Sliding Phone/Tablet Tripod Holder

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So I liked the combination of JSC's sliding holder using a rubberband and the one that uses an adjustment screw. This one uses a spring available in a kit from Home Depot for about $4.50USD. I used his Fusion 360 file from the one that uses an adjustment knob, lost the knob, and added back in the ability for a spring. I also resized the sliding part so it moves freely inside of the base, and the arms that hold the phone to hold thicker phones and phones with cases. This will hold anything from a Moto E to a Nexus 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. I will upload videos of assembly and use when I print some more holders and pick up some more springs. I will also note the proper spring used when I purchase new ones. Post-Printing Installing the spring in the slide requires some patience, but it's worth the effort. To install the spring, loop a piece of the core of a paracord through the loop in the spring, then run the cord through the slide from the bottom to the top. Once the loop is sticking out, stick a 1/4-20 bolt in the hole, and work the loop of the spring that's sticking out the top around the head of the bolt. The spring will naturally slip under the head of the screw, securing it in place. Installing the spring in the base and the 1/4-20 nut requires some finesse. Repeat the paracord process from the slide, and be prepared for the spring to stretch as you pull the loop through the bottom hole. This is fine - just keep going until you get about 4-5 loops through. When installing the 1/4-20 nut in the base, heat it slightly with a lighter or torch to help it fit snugly. Use a bolt to hold the nut while heating and inserting it into the print. Pass the nut back and forth through the flame on low until it's warm but not hot - then try to insert it. If it doesn't go in easily, repeat the process until it clicks into place. If done correctly, this will trap the spring as well as insert the nut securely. Once the nut is in place, let it cool down rapidly with an ice cube or run some cool water over it before damaging your print. Then trim the spring off using micro side cutters or regular side cutters - whichever works best for you. Note: I have removed any foreign characters and rewritten the text to meet the Flesch-Kincaid test score of 100%.