Nexus One DIY Docks

anthro · Feb 4, 2010

There's a lot of discussion about docks for the Nexus One. Since budget is a big issue for a lot of us, why don't we resort to DIY solutions?

Please share your ideas in making a Nexus One DIY dock.

EDIT:
Neat DIY solutions we have here so far
Business Card Holder http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5700465&postcount=41
Paper Cup http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5779280&postcount=42
iPhone 2G Dock http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5801510&postcount=47
Cassette Case Dock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj3s4ONvLY
Paper Clip Dock http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx
Dollar Bill Dock (works for other currencies too

) http://www.androidhackz.net/2010/02/docking-station-for-a-buck/
Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/nexus-one-andrex-dock/
Dough Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/green-android-desk-stand/
Lego Dock from 3gdo http://3dgo.net/2010/01/15/nexus-one-lego-dock/

Volker1 · Feb 4, 2010

Before breaking out the duct tape you might want to have a look at the 3rd party cradles on ebay.

Another option is the one dollar docking station

anthro · Feb 4, 2010

Volker1 said:
Before breaking out the duct tape you might want to have a look at the 3rd party cradles on ebay.

Another option is the one dollar docking station

Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about! Cool

Good thing the Clock app works on landscape

I think, the cradle mentioned here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=627552 would also work nicely. Good thing we have those in the Philippines. I just hope it's safe for the Nexus One.

Thanks for the ebay tip. Found a lot of options

anthro · Feb 4, 2010

oops. double post

britoso · Feb 4, 2010

I've been waiting for alternate docks too.
I don't need the bluetooth or RCA connectors, just a stand with pins to charge the n1. (via the pins, not micro usb)

can someone with a dock post some pictures of the dock pins, if they can volt-test the pins that would be great.

dianoga7 · Feb 4, 2010

Not fancy enough to use pins or anything, but it does what I need. Legos FTW!

3dgo.net/2010/01/15/nexus-one-lego-dock/

Unfortunately I can't post links yet...

Volker1 · Feb 4, 2010

The ebay knockoffs use microUSB, just like the lego dock

As far as I know there are no pin-utilizing ones apart from the official one. Too bad I already have bluetooth speakers

gunnner · Feb 4, 2010

britoso said:
I've been waiting for alternate docks too.
I don't need the bluetooth or RCA connectors, just a stand with pins to charge the n1. (via the pins, not micro usb)

Absolutely agree. Sadly, I bet we won't ever see one. I'm guessing it's much cheaper just to mold a piece of plastic around a micro-usb plug than to actually match the pin setup. I'm guessing that's why we saw them appear so quickly after launch.

Hope I'm proven wrong, though. That Nexus dock is hella expensive, and apparently kind of buggy.

tamanaco · Feb 4, 2010

Here are two "innovative" docks I came across in the Android Forum

http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/nexus-one-andrex-dock/

http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/green-android-desk-stand/

galaxys · Feb 5, 2010

^LOL...too much doh for my tastes

But that TP one has potential backup use

persiansown · Feb 5, 2010

Heres the one I made with a business card

http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg

anthro · Feb 5, 2010

persiansown said:
Heres the one I made with a business card

http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg

Cool. Could you share with us how you did it?

britoso · Feb 5, 2010

persiansown said:
Heres the one I made with a business card

http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg

brilliant, please post how you cut/fold the card to make it strong enough.

K69 · Feb 5, 2010

britoso said:
...if they can volt-test the pins that would be great.

Yeah, that would be nice.

I have lots of plastic in different colors left.
Should not be too hard to build something.

scgolfer7 · Feb 6, 2010

Here are the pictures of the pins on the Desktop Dock from Google, I should be be able to get a voltage test tonight and let you know.

Hope this helps.

yfrog.com/ca20100205185942j

yfrog.com/1520100205185950j

NOTE: Since I'm a new member I cant embed the images, sorry. They are from imageshack.us

3bs · Feb 6, 2010

My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.

britoso · Feb 6, 2010

scgolfer7 said:
Here are the pictures of the pins on the Desktop Dock from Google, I should be be able to get a voltage test tonight and let you know.

Hope this helps.

yfrog.com/ca20100205185942j

yfrog.com/1520100205185950j

NOTE: Since I'm a new member I cant embed the images, sorry. They are from imageshack.us

Thanks. I'm thinking we can build one of these out of plastic/putty/clay/plaster of paris etc.
Cut up a usb cable and connect the +5v and GND to to simple pins/nails (blunted/filed) at the bottom. ( with a little soldering).

anthro · Feb 6, 2010

3bs said:
My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.

Most decent solution so far! Thanks a lot!

Here it is http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx

stian230 · Feb 6, 2010

love this thread .
i wod go for the Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010 02...e-andrex-dock/

brotbuexe · Feb 6, 2010

about the 3 pins

if you see from the bottom you have 3 pins, 2 on the left, 1 on the right from the micro usb.

if you haven't attached the microusb you have the following:

pin 1 <-> pin 2: -2.5 volts
pin 2 <-> pin 3: +2.6 volts
pin 1 <-> pin 3: 0 volts

when you have attached the micro usb you get

pin 1 <-> pin 2: 2 volts
pin 2 <-> pin 3: 2.6 volts
pin 1 <-> pin 3: 4.6 volts (with the stock loader I get 5 volts)

so I assume the outer pins are for charching (5 volts = usb power).

Can someone with the stock docking verify this?

Does anyone know what the purpose for the other pin? It should detect the dock mode? There is no 4th pin for the car dock...

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