25 DIY iPhone Docks And Stands

If you don’t want to dish out the cash for a dock or stand that didn’t come with your new Apple iPhone or iPod Touch, then consider making your own. Some are very simple and stripped down to a basic design and others are complex and even gear driven. Either way, they are all do-it-yourself and not purchased from the store.

Paper iPhone Dock | Dessine moi un objet

Download and print out the template for this paper iPhone dock. Comes with video instructions on how to set it up.

iPhone Binder Clip Dock | gizak

A 10:00 video on how to turn a bunch of binder clips into an iPhone/iTouch/iPod dock.

iPhone Box Dock | iPhone Savior

Turn your iPhone box into a fully functional dock.

iPhone Anti-interference Shield/Dock | behrensgroup

Here is a creative way to use a Red Bull can to make a dock for the iPhone. There is also a claim that this dock will eliminate interference with nearby speakers.

Automata Wooden Crank Dock | Murtaza Lakdawala

This one involves some carpentry skills, but here is a way to make a wooden gear-driven iPhone dock.

Recycled CD iPhone Dock | Geeky-Gadgets

Use some old CD’s or DVD’s to create this DIY iPhone dock.

Laser-cut Acrylic iPhone Dock | todbot

This one may not be so much of a DIY, you’ll need access to a laser cutter. The end result is pretty slick though.

LEGO iPhone Rotating Dock | Bricks in my Pocket

You’ll have to break out your old LEGO’s for this one. Great idea!

Box Mold Dock | Varun Thota

Another idea using components from the iPhone box and binder clips. No instructions, but easy to figure out from the eight pictures included.

iPhone 3G / iPod Touch Dock | Voltage

Detailed step-by-step instructions for creating this dock.

NES Controller iPhone Dock | Geeky-Gadgets

Nintendo fans can make a classic dock from their NES controller.

Tree Trunk iPhone Dock | Geeky-Gadgets

Brink the outdoors in with this tree trunk dock.

The Rotary Phone iPhone Dock | Geeky-Gadgets

Combine old tech with new by creating this DIY rotary phone iPhone Dock.

iPhone Packaging Dock | ironfisttiger

Another DIY using packaging from the iPhone and the iPod Shuffle.  Works in landscape and portrait.

Lego iPhone Charging Dock | jordanknoxpolk

There is no shortage of LEGO docks and stands. Here is a complicated one with a funny ending.

iPhone Paper Clip Stand | deanying

Simple effective DIY stand using paper clips.

Polaroid iPhone Stand | Unplggd

If you have any old Polaroid film cartridges laying around, and are willing to sacrifice one for your iPhone, then here is a DIY stand option.

Pencil iPhone Stand | Geeky-Gadgets

Take 5 pencils and some rubber bands and what do you get? A tripod iPhone stand.

The $100 iPhone DIY Stand | seoge

Don’t spend $100 on an iPhone stand. Use $100 to make one yourself.

Simple iPhone Stand Using Binder Clips | Instructables

Another idea using binder clips.

Plastic Packaging iPhone Stand | Nathan Barry

Another DIY idea using the contents of the iPhone box to create a stand.

DIY iPhone Airplane Holder | Hodenmumps

Tire of holding your iPhone on the plane. Check out this nifty idea. Here is the original article (not in English).

Credit Card iPhone/iPod Touch Stand | hondahater21

Here is a DIY credit card stand that fits in your wallet for portability.

Cassette Case iPhone Stand | ndarwin

Simple technique that provides a stand and a case for carrying your headphones.

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