Earphone Guys!

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Earphone Standz provide a convenient way to keep your earphones organized and looking great. No more cluttered desks or tangled cords with these fun little guys taking care of them. Great for gifts or personal use at home, while traveling, or in the office. Two versions are available - one is a cool dude wearing sunglasses and the other an extraterrestrial friend... just for fun! The concept is simple and can be completed in seconds... insert the earpieces into the holes on the side of Earphone Standz by pushing back the hand/arm (which should be springy when properly printed) slightly, then wind the cables on as shown in the images. There's a 'best way' to wind the cables for a neat and tidy look with no risk of damage. The cable is secured by inserting the end piece into one of the slots on the back. These slots have small notches to keep the cable from falling out. Earphone Standz work with most earphones, earbuds, or in-ear headphones with an earpiece up to 17mm in diameter. They'll even accommodate some irregularly shaped earpieces by inserting them slightly rotated (i.e., not straight into the side holes). If your earphones are a bit larger than the 17mm holes provided, you can scale up the design to fit. Print one for yourself in your favorite colors or use them as fun small gifts. They're sure to be a hit with almost anyone who regularly uses earphones. This is a quick and easy print, except for pausing your machine to change filament color when you see the eyes and mouth building above the top layer on the face. Alternatively, you can apply a dab of paint to these areas. Please refer to the print settings and images for more information. Don't forget to post pictures of your Earphone Standz in use so others can see them! If you like this design, check out my other fun and practical creations! Tips are appreciated but not expected. They help offset my filament costs, which is much appreciated. However, if you'd like to send a tip, please use regular PayPal and send it to muzz64nz@gmail.com. Print Settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator+ Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: Standard / 0.20mm Infill: PLA / 2 Shells / 20% or more infill for strong and springy hands/arms Notes: Easy prints... pause your machine to change filament color when just the eyes and mouth are left to print (refer to images). Alternatively, a couple of careful dabs of paint will color the raised eyes and mouth well. Post-Printing: Ready to use! The earphone stands should be ready straight off the build plate... simply insert the earphones as shown in the images, wind on the cable, and secure across the back. Quick, easy, and fun earphone storage with no more messy cables lying around!