How To: Zen Micro Car Mount
A Zerosign original project: Make your own Zen Micro car mount.
The Plan: Create a durable and stylish, yet cheap, car mount for the Zen with easy to find items.
The Parts: Two full-size Altoids tins, One big-size plastic paper clamp thing, One can of spray paint, some velcro strips.
Step One: Cut out an area for the audio out connection. For this I used a cutting rotary tool - don’t worry, the sparks won’t hurt you.
Step Two: I solder welded one of the clamp arms to the lid of one of the Altoid lids. Its really ugly, but it’s ok, I’ll cover it up later.
Step Three: I then cut the lid from the other Altoids tin in half and placed it over the soldered lid to cover up the ugliness. Once I was satisfied of where it was sitting I then solder welded the second lid onto the first to hold it in place. In the picture above the second lid was already painted black.
Step Four: I then taped the other arm of the paper clamp to the back of one of the lidless Altoids cases (not shown) and spray painted the whole thing black. After the paint dried, I glued small peices of a mouse pad inside the tin to provide cushioning and protection to the Zen.
Here is a side view to show how the whole mount is put together around the arms of the paper clamp.
Finally, stick the soft side of the velcro strips and the console and stick the hard side to the bottom of the mount. This provides more than enough support for the mount and allows absolutely no slipping around. Insert the Zen snuggly into the holder and enjoy. In the picture you can see the finished project. Not bad for my first attempt, though if someone desired to put more than five bucks into it, I’m sure it could be improved upon. All in all though, I must say the project was a success. I have a customized Zen Micro car mount that definately looks better than simply placing the zen in a cup holder, and it was cheap as dirt to make. Ø
why?
Very creative, I did something similar for my iPod.
Good job,
nikosapi
because it looks leet
I just clicked on here while LISTENING to my Zen Micro!!! What are the odds?
What is kinda bumming me right now is the fact that I just trashed two Altoids cans about two weeks ago. Was gonna keep em,and thought nah,what could they ever be used for?
But a great idea,and I plan to implement it myself.
Just a tip:
Saw off the entire top of the sans-lid portion (the one that houses the Zen), because then you have access to the on/off switch.
Great project, I also added a clip on the side for my FM transmitter.
Things to do with Altoids Tins
Did you ever wonder what you could do with all those empty Altoids tins you have collected? Me neither, but evidently others have contemplated this for us.
Here is a list of 94 funny/wacky things to do with Altoids tins.
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Wat a waste of time you geeks should reall yget a life maybe you should invent a girlfriend and get some action!
Better mention something about step one, Wear some gogles or those sparks might well hurt you or your eyes.
You only get one pair!
to look at
Thanks for the automotive tips and information. I also offer some great tips on cars and automotive news on my blog.
I do agree with you.
That’s a good idea
Very nice posting, thank you very muc. Cheers. Michael.
Just want to say thanks!
Great idea. I will try.
I was kind of dissapointed till i went to a car show and saw that with a bit of innovative skill a semi professional look can be achieved.
great idea.
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hey i think thats a great idea man . good job
i want one >;)
dont we all want one??
, its a great idea, im just too lazy to make one.. u should sell em!
ingenious, but would avoid using sardine cans - the whole smell thing.
I love going to Car Shows!
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Great Post. I always tend to buy a used car, you lose some much with a new car when you drive it off the forecourt. I always buy a used car within a 12 – 18 months old and always from a dealer so I know it has a good service history.
Great Post i myself used a tupperware dish and a Garmin Sat Nav dash mount bought from http://www.mynewcheap.co.uk/
Trying to see if theres a fit for our free zen demo with this gadget…anyone know?
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