PROJECT PRESENTATION

This project is atripod allowingto maintain a phone in all possible positions thanks to aball joint.

The assembly is donewithout any screws, which however does not affect its robustness.

The goal for me is to create other supports that can accommodate this ball joint for other applications, such as in a car, for a camera stand, etc...

Enjoy printing !

If you don't have a printer, you can print it from https://www.jawstec.com/3d-printing-service/ or another online printer

⚠⚠⚠ Used tolerance by default between parts is0.1mm ⚠⚠⚠

If your printer can't achieve this tolerance for moving parts (especially screws), use the files named_0.2mm_ or_0.3mm_ that have bigger tolerances.

Please note:

I don't customize my designs, to the person, because I share them for free. A global solution is given (adapted to the greatest number), but I can't do it on a case by case basis, without remuneration for the time spent.

Print Settings

| | | --- | |Printer Brand: | Creality   |Printer Model: | Ender 3 | |Raft: | No   |Support: | Yes | |Resolution: | 0.2 max   |Infill: | 25% | |Filament Material: | PLA   |Filament Color | Gentle Grey |

About the model

Assembly instructions

• The legs of the tripod must be nested in the central part.
• The upper part of the tripod fits into the base. Warm the base before inserting it to hold it in place firmly, or glue it.
• The screw of the ball joint must be passed through the ball of the ball joint before screwing the ball on the frame. A little of glue may be necessary to prevent the screw from loosening over time.
• Caution! The ball joint screw is screwed on the tripod in the trigonometric direction!
• Insert the upper part of the chassis on the frame and use the nut to tighten.

Compatible Phones

• The maximum supported phone width is80mm, and the minimum is50mm.
• This covers 99% of the telephones on the market. Width is usually between 70 and 75mm.
• The maximum thickness is 10mm.

Not suitable for a tablet

UPDATE

• Update 13 / 01 / 2021

• Parts are now oriented in the direction in which they should be printed.

• Update 11 / 01 / 2021

• Better sliding of V-shaped tightening part.
• Better fitting of the upper part of the tripod with the centre part

• Update 07 / 01 / 2021

• Ball-joint screw and Tripod Head are now available with Right-handed screw.

(I find it is more efficient in left-handed version, but I let you choose what you think is best!)

• Update 03 / 01 / 2021

• Tolerance adjustment on the screw between the ball of the ball joint and the frame, easier to screw in place.

• Update 29 / 12 / 2020

• Tolerance adjustment on the connection between the head and the centre of the tripod
• Better folding of the tripod legs

Do you think I did a good job?

Feel free to comment what you think of this design and tell me how you use it!

If you want to help me, don't hesitate to visit my paypal. me for the price of a nice croissant !

Want to attach your phone on your handlebar, or any other tube ?

Check this new design ! => https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4750441

Problem shooting

A number of you have reported problems assembling the screws of the model. This depends largely on the accuracy of your printer and the layer height used.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of solutions that you can implement:

• Avoid supports in the threads
• Use a lighter to soften the plastic and screw it.
• Use candle wax and force the screw assembly two or three times, the movement then becomes fluid.
• Reduce the layer height of your print. With a smaller layer height, the thread will be better realized, and can better fit together.
• Use 02mm or 03mm files that have larger tolerances

Remix

Want to remix this thing? .step files are available in a dedicated folder.

Useful data :

• M12x1.5 screw for the screw between the frame and the ball joint
• M15x1.5 screw for the telephone clamping part
• M22x2 screw for clamping the ball joint

Looking forward to seeing your remixes!

Category: Mobile Phone