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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 1: Tools and materials you need

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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
ssgtgibby says: Jul 5, 2012. 11:30 PM
You could even fish up the charge cord and superglue it to the base and it'll charge too
poparoo4 says: Jun 3, 2009. 8:49 AM
Good ible And Well Done!
poparoo4 says: Jun 3, 2009. 8:49 AM
Also Does anyoneactually knowwhyyouget that dock thingy?
josh333 says: Jun 25, 2009. 5:13 PM
It's to put in your speaker dock for a better fit and more support
toogers says: Jul 29, 2010. 8:56 PM
i would think apple would make you pay for the dock adapter.
TSC says: Feb 25, 2010. 1:24 PM
Good JOB!
kachup says: Dec 10, 2009. 10:20 AM
nice one, you can save some money using this instead of paying for expensive docks!
agis68 says: Jul 23, 2009. 3:32 AM
nice, clear and quick....that's what we need here!
james.mcglashan says: Jun 26, 2009. 11:27 PM
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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