Cheep DIY iPad 2 Car mount

This is a video I made in response to the lack of well made car mounting systems for the iPad2, I made this after walking around home depot and lowes for a few hours on my day off from work.

Below is a list of parts used:
-OmniLite series flat panel mount OL50C cantilever mount for 13" - 32" flat panels. (1)

-Stanley braces, 2"x1/2" (4)

-Promag, round neo magnets. (4)

-3m poster strips. (4)

-Crownbolt, machine screws, #12-14x1-1/2". (2)

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[periannpo]

try using Sugru to attach metal to the back of your iPad. Instead of those large rectangles of metal, next time you take a lid off a can, get some tin snips or heavy duty scissors and cut the lid into small circles or squares. Then mould the Sugru to cover the sharp edges. You've got a good idea there, it just needs a little finesse.

[pointhot]

@periannpo This is a great idea, I had been looking for some kind of sticky metal sheets I could stick to the back. And did not even think to just make them my self.

I'll have to make a vid if it all works well.

[pointhot]

I'm sorry for the lack of responses to this video, I'll try to wrap up some of the questions I've been asked posed.

Yes, it is ugly when not in use. I would have liked it to be a bit more design friendly, though I needed it to be functional. and thats all I really had in mind when making it.

Magnets have no affect on the ipad, or other electronics that have static memory, which is to say they do not use a spinning hard drive. thus - safe.

[pointhot]

It is mounted to the one piece plastic dash that contains most of the components you see, ie. odometer, radio, glove box. ect. ect.

It has not yet, nor do I think it will ever fall off when driving, its pretty secure, also I've used it while off roading with no ill effects.

I did research other car mounts, and found them to be ether offering to mount where I had no interest in mounting, or flimsy mounts. I needed something that would hold well.

I realize its not for everyone. thanks!

[douglasoppelt]

great idea. like your idea on the heat shrink to hold magnets, with no metal on metal.

[nightstringers]

you could put the ipad in a cheap case and then glue the metal to the back of the case for the magnets . that way when your not using it you can flip the case closed. just a thought

[therobc]

You wrecked your car for this!!!!!!!! But well done fir the work you put into it.

[stdcrh11]

@powayproductions1

Not sturdy enough for my taste.

[stdcrh11]

@bigvedo

@bigvedo I totally disagree. The mount you're talking about (infiniapps) uses a suction type mount and who would risk breaking an Ipad due to disk loosing suction? This vid shows some real innovation and am impressed how cleverly everything came togeher. I really appreciate how the author listed the items and where to get them. The trick is to modify the mount where it can be taken off when not needed yet maintain its sturdiness and utility.

[gsomers2000]

Love the swivel. That's awesome. I'm still a little leary about the magnets but I see your point. Though it seem to me a lack of a compass would surely affect your gps. Thanks for the vid.

[harfordday]

Great video. This kind of inspiration is what YouTube is all about. Clearly, there are better ways to make a car mount, but yours works and you put it online to inspire the rest of of us. Thanks.

[joomsystems]

i have idea how to avoid sticking metal pads on ipad. You need plaskic smooth case and glue it to the case. Or you can even fix case permanently to your TV mount. Then you just insert Ipad into case.