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DIY iPod dock

DIY iPod dock
In this instructable i will show you how to make a cheap,nice and fully functional iPod Dock. you can use it with your computer to sync songs from iTunes as well as play songs with speaker system.
 
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Step 1Tools and materials you need

Tools and materials you need
for the case i used:
- 10/100 pack CD/DVD box, Comes free with it.
- powerglue and hot glue,
- metal ball bearing.
- an ipod connection cable (USB),very cheap at ebay (Optional)
- the original ipod dock adaptor, which comes with your nano
- headphone stereo male connector Rs.5/-
- one 3.5mm inline stereo socket Rs.15/- from (ravibhawan)

You will find everything except the ipod connection cable at your local electronic/general store.

Tools:
- a ruler
- a cutter
- a marker
- Quick Fix (glue)
- hot glue gun. (optional)
- double side packing tape
- soldering iron
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8 comments
Jun 3, 2009. 8:49 AMpoparoo4 says:
Good ible And Well Done!
Jun 3, 2009. 8:49 AMpoparoo4 says:
Also Does anyoneactually knowwhyyouget that dock thingy?
Jun 25, 2009. 5:13 PMjosh333 says:
It's to put in your speaker dock for a better fit and more support
Jul 29, 2010. 8:56 PMtoogers says:
i would think apple would make you pay for the dock adapter.
Feb 25, 2010. 1:24 PMTSC says:
Good JOB!
Dec 10, 2009. 10:20 AMkachup says:
nice one, you can save some money using this instead of paying for expensive docks!
Jul 23, 2009. 3:32 AMagis68 says:
nice, clear and quick....that's what we need here!
Jun 26, 2009. 11:27 PMjames.mcglashan says:
it has a has a dock and u r using it nowy not just get blue tac and stick that on the table done

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