MagSafe Ball Mount RAM Phone Mount (Customizable)
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Description
Customize your MagSafe Ball Mount, fits any MagSafe Puck and any RAM Ball Style Mount. You define parameters and print it out.
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Parametric MagSafe Ball Mount (car phone holder)
A clean, rugged, fully-parametric MagSafe ball mount you can tailor to your car and charger in minutes. Tune the ball size, neck diameter, MagSafe pocket diameter and depth, shell thickness around the puck, and the cable notch width so it fits your exact hardware. Works with Apple MagSafe pucks and most third-party clones.
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Key features
- Fully parametric: ball size, neck diameter, MagSafe pocket diameter, pocket depth, and cord notch width
- Cord path gap is adjustable
- One piece print, get the MagSafe Puck a good fit and glue that bugger in.
- Flat top face for tape or logo badge if you want to brand it
Parameters and guidance
| Parameter | What it controls | Typical values | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball_Dia | Ball that plugs into your socket | 17, 20, 25.4 mm | 25.4 mm is “1 inch” RAM style |
| Neck_Dia | Stalk under the ball | 10–16 mm | Thicker neck for heavier phones |
| MagSafe_Dia | Puck outer diameter | 55–60 mm | Apple puck is about 56 mm. Leave 0.2–0.4 mm clearance for PETG |
| Pocket_Thk | Lip height that captures puck | 1.4–2.2 mm | Thicker lip holds tighter |
| Cord_Slot | Cable exit width | 3.2–7 mm | Fit to your cable jacket |
| Plate_OD | Overall plate diameter | MagDia+5mm | Larger plate increases stiffness |
Sizing notes
- For a tight press fit, set MagSafe_Dia to puck diameter minus 0.2 mm in PETG.
- For ABS or ASA, reduce clearance slightly since parts shrink more evenly.
- If your socket is very tight, scale Ball_Dia down 1 to 2 percent.
Print settings (tuned for Bambu and similar printers)
- Orientation: plate flat on the bed, ball pointing up
- Layer height: 0.20 mm
- Walls: 3 to 4
- Top/bottom: 4 to 6
- Infill: I used a very high infill, like 90% (First one I made had snapped on me)
- Supports: only under the neck fillet if your slicer flags it. Paint supports just around the neck, leave the plate clean
- Brim: 3 to 5 mm brim if using ABS or ASA
Material
- PETG is the safe default for cars
- ABS or ASA for high heat and sun
- PLA is fine for indoor or winter use but can soften in hot cars
Assembly
- Press the MagSafe puck into the pocket. If needed, warm the ring slightly with a hair dryer.
- Route the cable through the notch and snap it into place.
- Pop the ball into your socket mount and adjust angle. Done.
Compatibility
- Works with Apple MagSafe puck and most third-party clones
- Ball sizes from 15 mm to 26 mm are easy to achieve with the parameter
Tips
- If the ball squeaks in the socket, wipe it with a tiny bit of silicone grease.
- For a looser puck fit, add a very thin TPU ring under the lip.
- If you remix, keep at least 3 wall lines around the ball and neck for strength. Or change the neck thickness.
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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