My Disco 2 Ashtray iPod Dock Conversion.

[Wil2k]

Hey all, I just finished modding my D2's ashtray to be more "useful" (I'm a non smoker).
Super happy with the results. I've blogged it here:

Blog Link: Ashtray iPod dock conversion | Staticfarm (http://www.staticfarm.com/blog/?p=22)

http://www.staticfarm.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/20110330-015835.jpg

I modded the ashtray into an iPod / iPhone dock to work in conjunction with my basic Alpine head unit that has USB & iPod support. No cables, no hassles, supports USB and Analogue (via Aux). I'm loving it! :D

Cheers

Wil

[CU55TM Disco]

Do Like!

[clubagreenie]

Thats gold, want to do one for a HTC phone?

[theborderdog]

Thats a bloody brilliant idea wil........GOOD JOB

[GEK064]

Very very cool.........and sorry about the coffee machine....;-)

[Tombie]

Excellent work :D

[Wil2k]

...and sorry about the coffee machine....;-)

!!! Aha! It was YOU!! :p

[clubagreenie]

There are several sacred things in life. One of them happens to be another mans coffee machine. Remember this and you'll live a long and happy life.

[streaky]

Thats a job well done and a very useful modification.

One small word of advice though for people who might want to apply the same set up to the heavier i-Phone.
The male and female iPhone socket is not strong enough to withstand constant vibrations and movement on it's own. A support or drop-in cradle for the heavier iPhone would be a good idea to prevent any cracking of the connections as the phone rocks back and forth.
I recently had a similar problem with a drop in cradle that I purchased for my 3Gs iPhone. Luckily for me it was the soldered connections of the cradle plug that broke and not those inside the phone!


Nice write up too!