Car Vent Gravity Phone Holder v4

Originally the remix of the ingenious Car Vent Gravity Phone Holder by Abdel Darwish that in the version V3 I remodeled from the scratch, keeping the original idea and general outline.

Main changes in V4 (2025-07-26)

• Changed parts:

  • Arm

  • Sled

  • Clip

  • Clip Knob

• Sled: Thicker pins that hold the arms (reported breaking in some cases)

• Arms: Bigger hole for the pins.

• Clip: 

  • The clip profile changed to prevent its jaws from deforming when using for a long time in a hot car

  • The tip is remodeled for better grip

• Clip: Remodeled to accept a screw for plastic (diameter 2.8-2.5mm, length 6-10mm)

• Clip Knob: Added a hole for the screw

• NOTE:  The screw holding the clip to the clip knob is optional, but highly recommended.

Main changes in V3

• Remodeled body for tighter tolerances (in previous versions sometimes the front and the back plate would detach)

• Clip remodeled for better grip and easier removal from the fins when needed

• Tighter Clip + Clip Knob for click-fit

• Sled remodeled for a phone to sit better

• Arms remodeled for faster print

Main changes in V2

• The clip can rotate to adjust to various vent fins

• Openings in the body to allow air to pass and cool the phone

• UPDATED 2022-09-01: a “hooked” clip with a stronger grip to the ventilation fins and a longer “long” clip, also with a stronger grip. Try and see which one suits you best.

Longer arms to allow access to volume buttons for Huawei, Samsung and iPhone Press the Clip Knob to the Clip - it should snugly fit. It is highly recommended to fix the two with a screw for plastic, diameter 2.8-2.5mm, length 6-10 mm. 

Alternatively, fix the two with a tiny drop of superglue. There is no need for the glue if you use a screw.

Do not glue the clip to the body. It must be allowed to rotate.

Print Settings

Printer:

• Prusa CORE One

Rafts

• No

Supports

• On Build-Plate only

Resolution

• 0.20

Infill

• Clip: 90% Gyroid infill

• Other parts:  30% Gyroid infill

Filament

• ASA (Highly recommended) or other temperature-resistant filament

• PA / Nylon (best), ASA, or PETG (a non-brittle one) - The clip could soften when the car heating is on.

Category: Mobile Phone