Introduction #
The other day, I purchased a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm in Silver from Music Magpie at a 25% discount through eBay’s anniversary deal. I opted for the “Classic” model as in my opinion it closer resembles an actual watch.
The smartwatch arrived in its original packaging along with the charger and a black silicone strap. I purchased a Stainless Steel silver strap to replace the silicone one, but I observed that it doesn’t fit properly during charging because the strap cannot be opened up and laid flat like the silicone straps.
This made me consider how I could create something that fits better and doesn’t move around on my desk like the charger does.
The Design #
I began creating the design using a free CAD software called NanoCAD, which I have learned to use through my experience with other projects over the past few years.
I sourced some 6mm thick scrap wood for the base material and began to take measurements of the watch and the charger to incorporate into my design. For instance, the slot in the center of (1) is precisely wide enough to accommodate a USB port placed sideways, and the charger hole in (2) matches the diameter of the charger.
Manufacturing #
Once the file was contoured for cutting and converted into G-Code using CNC software, I used a Water Jet Cutting machine to cut it.
After lightly sanding the edges of the wood, I put the pieces together and applied some glue to the joints in the process.
To prevent any damage to the watch, I placed some foam between the front shelf and the middle charging point for it to rest on. I also added some abrasion material to the bottom of the wood to keep it from sliding around on my desk.
Completed, all that was required was to thread the USB cable through the central slot, pull it out, insert the charger into the opening, and plug it in.
