The shape of an Apple Watch band would be difficult to model in OpenSCAD, so I drew the profile in QCAD, a 2D program, and imported it. I extruded the shape much wider than a watch band because it needs space to insert. The square at the bottom is the exact dimensions of the locking tab on a band, but I guessed at the position.
Apple Watch socket
The printed socket came out wonderfully. I thought I put ample plastic above and below the cavity, but I could pull the band out with a bit of force due to flexibility. I can thicken the walls or even provide metallic reinforcement if necessary. I am pleased the measurements were accurate.
The printed socket came out wonderfully. I thought I put ample plastic above and below the cavity, but I could pull the band out with a bit of force due to flexibility. I can thicken the walls or even provide metallic reinforcement if necessary. I am pleased the measurements were accurate.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
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2021-06-07
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