The Problem
During the lockdown, with my friends calling in and me reaching out to check on everyone, I had to juggle work, side projects, and sneak in some me-time with my books. But you know what was driving me nuts? My phone playing slide and seek while I was multitasking. So, to tackle that little annoyance, I decided to get crafty and 3D print my own phone stand. No more phone acrobatics for me!
First Revision
The first revision of the charging dock was a simple yet elegant phone and apple watch dock. A charging cable and the apple watch charger could be fed through an opening on the back.
The design of this charging dock posed some challenges to the 3d printer. As it was designed inone piece, any interruptions during the print would render it useless and a waste of time and material.
Second Revision
The second revision does not change the design of the charging dock. However, it's an improvement to the long print times. Furthermore, it breaks up the layout into 3 pieces, allowing me to print individual components as needed.
Third Revision
The third revision primarily adds features that are nice to have. Additional structural support is added to the base by modifying how the cable is managed, and a lock mechanism is added for the docks to ensure they do not slide around.
Moreover, the individual docks can now be placed on either side, based on the user's needs. The cables can also go through the center or through each docks corresponding groove. This allows the dock to be aesthetically customized.
Additionally, I designed an Apple Airpod dock as most of my friends either had the Apple Watch or the Apple Airpods.
