SilverStone Headphone Stand Design Contest

[HeathCliff]

So cool to see people embracing this. I think the design that wins is just a SMALL part of the big picture here. There are going to be TONS (so far over 80) headphone holder designs on myminifactory that anyone can download and print

 

Is there a link to view the other applications?

[HalGameGuru]

I have an idea for the wall mountable stand but I am terrible at putting said ideas to 3d models on a PC, if anyone wants to collaborate feel free to PM me, I will try to diarrhea my ideas into a 3d modeler, autodesk or something, and see if I can get it to look halfway decent.

[kajar9]

I have an idea for the wall mountable stand but I am terrible at putting said ideas to 3d models on a PC, if anyone wants to collaborate feel free to PM me, I will try to diarrhea my ideas into a 3d modeler, autodesk or something, and see if I can get it to look halfway decent.

I guess you could sketch your basic ideas in paint if everything else fails... maybe someone likes your concepts and might help you with the modelling =P

[megadarkwood]

can we upload or submit multiple files? I want to make different variants of my design.

[HeathCliff]

can we upload or submit multiple files? I want to make different variants of my design.

 

From what I read in the rules, yes.

[dingdongflipfloprubadubdub]

can we upload or submit multiple files? I want to make different variants of my design.

Myminifactory: "You can submit as many entries as you like"

 

go for it!

[hawk_111]

http://www.elevationlab.com/products/anchor-for-headphones

 

have two of these. cheap and simple to install. just uses a special adhesive. my original one never came so elevation lab sent me another one right away. 

[squirrl]

Here's my headphone stand. Fully wooden, detachable base, fits a controller (athough it's custom). But since it's wood it was really cheap to make.

[Mapsle]

I was thinking of a system that can be expanded, as your collection grows, but allows you to start off inexpensive.

 

 

Any feedback is appreciated 

 

Design is currently only for functionality. I will make it look pretty after I know if anyone is even interested in a modular

design.

 

 

Edit: Not going to submit this idea

[julianfkelly]

What's the current census on using 3M adhesive (or similar) rather than plaster screws? Install without leaving a mark. Wonder if it would be strong enough to support aluminum (given it has a wide enough base to hold up anyways).

[XYrZbest]

is there a 3d printing / 3d modeling section on the forum?

[kjvnasa]

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

[Mapsle]

I have this idea of a full aluminium replica of a titan x card to do this job...

I sadly don´t have the time to replicate such a gpu. In case anyone wants to grab this idea, feel free to do so.

 

It would be perfect, as the holes to mount it are in the design anyway.

[megadarkwood]

edit: nevermind

[sqzit]

 

I see no issues with my solution.

[HalGameGuru]

This is as close as I have yet come to my idea. The arms are super meh, I'm not 100% there, but the mounting, base, and wall plates are where I was focused, this design can be solo mounted, with a couple of screws into the wall, or there are plates for mounting multiple racks together, each rack could hold 2 headphones, and even the plate that can hold four mounts for 8 headphones still only needs 2 screws.
 

Edit: And the plate mounting screws are hidden by the headphone racks when they are mounted.

 

Images in the spoiler.
 

Images

 

[Weirdybeardyman]

Anyone know what they are printing prototypes on and if they are printing multiple submissions for people? Sorry if im being blind and it says

[ryanmmax]

Have my first design roughed in...   Not sure I should post a pic until the voting start (wouldnt want to many similar designs)

 

-My questions for you-

Looking at loading, How much is a reasonable expectation?  Currently holds 75lbs no problem

How many headphones do you need to hang? 1-2 currently

Would you want modular for expansion?  Right now you just buy another...

Would it be i a high traffic area? wouldnt want to smash your head on this...

[rummykan]

I was thinking of a system that can be expanded, as your collection grows, but allows you to start off inexpensive.

Ah dammit you beat me to the punch 

 

Well my modular idea is a bit different but I really like the concept of making it expandable.

[Caleb_Low]

I don't have much money to spend on headphones, or things to hang them on, but I wanted something to hang my headphones on after watching this video.

I went to Home Depot

found these for $6.99, basically it's a rubber covered bendy wire that you can mount on your wall, I'm guessing that's why there isn't a huge market for headphone stands, so many cheap and easy options. I guess if you have 500-1500 dollars to spend on a set of headphones you'd probably want something better.

Hopefully this picture uploads properly

[unknownkwita]

FYI the following are my assumptions, but they are my answers to some of the questions being asked and what I will be designing for.

 

• Manufacturing method: The EBA01 looks like it was machined aluminium, As such that's what i intend my design to use. However I dont see why silverstone couldn't use forming/casting/folding. Given that the quantity of units produced will not be massive I assume they would not be keen on custom plastic components due to tooling costs.
• 1 or 2 head phones: Either and or both. I might make a version for each.... not sure yet.
• Modular: if you want, personally i think modular designs are harder to make look aesthetically good. 
• high traffic area: you never know where someone will install it, design for as many scenarios as possible.
• Mounting Method: As long as it works and is communicated in the design I cant see any reason why we cant use 3M/Screws/Magnets/Evil Magic
• Royalty deal: Its on the competition page, you get no royalties. and your 3D file is on the webs for all to use/abuse.
• 3D Printing Material/method: based on myminifactory and the number of designs, I assume it will be FDM process and PLA or ABS material.

Just my 2c, if you disagree with something.... good for you.

 

 

Edit: added 3d printing point.

[wng_kingsley7]

Aw man I'm totally up for designing a headphone stand/wall-mount DM ME Time to get sketching. 3D modelling comes later

[MrDynamicMan]

And what's wrong with people being willing to pay for aesthetics?

Nothing, but my points that it's really overpriced for what is essentially a hunk of wood

[j0vel]

Made a couple of simple models yesterday, but haven't submitted any yet.

seems that whatever model I do will work good for 3D-printing, but when it comes to actual production (CNC-milling/turning) nothing have yet filled up the requirements of being easy manufactured.

will hopefully have a 3D-printed model ready and the project submitted by next week,and if I'm really lucky I'll also have the time and oppertunity to CAD/CAM the model and machine a real aluminum made prototype

As far as design goes, do you guys think it should support two or just one pair of headphones?

[AxelRantila]

Nothing, but my points that it's really overpriced for what is essentially a hunk of wood

Well I guess we can agree to disagree on that point