New iPhone 5 Cradle

gspannu · 10-07-2012, 01:06 PM

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..

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Silververtu · 10-07-2012, 02:10 PM

Great job! Nice and creative

XDEEDUBBX · 10-07-2012, 08:11 PM

very nice!

ATOMBOY · 10-07-2012, 11:22 PM

Well done!

bringonthenite · 10-08-2012, 08:02 AM

Great job!!!

gspannu · 10-08-2012, 09:19 AM

@Silververtu
@XDEEDUBBX
@ATOMBOY
@bringonthenite

Thank you...

Smartie2 · 10-11-2012, 07:07 AM

Take That?!

hobo mofo · 10-19-2012, 02:50 PM

Good job, bad music lol

danmcq · 10-25-2012, 10:57 PM

Very cool. I will have to attempt something like this myself.

Dr_Dooms · 11-24-2012, 09:54 PM

how in the hell did you get your phone 5 to play music via the idrive? i cant get mine to connect at all.

zackf80m · 12-02-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dooms

how in the hell did you get your phone 5 to play music via the idrive? i cant get mine to connect at all.

Bump for answer?

drevil2k2 · 12-03-2012, 04:58 PM

Thanks for showing an ingenious way to use that base plate cover.

10-07-2012, 01:06 PM	#1
gspannu Major 207 Rep 1,208 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.. __________________ ---
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Silververtu Major 231 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US of A iTrader: (5) Garage List 2019 Porsche Cayenn ... [10.00]	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
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hobo mofo Captain 26 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2007 325i e90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Good job, bad music lol
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12-03-2012, 04:58 PM	#12
drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Thanks for showing an ingenious way to use that base plate cover. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance
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