Lego IPod Nano Dock

This is a dock made for an ipod nano using Lego and the adapter supplied with the ipod. It is a nano adaptation of another full size lego iPod dock.

Step 1: Prepare the Adapter and Sync Cable

You will need enlarge the hole in the bottom of the adapter. A dremmel with a small cylindrical grinding stone will make short work of this. To use this without dissasembling the sync cable a simple zip tie will keep the tabs pressed in and allow the nano to slide in and our easily.

I passed the cable through the adapter, attached the nano and slid it into the adapter. This will allow glueing the sync cable in place. It looks kinda getto becuase I used the remains of the zip ties to glue everything together.

Step 2: Build Lego Stand

Next build the dock. It is a pretty simple build. The block is just there to clamp the dock in place and hold it still. I added the lid just for something to do.

Step 3: Use and Enjoy

Plug in and enjoy. The added benifit, when not in use people will think you have a USB powered lego box.

This is my first attempt at an instructable. As you can tell. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Bob

Comments

[funsize07]

This instructable is great! I made it with a couple tweaks, but thanks for the idea!

[sanderisbestok]

I have made my own version with this as basic for the Ipod Touch. The only thing you can't do is place a double lego piece (Pic 5) on the sides. I Love it. THNKS

[sh2902]

Thanks so much man, even though i dont have a nano, i based my lego ipod touch dock of of this.

[(YOUR N]

Same here

[DRADIS]

Mine:

[picgin7]

Wow!! This is an amazing dock, I love how the hinges let it open up so that when you don't use it it just looks like a big block made of lego!

[Constructo Man]

Does this work for 2nd gen nanos?

[Radioactive_Legos]

Yes, it does. You just need the little white plastic piece that came with your 2nd gen nano instead of the one used in this instructable. In fact I have an instructable for a LEGO docking station for 2nd gen nanos... <https://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-iPod-nano-Docking-Station/>

[bigpinecone]

why doesn't someone make a zen micro dock? i'm getting one for my birthday(in 8 days!!) so i'll probly be the first

[licixosog]

hey the zen micro is not as popular as a ipod nano, and, why don't you make one? that would be cool. !

[bigpinecone]

i dunno. do you have one? i found it to be unnesesary to make one because the plugin is on the top. it'd be pretty tricky to line that up. especially with legos.

[Shifrin]

Thanks! You gave me an Idea for an Awesome Instructable! Well done. +1

[drum=forarmmuscle]

this is really cool. now i can have something to look cool for ipod nano. to find more cool stuff go to my instructable page

[diyman]

nice. good thinkin

[Pie_eata]

nice idea on teh zip tie

[old_bass_masta]

Dude! i based one on your design, its pretty damn cool pics are soon

[Mr.Devious]

Although you put honest time into this, can you not waste web space with something that hasn't been don't a hundred times?

[crapflinger]

could you not "waste web space" (as if it were possible to do such a thing) by being an asshole? nicely written, and good pictures.. next...see if you can find a way to put some LEDs in the holes along the front and side that light up when you plug it in

[WonkoDsane]

You wanted LEDs well there you go. Well kinda. Actually those run from a second USB cable going into the back of the box. I only have one iPod cable so I don't want to go hacking it apart until I have a backup.

[skwurul]

You really don't need the LEDs, you know.