My own SP3i Desktop Cradle

[keirmeister]

I was a little miffed that I could only find one cradle for the SP3i:

http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=119926

I didn't want to spend $20 for what appears to be a rather basic (ugly) piece of plastic. So I decided to make my own.

It was really simple, and only cost about $7 with a couple of things from Office Depot:

http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=595651
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=524306

Amazingly, the SP3i fits inside the pencil sharpener tank like a glove. I made a little hole in the bottom, inserted a mini USB plug, used standard cable ties to tie down the tank and wires, the Krazy-Glued everything in place.

This was just a quick thing to throw together, but I really like the way it looks:

http://www.keirmeister.com/misc/SP3i-1.JPG http://www.keirmeister.com/misc/SP3i-2.JPG
http://www.keirmeister.com/misc/SP3i-3.JPG http://www.keirmeister.com/misc/SP3i-6.JPG
http://www.keirmeister.com/misc/SP3i-5.JPG

Cheers,

Keirmeister

[Mike Temporale]

Nice work keirmeister!

I understand your cradle desires. I've been looking for a nice cradle, but everything seems to be ugly and over priced. :(