Planetary Phone Stand

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I was inspired by [this](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-emma-phone-stand-gadget-46178) and assembled it, but it uses too much screw like about 20+ screws. I saw [this](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3529558) and I got idea on mashing both together to create a phone stand out of a planetary gear systems. In fact, I always wanted to make a rather unique, print-in-place and adjustable phone stand without too much complexity on assembling it after printing. Please continue reading on what you're going to deal with here =D ##Specification - Offset types can go as much as 90' degree angle - You can slide charging cable from the channel by the feet - Clearances were set to 0.125mm or backlash of 0.25mm on gear generator. - Face between gear's teeth measured around 0.13-0.17mm ##Print setting - Design is optimised for 0.2mm layer height but you may get away with 0.3 or 0.15 - When doing a "test print.stl", enable "detect bridging parameter" (prusa slicer) to simulate the real print - Use support enforcer for the overhang on the phone holder, make sure there are no supports generated within the planetary gear mechanisms. - Print at around lower half of your filament's recommended temperature to avoid stringing inside the gears or as long as the temperature don't result stringing. - Add M104 Sxxx with higher temp few layers before printing the knob so the knob will have better layer adhesion. - Use brim when needed especially the "mini.stl" ##Post Processing - Use knife to separate the rings from another. - You may need to use pliers to rotate the knob after finished printing. - Slowly rotate the knob with the pliers until you hear a snapping sound once. - If you see the planet gears became angled from rotating the knob by force with pliers, try the opposite direction. - After the snap, the whole gear mechanism should able to move freely ##Disclaimer I did not rip and discredit tmackay's code in order to generate this, I simply modeled this phone stand from fusion 360 and the help of online tools. I am not sure why planetary gear need some force by using pliers in order to make it move freely. I verified everything and all seems to be correct as well in theory they shouldn't even lock themselves when turning. It's not easy to understand planetary gear designs

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