$20 solution tablet holder / sunshade

5068696c · Jan 25, 2017

Thanks to another member on this forum I came up with a solution for an inexpensive tablet holder / sunshade combo.

Here are the two Amazon items I purchased:
Tablet holder (this is the one that mounts up using stock hardware):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K5M6ARA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sunshade:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DI4CZJ4/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is how I have it setup using a Nexus 7 (2013):
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Again, huge thanks to Freebird32 for linking the mount:
Wanted: Solo Tablet Holder

5068696c · Jan 25, 2017

Also, everything fits nicely in the backpack

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nikono · Jan 25, 2017

"The original box for the tablet or the smart phone can be used as sunshade for free."
-McGyver
PS: Use your Swiss Army knife well.

Douglas A · Jan 25, 2017

5068696c said:
Also, everything fits nicely in the backpack

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Very nice. I was thinking of going the black ducktape/cardboard route, but am using a polar branded one for DJI. Not quite as good a fit as your solution. Sure with the 3DR ones were for sale anywhere but Australia and France. I like the look of them a lot.

FlyXlsa · Jan 26, 2017

nikono said:
"The original box for the tablet or the smart phone can be used as sunshade for free."
-McGyver
PS: Use your Swiss Army knife well.

Yes... McGyver! Also homemade Lanyard Extension (double fisherman's knot) shown with Quick Release Mini Carabiner and homemade landing pad.

FlyXlsa · Jan 26, 2017

Tablet Box didn't work out so well. May have to get some some Black Foam Board?

Bear · Jan 27, 2017

5068696c said:
Thanks to another member on this forum I came up with a solution for an inexpensive tablet holder / sunshade combo.

Here are the two Amazon items I purchased:
Tablet holder (this is the one that mounts up using stock hardware):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K5M6ARA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sunshade:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DI4CZJ4/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is how I have it setup using a Nexus 7 (2013):
View media item 524 View media item 525 View media item 526
Again, huge thanks to Freebird32 for linking the mount:
Wanted: Solo Tablet Holder

does this fit on the stock ball that comes with the controller? I have a iPhone 6+ with a thick case and it doesn't fit into my holder without me taking the case off.

FlyXlsa · Jan 27, 2017

The "Stock Mount" will rotate to a Vertical Position. I've had my wife's iPhone 7+ fits in it just fine. The images below are using a Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8" Model. I don't know why an iPhone 6 wouldn't fit the stock mount?

5068696c · Jan 27, 2017

Bear said:
does this fit on the stock ball that comes with the controller? I have a iPhone 6+ with a thick case and it doesn't fit into my holder without me taking the case off.

The 4 retention tabs that the stock phone holder has are identical to the amazon tablet holder.

Bear · Jan 27, 2017

My case makes it barley too big to fit horizontally and its to small to fit vertically. without my big otterbox case it fits fine. I just have to take it off every time and risk me dropping it. That darn iPhone is so slippery without a case.

Morongobill · Jan 28, 2017

I also use the same Lenovo tablet. Ingenious! Saving this post!

FlyXlsa · Jan 28, 2017

Morongobill said:
I also use the same Lenovo tablet. Ingenious! Saving this post!

I downloaded Solex yesterday. It loaded fine and runs the App, but I did not get a chance to check it out thoroughly yet.

0nehighflyer · Jan 28, 2017

FlyXlsa said:
The "Stock Mount" will rotate to a Vertical Position. I've had my wife's iPhone 7+ fits in it just fine. The images below are using a Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 8" Model. I don't know why an iPhone 6 wouldn't fit the stock mount?

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My iphone6 w/ a thin case fits in the stock holder, the holder is just in the horizontal position.

Tom Para · Feb 1, 2017

Just got my order from Amazon and installed it. Works better than I could of hoped for. If you have a nexus7 this is bullet proof....
Thanks

5068696c · Feb 1, 2017

Tom Para said:
Just got my order from Amazon and installed it. Works better than I could of hoped for. If you have a nexus7 this is bullet proof....
Thanks

I have yet to test it in the sun. If anyone has done so, how does it work?

Daddie O · Feb 1, 2017

I just ordered the holder and sunshade. Unfortunately it says I might not get the sunshade until March 16th!

So I just put my Nexus 7 into the stock holder and it fit fine. Is the purpose of this holder from Amazon to hold the tablet more securely?

Frank Foster · Feb 2, 2017

I just received the one from Amazon. It works great! It can mess up trying to get to the buttons on your tablet, but if you get everything going, then put the shade on, it works. Simple is good.