DIY Tablet Sun Shade

This is an add on for my tablet Selfie Cam found here made with Cardboard, Spray paint, and black electrical tape.

It makes it a little easier for the subject to see themselves on the tablet in any lighting condition.

First we take the tablet case and a Cardboard box with Flaps that are about 5-6 inches in length and cut out the section we'll need from the rest.

Lay out the case to a corner.

Fold the crevice for the other 2 sides

 Cut the length as you need while maintaining flap space needed, and recut new corners.

Cut a hole for the Arm to fit through to the back

Fit the Tablet case and take the opportunity to identify any hold you will need. This was my first attempt so I made some holes after the effect.

Since the main purpose for this is photography, and the speakers are already in the front you'll just need a hold for the sleep/power button, and the cable the attaches to the camera.

Ignore the strange "h" in the middle as I confused myself with this first attempt but the hole in the top is for the cable because I have to install the tablet upside down in order for it to be able to rest on the Camera. At the same time I want minimum sunlight in the box so I made the top holes what that in mind which result in this.

This method also prevents kinking of the cable.


Once your holes have been made peel off any stickers you may find to keep the surface rough for spray painting which is pretty self-explanatory

 Once your piece is dry which took less that 10 minutes on a hot sunny day enough when double coated, you can tape the edges across horizontally before sealing it vertically with the black electrical tape.

Only do this with the top two corners because you will need to be able to access the mount with the case from the bottom  like so.

Seal off the Edges with some more Black Electrical tape and you're done.