Winding Earbud Case

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A convenient carrying case for earbuds with a cable winding system is proposed. Simply insert your earbuds, close the lid, and wind the cable in using the free-spinning wheel located within the lid. The jack can then be pushed into the clip, making it easy to store your earbuds safely and stylishly. This case is suitable for earbuds with or without an inline control. Notes on printing are provided below. The lid requires support for the catch and hinge mounts. Printing it upside down results in a smooth surface. The case bottom also needs support for the catch mounts. The hub and nut do not require any additional support, nor does the winding wheel. Assembly of the parts is as follows: Print the components using your preferred material - I used Taulman3d T-Glase for the examples shown. For the catches and hinge assembly, I utilized Taulman3d Alloy 910 to provide strength and flexibility. The process involves installing the hub into the bottom base, which should click into place on the retainer and spin freely. The hub post is then inserted into the winding wheel hole, ensuring it spins freely without catching on the thread. Finally, the flat nut is screwed onto the hub, trapping the wheel in place. Once assembled, attach the catches to the lid using Superglue for added durability. Place the lid on the case bottom and align the catches with the posts. Using solid wire, push it through the hinge mounts and make a small loop at each end to prevent it from falling out. Glue the hinges into place, ensuring they do not stick together. Mount the headphone jack clip using Superglue, taking care to position it correctly according to the type of jack used. Scaling the model can be done by reducing it by 30-35% for smaller earbuds. If you have earbuds with an inline control, use the standard STL size, which is about as small as possible while still accommodating the control. When rescaling, keep in mind that only scaling in the X/Y direction will prevent the case from becoming too bulky. Do not rescale the jack clip unless your jack measures greater than 6.3mm on the plastic housing.