Making a iPAQ cradle car vent mount |
By Christoffer Järnåker |
Notice the two nuts between the pegs, they’re simply there to push them apart. One problem that I noticed when making the second bend, was that bending it was easier said then done. I’ve used an M3 bolt here and even though it’s only 3mm wide it’s hard enough to be problematic when bending. To solve this you can first saw a jack 1/3 into the bolt where you want it to bend. This will provide a structural weakness and the bolt will fold just there. |
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November 2nd, 2005 at 13:44
Mounting a iPAQ cradle car vent mount
I love this hack because it combines a proper iPAQ mount with four washing line pegs to make a car vent cradle for the iPAQ! Interesting hack – but as with anything that you fix to your vehicle, make sure…
November 4th, 2005 at 21:28
Mount your iPAQ in the car with pegs
For those of you who have Pocket PC, specifically the iPAQ – here’s a good how to on mounting your iPAQ in the car with washing line pegs in the ventilation outlet. I’ve seen versions of these sell for $30+ and this looks like it will work better. Link.
November 24th, 2005 at 15:38
Excellent hack! Too bad that outer blades on my car’s vent are vertical, not horizontal,
and the peg just slides down on those. Oh well, I’ll keep looking…
August 27th, 2007 at 10:48
what a shity idea not worth it ,by proper and nice looking mount just 4 few box fuss free
September 25th, 2007 at 19:10
Doesn’t this block the airflow from the vent?
January 7th, 2008 at 9:46
Nice mount….stu, of course it blocks the one vent’s airflow….the other vents will have to suffice. It is either that, or else attach something to your windshield (ugh) or to your dashboard (i agree – too permanent).
i think this is a good tradeoff….and i love the KNIPEX pliers i see in your pics, they are awesome tools!!!