Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, 17 mm Ball Vent Clip is free to download from MakerWorld. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MakerWorld" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MakerWorld. Use the "Download from MakerWorld" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Balaur, published on MakerWorld. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

17 mm Ball Vent Clip 3D printable model by Balaur

17 mm Ball Vent Clip

Source: MakerWorld by Balaur

The 17 mm Ball Vent Clip is a free printable 3D model from MakerWorld by Balaur. Broke the vent clip on your car phone charger? Print a new one. The vent clip on my Belkin wireless car charger snapped, and the charger itself still worked fine, so I didn't. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: MakerWorld Updated 2026-10-05 Print time: 2h 36m Filament: 19 g License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 18 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: car mount, vent clip, 17mm ball, phone holder, car charger, MagSafe

About this model

Broke the vent clip on your car phone charger? Print a new one. The vent clip on my Belkin wireless car charger snapped, and the charger itself still worked fine, so I didn't want to throw it away. The vent claw and 17 mm ball from The ultimate and optimized car phone holder by pj_hack fit my Belkin socket perfectly, so I remixed them into a standalone one-piece vent clip: just the claw and the ball, ready to snap into an existing charger or mount. What's different from the originalThe claw and 17 mm ball are merged into one solid part, with no thread or nut to assemble or loosen over timeIt's only the vent clip, so you don't need to print the full phone holder if you already have a mountIt prints in one go in about 1h 18 minutesIt works as a replacement clip for most car phone holders and…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. 17 mm Ball Vent Clip is free to download from MakerWorld. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MakerWorld" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MakerWorld, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Balaur.
Who made this model?: Designed by Balaur, published on MakerWorld. 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.