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A GPS mount made from PVC pipe fittings to fit the cup holder in your car. The prices of GPS units have drastically come down this year. So I bought a Tom Tom One 125 from Fry's Electronics. Next thing I learned, in California, its illegal to mount one on the windshield!
After searching the Web, I found a type of mount that can be used in the cup holder of your car. They cost about $20 buck for such a piece of plastic. Thats when I decided to try and make my own.
This is an ideal project for those with tools, as most Makers do anyway. With just a few tools and a bench, you can fix and make things that can save you money.
After searching the Web, I found a type of mount that can be used in the cup holder of your car. They cost about $20 buck for such a piece of plastic. Thats when I decided to try and make my own.
This is an ideal project for those with tools, as most Makers do anyway. With just a few tools and a bench, you can fix and make things that can save you money.
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Three inch PVC pipe is a little wobbly in the holder, however, a 3 inch pipe cap is just the right diameter.
Parts you will need:
1 piece of 3 inch PVC pipe, 2-7/8 inch long.
Two 3 inch PVC pipe caps.
One 1/4-20 flat head bolt about 1-1/2 long.
One 1/4 inch nut and washer.
Epoxy cement
3 inch disc, 3/8 thick made from plywood, plastic other material. The self-adhesive pad that comes with the GPS is attached to this disc. If you can find a PVC pipe cap that is flat on top, the disc is not needed. Mine was curved and needed a flat surface.
Tools:
Hack saw to cut the pipe.
3-1/8 inch hole saw.
1/4-20 tap and #21 drill bit.
Countersink bit.
file to remove flash and sharp edges or sandpaper.
Drill press, if you own one.
Parts you will need:
1 piece of 3 inch PVC pipe, 2-7/8 inch long.
Two 3 inch PVC pipe caps.
One 1/4-20 flat head bolt about 1-1/2 long.
One 1/4 inch nut and washer.
Epoxy cement
3 inch disc, 3/8 thick made from plywood, plastic other material. The self-adhesive pad that comes with the GPS is attached to this disc. If you can find a PVC pipe cap that is flat on top, the disc is not needed. Mine was curved and needed a flat surface.
Tools:
Hack saw to cut the pipe.
3-1/8 inch hole saw.
1/4-20 tap and #21 drill bit.
Countersink bit.
file to remove flash and sharp edges or sandpaper.
Drill press, if you own one.
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$8 total. (didn't have any spare parts laying around)
Many thanks for the great idea. Went with Velcro instead of the mounting system I linked before.
Ps. My brother in-law is now making his as well.
This is going to save me a lot of money in the end.
Thanks again.
Your story reminds me of the time my son and I took a robotic snake through airport TSA, They held up the plane till they could figure it out. I was the last one to board with 4 TSA agents looking it over. The robotic snake is shown here.