dock
,
diy lego phone stand
,
how to make a stand for android phone out of legos
,
how to make lego phone dock
,

lego phone dock

,
lego smartphone stand
,
lego tablet dock
,
smartphone stand diy