The original Thingiverse object

The image above is an original 3D print found on Thingiverse. It is designed to be stuck to the wall in order to hold a Roku remote in a convenient location. Theres a hole in the back for the the holder to be nailed into the wall. I chose this design because I always find myself losing my Roku remote so it’d be convenient to have a holster in my room. In addition, I thought this would be a beneficial yet simple creation for my first print.

Iteration Concept Sketch:

After looking into some changes and improvements I could possibly make I decided to extend the height of the holster. In one of the same images the creator provided the remote didn’t look very secure do to the front wall being too short. Next, I decided to remove the back nail hole and use stick on holders on the back of the holster to avoid damaging the wall with nail holes.

F|F Iterations

Roku remote holder designed by Niverson

My prints of the design:

After completing the print I realized the hight of the holder was a little short and it felt like the remote could potentially fall out so in my remix I will attempt to increase the height slightly to ensure I wont over lap the buttons. In addition, I was advised to switch 3D printers due to the prints coming out in poor quality.

My Remix:

After increasing the height and using a different printer I was much more satisfied with the effectiveness of the holder and the overall quality. The print was much less flimsy and the print came out much crispier. As for the height change, the remote feels much more stabilized and fits perfectly to my liking. Coincidentally when I switched from the Ultimaker 3 to the Ultimaker 2 extended+, the color of the print was purple fitting the colors of the Roku logo.

Video Demonstration of remote holder in use:

Before and After Iteration changes (use slider to move between before and after):

Final Reflection

After completing my final iteration I’m satisfied with the outcome. After putting the holder to use, I can confidently say that increasing the height also increased the stability of the holder. After doing some testing I decided to stick with the nail hole to ensure the holder stays completely secure to the wall which is definitely the smarter option in the long run. Lastly, I believe my changes improved the aesthetic of the holder as well, the final iteration looks sleek and better quality. Overall, I enjoyed working on this project and I believe my final print will become very helpful when keeping track of my remote.