Do-It-Yourself iPhone Stand Let's You Rock Out With Your Clock Out!

LONDON, UK - Here's a super slick concept that couples a simple do-it-yourself iPhone stand with the wildly popular app "Digital Clock". Nathan Barry fashioned himself a custom iPhone stand using the plastic tray found inside his original iPhone 3G packaging. The idea centered around creating a digital clock stand for his bedroom.

"Quite easy to do," Nathan said, "All you need is a sharp craft knife and a steady hand."

I opted to take Nathan's lead by downloading the $.99 "Digital Clock" app because you can customize the settings. Choose from four display colors, modern or LED display, 12 or 24 format and most importantly controlling brightness levels. I tried the FREE "digiClock 24" app but found it very limiting by comparison and the display was not as slick.

This handy app also functions perfectly with iPhone's built-in Alarm. Set your iPhone alarm as normal, you'll see OK/Snooze buttons displayed over your Digital Clock when the alarm goes off. It's that simple! All of the Digital Clock options are accessed through your iPhone Settings.

"I'd been after a nice looking digital clock for the bedroom for ages, so I was pleased with Digital Clock." Nathan said.

 

Nathan also suggested using 'Airplane Mode' to keep your iPhone from battery drain should you choose to leave it on all night. Of course the other alternative is plugging your phone into the wall, but the look is not as sweet. I'm giving Nathan Barry 4.5 Nanos out of five for his slick DIY stand design.

   

   [photos by Nathan Barry]

Comments

[Kenji Theriault]

Have to say after seeing all the different type of stands out there made from paper clips to dollar bills. This is the easiest, if not the most sturdiest of stands when you cut it down to your liking and fit. Even yet, you already have the materials since you bought the phone! Just get a really sharp utility cutter, and be careful. Round out the outer edges to give it that," not so square look," and you in like Flyn. Great suggestion Nathan! Couldn't see spending $40 on those other stands.

[Tara Wheeler]

This is a great idea!

I did Nathan's Design one better.

I cut a second oblong out to hold the upright iPhone.

Then I took the bottom half of the box, cut a hole to stick the connect cord through, set the tray with the two access holes in upside down and now I have a very cool stand that will hold my iPhone in either orientation.

Thanks Nathan!