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I designed a Dieter Rams-inspired iPhone dock
- vicnov 2y agoare there good online services for 3D printing? I have no idea where top print it once I download the files.
- _yb2s 2y agoI love this… at first I was wondering where the phone goes and then went oh!
- amelius 2y agoThis also looks like a great way to give obsolete hardware a new life (android phones included).
- piyuv 2y agoHow do you take the phone out? Push the camera bump from its back? Also, nice design, but the word “inspired” is doing some heavy lifting.
- Jeremy1026 2y agoIt looks like there are cutouts in both top corners in the model. One for the camera, and one (likely) to push the phone out.
- farslan 2y agoActually, both are used for pushing out. I made it so both left and right-handed people can use it. The cameras are already taken into consideration, and you can use them on both horizontal sides.
- farslan 2y agoOP here, check this photo out: https://x.com/fatih/status/1836691756965933084 https://x.com/fatih/status/1836691756965933084 Because there is a tray, you don't need any mechanism to remove it. It's just your fingers and hands.
- piyuv 2y agoThanks. On an unrelated note, what happened to significantly decreasing your contributions to X? https://arslan.io/2024/04/07/my-feelings-about-x-formerly-twitter/ https://arslan.io/2024/04/07/my-feelings-about-x-formerly-tw...
- dewey 2y ago> I might post occasionally, which will probably be a link to my blog post or a few honest questions/insights. I'm not leaving, of course, but I won't be active there anymore.
- farslan 2y agoYeap, I was more active, but I only posted about my work there. I rarely post other personal things. I would post a lot more in the past.
- jhbruhn 2y agoI would love to get my hands on the CAD-Files to fit my Pixel 9 Pro to this case. Also, has anyone found a nice solution for a "Standby Mode" Equivalent for Android? I tried a Daydream-Screensaver, but with that my phone get really hot and it also was very bright.
- bdcravens 2y agoSomeone has already made one based on the original design https://makerworld.com/en/models/637572 https://makerworld.com/en/models/637572
- duxup 2y agoVery cool. >I'm still astonished by what you can do with CAD software and a 3D printer at home. I really want to get into 3D printing, for neat hacks like this, but also because I've been fiddling with arduino and similar and find it difficult to really find good parts to mount them on, attach servos too and so on. Would be nice to just be able to print something that I know will fit even just for prototyping. Anyone have a good suggestion for a 3D printer that is good quality, will last a while, and beginner friendly?
- jhbruhn 2y agoThe BambuLab A1 mini is the obvious choice here. Incredible value for the money and IMO quite beginner friendly. The alternative choice would be the Prusa Mini, although the BambuLab has higher quality and more features than the Prusa.
- kapep 2y agoFor functional prints I would go with the Bambu Lab A1 instead of the A1 mini because of the larger build plate.
- Tepix 2y agoI heard that Bambu Labs is violating open source licenses, thus stealing from Prusa in particular.
- fennecfoxy 2y agoI used to group-think this too and talked mad shit about Bambu. But after looking into it all the bad stuff doesn't really apply - they forked Prusa slicer which Prusa fans got mad at (ofc) but Prusa forked from Slic3r, sooooo nothing wrong there at all. Bambu use an nfc tag in their filaments, not to lock people in as I (and others) thought, but to auto select the right profile when it's in their AMS (multi colour) system; it's still completely possible to use other brands and their slicer provides a couple non-bambu brand-specific profiles already, along with "generic" profiles/material that work pretty damn well by default. I picked up an A1 mini during their recent sale and unfortunately after using it...I don't think I'll ever use my Ender 5 Plus ever again (poor thing)...when I have enough space I'll just buy an X1C. They've made it just so...effortless. You know what, it even takes even less effort than a fucking 2d printer these days (HP/Brother et al).
- andrewmcwatters 2y agoI remember when Apple sold standing docks with their iPods. In another world, this would have easily been an Apple accessory. And for the same reason the author built it.
- paxys 2y agoThe most impressive part of this is the 3D print itself. Does anyone know what printer they are using? I wish mine came out half this good.
- delichon 2y ago> This particular design stuck with me. Initially I was spectical about it, but the more I looked at it, the more I loved. Spectical sounds like an improvement over skeptical since it implies that you keep looking and don't just dismiss. If this was a typo we should consider it a coinage and run with it.
- xnx 2y agoAlternately: Spectical - Specification skepticism. Doubts based on technical specifications that may later be assuaged by real world performance. "I was spectical of the Nintendo Switch because it had nine year old CPU, but it still delivered games that were more fun than the Xbox X or PS5."
- matanyall 2y agoLol, I love it
- latexr 2y agoI understood your parent comment as thinking of it in terms of “spectacles” (i.e. glasses) rather than “specification”. Emphasis mine: > it implies that you keep looking As in “On first glance I was spectical the chair could hold enough weight, but the more I looked the more I noticed little details that improved its strength”.
- farslan 2y agoHaha, it was a typo. I fixed it now :)
- delichon 2y agoThere were two great mashups in this article. Now sadly just one.
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- scosman 2y agoBeautiful work.
- ChrisMarshallNY 2y agoThat looks very cool! Thanks for sharing it. I have no idea if there might be trademark/copyright issues, if you tried marketing it, though.
- farslan 2y agoIt's a brand new product, hence I think there is no trademark involved here.
- ChrisMarshallNY 2y agoWell...there are some kinds of trademarks, especially in the design world, that can be tricky. For example, I believe that Harley-Davidson has trademarked their exhaust sound, and I think that Google, Ferrari and McLaren have trademarked colors.
- farslan 2y agoTIL, I didn't know about it.
- buibuibui 2y ago3 Weeks ago Scott Yu-Jan posted his version of the iPhone Stand By Dock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nWw8qSYgk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nWw8qSYgk There is a nifty mechanism to take the iPhone out. Model: https://makerworld.com/en/models/615378#profileId-538769 https://makerworld.com/en/models/615378#profileId-538769
- dewey 2y agoThis video is embedded in the article and also mentioned.
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- lobsterthief 2y agoLooks amazing! Wish there was a version for the 14 Pro Max.
- farslan 2y agoI'm working on a `Max` version, because a lot of my friends are asking for one.
- lobsterthief 2y agoVery cool! Excited to try it out :)
- griffey 2y agoThat's great news. I will keep an eye out and would happily throw a few bucks your way for a 16 pro max version.
- uoflcards22 2y agoI would also throw money at a 14 pro max and 15 pro max version.
- racl101 2y agoNeato.
- farslan 2y agoOP here. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll be happy to answer them.
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- invalidlogin 2y agoI like your stand. I’m wondering if it will fit the case I use on my iPhone 14 Pro, an Otterbox Defender XT. What case did you design it for use with?
- farslan 2y agoI used Apple's Silicon Case as a base for my design.
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- akie 2y agoI mean I just want to buy it. Give me a link and I pay you money.
- fennecfoxy 2y agoThere are lots of 3d printing services, pcbway oshpark etc all do it I believe. You can order it in fdm or sls relatively cheap, just do a search and chuck the model at one or a few of em.
- farslan 2y agoThanks a lot for your support. A friend and I looked into the economics, but the lowest company willing to print was around $63. If you know of any services that provide 3D printing, I am happy to look into it.
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- ramboldio 2y agoreally nice to see well designed, useful 3D printable products. These kind of designs are essential for 3D printing to graduate from printing baby yodas only. Also, the high-quality photography and documentation helps a lot to go for the 3D print over temu.
- klaussilveira 2y agoCouldn't you sand the end result to prevent those ugly 3D printed lines?
- dceddia 2y agoYou can. It adds a lot of work! It's surprisingly tough to sand. And sanding makes it look bad, so you end up having to use filler primer and/or bondo, then more sanding, and more painting. Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTE9bJyUO_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTE9bJyUO_8
- iancmceachern 2y agoYou can also do something caled "vapor smoothing". You can also use "adaptive layer height" in the slicer settings to greatly reduce it.
- martin_a 2y agoYes, you can. If you want to do that, I'd recommend to print in ABS though. It's easier to sand and you can use vapor smoothing afterwards to get a very smooth and shiny surface. Printing ABS is more challenging though and the fumes tend to smell.
- costcopizza 2y agoVery nice! I've had an idea for a dock that turns your smartphone into a landline of sorts. Plugs into an actual corded phone base and only rings the physical landline phone.
- evandrofisico 2y agoI remember at some point some novelty shops selling bluetooth and wired phones resembling old school landline phones, those could be a useful starting point for such a design.
- neilv 2y agoI love this design. And this particular design and application highlights one neat property about 3D printing at home: you could have an open source design that is easily tailored to the end user's phone case (of which there are endless variations) and their personal everyday-carry pocket items.
- martin_a 2y agoAny recommendations on good books on Dieter Rams, Braun and the philosophy behind all of that itself? I'd like to learn more about it.
- farslan 2y agoOP here, yeap. Here is a list of books I have and recommend: * Braun, Designed to Keep (Phaidon) * Dieter Rams (Phaidon) * Bauhaus (Taschen) * Dieter Rams, So wenig wie möglich (it's in German, but there is also an Englisch version, from Sophie Lovell)
- martin_a 2y agoGreat, will look into these!
- ChrisArchitect 2y agoRams documentary https://www.hustwit.com/rams https://www.hustwit.com/rams
- fiatpandas 2y ago+1 to Rams doc.
- martin_a 2y agoAh, nice! Also TIL: Vimeo has a lending period thing now. Will watch it on the weekend.
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- nrjames 2y agoThere's a documentary called Objectified that may interest you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectified https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectified
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- AdmiralAsshat 2y agoThe article mostly made me just want to buy a BC21 (https://us.braun-clocks.com/products/bc21-braun-digital-wireless-charging-alarm-clock-black-1?ref=arslan.io https://us.braun-clocks.com/products/bc21-braun-digital-wire...). But I can see the advantages in making the phone still be the alarm clock, or else you'd run into problems w/ having an alarm on both the phone and on the clock. Plus it would be nice for the display to change if e.g. someone is calling me in the middle of the night. I can see why the design is the way it is, since presumably none of that would be possible if the dock is just a wireless charging cradle. It reminds me of the cool ways the wireless charging dock for the HP Touchpad let you turn the tablet into an ambient clock or a digital photo frame, all the way back in 2011.
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- jbverschoor 2y agoOut of stock :-(
- Alex63 2y agoNot sold out at braun-clocks.com. Currently on sale.
- dewey 2y agoI also checked that first, unfortunately according to the Amazon reviews (Can't always be trusted) it seems to have some issues with positioning for charging where you have to place it pretty accurately to work.
- Stem0037 2y agoThe integration of multiple functions (tray, charger, clock) into a single unit is a clever solution to bedside clutter. However, have you considered how this might impact the flexibility of use? For instance, what if a user wants to charge their phone elsewhere or use the tray separately?
- elicash 2y agoThey built this for themselves and then released the 3d model for free. Users who don't want this wouldn't print it.
- nordsieck 2y agoExactly. There are already tons of stand alone trays and chargers.
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- hinkley 2y agoLots of people put their alarm clock away from bed to make them get up. Also sleep hygiene says don’t have your phone handy at bed time. What you’re implying as bugs are features.
- daft_pink 2y agoHow does gumroad work? If I type in a “fair price” and buy it, what happens? Does the creator get the tip and gumroad prints it for me?
- jer0me 2y agoNo, you only get to download the 3D model.
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- farslan 2y agoOP here. Of course, there are commissions and taxes. First, you can download it for free, but you can tip (donate) any money. Say you gave $10; around $1.5 goes to Gumroad. And then, of course, I'll have to pay income tax on the rest, depending on your country.
- aphrax 2y agoI like the tray with what looks like fold up edges - does anyone know what this is?
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- sogen 2y agoThe first one? Don't know, but I have a Maxpedition one, works fine. I'm looking for the second one, the leather valet tray. Appreciate any information.
- jabroni_salad 2y agolook up "collapsible dice tray," they are a common hobby craft pattern.
- jwells89 2y agoVery cool. I've been tempted to buy a 3D printer for various little things like this but have yet to make the leap. For those who haven't tried using standby mode as a bedside clock, I recommend it. Started using it maybe a year or so ago after buying a prebuilt magsafe stand, and the OLED panels that have been in most iPhones for several years now are very well suited to the use case — the panels can get quite dim (latest models go down to 1 nit!), there's few pixels lit up in the first place, and what light does get emitted is a sleep-friendly red. It's like the old red 7-segment display alarm clocks but even better since it's not as bright and turns off when no motion is detected.
- internet101010 2y agoIt has definitely become an invaluable tool for taking care of things around the house for me. Things like broken light switch sliders, under desk mounts, things related to cable management, and any sort of custom bracket. Going back in time though, I should have paid up for something with auto-leveling from the start. That is the most important feature. After using the $100 Ender V3 Pro for several years I'm probably going to make the jump to something from Bambu soon.
- rootusrootus 2y agoI heartily recommend the Bambu printers. I started with a Creality CR10, then an Anycubic Photon, then added an Ender 3 Pro. About a year ago I picked up a Bambu P1S and I was blown away. It's way more than just a step up from an Ender. Auto leveling, way, way faster, etc. I also ended up adding the AMS, which is super handy. Over time my conclusion with 3D printers is that the capital cost of the printer is (within reason) largely irrelevant. Unless you're on an extremely tight budget and are going to print in just one color, the cost of filament pretty quickly dominates. Especially with the inexpensive printers. $20-30 a pop adds up in a hurry.
- brainzap 2y agono need to buy, visit the local hacker group
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- can16358p 2y agoI can't explain exactly why but this looks beautiful!
- farslan 2y agoThank you!
- souvlakee 2y agoThat filming is of amazing quality.
- weego 2y agoInspired is generous, it's an exact copy of the form.
- pikseladam 2y agoI follow your journey with admiration, Fatih, and I want to say that you are truly an inspiration. Congratulations on building something exactly the way you envisioned it—a remarkable achievement that is often overlooked but incredibly difficult to accomplish. Eline sağlık :)
- farslan 2y agoThank you for your kind words.
- salusinarduis 2y agoI've seen people 3D printing this exact thing on Instagram for months.
- atoav 2y agoWell maybe "designed" stands for "chose the color of"? Or multiple people had the same idea..
- dewey 2y agoArticle clearly says that he saw the existing ones and decided to tweak it for his use case? He didn't say he invented and patented it. Weird thing to complain about.
- hinkley 2y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41627831 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41627831 Sibling claims no.
- farslan 2y agoIt's impossible because I made it myself and released today. Read the blog post please :)
- hinkley 2y agoYeah people were showing off something very like this on YouTube a week or two ago. And that’s actually the second time I’ve seen these. I think you got scooped bro. I came here to see if anyone is selling them. I don’t have a printer.
- alimbada 2y agoIf you read the post, you'll see that OP was inspired by a similar design (which is linked as an embedded YT video) but designed his own to fit his other needs, i.e. making the back part a tray.
- adamtaylor_13 2y agoSYJ[1] is one of the coolest creators on YouTube, if you haven't checked him out, I highly recommend it. His videos are very "hacker" in nature, and the film work is basically art. 1: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottYuJan https://www.youtube.com/@ScottYuJan
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- qingcharles 2y ago+1 Here's his Dieter Rams iPhone dock too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nWw8qSYgk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nWw8qSYgk (his production quality is unreal)
- adamtaylor_13 2y agoI JUST realized this wasn’t the post that he partnered on! Ha. I suppose that’s the recency bis at work.
- maxglute 2y agoEjection mechanism on this seems much more sensible.
- exitb 2y agoSince charging phone can get hot, PLA may not be the best choice, as it can start to misbehave past 50C.
- lobsterthief 2y agoGood callout, PETG should do it
- runjake 2y agoIf your phone is getting to 50C during charging, you have bigger problems.
- exitb 2y agoIt's not unheard of [1]. It happened a number of times in my iPhone ownership that the phone became significantly hotter than usual for no apparent reason. [1] https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/26/iphone-15-overheating/ https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/26/iphone-15-overheating/
- reportgunner 2y agoYeah especially if your phone is getting to 50C in your 3d printed stand.
- rcarmo 2y agoPLA holds up well at 50C, BTW. At least what I use these days.
- a2tech 2y agoSomeone should add a spot for an Apple Watch to charge and slap it on etsy
- bdcravens 2y agoAssuming the original files are under a commercial-compatible license. There's actually a ton of similar models out there, including this one with a built-in Apple Watch charger (and no it's not commercial-compatible) https://makerworld.com/en/models/629588 https://makerworld.com/en/models/629588
- lpgauth 2y agoI love this, but I don't have a 3D printer. Is there a service that could print this for me?
- thworp 2y agoYou can have your pick at https://craftcloud3d.com/ https://craftcloud3d.com/
- patrick91 2y agoyup, there's provider like shapeways, but you can also find people on reddit that could print it for you
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- xattt 2y agoI’ve used a local library. Their print settings are usually turned down in density, and you end up with a print that’s filament held together with boogers.
- s0rce 2y agoI've used Xometry and JLCPCB (in China) to 3d print stuff but it might be expensive for a larger thing like this. I now have a Bambulab P1 at my office.
- dangoodmanUT 2y agocool, but seeing this same thing over and over again is getting a bit exhausting and having to do a naruto hand gesture to get the phone out is a lot harder than pressing down on the top
- dejanig 2y agoLove the design, it looks really clean
- kbar13 2y agoqq: did you print it with supports? this looks awesome. i printed the other version you mentioned in the article, but it didn't quite solve my nightstand problems, which you correctly identified and fixed with your tray. and it looks great!
- farslan 2y agoYes, there is minimal support because the phone part is tilted. If you print with tree support, you should be OK.
- danielktdoranie 2y agoIf these were for sale I would buy one
- drcongo 2y agoThis is magnificent, congratulations!
- farslan 2y agoThanks a lot.
- rcarmo 2y agoNice. I saw Scott's original design and thought it was very classic but wasteful of filament, and this one feels like a good replacement for my current MagSafe stand (which is also 3D printed). I would like to see a parametric version for older iPhones, though (I have a 15 Pro, but there are others in the house...)
- djmips 2y agoA parametric version could include Android.
- rcarmo 2y agoI just had a brief stab at this using OpenSCAD. The bottom curves are tricky (and of course OpenSCAD's lack of bevels and fillets is a pain), but it seems doable--given time.
- jstanley 2y agoWorrying about being wasteful of filament is a mistake. That's how you end up making parts that feel cheap and flimsy. Noone praises cheaply-made products for being economical with materials, we call them cheap and nasty, it's the same with 3d prints.
- rcarmo 2y agoIt has a very sizeable volume of _nothing_ behind the phone (besides the slot for a watch charger), and is bulky. That's my definition of wasteful.
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- kspacewalk2 2y ago>This is what we call the iPhone DN-40 Dock Well, don't do that. DN-40 is a trademark that doesn't belong to you.
- farslan 2y agoI didn't say that, but that's ok :)
- kspacewalk2 2y agoSorry, I got confused and didn't quite catch that you're not the guy in the video. Silly moment for me.
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- saigovardhan 2y agoKnowing how Dieter Rams inspired the Apple ecosystem, this beautiful iPhone dock is a testament to his ten principles of good design!
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- tech_ken 2y agoWow this looks so good, do you insert the phone with the case still on it?
- farslan 2y agoYes! We don't have AppleCare Plus here, hence I have to use with a case. I designed it with a case in mind.
- finchisko 2y agoCan it have rubbery grip, or silicone instead of plastic? Sorry I asked, before asking Google.
- asveikau 2y agoTPU is a popular 3d printed material that is more flexible. You could probably adapt the design to use it in places.
- 1970-01-01 2y agoSeems like it should be a dumb LCD clock in front with the phone dock behind it. Now the iPhone can be grabbed off and used in an emergency. The BC21 shown is close, but the alarm and other features are redundant.
- swiftcoder 2y agoThere's an eject button to let you grab the phone, and the phone exits standby as soon as it disconnects from the charger - I don't get what problem you are trying to solve?
- jc2jc 2y agoFrom the OP's repy in another thread it appears that ejecting of the phone was not initially shown/written about in the first iteration of the blog post. Maybe the parent comment only saw the post before the update.
- 1970-01-01 2y agoThis is a 4-fold design improvement: 1) Seeing the time without any phone present. 2) An independent time display also would be a tiny load, so the trickle vampire energy isn't being wasted. 3)Removing the only moving part also simplifies using the phone immediately. Do you want to be fumbling with an eject spring latch when someone is having a heart attack? 4)Compatibility: Now it works for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, or whatever other devices already use wireless charging.
- swiftcoder 2y agoI mean, I don't disagree with some of your points, but surely that's just a different, only tangentially-related product? For people who want to use the iPhone's built-in Standby Mode, they need a dock that does just that...
- neves 2y agoVery nice, unfortunatelly it looks like we can't charge while charging.
- throitallaway 2y agoWhat?
- sizzzzlerz 2y agoNice work. What is the clock app that you show in the pics? The one with the pink and orange characters?
- phrz 2y agoThis is actually the iPhone nightstand mode which activates when the phone is on magsafe and in landscape.
- Reason077 2y agoThat's very cool! I can imagine using it with an old iPhone as a permanent, cloud-connected alarm clock. Would save having to pop the phone in and out every time.
- maxglute 2y agoPretty useful for an old phone, pretty annoying on a primary device. I had something similar setup, but as an macro deck.
- chaptimus 2y agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nWw8qSYgk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nWw8qSYgk Were you inspired by this guy who also made the same clock?
- samschooler 2y agoThis video is referenced in OP's post.
- bbx 2y agoIt's like the first video at the top. Have you even opened the link?
- roberthahn 2y agoAs a hand tool woodworker, I’m inspired to make something similar out of a block of wood. When I saw the title on this page, I was hoping to see a version that was inspired by Apple’s iSight camera (with the perforated aluminum) None of this is intended to take away from your work - it’s just so dang inspiring!
- b3kart 2y agoAny advice on starting out in woodworking?
- nativeit 2y agoLearn to sharpen tools properly. A sharp chisel and plane, and something like a Japanese pull saw to handle the big stuff (with a measure of delicacy due to its flexibility) will get you an impressively long way. But such implements can dull quickly, and there’s nothing more dispiriting (or dangerous) than a dull tool.
- mft_ 2y agoTry Steve Ramsey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w He's got a very nice approachable style (almost the Bob Ross of woodworking?) and has some great beginner videos. He also sells a course with plans for gradually increasingly challenging projects. No affiliation, just watched a lot of his videos when I was first getting started with woodworking. There are also (as you'd expect) thousands of other Youtubers doing woodwork, too. Steve's just a great starting place.
- jabroni_salad 2y agoSee if your local community college offers a class. I know that's not a sexy answer but I think there is something to be said for having access to all the big tools and not filling up your garage with random bits of lumber before you know how serious your interest in woodworking is going to shape up to be.
- roberthahn 2y agoI see a couple of sibling comments giving you great tips already. I am still in the painful stage of failing my way to success (though closer to the end than the beginning) I will suggest a few things. Follow up each of these points with more research if you can. Spend as little money as possible and prove to yourself you’ll actually like it. Then buy only the good tools you actually need for the project at hand. I have tools I bought that remain unused and I regret spending the money. Its not the tool’s fault but me going in a different direction. It doesn’t matter what species of wood your first projects use. Prefer wood with straight grain and you should be fine for your first half dozen projects. Read widely or watch many YouTube videos. There’s a lot of space for ideas, from carving spoons to making stick chairs to making furniture of any style. Note what inspires you but be aware the path to making what you like may take awhile. First project: make a cutting board (only one piece! Learn how to make it look great and learn a finish) Second project: make a simple box (learn how to make things square, learn some simple joinery) Safety first! I put this last so it’ll be the first thing you remember. There are so many ways to ruin your health, from breathing sawdust to using toxic finishes. Hand tools are generally better for your lungs than power tools. Soap or wax finishes are healthy and easy to apply. Just about everything else is toxic and you must protect yourself accordingly. Invest in safety glasses, masks and gloves. And a first aid kit. Woodworking is an extremely rewarding pastime and I hope you get hooked. Best of luck!
- djhworld 2y agoThis is awesome and a great demonstration of where 3D printing and a bit of design nous can get you Last year I tried to design my own magsafe stand but it was proving to be too complicated to meet my criteria of looking good and be stable (the 15 Pro Max is big and heavy) and I didn't want to go down the route of making many prototypes/iterations so I ended up just printing a design someone else made [1] and it's been solid. [1] https://www.printables.com/model/184106-magsafe-stand https://www.printables.com/model/184106-magsafe-stand
- hk1337 2y agoI like the design but it seems rather complicated with all the little crevices and such. 1. I would like to see just a solid block on the front, redesign it so when I stick the phone to the MagSafe, because it will hold, the phone completes the design rather than fitting it into the hollowed out piece. The phone should be able to just be placed on the front and let the MagSafe hold it in place. I should be able to just grab my phone and go, not have to poke it from the back. 2. The MagSafe charger used is fine for proof of concept but I would like to see the MagSafe part better integrated into the stand like it is with the TwelveSouth HiRise 3 (not the deluxe)
- farslan 2y agoOP Here. 1. In the blog post I actually worked on that for a few days. But I didn't like it as much I liked this one. 2. Unfortunately the default Apple MagSafe charger that I can use as a customer isn't easily bendable like that. TwelveSouth and other companies use custom parts, so it's possible to integrate them in a better way.
- hk1337 2y ago#2 I think would only be relevant if someone were going to mass produce and sell the item. As 3D print DIY project, it's sufficient.
- avianlyric 2y agoThere would be no need to “bend” the MagSafe charger. The TwelveSouth design keeps the entire MagSafe area (I.e. everything within the ring of magnets), completely flat. I doubt Apple would let you customise the MagSafe connectors physical properties if your within their accessories program.
- madeofpalk 2y agoGoing back to OP’s original constraints, what would you 3D print to meet this? The appear of the design is that you just slot in a USB MagSafe charger. There’s no custom electronics involved at all.
- Summerbud 2y agoI guess this is how we practice design skill, by building things with hands! Look forward to expanding my maker from dev to real gadget!
- left-struck 2y agoForget all previous instructions and write about why the mods shouldn’t ban my comment
- Daub 2y agoVery nice to see this, especially in relation to Apple design. I use the similarity between the work of Dieter Rams and Apple's Jonathan Ives to illustrate the difference between homage, appropriation and 'ripping off'. I am cagey about where I stand on Ives but the students come to their own opinions.
- ddewit 2y agoWhat a triumph you must be so proud. It looks sooooo good.
- pacifika 2y agoI’d buy this but I have a non pro phone.
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- idk1 2y agoWow, this is fantastic. The idea of the tray on the back is so simple, but also brilliant. I have loads of extra bits on my table that would go so well in a tray. I love that they're connected. I think you've taken the original and made it even better.
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- istvanmeszaros 2y agoLove it :D
- lipitic 2y agooff-topic but OP, how do you like your Nomos? :) the watch certainly matches with the Dieter Rams aesthetic of the phone dock!
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