The Ultimate Smartphone Mount

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Why waste your money when you can print The Ultimate Smartphone Mount that lets you use your camera tripod with your smartphone? With an elastic band, you can use anything from a sleek iPhone 6 up to large phablets like the Galaxy Note range. If your phone is in a grippy case, you can easily hold it vertically as well as horizontally. This is a print-in-place, pre-assembled product comprised of two parts that have been perfected over several iterations to deliver consistently great performance in a rugged package. I've worked hard to optimize this design so that it adheres to my principles of design for functional printing: 1. No supports required 2. No finishing necessary (for functionality) 3. No assembly needed (of printed components) 4. No special parts (an elastic band is just a common household item) Hope you like it and don't forget to share your creations & remixes! --- ### Issues with Downloading Multiple Files There have been reports of problems with downloading multiple files at once. If it doesn't work, try one file at a time or grab the zip archive which has them all in one place. --- ## Rail Offset # Each version of the design is available in two different levels of parallel rail offset to prevent the two parts from fusing when printing: • 0.2 mm offset runs smoother but requires finer settings to print, taking longer • 0.5 mm offset allows you to print faster with a larger nozzle and increased layer height ## Versions # ### NUT # • Has a slot for a 1/4" threaded nut • Refer to the drawing for size • Use 'NUT-INSERT' as a cover ### BLANK # • Deliberately does not include any method of attachment • You need to model the hot shoe that suits your tripod and join it to the tripod mount • This is the best version in terms of usability • Also available in .step for easy editing • Don't forget to share your specific remix so others can enjoy it too ### THREADED # • A 1/4" inch thread is modeled into the base of the mount • This will let you direct fix to the tripod • Be aware that the 1/4" thread can be challenging to print due to the fine detail • Only print if you know your printer can achieve this level of detail ### XCD # • The tripod mount (hot shoe) is modeled into the adapter • It's modeled to suit this tripod: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/xcd-3-way-swivel-head-tripod-large ## See it in Action # <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5xxuFSXgIpc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> ### Read it on my Blog # https://www.samjohnston.net/home/2020/4/19/tripod-phone-gripper-pip # Get the Tripod Extension Arm Version ↓ # https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4591246 <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XyZpiN5B8Zg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>