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Old 08-05-2014, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Real Name: David
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I scoured the web for ideas on how to mount my tablet. I came across so many options, none of which I was particularly intrigued by. I almost bit the bullet and purchased a CD slot mount until I came up with my own idea. Sorry, the pictures are not great and they really don't do the final look justice.

1. I rummaged through my 'random crap' bin in my garage. I came across a metal cylindrical 'bracket'. This was actually a support for one of those door frame chin up bars.

2. I had to come up with a way to attach this metal bracket to the 'air direction' controller knob. Obviously this connection had to be easily removable but very sturdy. I ended up making a mixture of 100% black silicone and corn starch (as a thickener).

3. I spread this on the inside of the bracket with my finger (soapy water helps smooth the silicon).

4. Applied soapy water to the surface of the 'air direction' controller knob as a release agent.

5. Pushed the bracket with the silicone onto the knob so that the knob profile would be translated into the bracket.

6. Removed the bracket and let it dry.

7. Purchased an Otter Box case for my tablet. It has two parts - a rubbery case and hard plastic holder.

8. Attached the metal/silicon bracket to the case using double sided tape.

9. Tested it out!

The mount is very sturdy - no movement + little to no vibration. Yes, button is strong enough to support the weight. The position of the tablet in my opinion is perfect - no glare and easy to use because it is at hand height. The tablet doesn't obstruct controls that I need to change often. The tablet is easily removable (either from the plastic holder or then entire assembly). Tested it out off road this past weekend, absolutely no issues whatsoever.
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