# Creating charging docks?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [September 5, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590 "2024-09-05T08:58:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![AndWox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecccb3/32.png) [@AndWox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndWox)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/1 "2024-09-05T08:58:23Z")

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Hello! I’m new to Shapr3D and absolutely love the app. I’m currently looking into designing charging docks for power banks and other electronics. I came across a 3D print file where someone had integrated a magnetic USB adapter into a charging dock, which inspired me.

I’ve been trying to find a guide on how to design a charging dock but haven’t had much luck. I think the biggest challenge is creating the perfect cutout for the product to fit snugly.

For example, I’d like to design a charging dock for this power bank so I can simply drop it into the dock when I get home: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/VEEKTOMX-10000mAh-Charging-Portable-Competible/dp/B09BBCPC3X).

I’m mostly searching for tutorials or models that I can learn from. Does anyone have recommendations on how to make the attachment for the charging cable, or how to create a precise concave indentation that perfectly fits the shape of the object?

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**Author:** ![jean-philippe2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jean-philippe2/32/27353_2.png) [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/2 "2024-09-05T09:41:25Z")

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Hi and welcome !  
Have you see the tutorial video [shapr3D tutorials video](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/12208897524380-Video-tutorials) ?

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**Author:** ![AndWox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecccb3/32.png) [@AndWox](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AndWox)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/3 "2024-09-05T11:24:08Z")

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Yes. Have looked at them. Theres many. Do you have any in mind?

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/4 "2024-09-05T13:20:06Z")

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Start with the basics and get to know Shapr first is best.

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**Author:** ![jean-philippe2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jean-philippe2/32/27353_2.png) [@jean-philippe2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jean-philippe2)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/5 "2024-09-06T05:04:01Z")

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Hi,  
All you need is in this [Video](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/6ccbf50c-fefc-45a2-b7e2-801fc0e52e2c/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8) .  
Now, you can choose a tutorial.

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**Author:** ![Dayton3D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7bcc69/32.png) [@Dayton3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dayton3D)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/6 "2024-09-06T18:29:07Z")

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I’ll only add that if you are trying to print any kind of electrical enclosure or component, choose the filament wisely. I cringe when I see all the printable light switch covers out there, knowing that even a 0.50 plastic cover is UL rated for a reason.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-charging-docks/33590/7 "2024-09-06T20:10:32Z")

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