Gadget Station Ideas (Pt. 1)
We have a number of folks working on their own versions of a gadget station. Most are still in the design phase but we have heard from a few folks who already had this idea in the past. If you are anything like me, you can use all the inspiration you can get! So here is an idea submitted by a viewer.
Below is a quick SketchUp concept video from Ron, owner of R Jones Woodworks. Here’s how he sums it all up so far:
With regard to design I wanted to the piece to be highly functional as well as flexible. Something that is hard to use, won’t get used at all. There were probably 4 or 5 factors that drove the design. 1- It needed to support just about any electronic device with no modifications. So I created a trough, if you will, so almost any size device can be simply laid down. Also, in the event something larger needs to be charged, the shelves can be flipped up and the device laid on the bottom. 2- It needed to be easy to use, adding devices etc. Simply flip the shelves and swing the door to access the power strip. 3- The design needs to be clean both inside and out. Small elongated keyhole slots allow plugs to pass thru at any point along the shelf. This also increases the flexibility. 4. I needed a way to deal with a potential heat issue. Simple rectangular holes will be cut in the top and bottom to allow for ventilation. This area will most likely be covered in some sort of metal mesh. 5. Shelves will most likely be covered in an ESD (electrostatic discharge) friendly material to help with those issues.
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Very well thought out!
Your gadget “re-charge” station needs more ventilation room to cool and breath.
Bob
What is moderation? (I know)
Comment, but don’t ‘moderate’.
Bob
Thanks Great podcast. Great website! This gives me so much confidence that I could pull this off with some nice wood. I am a novice woodworker and have been trying to get a little more daring in the projects I try. Your style is very informative it’s like taking a class,I fell very comfortable about what steps to take and when.
Thanks
Mike Sheehan
You know, looking at the drawing, most of the heat comes from the transformers and they are closed off and well ventilated in the back. Great design! What kind of latch, magnetic, hook and pin? just wondering. Looks like it will do a lot. Have you thought about a battery charger? Most of what I have seen are units that plug directly to a wall outlet.