Vintage inspired iPhone StandBy Dock

Hi,

This iPhone StandBy Dock is inspired by the legendary Braun DN 40 and the new BC 21 alarm clocks, designed by Dieter Rams and the Braun Company. It's meant to be used next to your bedside table and has a small tray for your notebook, pen, watches, etc.

It's made for iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max with a Case but is also compatible with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro (and their Max equivalents).

Check my blog post about why I designed it this way and how it came to life: "How I designed a Dieter Rams inspired iPhone Dock"

NOTE: I'm a hobbyist, and I made it free so people can download and print the 3D model. However, I would appreciate a fair price for those who can afford it so I can cover the expenses for filaments during my experiments and the cost of the 3D Software modeling, which is not free.

How to print:

• Use tree support.
• Use at least %10 Infill.
• The gyroid pattern is preferable.
• You can use any material; I used PLA.
• Print it just like in the model; that's the optimal position (the bottom should touch the plate).

How to use:

• After printing, slide the USB-C cable from the front hole
• Make sure to remove the supports underneath the cable canal before sliding it.
• The MagSafe insert is, by design, very tight. Don't be afraid, and use your force to push it in. A hole is at the back, so you can always push it out. You don't need to use any adhesive material by making it tight.
• There are two holes on both sides. Use all your fingers to take your phone out, but two hands are preferable.

StandBy mode:

• Please check out Apple's Guide on how to use it. MacRumors also has an excellent guide.

Photos

Here are some more pictures for the printed version in real life:

And here are the 3D visualizations (the tray has been further improved with a slight curvature):

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