Mighty Mount Clamp: Phone, Tablet, eReader and photo camera

Note: 

This project is currently being refined, which will involve modifying the STL files. To avoid confusion from multiple interim versions and explanations for the changes, I will delete the files I deem unnecessary. I will update the pictures once the final design is reached. 

Modifications are posted at the end of the description.

Mighty Clamp Project Description

I've designed a versatile 3D printed holder for securely mounting phones, tablets, flashlights and other small objects. The base clamp is made of an upper and a lower jaw, mounted on carbon fiber tubes. There are two versions to accommodate smaller or larger objects. One is based on 6mm the second on 10mm carbon fiber tubes.

A swivel mechanism sits on top of the upper clamp jaw. This allows attaching multiple ball-joint mounts to position devices at an ideal viewing angle. The carbon fiber provides excellent strength and stiffness at a low weight.

For example, you can position a tablet to follow recipes while cooking. Simply clamp the base, adjust the arm position/tilt, and the recipe will be hands-free at an optimal viewing angle. If it gets in the way, a quick rotation moves the tablet temporarily aside.

You can also clamp the device to a nightstand and read more comfortably without risk of dropping the eReader on yourself if you fall asleep.

Multiple clamps can be used if you need to build a rigid structure. I will post connectors that allow interconnecting multiple clamps together.

This phone mount requires the use of prefabricated 6 or 10mm carbon fiber tubes, which you can find on Amazon or AliExpress. The rest of the components are 3D printed from PETG on a Prusa MK3S+ with a 0.4mm nozzle, set for a 0.2mm layer height. You'll also need M3 button head socket screws, an M4 nut, and a 45mm M4 SHCS screw for assembly. Plus, the clamp system is designed to be compatible with components from the PlastiClamp project.

Assembling the table clamp:

Edited 04/24/2024

I modified the upper jaw of the clamp and the swivel fork in order to reduce play between parts that causes oscillations in the initial cylindrical version. In the newer version (V2), the parts contact on a conical surface and slight pressure between surfaces is applied by tightening the anti-rotation screw (M3 screw) of the rotating assembly. I also created a pocket in the upper jaw to accept a neoprene rubber disk for better surface grip. The STL contains supports which must be removed after printing if using the neoprene material. Currently this modification only applies to the 6mm diameter carbon fiber tube model. I recommend using a small amount of petroleum jelly for smooth rotation when loosening the locking screw.