Simple iPhone/iPod Touch stand from 2 binder clips

 by Crucio
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In all of about 5 seconds you can make a nice, sturdy stand for your favorite electronic gadget.
This is a greatly simplified version of petrov's instructable which I thought was clever but too fancy.
 
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Step 1: Parts

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All you need is two binder clips: a large one and a smaller one. I had a 1.5" wide one and a 3/4" wide one, so I used those. You can substitute a slightly wider clip for the smaller one and perhaps a bigger one for the big one, but don't use a smaller big one. We need its size for stability.
compacho says: Jan 22, 2012. 6:57 PM
Of all the the binder clip phone stands on this site, this is the most effective one I found. Good Job.
claudiorox says: Jul 6, 2011. 3:51 AM
semplice e geniale, complimenti !!!
PJPEEJ says: Nov 28, 2010. 9:18 PM
Simple...yet effective...hmmmmmm.....
Geo242 says: Nov 4, 2010. 3:09 PM
Great idea!
peterbryenton says: Mar 1, 2010. 6:52 AM
Elegant design solution, thanks.
team_nes_1986 says: Jul 19, 2009. 7:46 PM
Ingenious!!!! I would have never thought to use binder clips for this use. All I wanted was an inexpensive table stand for my iPod Touch (because it's the second generation, and Apple doesn't include stands with the iTouch anymore), and now I've found an idea for one.
Fieldownage says: Apr 10, 2009. 5:18 AM
Simple, stylish, awesome, cheap and working! I love this one. C:
altawashm says: Dec 30, 2008. 9:51 PM
what an idea thats great.
stoopynoonoo says: Nov 22, 2008. 2:35 PM
I love it!! So simple, so efficient!! I use it for my Sansa e200; I stuck some wadding in there so it would be eye level when I was sleeping and wanted to watch something. Thanks!!
gorbrickon says: Nov 19, 2008. 11:39 AM
I sand blasted mine for a nice Ikea aluminum look.
Crucio (author) in reply to gorbrickonNov 19, 2008. 5:16 PM
Sounds nice! Please post a picture.
christophor says: Nov 10, 2008. 7:18 AM
Cool! I made an iPod stand from a regular wire paper clip. If I had any of these in my desk, I probably wouldn't have made mine.

This is a great idea.

Very simple.

Great job!

Here's mine if you want to see it.

PaperClip iPod Dock
Crucio (author) in reply to christophorNov 10, 2008. 7:01 PM
Thanks Christophor, I like the way yours has a custom grip. Now I have 3 ways to improvise a stand: yours, mine, and the business card.
christophor in reply to CrucioNov 10, 2008. 8:16 PM
Also... Cool Avatar. Black-Beard's flag right? Pirates are cool.
Crucio (author) in reply to christophorNov 10, 2008. 8:53 PM
Yes, that's right. I sail and have his flag on my mast.
christophor in reply to CrucioNov 10, 2008. 8:04 PM
Thanks.

Check out the Origami one.

This makes 4 for both of us.
anickle060193 says: Oct 22, 2008. 3:22 PM
I'm kind of weary of using this kind of stand because it could scratch the back of my iPod Touch. I could just get a piece of paper or something to protect it. I think a business card would work perfectly. I love the idea though.
christophor in reply to anickle060193Nov 10, 2008. 8:11 PM
My wife an I put our iPods in a clear acrylic cover with a PDA filmy thing on the screen. It was a Griffin i-thingy I believe we got it at Walmart, but I've seen them on Amazon. Scratches aren't very likely with that kind of protection. Maybe you could get something like that for yours.
Crucio (author) in reply to anickle060193Oct 22, 2008. 6:47 PM
I understand your concern. However, the binder clips have rounded arms and I'm not too worried that there will be scratching. That said, yes, you can easily, say, hot glue a business card to the large clip's upper arm for more protection--at the cost of a little portability (if that matters to you). It would work swell for a fixed stand.
Padlock says: Sep 3, 2008. 5:09 PM
Cool. Got any ideas for a dock for the 3G? I'm very lazy and a dock would be heaven, instead of crawling on the floor trying to find that darn cable.
Crucio (author) in reply to PadlockNov 10, 2008. 7:15 PM
Sorry for the late reply. Hopefully by now you've found some instructables for docks. Just today I saw one, so if you can't find it, let me know.
twist2b says: Nov 2, 2008. 1:12 PM
Would that not scratch it up MUCHO Grande (potentially) I would put a foam like thing OVER that or something. Just a thought. NEAT idea though! LOVE the penny saver!
Crucio (author) in reply to twist2bNov 10, 2008. 7:12 PM
One would think so, and I suppose if you're not careful, it can get scratched. But it really doesn't move much on the stand. Still, if you're worried, better safe than sorry. You can put a business card, a piece of paper, a thin piece of foam, or anything else between the clip and iPhone. Also, you can preserve the clip's portability if you coat the iPhone-side of the clip with rubber cement or our favorite ... hot glue. I'm guessing the rubber cement would work better of the two. Thanks for the nice comment and glad you found it useful.
ikoda says: Sep 3, 2008. 3:28 PM
That's awesome. Great Idea.
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