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Knex USB/ Wall Outlet Charging Station

Knex USB/ Wall Outlet Charging Station
Don't forget to vote for this in the USB contest!

I saw something like this online one day. It seemed like a brilliant idea, but I wasn't going to spend money on something I could make my self. This system allows you to suspend your USB charged or wall outlet charged device from the USB cord or charger. It allows for a tidier work space, or more surface area to place more clutter. The choice is yours! 

*A little disclaimer* : I am not responsible for any damage done to any devices due to a failure of this system (or any damage to your device really). If you don't believe this system will hold up your device then don't use it. My Kin 2m has yet to have a problem with this system, though. 
 
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Step 1Parts List!

The Total Cost for all of these parts is: (if ordered from K'nex's website) $4.57 (there is a minimum order of 5$ though, so throw some extra parts in there!, like green rods, they are easy to lose...) 
The cost of a comparable system is: $4 to $6.99, not including shipping and tax. 

K'nex is a more intelligent option due to the fact that if a knex piece breaks, it can be replaced without replacing the whole system, where as a solid structure that breaks must be re-purchased in its entirety. Also various things can be built with K'nex, and well, nothing can be built with the comparable solid structure. 

Rods: 
Red/ Green (metallic) : 2
Yellow/ Gray (metallic) : 3 
Blue/ Blue (metallic) : 4
White/ Silver (metallic) : 6
Green/ Black (metallic) :3

Connectors:
Blue 3D 7 way connector : 2
Green 4 way connector : 4
Red 3 way connector : 6
Grey 1 way connector : 2

1 #64 rubber band is also used in this, however any rubber band will work. 
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16 comments
Jul 19, 2011. 5:20 AMadr990 says:
THAT IS AWESOME!!!

Great idea! I'll be using this for my 3DS, oh my this is so good.
Thanks man. I should've thought of that earlier, just great!
Jul 18, 2011. 6:26 PM~KGB~ says:
nice!
Jul 19, 2011. 3:59 AM~KGB~ says:
no problem =D
Jul 18, 2011. 2:53 PMbeanieostrich says:
This is cool =D
Jul 18, 2011. 5:35 PMbeanieostrich says:
Thats cool =D You seen my Creeping Death Mk6? Or AR-series yet?
Jul 18, 2011. 5:51 PMbeanieostrich says:
Well when the UKP V2 is done ill be ready =D
Jul 18, 2011. 5:47 PMsuperbestknex says:
your welcome
Jul 18, 2011. 3:17 PMsuperbestknex says:
very cool now i can charge my phone on the wall instead of on the floor or table
Jul 18, 2011. 3:03 PMbeanieostrich says:
No problem =D

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I've been building and engineering since as far back as I can remember. My first building toys were those wooden blocks, and at age 4, I upgraded to cereal box samples of K'nex. I also participate in ...
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