Essential PH1 Bumper Case (TPU/Flex Only)

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This is a premium case designed specifically for the Essential PH1. The case has been engineered to fit slightly snugly around the actual phone, providing a gentle tension once installed that keeps the bumper firmly in place. I successfully printed this case using a Lulzbot Taz 5, with precise settings of a .3mm nozzle at 215C and a 100C build plate, utilizing GizmoDorks Red TPU material. To ensure a smooth print, I recommend adding a skirt to prevent the model from lifting off the build plate during printing. Models ending in _360 are specifically designed for compatibility with the 360 camera. Version 9 boasts a slim profile with more exposed front glass and back ceramic, thanks to a smaller lip that covers the phone's edges. This design also makes it the largest version of the bumper, ideal for users who prefer less elastic flexible TPU material. Version 10 Large offers the same thickness as Version 9, but with a slightly larger lip over the front glass and back ceramic to provide better grip on the phone. It is also shorter and narrower than Version 9, providing even more tension when installed to keep it securely in place. Version 10 Small is identical to Version 10 Large, except for being .1" shorter along the long edge, making it even tighter. This design represents my limit with GizmoDorks TPU material, which has an 85A hardness similar to name-brand TPU. Users who prefer harder, less elastic TPU material may want to opt for Version 10 Large instead. Version 12 is designed specifically to combat the issue of the case coming off in a pocket, although it's likely overkill as Version 9 never experienced significant issues with this problem. To print Version 12 successfully, you will need to enable supports, and using Simplify3d allows you to adjust the size and location of supports to minimize their impact. I used a 3.3-3.5mm pillar resolution for automatic supports and removed any unnecessary corner supports that were generated.