Oculus Quest Anker Battery Mount

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VR tether-less is fantastic, but it still has the limitation of a finite battery life. To enjoy longer gaming sessions, add this mount to your Oculus Quest and potentially swap out multiple Anker batteries for continuous play. The recommended Anker battery for this print is available at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005X1Y7I2. To feed power directly into the Quest while using it, connect a short USB cable from the Anker battery to the Quest headset. (See https://www.amazon.com/CableCreation-Braided-Compatible-MacBook-Resistance/dp/B01CZVEUIE.) Ensure you obtain the USB-C variant. The previous mount for the Oculus GO (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3435891) was designed to hook around the head-strap mount on the headset, but there isn't sufficient space on the Quest. The Quest's head-strap also isn't as flat as the Oculus GO one. Due to these differences, the mount had to be redesigned for a clipped-on installation using less filament. It stays in place through three primary methods: - The head-strap is curved and changes size along its side. I designed the mount to prevent it from sliding forward. - It utilizes friction on the velcro outside of the head-strap to reduce the likelihood of it sliding backward, which proves effective. - Through light friction from the print-pattern on the head-strap. If the mount still moves when using the headset, try positioning it slightly towards the front where the head-strap thickens. The clip provides enough pressure to increase friction. When placing it on, you must pull the clip apart slightly to get it onto the head-strap. This may require some force. Attempt this at the ear or further back as it is thinnest there, then move it forward and close the clip. You can do this a couple of times without issues, but eventually, it might break apart. Note that you should ensure the clip is on top; otherwise, the mount won't fit properly. You can slide the battery out to recharge it. In comparison to the Oculus GO version, I added another pressure point on the ring to maintain pressure even after removing and reinserting the battery multiple times. To minimize the feeling of the battery, try positioning it closer to the center of your head or neck than to the front. This mount is positioned far back, making you less aware of its presence. I also included a small slit between the battery ring and the head-strap mount to pass through the velcro if needed. The USB port is located on the left side, so it's recommended to print the left version. However, I have provided a mirrored version for the right side in case you want to balance the headset with another weight or battery (although I personally didn't notice a difference). Someone has started selling an all-in-one solution including print, battery, and cable on Etsy. If you desire this complete setup, visit https://www.etsy.com/listing/708510027/oculus-quest-battery-mount-kit-with