I Phone Charging Base
This is my first instructables
The main focus is about design content and innovating and improving original
designs
below is a link to the STL and full SOLIDWORKS files
https://stuconestogacon-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/pe...
below is a link to the YouTube video made of this part
Video URL
https://youtu.be/qnWw71v5QRg
Supplies
I Phone wireless charger
3D printer
Solid works
Base
create a base that is within the size and basic shape that fits in the location of the final product
Support Wall
Add a wall on an angle that will provide viewing angle from a person sitting or standing
Pocket for Wireless Charging
Cut a pocket that will fit the wireless charging unit
Fillets
Add fillets for strength and aesthetics
Charging Cable Cut Out
Add a cut out for the charging cable
Phone Pocket
Add a pocket to hold the phone and more fillets
Design Flaw
At this time you have discovered a major design flaw
a phone stand that will not stand up on its own
how did this happen? there was an association with mass and weight
the 3D printing is very light ( due to being hallow) and the charging unit is heavy in comparison
how can this be fixed ? and support of weight
New Base
A proposed solution is to increase the size of the base to eliminate the instability issue
Rebuild
Continue adding all or the features form the previous model that worked
Wire Channel
Due to the length of the base we had to add a longer wire channel
Sound Improvement
sound improvement
the i phone speakers are in the bottom of the phone
by placing the phone in the pocket the sound is muffled
add sound channel to a directional horn in front for better acoustics