Ashtray IPhone/iPod Dock
Convenient iPhone/ipod connection built into your ashtray!
Skill
Beginner - intermediate
Tools required.
Screwdriver
Drill
Xacto blade
Items:
1x Car stereo with USB connection.
1x USB - ipod cable.
Liquid nails/strong adhesive.
Scrap sheet plastic.
Old iPod dock connector
Skill
Beginner - intermediate
Tools required.
Screwdriver
Drill
Xacto blade
Items:
1x Car stereo with USB connection.
1x USB - ipod cable.
Liquid nails/strong adhesive.
Scrap sheet plastic.
Old iPod dock connector
Cut Plastic Base
Using an xacto knife,
Score and snap the plastic to fit within the ashtray.
Using a Drill / x-acto / dremel
Cut an opening for the iPod dock to fit in.
Score and snap the plastic to fit within the ashtray.
Using a Drill / x-acto / dremel
Cut an opening for the iPod dock to fit in.
Test Fit
Quick test fit of all the components together
Glue Components Together
Take the plastic base, iPod dock, and USB cable.
Glue it together.
Glue it together.
Hole for USB Cable Pass Through
Enlarge a hole on the side/bottom of ashtray (hidden) for the USB cable to pass through.
Assembly
Feed the USB cable through the enlarged hole.
Glue plastic base assembly to the ashtray.
Glue plastic base assembly to the ashtray.
Back to the Car
Run the USB cable under the console towards the rear of the deck plug it in.
Insert assembly into the console.
Plug in your iPhone/iPod!
Scroll through playlists and charge your phone at the same time!
Enjoy.
Insert assembly into the console.
Plug in your iPhone/iPod!
Scroll through playlists and charge your phone at the same time!
Enjoy.