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      10-03-2018, 02:41 AM   #1
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Customized Phone Holder for Vent

Hey guys,

I got tired of the cheap vent style docks, so I designed a 3D Printable phone holder for my Pixel XL. The dimensions can be modified to fit any phone before printing. The goal was to create a dock that looked good inside of the car, didn't interfere with controls or vents, and fit snugly. I decided to use the vent, but instead of attaching to the flimsy fins, I attached the dock using the outer shape of the vent.

I'm still testing it, but so far I have great results. The phone fits well and doesn't sag or move around while driving. The cord is mostly hidden and is routed through the vent to the arm rest.

I have attached the files here in case anyone would like to print them out for themselves.

Let me know what you guys think!
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      10-03-2018, 05:53 AM   #2
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Looks good ... More photos?
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      10-03-2018, 06:11 AM   #3
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Thats pretty clever!
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      10-03-2018, 07:07 AM   #4
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Ooof I need one to hold my airlift remote
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      10-03-2018, 10:02 AM   #5
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Can the position of the charging cable be changed to support an iphone? If so that would be sweet!
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      10-03-2018, 11:34 AM   #6
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Looks pretty good
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      10-03-2018, 11:44 AM   #7
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Can the position of the charging cable be changed to support an iphone? If so that would be sweet!
yes, the charging cable position it customizable. I might borrow my buddies iPhone to get dimensions if people are interested.
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      10-03-2018, 04:06 PM   #8
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I’m interested for an iPhone 8plus
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      10-03-2018, 04:13 PM   #9
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I like it.
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      10-03-2018, 05:58 PM   #10
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      10-03-2018, 06:13 PM   #11
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yes, the charging cable position it customizable. I might borrow my buddies iPhone to get dimensions if people are interested.
Good to know! Let me know when you start slinging these babies out
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      10-03-2018, 06:38 PM   #12
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Couple comments. It does look good, but if a phone has a button, it maybe difficult to press it while in the holder. Maybe a bigger gap.

I'm assuming if you sell the units you will offer other logos such as a roundel as that would open up your market.
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      10-03-2018, 07:12 PM   #13
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That's a brilliant little project!
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      10-03-2018, 08:16 PM   #14
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I hate anything that is supposed to be attached to vents but what you made looks pretty slick. good job!
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      10-04-2018, 03:00 PM   #15
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Hey guys,

I'm currently creating an iPhone X version and will be posting it in a few days if everything goes right.

I can definitely sell them if you want to give me your money and can make custom logos for you guys including the roundel. But essentially, I am giving them away and you can print your own or send it to a company like shapeways to print it for you.
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Very nice! I'd like one for my note8!
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      10-04-2018, 10:08 PM   #17
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I'm 100% in for an iPhone X variant. Looks awesome.
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Count me in for the X!
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I would love an Apple version and woud gladly pay for it and /or shipping.

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Any ideas of making something for the center console area where the cigarette lighter is?
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      10-07-2018, 07:10 PM   #21
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Couple comments. It does look good, but if a phone has a button, it maybe difficult to press it while in the holder. Maybe a bigger gap.

I'm assuming if you sell the units you will offer other logos such as a roundel as that would open up your market.
I'm still working on the iPhone x version. I have created a roundel version with wood filament.
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      10-08-2018, 03:22 PM   #22
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FYI, iPhones do not have a universal horizontal mode, aside from the obsolete 6/7/8 Plus models. So an iPhone dock needs to be vertical.
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