DIY Apple Watch Charging Stand (IKEA Hack)
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DIY Apple Watch Charging Stand (IKEA Hack)
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If you are annoyed with extra long charging cable of your Apple Watch, you can try building this charging stand and enjoy it.
Just Put a Hole
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First thing is first, just open a hole enough to get through the USB side of the charging cable...
Get the Dongle Placed
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Get the dongle placed and you can use anything to stabilize it. As you see I just shrink the original cap and attached it with a plastic cable band.
Cable Wrapping...
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Be intuitive to complete this step, once I used sticky tape but it did not turn out well. (last image)
The best solution I achieved was bending and sticking staples.
And an important note, do not forget to carve an exit for the cable on the upper part ...
Attach the Bottom
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Once you adjust the cable length just glue the bottom lid...
Ready to Go...
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