Modified my XV6700 Dock

mdphoenix · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 06:16 PM

This was just a quick and dirty proof of concept. But it worked and worked well. I thought you all would like to see how it turned out. I used a CD Jewel Case for the plastic. I used a Dremel to cut slots in the dock to hold the plastic, then hot glued the plastic in place. If I were paying attention, I would have only made the slots on the inside, but I went all the way through - just wasn't paying attention. Also, if you do this, be sure to take the unit apart so you don't cut through the wires inside (who? Me?). I have 4 units so I plan on making a more finished version. Possibly even with a lighted plastic panel.

Scotty_Two · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 06:25 PM

did you not have to shave some of the recessed area in the front to get the phone to sit completely down and connect to the mini-usb plug? i've checked this out with my 6700 dock and my TP2 wont go all the way down.

mdphoenix · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 07:24 PM

Not at all. You do, however, have to remove the pin that goes in to the XV6700's audio port for stability.

redz1234 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 07:32 PM

Good Job... It definitely looks do able...

S Reno · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redz1234

Good Job... It definitely looks do able...

+1 Doable and Done.

Thanks - Thought about it but wasn't sure it would work.

mdphoenix · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks all. I'm going to attempt to put more time into it this weekend and make the next one "prettier".

jerryyyyy · #7 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 01:15 AM

You should look into modifying the ProClip car docks. I have one for my Mogul and had one for the 6600. As you replace them they are 60-80$. They now have one for the TP2, a slick solution, but costly.

killerz298 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 07:02 PM

I was looking for a dock for this phone and thought I could do something with my old 6700 dock but the TP2 didn't fit in it. I thought the bottom of the TP2 was too wide for the cradle. I will try again tomorrow and see if I can get this to work. Thanks for the idea!

Also, can a spare battery for the TP2 be charged in this charger?

killerz298 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 01:24 PM

Well it looks like after I cut the plastic nub off the TP2 fits nicely. Also, check out this post for how to mod the unit to charge TP2 battery:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=24