Echo Dot + Anker SoundCore Mini Stand

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With the new Amazon Echo Dot coming in at a reasonable $50, I set out to find a way to improve its sound quality without breaking the bank or sacrificing its sleek design. Since the original Echo costs a whopping $179, I aimed to upgrade my Echo Dot's audio while keeping its attractive form factor. To achieve this, I created a stand that holds an Anker SoundCore Mini upside down and allows me to place the Amazon Echo Dot on top. After printing and testing the design, everything fits perfectly together. The sound is noticeably better than the built-in speaker, and the stand's design is equally impressive. A micro USB Y cable provides power to both the speaker and the Echo Dot using the Echo's single USB power supply. So far, it's working flawlessly. Here are the items needed to complete this hack: Amazon Echo Dot: $50 - https://amzn.com/B01DFKC2SO Anker SoundCore Mini: $22.99 - https://amzn.com/B01HTH3C8S Micro USB Y Cable: $5.69 - https://amzn.com/B017OPOG58 Print Settings: Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: 0.3 Infill: 15% Notes: This print took a bit longer than expected, but I had no issues whatsoever. To speed up the process, I opted for a coarse resolution, which worked out perfectly fine without any support needed. How I Designed This I used Tinkercad to design this stand, relying heavily on cylinders and a block to cut out the ports for the cables. Although I made an educated guess about the cable port's placement, it turned out to be spot on. The alignment tool ensured that everything lined up as desired.