Outdoor (probably) Weather-Resistant HomePod mini holder
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I love my HomePods, but I want to have one outside that is somewhat protected in case of rain. Not finding any suitable enclosures, I decided to design something that would keep the speaker out of the elements in case it started raining or I forgot to bring the speaker inside. This build uses speaker fabric like this, but any fabric should work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094ZVMTZ7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You'll also need some window screen spline to hold the fabric into the channels that are on the top and bottom of the cage piece. I used .140" (3.6mm), like this: https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-7519-Screen-Retainer-Spline/dp/B000BQMMJK/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=screen+spline&qid=1657559446&sr=8-7 Finally, you'll need some no-iron hem tape, like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018BVNIS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Next time I make one I'll take pictures of the assembly, but for now here are the steps: Print the following: 1x Cage (either the full sized one or the shorter one. Just based on your preference. Print this first because you can do things to it while the other stuff prints.) 1x Base 1x Top (either Rounded or Roman Ogee) 1x Ring (matching the style of the top) While your base, top, and ring are printing, take your cage and cut your fabric to fit. I cut mine about 3/4" wider than the height of the cage, and an inch or so longer than the circumference. Cut two lengths of the screen spline long enough to fit around the circumference of the cage. Err on the long side - you can trim later. Begin applying the fabric to the cage by placing a piece of the hem tape on the vertical support that's directly above the hole that's made for the speaker cable to go through (on the bottom of the cage). It should stick pretty well, and you can use it as the starting place to put the fabric. As you wrap the fabric around, place the screen spline over the fabric and push both the fabric and the spline into the grooves at the top and bottom. Work slowly - maybe an inch or two at at time before switching ends. You may have to adjust as you go, and it's totally find to pull up the spine and start over. Just don't try to pull the fabric off the hem tape - that stuff is permanent! Once you get all the way around, you want the end of the fabric to overlap with the start by about the width of the hem tape. Once you you where that line is, place another piece of hem tape over there area where you'll trim the leftovers (leave one side of the hem tape covered). Cut on your line, trimming both the hem tape and the fabric, so there's a nice edge. This way there's no sticky stuff exposed on the outside of the speaker. (You can't really reposition the fabric once it's taped, so this is the best way to ensure a clean fit.) Finish inserting the spline. After this is done, you'll need to apply some waterproofing. I used something like this, but anything like it will work, too: https://www.amazon.com/KIWI-Camp-Heavy-Water-Repellant/dp/B01KZLKN78/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=kiwi+waterproofing&qid=1657560171&sr=8-10 Just one coat was satisfactory for me since I was worried that two coats would alter sound quality and/or air flow. After 24 hours, the cage will be dry and complete. Hopefully your other components have printed, too. To assemble, use super glue or epoxy to adhere the top to the cage. Just put some on the top of the cage, set the top piece on, and clamp for however long you need. For the ring, the best way to do it seems to be putting down some parchment or wax paper and lining the inside of the ring with epoxy, then pushing the cage into the ring, being careful to line up the holes for the cable to pass through. Finally, insert the speaker into the fingers of the base, line up the cord holes and insert the speaker into the enclosure. You can use small screws to attach the base to the cage. Obviously this design doesn't allow for using the top controls, but voice commands work great and the sound isn't terribly affected. Hope these instructions make sense. Enjoy!
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