ESSO Up-cycled Phone Dock Charging Station& Acoustic Sound Chamber

myminifactory

Upcycled Acoustic Amplifier and Docking Station: Background: This fun project is perfect for creative individuals who love to dabble in various hobbies. I have a passion for woodworking, having spent many years in the building industry, and I discovered my love for 3D printing based on my enthusiasm for creating innovative designs. As a skilled craftsman, I design and build solid wood acoustic speakers, but this time, I'm excited to upcycle a 250ml can as the sound chamber and use a 3D printer to create a unique piece. This unit features a wire chase that allows you to charge your phone while keeping it flat, an acoustic chamber made from the upcycled can, and a front-facing ported design that amplifies the sound coming from your phone's stock speakers. Instructions: This project prints easily with minimal supports required. Simply place your upcycled 250ml can inside the unit and mark the top and front charging port holes with a sharpie or similar marker. Once you've located the marks, cut out the openings and insert the can back into the acoustic amplifier. At this point, you're almost finished - you can use the bottom hole and wire chase cutout to lay flat and charge your phone. This setup is perfect for desktop use at your work station or bedside charging with amplified sound from your existing phone speaker. Printing: Leave the unit flat on the solid end of the build plate (standing up to minimize support material). Supports are not always necessary, but I recommend enabling them to ensure a successful print. The denser the print, the better sound it will provide, and 20% to 50% infill suffices. A 0.2mm layer height is also acceptable. This file includes a riser block for anyone with smaller phones who want to use the speaker dock. Simply place the block inside the cutout before inserting your phone, and this setup will accommodate just about any device regardless of size. P.S. - I found it easier to install the up-cycled can into the speaker dock unit and then cut out the can while it was still inside the unit. This makes for a perfect fit and is safer than trying to do it separately. Make sure to insert the open end first so you don't have a hole at the end of the dock where sound can escape. Happy Printing! #3Dprinted #EsoSono #iPhoneDock #Upcycled #GivesYouWings #Contest #MyMiniFactory #KrakenAcoustics