Orbital Cradle

Adjustable circular stand for smartphones, tablets, and more. Designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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updated August 18, 2024

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You can put your smartphone and similar things in this. That's it.

Some ideas for printing:

TLDR: Have fun and go crazy with your slicer settings.

More in detail:

Gyroid infill not only prints quickly but also looks aesthetically pleasing when top and bottom surfaces are left out.

Another great option is to use no infill at all for a see-through design—just be sure to add enough walls, or your printer might end up creating a smartphone catapult!

Adding more walls generally results in a sturdier and heavier stand, providing a satisfying feel both in hand and while adjusting it.

Although I haven't thoroughly tested this, I believe resizing to fit a specific phone or tablet, along with cutting or widening the left and right sides of the guide rail, could significantly enhance the appearance and better match the object on display.

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Functional differences are:

  • Guide rail to keep the upper part centered on the lower part
  • Dimples relying on weight/friction instead of the cog-wheel design

Optics:

  • Hiding any visible cog-wheel mechanisms from the side for a cleaner look
  • Different shape (side-view)

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