Improved! iPhone Gear Case with Geneva Mechanism
Source: Thingiverse by QuentinT
The Improved! iPhone Gear Case with Geneva Mechanism is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by QuentinT. You can now buy this case from my Shapeways shop here: For iPhone 4/4s This is a version of the iPhone Gear Case that I completely designed and drew myself. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
You can now buy this case from my Shapeways shop here: For iPhone 4/4s This is a version of the iPhone Gear Case that I completely designed and drew myself. It is much easier to print than the first case, as well as being stronger and a better fit. The areas beneath the buttons and sliders has been removed to make them easier to use, and a cutout has been made around the headphone port so bigger jacks will fit without having to remove the case. The edges of the case are also tall enough to prevent the screen from touching when placed face down. I added a bevel to the ledges that hold the case onto the phone that makes the case very easy to print without support. Here's a video of the gears in action I got the Geneva Mechanism idea from jessed, and used msruggles' solidworks gear generator …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Improved! iPhone Gear Case with Geneva Mechanism is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by QuentinT.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by QuentinT, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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