Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video, I revisit a classic print-in-place phone stand from Thingiverse (originally designed in 2015) that hasn't aged perfectly. The model was too small for modern phones and the hinge tolerances were extremely loose, making the stand unstable.
This is a full tutorial on how to salvage and upgrade older 3D models using a combination of slicer settings and CAD design.

In this video, I cover:
** Scaling Up: Adjusting older models for modern devices.
Orca Slicer "Hack": How to use the "Split to Objects" feature to isolate specific parts of a print-in-place model.

** X-Y Contour Compensation: A deep dive into using this setting to tighten up loose hinges without welding them shut.

** FreeCAD Design: Creating a custom sleeve that utilizes the model's existing geometry to create a secure, premium friction fit.

Links:
Original Model by Classic God: thingiverse.com/thing:692523

00:00 - Introduction & The Problem
01:23 - Orca Slicer -- Splitting Objects & X/Y Compensation
07:42 - Checking X/Y Compensation Results
09:05 - FreeCAD -- Taking Measurements
13:53 - FreeCAD -- Designing Sleeve
20:18 - Final Sleeve Results
22:10 - Outro