ZPOST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   ZPOST > BMW Z4 Technical Talk > Navigation, Audio, Bluetooth, Stereo, Electronics Talk
  TireRack

SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS!
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-07-2012, 12:06 PM   #1
gspannu
Major
United Kingdom
199
Rep
1,207
Posts

Drives: F10 535, F82 M4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

New iPhone 5 Cradle - Self made DIY

I have managed to get a DIY cradle for the new iPhone 5 that sits in the central console and fits the new iPhone 5 perfectly (with a case).

I had the iPhone4S cradle and was very disappointed that BMW have not yet made a iPhone5 cradle and it seems we cannot expect one at least for 6 months.

So, I set upon making one myself - not exactly a cradle but something to hold the phone and connect to the USB cable without having to fiddle with the tiny lightning connector and slot it each time.

Items used:
1. Base plate of the Cradle (blanking plate)
2. Original Apple USB to Lightning cable
3. Filing tools
4. Hot Glue
5. A bit of time...

I have used the original USB to Lightning cable for the connection and this provides all features except iPod Out functionality and antennae connectivity.

The cynics amongst you might say that one can just use the cable in the USB slot and get the same functionality. Technically you are correct - but what I wanted
- the convenience of just placing my iPhone5 and sliding it into the slot (almost like a cradle)
- not having to fiddle with the lightning connector each time (trying to fit in the iPhone)
- a more aesthetically pleasing solution

Photos attached should make it clear as to what I have done.

Happy to field any questions..


Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-1.jpg
Views: 1250
Size:  150.5 KB

Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-2.jpg
Views: 1371
Size:  205.3 KB

Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-3.jpg
Views: 1299
Size:  201.4 KB

Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-4.jpg
Views: 1311
Size:  225.6 KB

Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-5.jpg
Views: 1238
Size:  201.3 KB

Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-6.jpg
Views: 1155
Size:  158.3 KB

Name:  iphone5-bmw-cradle-7.jpg
Views: 1229
Size:  186.4 KB
__________________
---
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2012, 01:10 PM   #2
Silververtu
Major
Silververtu's Avatar
231
Rep
1,066
Posts

Drives: 2015 X5 50i M Sport
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: US of A

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
Great job! Nice and creative
__________________
2019 Cayenne Turbo

Gone but not forgotten:
2006 2.0T A4 Avant, 2007 Z4 Roadster 3.0si, 2006 M Roadster, 2013 550i M Sport, 2015 Cayman S, 2015 X5 50i M Sport
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2012, 07:11 PM   #3
XDEEDUBBX
Lieutenant Colonel
XDEEDUBBX's Avatar
64
Rep
1,715
Posts

Drives: 535I
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angelz

iTrader: (11)

very nice!
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2012, 10:22 PM   #4
ATOMBOY
Second Lieutenant
ATOMBOY's Avatar
Taiwan
9
Rep
270
Posts

Drives: F10 520D
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Taiwan

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Well done!
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2012, 07:02 AM   #5
bringonthenite
Second Lieutenant
Canada
11
Rep
228
Posts

Drives: 2013 335i XDrive M sport
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Great job!!!
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2012, 08:19 AM   #6
gspannu
Major
United Kingdom
199
Rep
1,207
Posts

Drives: F10 535, F82 M4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

@Silververtu
@XDEEDUBBX
@ATOMBOY
@bringonthenite

Thank you...
__________________
---
Appreciate 0
      10-11-2012, 06:07 AM   #7
Smartie2
New Member
United Kingdom
0
Rep
11
Posts

Drives: E60 520d M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Take That?!
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2012, 02:41 PM   #8
M3_FJ
Captain
United_States
50
Rep
883
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Long Island, NY

iTrader: (9)

clean. simple. perfect.
Appreciate 0
      10-17-2012, 02:40 AM   #9
theeRayWay
New Member
0
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

Aftermarket unit?

What kind of stereo is that? Can they all read iphone 5?

Thanks! clean set up.


Quote:
Originally Posted by gspannu View Post
I have managed to get a DIY cradle for the new iPhone 5 that sits in the central console and fits the new iPhone 5 perfectly (with a case).

I had the iPhone4S cradle and was very disappointed that BMW have not yet made a iPhone5 cradle and it seems we cannot expect one at least for 6 months.

So, I set upon making one myself - not exactly a cradle but something to hold the phone and connect to the USB cable without having to fiddle with the tiny lightning connector and slot it each time.

Items used:
1. Base plate of the Cradle (blanking plate)
2. Original Apple USB to Lightning cable
3. Filing tools
4. Hot Glue
5. A bit of time...

I have used the original USB to Lightning cable for the connection and this provides all features except iPod Out functionality and antennae connectivity.

The cynics amongst you might say that one can just use the cable in the USB slot and get the same functionality. Technically you are correct - but what I wanted
- the convenience of just placing my iPhone5 and sliding it into the slot (almost like a cradle)
- not having to fiddle with the lightning connector each time (trying to fit in the iPhone)
- a more aesthetically pleasing solution

Photos attached should make it clear as to what I have done.

Happy to field any questions..


Attachment 763655

Attachment 763656

Attachment 763657

Attachment 763658

Attachment 763659

Attachment 763660

Attachment 763661
Appreciate 0
      05-10-2013, 08:24 PM   #10
Aries326
Lieutenant Colonel
Aries326's Avatar
United_States
193
Rep
1,530
Posts

Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NC

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2013 E92 M3  [0.00]
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si  [9.00]
Awesome! Great job! I'm glad I found this thread. I'd like to do what you've got made and put it in my leathers arm rest for the Z4. I'm thinking of running the USB cable to my Dice Mediabridge and get rid of the ashtray mount. Problem is, dang mediabridge keeps hanging and is so unreliable!
__________________
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:26 AM.




zpost
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST