Hoto Compressed Air Capsule - Charging Dock - Free 3D Print Model

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Mahmood Zidan

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

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2 plates

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Description

Hoto Compressed Air Capsule / Hoto Air Duster is a professional and powerful tool that always needed a charging dock in my opinion. It lacked the convenience and elegency of a station to be stored in and have it ready to use anytime. This brought the idea of the docking station.

The model utilizes a USB C cable to charge the device while it's docked in. In the model there's the option to input the size of the USB head so it fits the USB cable you have.

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Parts and tools

USB C cable: It's preffered to use a cable with a head of somwhat flexibile material. You can find hard rubber like heads. These tend to work best because you can literally shove it in the slot and then it applies pressure on the sides of the slot so it's hard to move which is what we need.
Calipers, or any other tool to precisely measure the dimenstions of the USB head.
Nose piler or any other tool to push the USB head into its slot.
A coin or any other tool to lock the lid.

A. Before You Print…

This print is best used on Bambu Studio desktop version due to the fact that you need to specify the dimensions of the USB head you intend to use. We need to find the right slot size for your USB cable for it to fit. It needs to be a solid rock fit, requiring brutal force to fit it in or release it out. That to make sure it doesn't move when you dock the device in. So:

1. Measure your USB head

Using calipers, measure the length and width of the USB cable head.

2. Test print the fit

Open the print file
Navigate to “Objects” under “Process”
Expand “Plate 2 (USB fit test)”
Select “USB Hole (Test)”
Click on the “Scale” tool on the top toolbar
Uncheck “uniform scale” if it's checked
Input the length of the USB head under the X in the “Size” field (Not the "Scale)
Input the width of the USB head under the Y in the “Size” field (Not the "Scale)
Press Enter on your keyboard to make sure you applied it
Now Print the Plate (Plate 2 (USB fit test)

3. Adjust Accordingly

After the model prints, try to fit the USB head inside of it. It needs force and technique which I won't teach you. Make sure it's stuck in there. If that's the case then the size your entered is the size we need.

If it doesn't fit in at all:

First measure again using your calipers to make sure you didn't mess it up.
If the size is correct Increase the size incremently. Basically you need to find the perfect fit for the USB cable you are using. you could increase the length and width by 0.1mm and see if that helps.

If it it's very loose:

First measure again using your calipers to make sure you didn't mess it up.
If the size is correct decrease the size incremently. Basically you need to find the perfect fit for the USB cable you are using. you could increase the length and width by 0.1mm and see if that helps.

If it fits tight:

Copy the length and width you used for the test model
Select “USB Hole” under “Plate 1 (final print)” > Dock > USB Hole
Click the “Scale” tool on the top toolbar
Uncheck “uniform scale” if it's checked
Input the values of the length and width that you copied
Press Enter on your keyboard to make sure you applied it

4. TRASH YOUR PRINT…

… If you happened to move the “USB Hole” object. The Object is carefully placed to be centered to the device female usb C port and any movement will cause the USB not to fit the device when it's docked in due to location shift. You can always CTRL/CMD+Z to undo the change. Or even close the file without saving and re-open it for a fresh start.

B. Print

If you're a good boy/girl and you haven't moved anything… You can Print. Enjoy.
Make sure to play with the settings if you like. The applied settings are limited to my knowledge of 3D printing and my taste. If you can get a better result then why not.

C. Assembly

Shove the USB head from the bottom of the base into its dedicated slot. You might need to use the nose pilers to push it all the way in. Make sure to have it stick a bit out. We'll adjust that later.
Guide the cable through the back cutout.
Screw the lid in, and make sure to secure it in place. You might need to use a coin for that.
Place the dock on a flat surface and then place the device where the usb goes into the device female slot.
Push on the device from top so you push the cable head to the right height while the device sits perfectly in its dedicated cutout.

Connect to Power and Enjoy. And follow me for much more to come…

Comment & Rating (44)

@Parlayn9

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Fresh off the printer! The details on this model are insane! printed perfectly can’t wait to set it up

The profile uploader has replied

@mahmoodz

i am glad you like it. did you first print the test print?

@Parlayn9

Replying to @mahmoodz :

yes I did

@mahmoodz

Replying to @Parlayn9 :

awesome!

@wallywld

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Your dock also works with the vacumm. I merged it with this other model to get what I needed: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2161554-hoto-autocare-vacuum-organizer-dock#profileId-2343603

The designer has replied

@mahmoodz

Thats really cool. I have a model upcoming (since 6 months maybe XD but the pressure of life is real). not the same as you did. I wouldnt mind if you post yours as a model for others to print! and thanks a lot for the boost!

@Underspell

@wallywld love that merge, can you share that stl? i have that same model of hoto and you model is great

@przemek.spaczek

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

cool <3

The profile uploader has replied

@mahmoodz

glad you like it 😊

@const

It works great! Thank you!

The designer has replied

@mahmoodz

Am glad you like it! Thanks for the comment!

@user_2814546350

can you do a version that can hold accessories of the duster as well?

The designer has replied

@mahmoodz

Do you mean to have more slots for the rest of the attachments?

@user_2814546350

Replying to @mahmoodz :

yes, would be nice to store the rest of the attachments in the same place

@mahmoodz

Replying to @user_2814546350 :

@user_2814546350 Sure thing. I will be working on that. I actually have 2 ideas of how to do it. If you'd like to discuss it on discord, let me know.

@Millerg2

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This is an excellent design. Worked flawlessly. The cable measuring block is a clever idea. Looks like I bought it for ~$50.

The designer has replied

@mahmoodz

I’m glad you like it! I’ll be releasing more hoto related models soon as well, make sure to check it out if you are interested! thanks for the boost!

@user_1916179696

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Well executed! The idea of doing test print to ensure the fit on usb cable is genius! I like that the print is only 128g of filament. The usb cables stays in place when the vacuum seated and all the accessories fit perfectly in the tray.

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@mahmoodz

Makes me happy to read it! I hope you enjoy it in the long run too! More to come soon, and if you want to stay updated you can follow if you like!

@user_2985206084

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

the vacuum kit comes with more parts than can be placed on the stand

The profile uploader has replied

@mahmoodz

Thats true. the goal was to make it well designed. adding more slots will make it too long to look good (at least in my eyes). the extra parts are not that vital in my opinion so i settled on those 3. but i totally get what you’re saying. thanks for the rating and comment!