Monster Bites Phone (Stand, dock, phone nom nom)

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A breathtakingly cool phone stand that doubles as a charge station or dock, ready to be printed and brought to life. The beauty of this stand lies in its functionality - you can also use it as an eye-catching decoration. The back panel offers a convenient spot to plug in your phone's charging cable. To keep everything organized, the adapter slots perfectly into the device's charging slot. This intricate system relies on a series of teeth, printed separately and inserted into a corresponding groove. For a secure fit, choose from a variety of adapters and teeth that match your smartphone's specifications. Each model provides sufficient tolerance to accommodate slight discrepancies in phone size. Explore the textured version of this stunning design on Sketchfab: https://sketchfab.com/models/3d346cad931648dfa64c6b8bc9fdfb46 Instructions: Before printing, be aware that supports will be required (mainly for the stand's sides). Follow these steps to assemble your phone stand: To use as a phone stand: Choose the teeth that fit your smartphone - despite minor gaps, this is easily accommodated by adding a bit of glue. If you prefer not to glue them on, they'll still hold securely in place. For added flexibility, choose from one of several options: * 7.6mm (suited for iPhone 5) * 9mm (perfect for iPhone 4) * 7.2mm (an ideal fit for iPod 4th gen) * 6.2mm (designed for iPod 5th gen) Two tongue variations are also available: * BiteMonster-Tongue-7.6mmThickness-fin * BiteMonster-Tongue-6.1mmThickness-fin To use as a charge station: The provided adapter offers seamless integration with your Apple devices (26 x 6 x 9mm). BiteMonster-Adapter-Apple--fin.stl: The perfect fit for Apple enthusiasts. Or, opt for the universal version - ideal for phones that release their charging cables from the back: * BiteMonster-Adapter-Universal-part1-fin.stl * BiteMonkey-Adapter-Universal-part2-FORca7mm-fin.stl To determine the correct adapter size, consider measuring your phone without its charging connector. Choose an adapter with a size close to but slightly smaller than your phone's measurement.