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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.
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Neat DIY solutions we have here so far
Business Card Holder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5700465&postcount=41
Paper Cup http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5779280&postcount=42
iPhone 2G Dock http://forum.xda-developers.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/
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
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
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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://forum.xda-developers.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
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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.
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...
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
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)
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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.
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/
^LOL...too much doh for my tastes But that TP one has potential backup use
Heres the one I made with a business card
http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg
persiansown said:
Heres the one I made with a business card
http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg
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Cool. Could you share with us how you did it?
persiansown said:
Heres the one I made with a business card
http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg
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brilliant, please post how you cut/fold the card to make it strong enough.
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...if they can volt-test the pins that would be great.
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Yeah, that would be nice.
I have lots of plastic in different colors left.
Should not be too hard to build something.
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
My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.
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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
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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).
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My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.
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Most decent solution so far! Thanks a lot!
Here it is http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx
love this thread .
i wod go for the Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010 02...e-andrex-dock/
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...
Hi!
Since I held the Desire in my hands some days ago, I am concerned that in a years future it might suffer the same problem that I had with my old TyTN II: In the (TyTN's mini- as well as in the) micro-USB slot there is a piece of plastic that holds the copper pins. And that piece had gone off.
Only since I have my Desire, I think that one of the best things of the N1 is the additional contacts on the bottom which are uses for the docking station.
Has anybody heard, read or whatever of an adaptor for the N1 docking station for the Desire?
I'm interested in this also. I am still reading all the related threads here so i am sure I will eventually see this simple answer, but for now:
Does the Nexus One also use microUSB --- same as the Desire? Or does the Nexus One use miniUSB ?
This review of the Nexus One dock says it's miniUSB.
damn.
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I'm interested in this also. I am still reading all the related threads here so i am sure I will eventually see this simple answer, but for now:
Does the Nexus One also use microUSB --- same as the Desire? Or does the Nexus One use miniUSB ?
This review of the Nexus One dock says it's miniUSB.
damn.
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well yes i agree with you if you mean that the dock's output to the wall charger(which is located behind the dock, not the one used to connect the phone with the dock, it is the one to connect the dock to the wall charger) is using miniUSB port....for the dock from the link you've posted...
but for the Nexus One Phone's charging port, it's microUSB...
just to clarify some things as not to confuse others...
villiankknd said:
but for the Nexus One Phone's charging port, it's microUSB...
just to clarify some things as not to confuse others...
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But if that's the case, then why can't we use the Nexus One dock with our Desires ?? So you have confused me!
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But if that's the case, then why can't we use the Nexus One dock with our Desires ?? So you have confused me!
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oh sorry, i reread the link you posted and i realised that they are mistaken, it is not miniUSB for the output but indeed uses microUSB output(after i look carefully at the pictures on that website)
and why can't we use the nexus one dock??
just go to youtube.com and search for nexus one dock, the videos will show that inside the dock(the place where you place your phone in), DO NOT have a microUSB plug to connect the desire!!!
the only thing inside the dock is the 3 PINS which will only work for the nexus one because the nexus have the 3 HOLES for the pins!!
So without a microUSB plug inside the dock, the htc desire can't utilise the dock because htc desire doesn't have the 3 sexy HOLES
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because htc desire doesn't have the 3 sexy *HOLES*
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Three Sexy Holes -- sounds like a new screenplay for Lady Gaga but I wouldn't speculate.
Yes, I understand now, thank you for clarifying your clarification.
no problem.....
the 3 gorgeous holes were there on the htc desire prototype, but was excluded on the retail version....
3 holes that didnt make the cut.....
When are we going to see one for the att version? you would think there would be one released on the same day as the phone with the charging tabs built right into the phone.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-x-dock-cradle-cr-s650.html
Found this one but it costs more than I am willing to spend. Looks good though
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Tankmetal said:
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-x-dock-cradle-cr-s650.html
Found this one but it costs more than I am willing to spend. Looks good though
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Be careful, the AT&T version is the XL and the pogo pins are not in the same place. The international HOX accessories that use the pins won't line up correctly.
Edit: The thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631225
Cool thanks for the tip. They should be more clear about for what phone it is for.
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Tankmetal said:
Cool thanks for the tip. They should be more clear about for what phone it is for.
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If you're dead set on getting the dock, contact them and make sure it's compatible with the AT&T version and let us all know!
go to att.com its on their accessory page along with the media link and battery bank.
Cheeze[iT] said:
go to att.com its on their accessory page along with the media link and battery bank.
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Only saw a car dock on the accessories page but no desktop cradle like for the international version. A link would be nice
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Found some in eBay no word as to if they are any good. Has anyone tried them?
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I bought the Hyperion USB dock and have used it for a few days. It's works fine as expected, but even the slimmest of cases must come off for the device to fit.
Also, to my disappointment, it cannot put the phone into dock mode. It seems as though only the docks using the pogo pins will be able to do that.
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I bought the Hyperion USB dock and have used it for a few days. It's works fine as expected, but even the slimmest of cases must come off for the device to fit.
Also, to my disappointment, it cannot put the phone into dock mode. It seems as though only the docks using the pogo pins will be able to do that.
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thats not true. it has to do with the usb connection not the dock itself.
spec2323 said:
thats not true. it has to do with the usb connection not the dock itself.
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Spec2323
Is there a dock that does this?
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It's almost certainly either a magnet sensor or NFC sensor that triggers the dock mode - the car kit doesn't even use the pogo pins, but will trigger the car mode app. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with the cable, either - the one that comes with the car kit doesn't appear to be anything more than a normal cable with an end molded to fit in the dock.
EDIT: Just ran the magnet I have across my phone with no success, so the Mototrola method is not likely how it works. Some Samsungs use NFC, so it could still be doing that.
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It's almost certainly either a magnet sensor or NFC sensor that triggers the dock mode - the car kit doesn't even use the pogo pins, but will trigger the car mode app. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with the cable, either - the one that comes with the car kit doesn't appear to be anything more than a normal cable with an end molded to fit in the dock.
EDIT: Just ran the magnet I have across my phone with no success, so the Mototrola method is not likely how it works. Some Samsungs use NFC, so it could still be doing that.
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The car mode is built into the USB cable using a special resistance on the usb cable with a small standard resistor.
- Dan
10k ohm works good for me
Do like in "penguin.cz/~utx/hardware/HTC_car_dock/" this instruction, but for our phone resistor must be ~ 10k ohm.
thesabri said:
Spec2323
Is there a dock that does this?
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many docks do not have it built into it. I found this out when i purchased a dock for my galaxy note that "enabled dock mode" when used, however for me it didn't work. I found out that the issue was that i was not using the cable that came with it, instead i was using my own cable (it was pre routed which is why). After some testing i found that the cable did indeed make the difference. As far as i know i have not found any docks for the one x that have that built into the dock itself, the 2 that i did find, both relied on the cable still.
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Be careful, the AT&T version is the XL and the pogo pins are not in the same place. The international HOX accessories that use the pins won't line up correctly.
Edit: The thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631225
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It's crap like this that's a double punch to the nuts. Why couldn't they just have made it the same pin design?
HTC needs to get their act together...
I love having docks.
It makes my life so much easier having one at the office next to my bed, I dont get the point of making phones with the pins if they are going to take a year to release a dock that uses them (slight exaggeration). Its a joke that the international one has it and not Rogers/AT&T... ugh
Yeah... any information on if / when this stupid dock is going to be out for the US would be nice.
I know it sounds dumb, but this is one of the reasons I bought the phone.
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If you're dead set on getting the dock, contact them and make sure it's compatible with the AT&T version and let us all know!
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It's not. That link explicitly states it's not compatible with AT&T's model.
My older brother works pretty high up in the company and I asked him to look into it...
Will post if I hear anything
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robstunner said:
It's crap like this that's a double punch to the nuts. Why couldn't they just have made it the same pin design?
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Capitalism comrade!
They'll make an ATT dock that's twice as expensive and charge us all!
I really don't know... but if I had to guess - I'd say marketing.
This dock look good for my new HTC One X
I used my X2 as a night clock, and I dropped the $20 on a dock and loved it. Now that I have the HD, I would like another dock.
The Moto flip stand deal is $40 with cable, and that sounds awful.
Do you guys have generic docks? What do you use?
This is what I'm looking into. As long as I can charge Landscape, I don't really care.
Thanks in advance
I'm also looking for a nice dock. The BlueLounge one looks slick, but I don't like it that I would have to separately attach my charge cable. I don't think one exists yet for the HD so I'm just waiting. I'm sure they'll release something that has charging built in. (and it will be expensive I'm sure... )
Find someone with a 3D printer and make one....
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Find someone with a 3D printer and make one....
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I'm actually doing just that. Partial prototype turned out nicely, I'm printing the full version right now. Files will be on Thingiverse and GitHub as soon as I've verified the design.
Now I only need to find someone who can measure the resistances on the USB cable so it will go into dock mode automatically.
GeorgeHahn said:
I'm actually doing just that. Partial prototype turned out nicely, I'm printing the full version right now. Files will be on Thingiverse and GitHub as soon as I've verified the design.
Now I only need to find someone who can measure the resistances on the USB cable so it will go into dock mode automatically.
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Haha.
Very nice sir.
GeorgeHahn said:
I'm actually doing just that. Partial prototype turned out nicely, I'm printing the full version right now. Files will be on Thingiverse and GitHub as soon as I've verified the design.
Now I only need to find someone who can measure the resistances on the USB cable so it will go into dock mode automatically.
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Please post the link, I have friends with printers, and I'd love a dock where I don't have to worry about a cable to plug into when everything is dark!
syntrix said:
Please post the link, I have friends with printers, and I'd love a dock where I don't have to worry about a cable to plug into when everything is dark!
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Here you go: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:34668
The USB spacing is good but I can't verify that it is perfect, I'm holding off assembly until I can find the proper ID pin resistance.
I'm also going to start a thread here momentarily -> tomorrow.
I've heard from an unconfirmed source that the Bionic dock works with the Razr HD. I've bought one from Ebay, I'll let you know if it works, or what tweaking/modding might be necessary to make it work.
Link: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...zr-hd-docking-station-there-one-avalible.html
I found a dock on Amazon that should work
Google Motorola HD Dock with Wall Charger for Motorola Smartphones and Tablets - Retail Packaging - Black
Jimmy_Ste said:
I found a dock on Amazon that should work
Google Motorola HD Dock with Wall Charger for Motorola Smartphones and Tablets - Retail Packaging - Black
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Most of the HD docks were for the OG razr, not the "razr HD".
The pins are reversed, so you'll have to dremel it, hack it, hot glue it, cyanoacrylic it, duct tape it, etc.....
Let us know how that works out!
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Most of the HD docks were for the OG razr, not the "razr HD".
The pins are reversed, so you'll have to dremel it, hack it, hot glue it, cyanoacrylic it, duct tape it, etc.....
Let us know how that works out!
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I had a razr XT910 before and at least for the european device, the direction of the pins are the same as on the XT925. For example, a customized atrix lapdock for use with a razr does also fit for the razr hd.
My apologies if this has been covered many times before but for those using it as an alarm clock, are you worried about / have you ever dealt with burn in? I'm coming from a Samsung Galaxy Captivate (i896) with an amoled screen and after two years there was a distinct swiftkey layout that remained (most notably on black or white). Brightness spent the majority of its time at the minimum and time outs were short.
I use my phone as an alarm clock, just with the screen off. It turns the screen on again when the alarm goes off anyway.
EdwardN said:
I use my phone as an alarm clock, just with the screen off. It turns the screen on again when the alarm goes off anyway.
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I was referring to keeping the display on for the entire night as a normal alarm clock would (the alarm function being a separate topic).
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I was referring to keeping the display on for the entire night as a normal alarm clock would (the alarm function being a separate topic).
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You can do that while charger connected. I think it's under dev options!
syntrix said:
You can do that while charger connected. I think it's under dev options!
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"screen never sleeps" or something to that effect.
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My question was not so much about enabling the screen to stay on while docked but if anyone has had screen burn in issues with later generation AMOLED screens (since I had troubles with that on first gen Samsung Galaxy).
Been using mine as a night clock since I got it, no problems. The clock fades in and out of different parts of the screen to avoid burn in.
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For what its worth, amazon dropped the price on the HD dock to $18.99
dorkydood said:
For what its worth, amazon dropped the price on the HD dock to $18.99
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Be aware that the RAZR HD-dock is not for the RAZR HD, but rather for the RAZR to output HD. Confused yet? The dock for the old RAZR has the connection on the top of the phone, not the side. Might be able to mod it to work, but won't work stock.
Scouring the internet like crazy, got a HTC Desire HD that I really want to use Qi charging for. I also have an SGS3, so i wanted to kill two birds with one
Any ideas? I'm really running out of ideas here. I was thinking maybe I could use some copper wire or something from a regular one.
I saw a back (entire back above the sim cover at the bottom), aka fits around the cam and flash, for htc thunderbolt for qi, but i'm guessing that wouldn't fit this would it?