3D Printed Rear Headrest Tablet Holder That Uses Headrest Poles

[ilovecoffee]

Hey Guys,

I got 2 Samsung A7 Lites for free and decided to do something useful with them.

I wanted a safe and sturdy tablet holder for the rear seats but surprisingly no one makes an aftermarket part that uses the headrest poles for the ultimate rigidity! These things don't move over any bumps, and they have a death grip on the tablet, it's not going anywhere.

So I combined some parts from online to make these:

Original headrest mount that I adapted: Printables

You can use ribbon elbow connectors for USB-C that can completely hide the cables, run them through the seatback covers into the centre console.

I've got Tasker on my phone to turn on a hotspot automatically when needed for the tablets to stream (I have a healthy data plan).

Just an idea if someone else ever wants to accomplish the same thing with their device. Just use this Tinkercad link and combine it with a 3D printable wallmount or case for your device.

 

[LostVector]

These look great. Would use one made for iPads. I found a pretty good holder eventually, but the vast majority seem optimized for loose insertion and not for holding onto the tablet in the event of an accident.

 

[shahryaran]

Hey Guys,

I got 2 Samsung A7 Lites for free and decided to do something useful with them.

I wanted a safe and sturdy tablet holder for the rear seats but surprisingly no one makes an aftermarket part that uses the headrest poles for the ultimate rigidity! These things don't move over any bumps, and they have a death grip on the tablet, it's not going anywhere.

So I combined some parts from online to make these:

Original headrest mount that I adapted: Printables
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You can use ribbon elbow connectors for USB-C that can completely hide the cables, run them through the seatback covers into the centre console.

I've got Tasker on my phone to turn on a hotspot automatically when needed for the tablets to stream (I have a healthy data plan).

Just an idea if someone else ever wants to accomplish the same thing with their device. Just use this Tinkercad link and combine it with a 3D printable wallmount or case for your device.

Why?!

 

[primedive]

Interesting setup. I like this better than where Tesla put the rear centre screen on the Highland. That thing is too small & too low, and also, kids can't reach it without getting out of their seats (which means complaining to the parents). Also seems like a good way to get motion sick and puke. I prefer the current dumb vents in the Y since there's nothing there for kids to fight over but if I was going to have screens back there, this seems like a neat way to go.

 

[Tiger]

Why?!

Edutainment.

 

[Rcmpnc]

Nice, good work. Countdown to it being copied and on Amazon, RPM Tesla, and a few other sites in 3, 2, 1...