iPod Touch 4th gen wall mount

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What you see here is a wall mount for an old iPod Touch, and its design is straightforward, with a few errors that I've noticed over time. This was one of my first 3D printed designs, and despite being simple and not perfect, it's become one of my most-used items. <h1>Why did I upload it?</h1> The reason I uploaded this file isn't just because of its design, but also because of the idea behind it. My problem with smart homes is that they often require you to use your phone, which can be inconvenient. You need to pick up your phone, open an app, navigate through menus, and then perform a simple task like adjusting the brightness of a lightbulb. Having a clean interface above the regular light switches makes my "smart home life" easier. As soon as I enter a room, I can turn on my TV or PC, turn off the lights in the corridor if I forgot to do so, and even control the TV without walking back to the remote. Although these examples may seem like first-world problems, they're actually quite beneficial for smart homes. Considering that many of us have old smartphones lying around, this solution is also cost-effective. So, I uploaded this file to give you an idea on how to make "smart homes" more accessible. A smartphone as a remote can be annoying and time-consuming, and assistants like Alexa aren't yet good enough for my purposes. <h1>How does it work?</h1> openHAB is a great open-source software that allows you to control your smart home devices in various ways. It supports most smart home devices and runs on a Raspberry Pi. While it's not the easiest software to use, especially if you want to do complex things, you can do almost anything with it. To create a clean interface, I used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, hardcoded openHAB items to the buttons in the picture, and hosted everything on my NAS. This solution isn't perfect, but it works consistently. If you plan to recreate this, you should check out openHAB's different user interfaces. <h1>How to print and use</h1> I printed the mount standing up, just like in the model. However, I noticed that the hole at the bottom isn't open in my slicing software, but it should be. You can try moving the model lower in the slicer software until the hole is open again. One of my first designs, this mount has some minor flaws, but it's still useful. To prevent scratching, I recommend using felt over the screws to keep the iPod tight in the mount.