3D Printed Violin Phone Stand
I’m constantly on my phone, taking it in and out of my pocket, setting it down on different surfaces throughout the day. I wanted to create a solution that would keep it easily accessible and secure in any setting.
With access to a 3D printer and experience with 3D modeling, Ive decided to create my own 3D printed phone stand.
The Process
Research
I started by researching various phone stand designs and was particularly inspired by a musical note stand. As a violinist, I decided to combine my passion with this concept and create a phone stand shaped like a violin.
Measurements
Before starting the design, I took some measurements of my phone using a caliper to ensure the stand would fit perfectly. Personally, I have a Google Pixel 5, but I also measured an iPhone 14 to ensure the stand would work well with different phone models.
Designing
After getting the right measurements, I moved on to designing the phone stand in Fusion 360.
My Ender 3 Pro couldn’t accommodate the entire design, so I had to break it up into two parts for printing.
Colors are placeholders. final design will use different colors.
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The first part, colored blue, supports the bottom of the phone. The second part, in red, is where the phone leans, featuring the main violin design with my name printed at the bottom.
As you can see in the photo, the red piece has circular holes on both sides for the screws, while the blue piece also has matching holes underneath to securely connect the two parts.
Printing
The final and most exciting part was printing the model. I exported it as an STL (stereolithography) file and imported it into Ultimate Cura, a 3D slicing program.
After preparing the model in Ultimate Cura, I saved the sliced file to an SD card and inserted it into the Ender 3 Pro printer. The printing process took around 9 hours.
The final product
The stand came out white since I didn’t have other filament colors available at the time.
Reflection
Design Obstacles
I encountered an issue with the screws I measured for the stand; they were 3.3mm wide and 12mm long but too short for my model. Luckily, after going through my dad’s hardware inventory, I found screws that fit perfectly.
Enjoyable Moments
One of the highlights was 3D printing something I had designed myself rather than using a pre-made file. It was exciting to see my own creation take shape and turn from a digital idea into a real object.
What to change next time
Next time, I’ll double-check all the measurements and ensure the parts align correctly before printing to avoid any issues. I’ll also design the model in separate pieces to incorporate color.
Thank you for following my journey in creating this phone stand. I hope you found it inspiring!
