I 3D Printed an iPhone!

[@StrangeParts]

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[@JOBOplayz]

I just bought one. Thanks for the discount.

[@Daveyk021]

I've had an X1C for several years from now; when they first came out. I could not agree with you more. It is an appliance that you do not have to fiddle with. I just received a Creality K2 MAX and I can say the same thing about it and it is slightly faster than the X1C. Question: In your patreon, do you have links to buy all the iPhone internals and can they SN's of the various parts (camera or what not) be made to work with the CPU board?

[@StrangeParts]

@@Daveyk021 I don't have links to all the iPhone internals individually. I do have links to all the _other_ materials you need though, like heat threaded inserts and whatnot. It's honestly easier (and likely cheaper) to start from a working used phone, and transplant the parts over, rather than trying to buy all the parts piecemeal.

[@4zaann]

@@StrangePartsthis is the type of content youtube honestly needs lol, youtube has just gone way off track from what it’s meant to be

[@Daveyk021]

@@StrangeParts If I have a working used iPhone, why do I need to 3d print a case for it? The title of the article indicates you are making am iPhone. From what I've seen from Rossman, Apple serializes the display, cameras, etc, to make it almost impossible to repair and iPhone, let alone make one from parts derived from China.

[@Avboden]

You wouldn't download a PHONE!

[@StrangeParts]

I regret not including this in the video.

[@PlasticSquare]

​Now I can download phone and ram 😂

[@gustavam]

You should try printing this with polycarbonate for better stiffness. Remember iPhone 5C .. it was polycarbonate with herbs and spices iirc.

[@StrangeParts]

Oh, interesting. My material science knowledge is weak - it's something I really need to read up more on. And I know very little about the 5C. I do have some PC filament on hand though, so I'll give this a shot. Thanks for the tip!

[@gustavam]

Subjective, but I think PC feels nicer to touch than CF-anything, PETG, ASA and even PLA.

[@gustavam]

“Prusa Material Table” covers the basics of material science for 3D printing. I use it when I forget which plastic can be printed on which build-plate.

[@insaneiceage9719]

Make the back glass removable so we can swap the battery like on old phones!

[@StrangeParts]

Deal:)

[@crispyjokingtuna1495]

I don’t want to rain on the parade, but it would have to be the screen with how the iPhone 12 is designed, however there are many phones where that would be awesome

[@StrangeParts]

Not inherently… though I guess the wireless charging coil is in the way.

[@WACOMalt]

Just FYI when you use the support PLA you want to use it only on the interface layers. Using it for the support base will massively expand your print time and waste a lot of purged material. Bambu recommends only to use it on the interface.

[@StrangeParts]

Yeah, I figured this out later :)

[@OhImKiCkiN]

I was about to comment the same thing. It's also expensive so you want to save all you can lol.

[@GianTheStrong]

This is one of the reasons why I want a 3d printer. I've always wanted to make a large battery capacity smartphone that basically lasts the entire week/s on one charge. Although it would be thicker it would be beneficial to also even beef up the passive cooling of the phone.

[@faf52]

I love that you're back to uploading vids again!

[@HarnaiDigital]

Woah 3 Strange Parts videos in One month? We’re in for a Treat

[@RyanMercer]

If that is the new Bambu Cool Plate SuperTack plate in the beginning you do NOT need adhesive for it there in the first print (I assume you were just using PLA/PETG there for the first iteration), adhesive is not recommended for that plate.

[@StrangeParts]

It's not - this is the old cool plate. But I really want to try the SuperTack! Last I looked, it was out of stock.

[@RyanMercer]

@@StrangeParts cool beans. Just stood out to me because when they sent me the new cool plate to test I started slathering it up with glue like a duff haha.

[@StrangeParts]

Ha! Yeah, maybe I need to reach out and see if they have one reserved for reviewers they can send me.

[@RyanMercer]

@@StrangeParts it's a great plate, almost too good at adhesion.

[@khain147]

When you miss the iPhone 5C so much, you 3D print a phone casing

[@GeekGarageDK]

Try the 0.2 nozzle for better details and more precise holes

[@HksF16]

He is printing it with Carbon Fiber infused material, so it's not possible to use lower than 0.4 nozzle.

[@alexandergradle1623]

Cool idea! A suggestion for future projects could be electroplated cases. Conductive paint is a product that would allow 3d printed cases to be electroplated, or if you revisit metal cases. anodizing could be another option to explore as well.

[@StrangeParts]

Yes! I really want to play with electroplating. And I've already experimented with anodizing, with great results. I'll release the video at some point.

[@orange_district]

There is a trick for overhangs using different materials. For example PLA and PETG do not stick to each other. So you could design your own solid support structure and separate it with a single layer of a different material to get a smooth finish.

[@GasteMicki]

This is the definition of DIY

[@cknasaboy]

The iPhone assembly montage gives big Prothean Beacon vision vibes

[@pierrick1705]

There is this youtube video called: Carbon In My Skin. These Wounds, They Will Not Heal. where dude shows how carbon fibers get lodged in your skin when you handle cabon fiber filament parts. i wouldn't recommend taking a call with this.

[@StrangeParts]

Yeah - I've seen it. This video was actually shot before that video came out, but it's definitely something to consider.

[@justinbrown218]

Came here to say the same. After I watched the Carbon in My Skin video, I tested myself by handling some PAHT-CF prints I made, and that stuff definitely gets in your skin. I didn't feel anything, but under the microscope it was def there. Not sure how much of an actual concern this is, but some kind of sealant/ clear coat should help either way. I love the channel Scotty! Keep these great videos coming!

[@ellafoxoo]

@@StrangeParts Also worth noting that Prusa's CF filaments are certified safe for skin contact with prolonged use

[@StrangeParts]

@@justinbrown218 Yeah, I'm not sure how much of a concern it really is either. My hypothesis is that it's just in the outer layer of the skin, and sloughs off with the dead skin cells as your skin regenerates. But that's just a guess.

[@heiheiheiheiheihei]

Omg you really outdone yourself once again And also great to see you better!❤

[@carfish]

Awesome! Thank you for this!!

[@Thom101]

I have an A1 and A1 Mini, the mini is usually my go to because I have the AMS lite attached to it and the regular A1 is single color at this time. Makers Muse tested (and tortured) the mini, it was beyond his expectations. I am impressed the details it can retain from the original 3D model.

[@Tzwcard-x]

next step is to see how people can come up with ideas that add interesting modules like 30pin to usbc for old phones or usbc proxy with audio jack for newer ones like the one you did before then 3d print a case to make them like it's always there as stock components

[@V3cna.]

P1S is the best of the bunch if you are looking to use pretty much every filament out there. If you are just using pla or just want a solid printer the a1 mini is also an absolute workhorse. Have both for the shop.

[@salutoitoi]

I didn’t watch yet but know I’ll enjoy it. Keep the good work 💪🏻

[@tannerdudeman]

Out of my 7 printers, the P1S and A1 mini almost always get used before any of my creality, anycubic, or elegoo machines. TPU is the only exception since it feeds much easier without going though a reverse bowden tube and the creality sprite extruders seem to grip TPU and TPE the best out of any extruder I've tried. If you dont need to print TPU or other elastic type filament super fast, the A1 mini is the obvious recommendation for most people interested in getting a 3d printer. Most things will print in the 180cm^3 build volume, and the print quality and ease of use FAR surpass anything else in the price range, and you have the option of adding multi-color with an ams down the road.

[@DM00SE]

Genius at work. That's so awesome mate.

[@Tomd8002]

Would love to see a iPhone made on a cnc out of clear acrylic/perspex! Get to see all the beautiful tech inside!

[@SteveEricJordan]

bro change the thumbnail

[@Skillerboi8]

He's back!

[@Spiros219]

In the bamboo slicer you can add pauses

[@somhrsh]

this will help me keep my current XR for ever

[@oofcloof]

This is the perfect opportunity to make a chocolate-chassis iPhone with a candy-glass screen

[@oliverl.9707]

Right to Repair For the WIN!!!!!! Thank you for making this :)

[@JulesMarz]

You don't know how much empathy I feel every time something breaks or something doesn't go as expected, I've been there. This is experimentation taken onto a whole new level, thank you! I wish you more than luck, mate.

[@haloboy777]

Great Video! Happy to see you back!

[@Skillerboi8]

I have a Bambu Lab X1 - Carbon too. Great printers.

[@DRIFT9LE]

Nice to see you upload again more frequently! how is your health?

[@walker1054]

"how about a Bronze iPhone" - DIY Perks collaboration incoming

[@karlsparmann1881]

If you stop the print before it starts bridging over the cavity for the backglass and place the glass on the print bed you could probably print directly on the glass reducing the need for supports.

[@StrangeParts]

Ooh, this is an interesting idea. I can't believe I didn't think of that!

[@carlv8415]

For the Bambu lab PLA support material you’re only supposed to use it on the interface layer between the supports and the part. This means you don’t have to change filament every layer all the way up the print so it saves time and material. For rigidity you’re better off going something like nylon or ABS. PLA is rigid but it isn’t the best for day-to-day use or long-term. Keep up the good work.

[@StrangeParts]

Yeah, I figured this out later :) The final phone was PAHT-CF.

[@TurboGreen]

SO happy to have you back and tinkering :)

[@NexusGuru]

be careful with the CF-Nylon filament it has very small CF threads that stick to your skin or go airborn and its almost impossible to get them out and if they get into your lungs you have problems just use a well ventilited area and maybe a breathing mask

[@Daan87423]

Only if you do any post processing on CF parts, such as sanding

[@NexusGuru]

@@Daan87423 no if you look at the filament under a microscope you can see the small hairs also if you handle the filament without gloves you can see some of those hairs stick into your skin under a microscope

[@justinpaoli]

With the ability to now print with different materials, maybe play into the flexibility! Make a ruggedized integrated iphone protective body!

[@Stuart0870]

That build montage looked and sounded like it should have been in Miami Vice in the 80s :)

[@hipnoninja]

the build montage needs a shoot of you doing wights and sweating , basically a random cheesy cutaway, love all your vids. hope you are well.

[@krisitof3]

Try BASF 316L. It's literal 3D printable steel.

[@mikebiron7339]

"Bend test? Someone hold my scratch test tools" - Jerry Rig Everything'

[@CoolestUserEver]

Apple : "Alright now we gotta put an ID chip on the casing as well so they don't print them."

[@hmartinlb]

Fiber reinforced filaments tend to leave microscopic fibers exposed on the surface which become a bit of a health hazard. Texture might be nice however entrapping the loose fibers in a coating is probably advised

[@awildyoutuberappeared9325]

Merry late Christmas and Happy new year Scotty! The fact you never give up is inspiring

[@disneybuyseverything9010]

And that my friend is a movie montage right there

[@MrMnMade]

wow that is super cool. I want a printer now.

[@eladanelrair6207]

Would be interesting to play with the model and multi-material capability of the Bambu to create a case with integrated TPU bumbers to protect the phone and get rid of a case :)

[@ifrite3]

I wish you showed more of how it looked

[@ayhamabusalem9113]

Scotty is back uploading!

[@mp6756]

I really enjoy your videos, and it's great to see back in action. Thank you 👍

[@andre-arthur]

Let's gooo more iPhone chassi making

[@bille1234]

Imagine in future he makes the full body with pure titanium 🤯🤯🤯

[@scottiniowa1]

Definitely get the heat insert tool for your soldering iron. Really helps get them vertical. Amazon, and they work with any modern iron. I've ruined several prints when the insert gets stuck to the soldering tip. No more!

[@StrangeParts]

Yep! Stephan from CNC Kitchen gave me some of the heat insert tools he sells, which are great, but they only go down to M3 (I think). I need to source some for M1 and M1.2.

[@marcbuschberger1904]

@StrangeParts Can you share the STLs for the storage bins, please?

[@StrangeParts]

This is the carrying cases for gridfinity: www.printables.com/model/543553-gridfinity-storage-box-by-pred-now-parametric I still need to upload the akrobin-style storage bins I designed though.

[@marcbuschberger1904]

​@@StrangeParts Thank you for the quick reply. Cheers.

[@akamran01]

You mentioned JerryRigEverything, you should absolutely try to print it with transparent PETG and get a clear iPhone because he loves transparent tech, kinda like the Nothing Phone. Also, I know you have the files on your Patreon and its done that way to support you financially, but I'd really like to have this a little more open source and have people remix it to have something like a wallet attachment or be able to print colorful buttons

[@StrangeParts]

You've got a deal on the transparent phone:) As for open sourcing, yes, it's in the plan. I want to leave it Patreon only for a little bit, both because I can use the support, but also so we can refine the design and the instructions and whatnot. But I absolutely want to open source it so people can share their modifications and remixes, and we can get a healthy community formed around phone modification and customization.

[@MultigrainKevinOs]

*also required a complete iphone

[@GymGeekGamer]

what modeling software is that?fuzion?

[@narddog5031]

10:40 song -> Lupus Nocte - Hadouken (Royalty Free Music) You're welcome.

[@timothyzimmermann4612]

It would be cool to see something like this done in stainless steel or titanium on an SLS printer.

[@mr.waffles8739]

This just makes me wonder if theres a bunch of cheap/fake phones on the market that were 3d printed like this

[@sumirandahal76]

3:20 is that Vim ?

[@kennytheamazing]

It's specifically macvim

[@StrangeParts]

Yup! I've been a hardcore vim user for 20+ years now.

[@kennytheamazing]

@@StrangeParts have you tried lazyvim?

[@_-BK-_]

would be cool with a aluminum back or bronze back instead of glass and maybe if possible make it unscrewable to access inside.

[@jasongooden917]

would metal infused filament work for the metal parts?

[@Dollarwine]

We want to see the finsihed iphone some more! Show us the money shot!

[@deadpoet566]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this for years! If I had access to a 3D printer I would’ve tried it myself lol Thanks for doing this ❤

[@ellafoxoo]

One thing you gotta watch out for in carbon fiber filled filaments, is that they are slightly conductive. It might mess with the internals over time

[@saadqadeer7807]

I mean it worked with aluminum case that's very much more conductive than that.

[@ellafoxoo]

@@saadqadeer7807 okay yeah good point haha

[@netsspam]

where you moving to?

[@quadcorei8085gen2]

I used soluable suppoert but removing them is a pain even with a bath with pump it gets sticky and goey, best to use non binding filament type, each type has its complement that it doesnt adhere to and peels off of it like it wasnt there, but you can simple pirnt on it. Best method unless you have cavities that you can not reach into.

[@MarcoTedaldi]

Great to see you rocking again! You had me worried for some time! Just take care of yourself and don't push harder than you can sustainably do❤

[@Bonelord99]

eyyyyyy welcome backkkk

[@Entertainment-]

Make it twice as thick for a second battery.

[@yezariaelll]

Dropping bangers every other day? Great to see you back!

[@o1ecypher]

rub carbon fiber filament on your finger then look at the finger under a microscope.

[@o1ecypher]

dont rub your eyes

[@arsvi123]

The one dislike is Tim Cook

[@windowsfan95]

What about 3D printing or CNC machining an Apple Watch?

[@BuddyHollygan]

I think it should be printed much finer. I'm afraid you have very rough printed. Oh, and print it Full the all, so as not to weaken the cross-section with textures. So I think you will get the same quality as the factory. I only print my own prototypes with K1 max. The finest layer thickness: 0.08 mm will be completely smooth. Also, I don't work with a factory nozzle, I work with a diamond, which I ordered for about $ 100. I think we'll have one for your printer, but you just have to search. I can recommend it.

[@Aldo.flores]

That’s a great project, but you need to consider that usually 3D prints shrinks around 0.2mm (you need to make test on each one of your printers), for the average consumer isn’t a problem but for precise tasks like this you have to make the consideration and change the size of the whole model or just certain things cause this small details are most susceptible to shrink. And now you have this perfectly refined model, it would be great to have the return of the polycarbonate iPhone!, I’ll love to see it or a full transparent one would be insane.

[@StrangeParts]

Interesting. Isn't this baked into the printer calibration though? Or is the shrinkage happening over time? And you're the second person I've seen mention PC. I have a couple spools of it on hand - I'll give it a try!

[@hmartinlb]

Shrinkage is due to annealing. Not a fixed number and depends on material.

[@Aldo.flores]

@@StrangeParts yes, it depends of many things like the material it self (if it’s resin, PLA...) and the brand, the printer itself and it’s settings, and also the weather. For I’ve measured in different printings over the year it’s an average of 0.02mm. The best thing you can do it’s print a test matrix (it’s a simple plate with many shapes with positive and negative extractions, on different sizes like the one from any cubic) and then make a comparison between the printed object and your 3D model to know how much it shrinks, then you can make any component oversized thaw would have the exact size after printing. Hope it can help you, cheers!

[@95lovi]

I’m not into 3d printing quite yet, my company is at the point where we print turbine blades. That is a sensible innovation. But seeing a lot of gimmicks being printed on amateur printing equipment I ask myself what happens to all the fails ? That’s a lot of plastic (plastic) being trashed. Is there a technology that allows one to recycle all the fails to make new pla cord for printing?

[@aromaticsnail]

This is so cool I can see Apple taking it down if this becomes popular enough

[@1138paul]

Does the carbon fibre affect the wifi or cellular signal? I am curious about that.

[@StrangeParts]

Nope!

[@MikeHarris1984]

You make such small amount of vids, and most of your vids seem to be you moving and setting up your new shop. Don't get me wrong, you seem to get shops with amazing views and scenery, but would love more videos

[@laptech3767]

It's funny that your basically making a iPhone 5c 😂

[@AntCoolSkid]

@JerryRigEverything would destroy this on the bend and scratch test

[@Anyother2]

I love making my phone I miss google project Ara

[@MarcoTedaldi]

Oh yeah... I think Fairphone is currently the closest to this idea.

[@veloaddict]

why eyephone?

[@jacksonier]

Very interesting. Can you please provide your Gear used here. I'm in particularly interested in the table-setup, including the microscope (which particular , any links)

[@garcy9983]

not to doubt your job cause it's still amazing that you can do this things, but the title should be "I 3D printed an iPhone frame". I think next step would be to also 3D print the back of it so you can make it a lot more personalised. I obviously know that the components can't be printed and functional at the same time, but the back part should be easy to figure out and the glass can be replaceable with that. Still an amazing vid my friend

[@StrangeParts]

Yep, totally doable. I went with the glass for rigidity, but that would be easy to swap out for just more plastic instead.

[@MADKING-wr8ql]

Strange parts is back lets go!!!

[@TraumaKoala]

Well its just an advertisement so kinda..

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

You're going to have issues with grounding, some antennas, and cooling. I do think it's possible but you will need to find a way to deal with the grounding and antenna issue for sure. The cooling issue isn't as big since newer iPhones use the screen for a lot of heat dissipation. This might be a job for a resin printer. A SLS printer would be ideal though. However I do love Bambu machines. I used to be a hater because of the the proprietary parts and closed ecosystem. Then I got a machine and learned just how incredible these machines are. Also the proprietary parts isn't a huge deal since they are cheap. I assumed they'd be expensive but nah. $12 for a hardened steel nozzle is not a bad price at all. I could gush about Bambu for a while so I'll stop there lol.

[@lilPopper]

I guess you can also build your own case

[@Skylinedark]

Love the video 😊

[@didair]

I wonder if it would be possible to print it using the wood filament? I think it would look awesome!

[@hmartinlb]

wood filler filament has terrible mechanical properties

[@Sahko123]

2:15 flexible iphone XD

[@umeshajay7204]

Try carbon fiber filament

[@StrangeParts]

That's exactly what the finished phone in this video is printed from 😂

[@umeshajay7204]

@StrangeParts texted beginning of the video before watching full

[@nokbeen3654]

Are you moving again?

[@patrickpeoples1359]

As a lover and long-term loyal user of the iPhone minis, these 3D-printing/CNC methods could mean spectacular things for future custom mini-editions of phones!!

[@StrangeParts]

Totally!

[@patrickpeoples1359]

⁠@@StrangePartsthanks for putting in the early work! Always easier for us laymen to refine than establish a method!