The Ultimate List of 22+ DIY iPhone Docks & Stands
07. Dec, 2009 
4 Comments
I became an iPhone user back in September and have naturally been obsessed with everything “iPhone” ever since – in particular, DIY (Do It Yourself) iPhone / Touch docks & stands.
I recently set up and configured, what I humbly call, my “ultimate home office” (pics coming soon) and my new iPhone just didn’t seem to fit in very well. I wanted to prop up the iPhone so I could easily watch a video podcast or simply admire it’s beautiful design, but unfortunately didn’t really have a good way of stabilizing it’s tilt.
So, I naturally turned to the web in desperate need of finding the perfect iPhone / Touch dock or stand. Due to these harsh economic times, I steered clear of the manufactured $30 – $40 docks and noticed that their were several DIY iPhone / Touch dock and stand tutorials already out there. However, it took some digging to find good ones, and I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of some of the best DIY iPhone / Touch docks and stands available. Feel free to mention others you find or have built yourself in the comments. Enjoy!
Docks:
Card Paper Dock
via Dessine moi un objet
Binder Clip Dock
via Lifehacker
Toilet Paper Roll Dock
via QuiKeys
Cardboard Dock
via Geeky Gadgets
Recycled CD Dock
via Geeky Gadgets
See Geeky Gadgets website for instructions.
Lego Charging Dock
via jordanknoxpolk
LEGO Rotating Dock
via Bricks in my Pocket
Visit Bricks in my Pocket for a video demonstration and see more pics here.
NES Controller Dock
via Geeky Gadgets
Wooden Dock
via iPhone Hacks
See iPhone Hacks website for more details.
Wooden Tree Trunk Dock
via Geeky Gadgets
See Geeky Gadgets website for more details.
Automata Dock
via Murtaza Lakdawala
See website link above for more details and specific instructions.
Laser-Cut Acrylic Dock
via Tod E. Kurt
See website for more details and template files.
Stands/Holders:
Laser-Cut Stand
via Makezine
See website for more details and instructions.
Paper Clip Stand
via Dean and Ying’s Blog
Coffee Sleeve Stand
via Makezine
Credit Card Stand
via hondahater21
Pencil Stand
via Geeky Gadgets
See Geeky Gadgets website for instructions.
Mini DV Case Stand
via Gizmodo
Video details additional mod allowing the device to sit horizontally – nice touch.
Binder Clip Stand
via Instructables
Download PDF Template Instructions
Wire Coat Hanger Stand (Holder)
via Gizmodo
…and some other creative hanging methods:
Dinosaur Stand
When all else fails, simply cut a hole in one of your plastic/rubber Dinosaur toys and call it good.
via Craziest Gadgets
$100 Bill Stand
Of course, the obvious DIY stand for saving money – the $100 bill stand.
via Swiss Miss
Lazy Mans Stands
For those of you that can’t possibly imagine cutting, or glueing anything:
via Gizmodo Post Comments
Thank you for sharing these DIY docks and stands. No need to buy one and I could customized it on my own design.
Really cool stuff you’ve got.
Wow, there are so many options. I hardly know which one to try. Perhaps the lego option brings me the most amusement!
Great Post!
I need to find more posts like this…every option in one place!
Thanks again,
Chais
@Eric – I agree, you can’t go wrong with Lego! :)
@Chais – Glad I could help!