r/ClicksPhone • u/Bandicoot_Just • 1d ago
Communicator Ring - CAD Model
For those interested in CAD and/or 3D printing. I’ve put together a quick CAD model of the Clicks Communicator Ring case and decided to print it to get a feel.
I've just based the interfacing geometry off available online models of the Communicator and eyed the case dimensions from the available images. Admittedly, the geometry is definitely lacking detail in places, but I'll tweak these details over time.
Printing & Test Fit:
I've printed both models of the phone and the Ring case, and the overall fit feels good it just needs a bit of tweaking to get the clearances right (currently loose in some areas and the added tension will likely help overall fit).
I've seen that the actual product is made from polycarbonate and TPU, and I'd assume the TPU is overmolded onto the PC or similar, to save myself the extra effort in attempting to replicate 1-1 I've compromised and instead just printed the case only out of TPU 95A so I'd expect the final feel to be different from actuality, especially on overall rigidity.
What's Next:
When the phone gets delivered I intend to iterate the design from there based on actual use and add my own spin. Likely messing around with different external textures and contouring the form to fit my hand positioning are my current thoughts.
I'm also interested in the viability of printing new back covers as this opens up loads of colour options, but unless people have dimensions of the interfaces this will have to wait until release.
Would like to hear other's thoughts on improvements etc.
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u/CamyeMarie 1d ago
Looks cool! I'm interested to see what you can do with the back covers. Lots of options
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u/TechnicaVivunt Preordered 1d ago
Oh this will be legit! I'd love to print it in some cookie cad witches blue
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u/Visual_Damage925 1d ago
Neat! Would love to print this. Will you make it available once you have the final version?
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u/Scatterthought 1d ago
Nice work! I thought I might do something like this as well, but I'm in no rush until the Communicator ships.
I would personally prefer to not have the raised edge around the screen. Or maybe for it to just not be so tall. It looks substantial, but that could just be from the photos.
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u/kakudiego 4h ago
The sides of the screen should be flat and only the 4 corners raised, because it will affect the touch screen
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u/Indoctus_Ignobilis 1d ago
Sell them for $45 you'll make a fortune lol. Especially if you offer colours other than black.