My Touchstone Car-Dock...

mrkalel · 06/23/2009, 05:46 PM

Hey guys, I was thinking of posting this in one of the other Car threads.. but didn't want the owners to feel I was hijacking...

I bought a Sprint OEM Micro-USB car chargers from Ebay (about $12)...

And then I routed the cable as neat as I could...

Prepped the dashboard with some Isoprophyl Alcohol... and used Velcro Industrial strength ROUND tabs...

The rounds tabs are the perfect diameter to match the bottom of the Touchstone.. so u dont see it (the hard half of the Velcro piece)...

Then I cut the soft part to fit in-between the Gecko-Pad ( I didn't want to permanently cover up the pad)...

And I have to tell you guys... it is very secure and looks great.. Especially that I was able to keep the Palm symbol facing up!.... looks so sweet!

It keeps the Pre's screen at the exact height, angle and reach...
P.S. I might strap the USB down more to keep it more low-profile... but when the Pre is on... you dont see it anyway...

willpooted · 06/23/2009, 06:00 PM

Very cool! How is the Touchstone holding up to heat/direct sunlight?

Addie_Goodvibes · 06/23/2009, 06:01 PM

what kind of car is this? is this hardwired or did you use aux plug?

ChemEngr · 06/23/2009, 06:03 PM

Does it charge? Saw a write up earlier that it is possible to use the touchstone in a car contrary to earlier reports.

That looks like a G35. Nice ride!

TopTongueBarry · 06/23/2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrkalel

Hey guys, I was thinking of posting this in one of the other Car threads.. but didn't want the owners to feel I was hijacking...

I bought a Sprint OEM Micro-USB car chargers from Ebay (about $12)...

And then I routed the cable as neat as I could...

Prepped the dashboard with some Isoprophyl Alcohol... and used Velcro Industrial strength ROUND tabs...

The rounds tabs are the perfect diameter to match the bottom of the Touchstone.. so u dont see it (the hard half of the Velcro piece)...

Then I cut the soft part to fit in-between the Gecko-Pad ( I didn't want to permanently cover up the pad)...

And I have to tell you guys... it is very secure and looks great.. Especially that I was able to keep the Palm symbol facing up!.... looks so sweet!

It keeps the Pre's screen at the exact height, angle and reach...
P.S. I might strap the USB down more to keep it more low-profile... but when the Pre is on... you dont see it anyway...

YES, Please put it in here:
http://discussion.treocentral.com/pa...ures-here.html

TopTongueBarry · 06/23/2009, 07:37 PM

YES, PLEASE PUT IT IN HERE:
http://discussion.treocentral.com/pa...ures-here.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrkalel

Hey guys, I was thinking of posting this in one of the other Car threads.. but didn't want the owners to feel I was hijacking...

I bought a Sprint OEM Micro-USB car chargers from Ebay (about $12)...

And then I routed the cable as neat as I could...

Prepped the dashboard with some Isoprophyl Alcohol... and used Velcro Industrial strength ROUND tabs...

The rounds tabs are the perfect diameter to match the bottom of the Touchstone.. so u dont see it (the hard half of the Velcro piece)...

Then I cut the soft part to fit in-between the Gecko-Pad ( I didn't want to permanently cover up the pad)...

And I have to tell you guys... it is very secure and looks great.. Especially that I was able to keep the Palm symbol facing up!.... looks so sweet!

It keeps the Pre's screen at the exact height, angle and reach...
P.S. I might strap the USB down more to keep it more low-profile... but when the Pre is on... you dont see it anyway...

smartphone · 06/23/2009, 07:41 PM

i'm assuming you had to shave down the charger?

realistdreamer · 06/23/2009, 08:43 PM

Update us how it does with the heat on the dash. I abandoned my velcro method after a bad result with heat and melting adhesive.

smartphone · 06/23/2009, 09:24 PM

also, will you be able to pull the velcro off your dash down the road without damage?

rc46 · 06/23/2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realistdreamer

Update us how it does with the heat on the dash. I abandoned my velcro method after a bad result with heat and melting adhesive.

3m makes a "Dual Lock" type velcro that is specially designed for high heat applications. Its about 20 times stronger than regular Velcro. You can find it at Radio Shack under the name "Superlock Fastener" and many other places.

https://www.itapestore.com/index.asp...n=Custom&ID=23
Superlock™ Strips (2-Pack) - RadioShack.com

mrkalel · 06/24/2009, 07:59 AM

Well I dont know if the industrial strength Velcro will eventually make a difference in the long run... so we shall see...

I am surprised that just using such a little amount of the soft part of Velcro on the back of the Touchstone is very strong...

I am able to touch-type on the Pre when its on also.. without it coming off or moving...

The one thing that I will tell you guys that might help anyone that is having problems with the Touchstone to consistently charge...

I noticed that when I ran my charger into my center console.. It got very hot... and it shut down... So I then I put the charger on the outside.. with airflow... and since then it has worked great... I will keep you guys updated with anything new...

06/23/2009, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrkalel Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Metropolis Posts: 372 Thanks: 99 Thanked 171 Times in 34 Posts	My Touchstone Car-Dock... Hey guys, I was thinking of posting this in one of the other Car threads.. but didn't want the owners to feel I was hijacking... I bought a Sprint OEM Micro-USB car chargers from Ebay (about $12)... And then I routed the cable as neat as I could... Prepped the dashboard with some Isoprophyl Alcohol... and used Velcro Industrial strength ROUND tabs... The rounds tabs are the perfect diameter to match the bottom of the Touchstone.. so u dont see it (the hard half of the Velcro piece)... Then I cut the soft part to fit in-between the Gecko-Pad ( I didn't want to permanently cover up the pad)... And I have to tell you guys... it is very secure and looks great.. Especially that I was able to keep the Palm symbol facing up!.... looks so sweet! It keeps the Pre's screen at the exact height, angle and reach... P.S. I might strap the USB down more to keep it more low-profile... but when the Pre is on... you dont see it anyway... __________________ Superman a.k.a. Kal-El a.k.a. Steve

06/23/2009, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChemEngr Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,823 Thanks: 56 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts	Does it charge? Saw a write up earlier that it is possible to use the touchstone in a car contrary to earlier reports. That looks like a G35. Nice ride! __________________ Palm III > Palm V > Palm Vx > (Sprint) Kyo 6035 > Handspring Treo 300 > Handspring Treo 600 Oct.'03 > Palm Treo 700P May'06 > Treo 755P Aug.'07 > Pre June'09

06/24/2009, 07:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
mrkalel Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Metropolis Posts: 372 Thanks: 99 Thanked 171 Times in 34 Posts	Well I dont know if the industrial strength Velcro will eventually make a difference in the long run... so we shall see... I am surprised that just using such a little amount of the soft part of Velcro on the back of the Touchstone is very strong... I am able to touch-type on the Pre when its on also.. without it coming off or moving... The one thing that I will tell you guys that might help anyone that is having problems with the Touchstone to consistently charge... I noticed that when I ran my charger into my center console.. It got very hot... and it shut down... So I then I put the charger on the outside.. with airflow... and since then it has worked great... I will keep you guys updated with anything new... __________________ Superman a.k.a. Kal-El a.k.a. Steve

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willpooted Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Very cool! How is the Touchstone holding up to heat/direct sunlight?

06/23/2009, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Addie_Goodvibes Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach Posts: 420 Thanks: 89 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	what kind of car is this? is this hardwired or did you use aux plug?

06/23/2009, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
smartphone Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	i'm assuming you had to shave down the charger?

06/23/2009, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
realistdreamer Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 599 Thanks: 22 Thanked 48 Times in 30 Posts	Update us how it does with the heat on the dash. I abandoned my velcro method after a bad result with heat and melting adhesive.

06/23/2009, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
smartphone Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	also, will you be able to pull the velcro off your dash down the road without damage?