I've been looking for a stand/dock for the Hero, but none are appealing and i dont want to spent much....
... so i did the next best thing, made my own.
UPDATE: USB Dock - instructions for those who want to re-create.
1. Supplies used - All of these should be easy to get (especially at an office): 2 styrofoam cups, cutting object, tape.. and a few minutes.
2. Measure about the size (in height) of the USB connector and mark the bottom of the cup.
3. Mark around the cup - make your slice, and keep the bottom. This will be our base.
** Note: The bigger your base the sturdier.. dont forget, this is styrofoam lol. Or you can put some sort of weight near the front.
4. Base
5. Estimate size of full USB dongle, and cute hole NEAR CENTER. I recommend a hole big enough so that it is easy to pass through or slightly snug.
**Note: Do cut the USB near the center. The reason for this is because since the USB connects directly on the bottom of the phone, while in the dock it will stand vertical.. not giving a good viewing angle.
6. Test the hole
7. Cut 2nd cup AT LEAST in half, and then continue cutting to your desired angle of viewing.
8. My preference
9. Place and tape both bottoms together
10. Flip, mark, and cut 2nd USB hole
11. Make sure USB is passed through the hole with about 1/2" slack, then tape as shown. I would also recomment making a small notch for the cable.
12. Enjoy.
This would be great for Hero users that watch media for long periods or time.
... so i did the next best thing, made my own.
UPDATE: USB Dock - instructions for those who want to re-create.
1. Supplies used - All of these should be easy to get (especially at an office): 2 styrofoam cups, cutting object, tape.. and a few minutes.
2. Measure about the size (in height) of the USB connector and mark the bottom of the cup.
3. Mark around the cup - make your slice, and keep the bottom. This will be our base.
** Note: The bigger your base the sturdier.. dont forget, this is styrofoam lol. Or you can put some sort of weight near the front.
4. Base
5. Estimate size of full USB dongle, and cute hole NEAR CENTER. I recommend a hole big enough so that it is easy to pass through or slightly snug.
**Note: Do cut the USB near the center. The reason for this is because since the USB connects directly on the bottom of the phone, while in the dock it will stand vertical.. not giving a good viewing angle.
6. Test the hole
7. Cut 2nd cup AT LEAST in half, and then continue cutting to your desired angle of viewing.
8. My preference
9. Place and tape both bottoms together
10. Flip, mark, and cut 2nd USB hole
11. Make sure USB is passed through the hole with about 1/2" slack, then tape as shown. I would also recomment making a small notch for the cable.
12. Enjoy.
This would be great for Hero users that watch media for long periods or time.