USB grass charging station

One day, i've see that on internet: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/grass-charging-valet/ .It is a charging valet for electronic stuff.
But 30$ is really not cheap for that. Now, i will show how to do it from yourself for less than 3$.

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Step 1: What you will need

You will need those things to make it:
- sinthetic grass
- usb port
- a container (the one you want)

CraigOstertag says: May 19, 2013. 11:51 AM

Ok you may think I'm crazy but I have an obsession with apple and grass.. But LOVE this iv been looking for this for ever. I didn't want to pay 30$ for one so thanks for this. If I may, can you please tell me where you got the synthetic grass? If you could please send a link or something.. That would be appreciated! Have a nice day!!! Thanks.

michel-seo says: Feb 28, 2011. 7:49 AM

Thats a funny invention but a very useful one.

Ghost Wolf says: Jun 30, 2010. 3:04 PM

Wont it scratch the device?

theREALcybercat (author) in reply to Ghost WolfJan 25, 2011. 4:05 PM

no it won't

Ghost Wolf in reply to theREALcybercatJan 25, 2011. 4:08 PM

What about the underside then?

theREALcybercat (author) in reply to Ghost WolfFeb 5, 2011. 7:35 AM

There is no way that it can scratch it, trust me

theREALcybercat (author) in reply to theREALcybercatFeb 5, 2011. 7:42 AM

Well, it depend what kind of synthetic lawn you use, but the plastic one i used in that instructables won't

Ghost Wolf in reply to theREALcybercatFeb 5, 2011. 5:25 PM

Ah good then you'll be happy to know that I ant YOU to make a "ipad grass pad"

theREALcybercat (author) in reply to Ghost WolfFeb 6, 2011. 8:24 AM

''want''?
im actually working on an other charging station, maybe it will be finished in one month...
but don't ask to know what is it...

Ghost Wolf in reply to theREALcybercatFeb 7, 2011. 7:15 AM

Yes "want", my w key is sticky when i least expect it.

oh i see secret.......

warrockdude says: Aug 13, 2010. 3:52 PM

hahahahaha combat arms!!!! "elite noob"

boom1234 says: Jul 17, 2010. 12:43 PM

use a wildcharger pad under the grass! its easier to load and you can load a few devices

Rahul B says: Jul 11, 2010. 10:44 AM

Does anyone know where to buy small amounts of synthetic grass everywhere I've seen has like a 240ft minumum.

the noob in reply to Rahul BJul 14, 2010. 8:35 AM

You could try asking for a small sample if it's on a roll.

theREALcybercat (author) says: Jul 11, 2010. 11:37 AM

Yajbuilder: this is just a makeup to hide cables. I did that cause a thing that work as same cost 30$ http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/grass-charging-valet/

yajbuilder says: Jul 10, 2010. 7:21 AM

I thought this was one of those electricity through air concepts- what did I miss? I mean, it looks great and all, but is this really what makes the organic cheese?

MediocreNinja says: Jun 25, 2010. 1:25 PM

Yah, looks nice, but do we really need instructions for this?

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killerjackalope in reply to MediocreNinjaJul 1, 2010. 11:23 AM

Did you have the idea beforehand? It might be simple but thinking of it and showing people it finished makes a difference.

static in reply to MediocreNinjaJun 27, 2010. 1:25 PM

Probably not, but why should that matter? Anyway instructables though enough of it to put it in a email.

freakyqwerty in reply to MediocreNinjaJun 27, 2010. 1:05 PM

theREALcybercat (author) says: Jun 29, 2010. 8:03 AM

Ya, of course, this could be a future new instructable. And thanks for all comments.

erwic says: Jun 28, 2010. 11:29 AM

You could also use the wireless energy technology or use solar panels to charge, in case you didn't have a computer or outlet nearby.

zchampine in reply to erwicJun 29, 2010. 2:46 AM

could someone maybe figure a way to hack in one of those chargers that use magnetic inductivity? (PowerMat)

static says: Jun 27, 2010. 1:28 PM

Grab a piece of sod from somewhere and make a deluxe version with living grass. Darn near free that way. :)

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magic1969 says: Jun 25, 2010. 1:42 PM

pretty good hats off.

tiks says: Jun 24, 2010. 2:51 PM

Are you kidding, right?

theREALcybercat (author) says: Jun 18, 2010. 4:53 AM

Yep, i'm french :)

RANDOMUS3R in reply to theREALcybercatJun 20, 2010. 6:26 PM

Awesome!

RANDOMUS3R says: Jun 17, 2010. 3:36 PM

Lol, VERY creative. I noticed your iPod isn't written in English. What language does you iPod use?

servion in reply to RANDOMUS3RJun 17, 2010. 4:41 PM

This is french ;-) Btw, this is really cool, i'll sure make something like this during the summer...

RANDOMUS3R in reply to servionJun 20, 2010. 6:25 PM

Oh thanks!

kitt2106 says: Jun 19, 2010. 2:13 AM

GOOD

theREALcybercat (author) says: Jun 18, 2010. 7:05 PM

I think you can get it in any kind of store (me i bought it in a dollar store)

imthatguy1125 says: Jun 18, 2010. 6:31 PM

cool, were did you get the fake grass

DIYbabe says: Jun 18, 2010. 1:34 PM

This needs a snazzy drink umbrella tucked in to it. Very cute and fun!.

theREALcybercat (author) says: Jun 18, 2010. 11:52 AM

stale56: you're right its just for hide the cables

sanyasi says: Jun 18, 2010. 4:38 AM

I am not getting the actual tech of this. is the other end USB port connected to the system, for charginhg it faster...?

Dillard421 in reply to sanyasiJun 18, 2010. 8:34 AM

This is basically one of these...http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/bf38/ A Grassy Lawn Charging Station. They retail for 24.99

stale56 in reply to sanyasiJun 18, 2010. 7:00 AM

There is no tech. It's just an iPod charger... but instead of the iPod lying on a desk or a table, it's in a flower pot. This is NOT one of these: http://www.berryreview.com/2009/10/30/gadget-of-the-week-powermat-wireless-charging-pad/