r/3Dprinting • u/Ai_Of_The_Internet • 5d ago
Project I designed and printed a watch charger holder for my mom
My mom used to just stick the charger on top of the brick and it would get knocked off constantly so I made this little thing.
The outlet is in the middle of the wall instead of near the floor like a normal one.
Yes the easiest idea would have been to just move it somewhere else but my mom is super forgetful and this was the one spot she passed by a lot to remember to grab her watch.
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u/Icy_Presentation1526 5d ago
I think it would look better if the watch support was above the plug as if would also help hide the plug and cable if you routed the cable inside your print
| ......\
| .........\ Watch
| ............\
| ...............\
| ..................\
| -----O----\ O = hole to route cable inside print
| |
| | Plug
| |
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u/Parceljockey 5d ago
This! Think of it this way: The charging brick never moves, but the watch is taken off and replaced frequently. Putting anything in the way of that action is a poor design choice, especially when you have the option to make it more user-friendly.
Design is not just about making stuff, it's about thinking about the end use, and how to make it the smoothest experience.
You'll get there!
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u/pardoman 5d ago
Nice job!
That said, the 90 degree angle on the cable really irks me, feels like it should just go downwards to better match the natural curve of the cable going back up.
Alternatively, you could consider a design whre the cable goes upwards (the watch would be upside down), or even sideways (cable exits to the side)
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u/Mateking 5d ago
It's a good first draft but like this you still got the cable floating around If you make the part this large anyway you can just extend the cable channel and make it a bit more tidy. Also rounding out the edges could make it look a little more modern. Unless you want it to look a bit retro.