Evan0
Apr 30 2017, 07:49 PM
I wanted to share my design for a 3D printed ash tray phone holder. The other designs I've seen tend to use a gripping type mount. I use a magnetic mount in my daily driver and thought that my 914 should have the same convenience.
Instead of trying to solve the problem of the mount, this ash tray is more of a mount for a mount. It emulates the fitting pattern found on many mounts designed for air vents. It should work with any mount you find that claims to work on air vents.
Here's a picture of the finished version compared with the unfinished version.
The model and instructions can be found on
Thingiverse Feedback is welcome and appreciated.
*EDIT*Raw unpainted 3d printed ones will be $25 shipped anywhere in the US, and painted ones will be $65 shipped anywhere in the US. Payment methods accepted are Paypal, Venmo, and Square Cash. Sorry, I can't take anything else. The actual mount isn't included, You can get any variety of round air vent mounts off Amazon. For example,
Mount 1 Mount 2Interested ListJeff Bowlsby- 1x Raw - ShippedC-Ya MK - 1x Raw - Shippedr_towle?
abes914?
wes - 1x Raw - Ready to Ship
BENBRO02 - 1x Raw - Shippedclapeza - 1x Raw - Shippedtheer - 2x Raw - ShippedRickS - 1x Raw - Ready to Ship
Jett - 1x Finished - ShippedThunderbirdDrive - 1x Raw - ShippedHoppie944s2 - 1x Raw - Ready to Ship
Flmont = 1x Finished - ShippedRAX 914 = 1x Raw - ShippedMowog4 - 1x Finished - Shippedrktmn247 - 1x Raw - ShippedHarpo - 1x Raw - ShippedCamaro Mike - 1x Raw - ShippedCalvinator2016 - 1x Raw - ShippedJHop - 1x Raw - ShippedPhilip W. - 1x Finished - Shippedproto31 - 1x Raw - Shippedmalcolm2 - 1x Raw - ShippedMorrie - 1x Raw - Shippedporsche913b_sp - 1x Raw - Shippedscott_in_nh - 1x Raw - ShippedConeDodger - 1x Finished - Shipped
larryM
Apr 30 2017, 10:08 PM
cool!
was thinking about how to do that just a few days ago
see my CHEAP_ EASY alternative post on page 3 of this thread
(look at all 4 pictures before you attack)
McMark
May 1 2017, 07:39 AM
Nice surface finish. Sanded and painted? Looks great.
Evan0
May 1 2017, 09:34 AM
QUOTE(McMark @ May 1 2017, 06:39 AM)
Nice surface finish. Sanded and painted? Looks great.
Lots of primer, sanding, and paint.
Andyrew
May 1 2017, 10:00 AM
Big fan of magnetic mounts for phones. Have one in my daily and love it.
Great looking solution!
JeffBowlsby
May 1 2017, 11:49 AM
How much and where do I send payment for you to make me one?
barefoot
May 1 2017, 03:11 PM
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ May 1 2017, 01:49 PM)
How much and where do I send payment for you to make me one?
You may get many requests for one of these, let us know
Barefoot
C-Ya MK
May 1 2017, 06:50 PM
I'm interested
r_towle
May 1 2017, 07:14 PM
me too!
I have a general question. I grew up with a NO magnets near computers.
Its how we erased hard drives as the final step.
So, what is different here? Why does this not wack out the phone, screen, gps etc?
mepstein
May 1 2017, 07:22 PM
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 1 2017, 09:14 PM)
me too!
I have a general question. I grew up with a NO magnets near computers.
Its how we erased hard drives as the final step.
So, what is different here? Why does this not wack out the phone, screen, gps etc?
I looked that up a little while ago and the general consensus is the magnet won't hurt the phone. Surprised me.
Andyrew
May 1 2017, 08:16 PM
Been using mine for 2.5 years. No issues with the phone.
abes914
May 1 2017, 10:21 PM
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 1 2017, 06:14 PM)
me too!
I have a general question. I grew up with a NO magnets near computers.
Its how we erased hard drives as the final step.
So, what is different here? Why does this not wack out the phone, screen, gps etc?
I think it's because smart phones uses Newer hard drive technology--solid state rather than the old hard drive technology with mechanical arm and magnetic charge.
I am also interested in getting one.
Evan0
May 2 2017, 09:28 AM
Wow, I didn't expect this much interest in this. Raw unpainted 3d printed ones will be $25 shipped anywhere in the US, and painted ones will be $65 shipped anywhere in the US. It takes about 12 hours to print each one, and even longer to post process to the surface finish in my photos. So it may take a few days for them to be ready. Let me know if you're still interested.
BENBRO02
May 2 2017, 12:35 PM
For $25 I'd like one too.
JeffBowlsby
May 2 2017, 01:37 PM
I'm in for a finished one. Just advise when and where to send $.
Thx!
Andyrew
May 2 2017, 01:53 PM
To be clear, does the prices include the Pictek magnet?
Just curious, my dash design cant use this.
Evan0
May 2 2017, 02:46 PM
QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 2 2017, 12:53 PM)
To be clear, does the prices include the Pictek magnet?
Just curious, my dash design cant use this.
Sorry, I should have made it clear that its just the ash tray. You can get any variety of round air vent mounts off Amazon.
clapeza
May 2 2017, 03:41 PM
I'm interested in a $25 raw, unfinished one.
Great work!
theer
May 2 2017, 03:48 PM
I'll take two - unfinished, please.
Let me know where to send $
RickS
May 2 2017, 11:27 PM
Very nice work. I would take an unfinished one. Where to send $?
Jett
May 2 2017, 11:36 PM
I'll take one finished please. These are amazing!
r_towle
May 3 2017, 01:05 PM
could you post a picture of what is included?
Rich
ThunderbirdDrive
May 3 2017, 08:48 PM
I'm interested in a finished. Looks great!
Evan0
May 3 2017, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 3 2017, 12:05 PM)
could you post a picture of what is included?
Rich
Here's a picture of the finished version compared with the unfinished version. Doesn't come with the mount, you can pick one of the many round air vent mounts of your choice.
Hoppie944s2
May 5 2017, 02:41 PM
ill take an unfinished one
JeffBowlsby
May 5 2017, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ May 2 2017, 12:37 PM)
I'm in for a finished one. Just advise when and where to send $.
Thx!
On second thought, I will order an unfinished version.
ThunderbirdDrive
May 5 2017, 06:58 PM
Wow after seeing those pics I'll switch to unfinished please. Wow, great work there.
Rand
May 5 2017, 08:07 PM
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 1 2017, 05:14 PM)
I grew up with a NO magnets near computers. Its how we erased hard drives as the final step.
So, what is different here? Why does this not wack out the phone, screen, gps etc?
Magnetic storage media was the only thing vulnerable. (Well, and old tube monitors, lol. We had fun with magnets around those, but also used them to degauss and fix them.)
Hard drives and tape were magnetic media, and thus susceptible to magnetic damage. Solid state isn't. Thankfully, magnetic platters, tapes, etc., are obsolete and waning. You also don't have to worry about running modern electronics through xray and the like when you fly.
flmont
May 5 2017, 09:35 PM
QUOTE(Evan0 @ Apr 30 2017, 06:49 PM)
I wanted to share my design for a 3D printed ash tray phone holder. The other designs I've seen tend to use a gripping type mount. I use a magnetic mount in my daily driver and thought that my 914 should have the same convenience.
Instead of trying to solve the problem of the mount, this ash tray is more of a mount for a mount. It emulates the fitting pattern found on many mounts designed for air vents. It should work with any mount you find that claims to work on air vents.
Here's a picture of the finished version compared with the unfinished version.
The model and instructions can be found on
Thingiverse Feedback is welcome and appreciated.
*EDIT*Raw unpainted 3d printed ones will be $25 shipped anywhere in the US, and painted ones will be $65 shipped anywhere in the US. The actual mount isn't included, You can get any variety of round air vent mounts off Amazon. For example,
Mount 1 Mount 2Interested ListJeff Bowlsby- 1x Raw - In Production
C-Ya MK - 1x Raw - In Production
r_towle?
abes914?
wes - 1x Raw - In Production
BENBRO02 - 1x Raw - In Production
clapeza - 1x Raw
theer - 2x Raw
RickS - 1x Raw
Jett - 1x Finished
ThunderbirdDrive - 1x Raw
Hoppie944s2 - 1x Raw
Flmont =1 raw
RAX914
May 5 2017, 09:44 PM
I'd like 1 unfinished one, please.
flmont
May 5 2017, 10:25 PM
QUOTE(flmont @ May 5 2017, 08:35 PM)
QUOTE(Evan0 @ Apr 30 2017, 06:49 PM)
I wanted to share my design for a 3D printed ash tray phone holder. The other designs I've seen tend to use a gripping type mount. I use a magnetic mount in my daily driver and thought that my 914 should have the same convenience.
Instead of trying to solve the problem of the mount, this ash tray is more of a mount for a mount. It emulates the fitting pattern found on many mounts designed for air vents. It should work with any mount you find that claims to work on air vents.
Here's a picture of the finished version compared with the unfinished version.
The model and instructions can be found on
Thingiverse Feedback is welcome and appreciated.
*EDIT*Raw unpainted 3d printed ones will be $25 shipped anywhere in the US, and painted ones will be $65 shipped anywhere in the US. The actual mount isn't included, You can get any variety of round air vent mounts off Amazon. For example,
Mount 1 Mount 2Interested ListJeff Bowlsby- 1x Raw - In Production
C-Ya MK - 1x Raw - In Production
r_towle?
abes914?
wes - 1x Raw - In Production
BENBRO02 - 1x Raw - In Production
clapeza - 1x Raw
theer - 2x Raw
RickS - 1x Raw
Jett - 1x Finished
ThunderbirdDrive - 1x Raw
Hoppie944s2 - 1x Raw
Flmont =1 finished
Evan0
May 8 2017, 12:16 PM
The first batch has shipped. Thank you to everyone.
RAX914
May 13 2017, 09:00 PM
I received my ash tray mount today. It's light in weight, but feels very solid and fits into the ash tray opening perfectly. Thanks Evan!
clapeza
May 13 2017, 09:11 PM
Got mine! Fits very well, nice and snug. Great job on the printing.
Any recommendations on sanding and painting? How'd you get the front face so even and smooth? Any filler, or did you just paint it and sand it down until it was smooth?
Evan0
May 14 2017, 01:10 PM
QUOTE(clapeza @ May 13 2017, 08:11 PM)
Got mine! Fits very well, nice and snug. Great job on the printing.
Any recommendations on sanding and painting? How'd you get the front face so even and smooth? Any filler, or did you just paint it and sand it down until it was smooth?
I sanded it down with 240 grit, 320 grit and finally 400 grit. Then it was primed with Rust-Oleum Black Sandable Primer. More sanding with 400 grit sandpaper until all surface defects have been removed. Another layer of primer, then a final sand at 600 grit. Then a coat of SEM Trim Black paint is applied. Sand away any defects with 600 grit. Apply a final coat of the SEM paint. It's a long process, the primer needs at least 24 hours to cure between sandings, and the paint need 48. The actual amount of work is only a couple hours, but lots of waiting for it to dry and cure.
rktmn247
May 14 2017, 01:39 PM
I would like one, unfinished, if these are still available?
Harpo
May 14 2017, 02:41 PM
I would like one as well. if they are still available.
Camaro Mike
May 14 2017, 03:12 PM
I would like an unfished one as well if you're still making these. Thanks.
Evan0
May 14 2017, 08:40 PM
QUOTE(rktmn247 @ May 14 2017, 12:39 PM)
I would like one, unfinished, if these are still available?
Yeah, still making them. The unfinished ones have a pretty quick turn around, but finished ones take a while. I'll PM each of you individually when yours is ready to ship. Thanks.
JeffBowlsby
May 14 2017, 10:43 PM
Fantastic fit and manufacture. This has to be in contention for 914 product of the year...Thanks Evan!
914_7T3
May 15 2017, 11:35 AM
PM Sent for an unfinished mount.
The Kenu brand mount is small and will provide a snug fit both around the phone and into the vent or ash tray mount in this case. It will also swivel so the phone can orient in either direction. This is another alternative to the magnet style as shown earlier in the thread.
Click to view attachment
JHop
May 15 2017, 02:56 PM
Count me in for an unfinished one! PM me when you get a chance with payment details via PayPal.
Thanks,
John
DRPHIL914
May 16 2017, 06:12 AM
I'd like a finished version please PM with detail for payment -
Dr. Phil
and a bit more info on brands and location to purchase the required magnetic mounts, I have not shopped these and am not familiar with who carries the one you have pictured at beginning of the thread,
theer
May 16 2017, 07:13 AM
Mine came yesterday. Looks great. Highly recommend.
Evan0
May 16 2017, 09:58 AM
QUOTE(Philip W. @ May 16 2017, 05:12 AM)
I'd like a finished version please PM with detail for payment -
Dr. Phil
and a bit more info on brands and location to purchase the required magnetic mounts, I have not shopped these and am not familiar with who carries the one you have pictured at beginning of the thread,
There is a week+ lead time on the finished version, I'll PM you when its ready to ship. As for where to get the mounts. Here are a few examples from Amazon.
Mount 1 Mount 2 And a much more expensive for no reason version from Best Buy.
Mount 3 They are pretty common, most places that have phone accessories will have one version or another.
proto31
May 16 2017, 11:55 AM
I'll take an unfinished one
I'll send you a pm
Dan
malcolm2
May 16 2017, 12:04 PM
QUOTE(Evan0 @ May 14 2017, 09:40 PM)
QUOTE(rktmn247 @ May 14 2017, 12:39 PM)
I would like one, unfinished, if these are still available?
Yeah, still making them. The unfinished ones have a pretty quick turn around, but finished ones take a while. I'll PM each of you individually when yours is ready to ship. Thanks.
So you have shipped a batch.... are you taking orders for batch 2? Add an unfinished one for me.
Clark
Just had a thought....maybe V2?
could you hollow out the back (like an ashtray)? Maybe not as big as an ashtray, but great place to stick my change.
Evan0
May 16 2017, 02:38 PM
QUOTE(malcolm2 @ May 16 2017, 11:04 AM)
QUOTE(Evan0 @ May 14 2017, 09:40 PM)
QUOTE(rktmn247 @ May 14 2017, 12:39 PM)
I would like one, unfinished, if these are still available?
Yeah, still making them. The unfinished ones have a pretty quick turn around, but finished ones take a while. I'll PM each of you individually when yours is ready to ship. Thanks.
So you have shipped a batch.... are you taking orders for batch 2? Add an unfinished one for me.
Clark
Just had a thought....maybe V2?
could you hollow out the back (like an ashtray)? Maybe not as big as an ashtray, but great place to stick my change.
It's not really made in batches, they are produced on order. But, I ship them out in batches. I've added you to the list. I'll look into adding some space behind so it can used as a tray. Thanks for the input.
malcolm2
May 16 2017, 02:43 PM
thanks, let me know when and how to pay.
Clark
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