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Old 08-28-2010, 03:57 PM   #1
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fargo ND
Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite
DIY Jetbook Light book holder

Made the first of these about a week ago. Managed to go for 2 days before my wife demanded one. Wanted to rebuild a new one with better corners, and decided I might as well show everyone else how I did it.

The wire is just a piece of house wiring I stripped out. Typically will have 1 black wire, one white wire, and one bare ground wire. Either of the insulated black or white wires will work. You'll want a piece about 2' long to start with.

First bends I made are 5.25" apart. This makes a big U shape, and you should have 9" or more wire on each long side of the U. The next 2 bends are small, about 3/8's of an inch, and then again aprox 3/8's of an inch.

This should give you the "socket" that the JBL right side drops into. With the wire going up, running above the number keys, then back down, and around.

Pictures step4b, and step 5 show how I "adjust" the wire to conform to the battery case.

I use a length of 4" for the back legs. This gives me a pretty comfortable angle for most reading.

Picture "finish" show how I finish off the process with a hair tie or rubber band to snug the JBL lightly into the wire. This makes it secure, yet easy to remove.

The picture lmnh (Look Ma, No Hands!) Illustrates exactly why I love this little project. Also with the holder I can read while eating in my fav comfy chair, just need a finger now and then to turn a page.

Anyway I hope this inspires some of you Jetbook Lite owners to go find a piece of wire and a pair of pliers. You'll be glad you did.
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