iPhone 5 Mount for Seagull Acoustic

myminifactory

Overview / Project Description This iPhone Guitar Mount is my entry for Stage 2 of the Autodesk ReMake Design by Capture competition. In Stage 1, I used Autodesk ReMake to create a 3D scan of my Seagull Acoustic Guitar. My goal was to design a quick-release mounting bracket for my cell phone that attaches to the guitar body. Guitar phone mounts exist, but they are often clunky, ugly, or don't put your phone in an easy-to-use location. Additionally, I already carry many accessories and cables in my gig bag, so I don't have space for more items. Using the Autodesk ReMake scan data and Autodesk Fusion, I designed a mount that follows the guitar body's contours, puts the phone in an easy-to-use location, and looks great even when not in use. As a side note, I really love Fusion's built-in rendering tools! Product Features - Spring Clamp Design allows the mount to fit quickly and snugly on various guitar shapes (I have tested it on my Seagull Acoustic and thinner E-Acoustic). - Pivoting Phone Bracket folds up so that the installed mount can fit in your guitar case. - Magnetic Clasp prevents the phone bracket from falling when not in use. - Velcro Strap Mount on the back side secures an iRig amplifier. - Free Standing Profile allows the mount to be used alternatively as a desktop phone stand. - Designed to be assembled with inexpensive household materials: coat hanger, magnet, rubber bands. If you have a larger phone, no worries! Rest the lower edge of the phone in the lower phone slot and secure your phone in place with a large rubber band. Printing and Assembly Guidelines - The product shown was printed on a Makerbot 2 with PLA with breakaway supports turned ON (these parts require minor support removal). - Printed at low resolution, but I increased the number of shells to 4 for added stability. - I printed all three parts on their sides (Z direction normal to the front face of the guitar). - I used clear hair rubber bands to create the spring mechanism. - The design calls for 4mm diameter magnets, which can be found at hobby stores. I didn't have any at the time of prototyping, but I cut down fridge magnets and placed them in slots. Download the attached .ZIP file for full assembly instructions.