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Center Console Tray Phone Dock: would you run one?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by T MAC, Jul 7, 2016.

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Would you run one?

  1. Yes

    125 vote(s)
    39.9%

  2. No

    40 vote(s)
    12.8%

  3. Yes, if it was compatible with cases

    168 vote(s)
    53.7%
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  1. Jul 22, 2016 at 6:50 AM
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    Sidponcho

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    Nice design....I'd be down for one (Samsung S5) for now
     
    Sidponcho, Jul 22, 2016
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  2. Jul 22, 2016 at 6:54 AM
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    Good idea
     
    patbegley, Jul 22, 2016
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  3. Jul 22, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    Got one that will fit the Iphone 6 plus with otterbox case
     
    cabo wabo, Jul 22, 2016
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  4. Jul 22, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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    Awesome idea.
    Problem is I have a case so I doubt it would fit with the case.
     
    big_jarv, Jul 22, 2016
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  5. Jul 23, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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    I want one
     
    Iasco, Jul 23, 2016
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  6. Aug 7, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    T MAC

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    One thing to note when developing a unit utilizing the ram style mount is it will just about double the cost due to the additional components being sourced.

    Is this something people would still be interested in at $40-45 a pop?

    Thanks for the feedback everyone,
    Tim
     
    T MAC, Aug 7, 2016
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  7. Aug 7, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    4x4Taco09, Aug 7, 2016
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  8. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    I really like the idea, except for the fact that it would cause the driver to look too far away from the road when driving. I got rid of my ProClip (which held the phone firmly and charged) for that reason.
     
    calico, Aug 7, 2016
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  9. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    Nice let me know , I need one for samsung note 3 , with a case on it ?????????/
     
    old55guy, Aug 7, 2016
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  10. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    Id be interested. Galaxy S6 Active
     
    bgdv1, Aug 7, 2016
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  11. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    I'll order one ASAP for iPhone 6 with a lifeproof
     
    Boogyman, Aug 7, 2016
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  12. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    Nice, I would ask for one but my Samsung note 3 just rides in the spot below the plugs in the huge tray.
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    I'd be in for one at 25$ not sure bout 45$ though. 6s with a Magpul Bump Case
     
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  14. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    Tim is a super cool dude and killer engineer, would be worth your hard earned $.
     
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    this looks decent. i have honestly been looking for a mount for my phone.
    thought of the cd player mount but than it is smack in the middle of my radio.
    i bought a cheap $10 vent mount but my 6+ which is in a case made it too wide and it wouldnt work.
    and i honestly dont like the windshield mounts because i dont like things on my windshield
     
    TRD2010SpeedwayBlue, Aug 7, 2016
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  16. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    Any chance of making one that fits a GPS?

    Like the idea of not using one of my cup holders for a mount, like I do now.
     
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  17. Aug 8, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    @tomwil If it's similarly shaped to a phone then I will be as I'm developing a universal unit at this point based on feedback here.
     
    T MAC, Aug 8, 2016
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  18. Aug 8, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    A dock with chairing built in would be great.
     
    UBYBC, Aug 8, 2016
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  19. Aug 8, 2016 at 10:32 PM
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    I've been pondering this a bit and I believe the best path forward is using the RAM Mount technology. However taking an already patented consumer product and reselling it with my consumer product probably wouldn't be the smartest idea, and this component alone adds $12.00-$16.00 to the BOM (what I'm just guessing at a quantity rate so don't hold me to that haha).

    It seems like it makes the most sense to make a console insert that is compatible with the ball and socket of the RAM mount, where the end-user would purchase their own mount separately to fit their needs (leaving the total cost around $40-45 for a usable config). The cost of the insert would remain $25 with a socket and small clamp so it can be adjusted and locked as needed.

    I have some hardware on order and I'll nail down the functionality first. I've already CAD up and confirmed the RAM mount geo so we shall go from there!

    Any input on this route is definitely appreciated. It's been awesome getting direct feedback so far.

    -Tim
     
    T MAC, Aug 8, 2016
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  20. Aug 9, 2016 at 4:46 AM
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    wouldn't this make the tray heavier on one said and make the whole assembly fall back?
     
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