Laptop Pedestal
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Laptop Pedestal
As the title says, has anyone tried to make a pedestal for your laptop, one that sits on the passenger side floorboard or something of the sort? I saw one in a dodge the other day, and I will try to find some pics, as I am attempting to make one tomorrow.
Also, please share with me if you have any ideas on how to make it stable, or secure it so that it doesn't fall over when turning?
Any ideas would be helpful, and I will post a pic of one when I find one.
EDIT: Something like this...
Also, please share with me if you have any ideas on how to make it stable, or secure it so that it doesn't fall over when turning?
Any ideas would be helpful, and I will post a pic of one when I find one.
EDIT: Something like this...
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Yea I made one several years ago for my truck. It mounts through a vent in the dashboard and is held in by one bolt. I made it so it can be used in multiple positions on a lazy susan so that either the driver or passenger could see it clearly. I used it alot as a gps before I got a garmin.
This is the only picture of it that I have on my computer. It worked great in my truck, never had a problem with it, and the mounting was firm. I can get more pics if people are interested.
This is the only picture of it that I have on my computer. It worked great in my truck, never had a problem with it, and the mounting was firm. I can get more pics if people are interested.
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The professionally made ones like you see in police/fire vehicles are extremely expensive. Figure on $300+ for one that isn't a piece of crap and that will support the monitor and not go flying.
You can probably make a good one with parts from the hardware store for <$100
You can probably make a good one with parts from the hardware store for <$100
what he said. and those suck anyways.. ( have the scars to show it..)
you can easly make one. its literally a plate at the top to secure the laptop down. some sort of mounting device. then a plate at the bottom to secure it to the floor. the way ours mount to the car is it has three prong type deals at the bottom. one goes on the tunnel, one under the dash, (kinda) then one that attaches to the seat track... the unit wont go anywhere, but remember your laptop will slide around.. so make sure how ever you mount it, it wont move..
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Yea I made one several years ago for my truck. It mounts through a vent in the dashboard and is held in by one bolt. I made it so it can be used in multiple positions on a lazy susan so that either the driver or passenger could see it clearly. I used it alot as a gps before I got a garmin.
This is the only picture of it that I have on my computer. It worked great in my truck, never had a problem with it, and the mounting was firm. I can get more pics if people are interested.
This is the only picture of it that I have on my computer. It worked great in my truck, never had a problem with it, and the mounting was firm. I can get more pics if people are interested.
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i put a toggle on the dub7 so i can turn that off, and this will only be in there when i am travelling to/from college, or anywhere else i will need my navigation.
And drew, i will get pics tomorrow, and if you are still interested i can get you one for cheaper than i said, seeing how there are no more decent top arm rests
And drew, i will get pics tomorrow, and if you are still interested i can get you one for cheaper than i said, seeing how there are no more decent top arm rests
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i put a toggle on the dub7 so i can turn that off, and this will only be in there when i am travelling to/from college, or anywhere else i will need my navigation.
And drew, i will get pics tomorrow, and if you are still interested i can get you one for cheaper than i said, seeing how there are no more decent top arm rests
And drew, i will get pics tomorrow, and if you are still interested i can get you one for cheaper than i said, seeing how there are no more decent top arm rests
GOD@$MMIT!!!!!11 NO MORE GOOD TOP ARMRESTS? do they have a sh!tty grey one i can re wrap with camo?lol
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/end hack.
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isn't there a company that makes these? Ram Mount makes some I bet you could copy...
RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.
RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.
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If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM and we'll work something out.
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Yep, its pretty easy. All you need is a aux port on your stereo and a 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male cable. I did that on my trip to texas last year, it was great.
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