Loose microUSB Cable Clip/Holder - 0.05$ Fix!

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*Update: F3D file is uploaded! Design is slighty different to allow for better editability, functionality should be the same. *Update2: Apple (Lightning port) version is uploaded and tested - should work with iPhone's 6-8, may require some testing. <h1>About</h1> Simple USB cable clip for worn out ports on smartphones. I got tired of finding that my phone wasn't charging because the cable fell out or moved half a micron, charging through a powerbank while moving around or using a car charger was pretty much impossible before this "fix". The clip costs a mere 0.05$ in filament - many many times cheaper than replacing your port. It stays on the phone pressure fit and keeps the cable in place. Seems to be working well so far, so I imagine a couple of these should last quite a while. Original version fits ~7.5mm thickness phones and standard rounded usb cable. <h1>How to customize</h1> Seening as there are many makes and models of phones as well as charging cables, you will need to tweak the design for your specific application. To make this easier I have uploaded a relatively easily modifiable Fusion 360 file. To edit simply follow the guide in the pictures by right-clicking on the appropriate sketch and editing the dimensions according to your measurements (I recommend you take them with a caliper, though it is possible with a ruler it may take a few tries to get right). <h1>Q's</h1> Some questions I think may be asked: * Will the PLA phone clip part wear out and become loose? Possibly, but it's a 20min 3gram print, just make a couple spares. * Can you use the cable for other things? Yes, it just slides down the cable - easy to grab when you need it. * Is it universal? No, It will most likely require some tweaking (Fusion 360 guide in pictures). Keep in mind a screen protector will add around 1mm of thickness! * Can't you just do the "bend the microUSB cable pins with a needle" trick or "clean the lint from the port"? Yes, and no. Those are both viable options, and I recommend you try them, but this print is more for using while moving around, from just using the phone while charging, to cycling down a mountain with your phone charging in your backpack. Disclaimer: don't expect to print this and have it be a perfect fit off the bat. It will most likely need some tweaking to work well, which you can easily do through the f3d file in Fusion 360.