Print this model and then buy the glass lens for $4 from Surplus Shed (http://www.surplusshed.com/). The Surplus Shed part number is L4471. For some reason the search box on the Surplus Shed home page does not work with part numbers. To get to L4471, use the "Lens Finder". In the Lens Finder type:
Lens Type: PCX, Plano Convex
Diameter: 12mm to 12mm
Focal length: 51mm to 51mm
It will get you to L4471
The lens fits in a recess in the model and is held in place with a few tiny drops of Superglue. If you get any glue on the lens it can cleaned off with nail polish remover or acetone. The lens is plano-convex (one side is flat). When inserted in the holder, the flat side of the lens faces the phone.
Note that the lens fits pretty snugly into the opening. Try fitting the lens before applying any glue. A good technique is, with the lens holder laying face-down on a table, lay the lens in position, and then push it into the recess by poking the lens with the eraser-end of a pencil. Once you know the lens fits cleanly, push it back out and put two tiny drops of superglue on opposite edges of the opening. I use a toothpick to apply the glue because squeezing the superglue directly out of the tube risks putting on too much. Then push the lens back in the same way as in the test fit.
The object pictures in the photo gallery (dime, ruler, and watch) are unedited and uncropped shots directly from my iPhone4.
This model will not slide over iPhone cases.
Please check out the other models in the TriStand product line:
iPhone 4 / 4s:
TriStand - iPhone 4 / 4s Case with Built In Stands
TriStand QR - iPhone 4 / 4s Case with Built In Stands and QR Coded Business Card
TriStand Minimal- Minimalistic iPhone 4 / 4s Case with Built In Stands (cheapest)
iPhone 5:
TriStand - iPhone 5 Case with Built In Stands
TriStand QR - iPhone 5 Case with Built In Stands and QR Coded Business Card
TriStand Minimal - Minimalistic iPhone 5 Case with Built In Stands (cheapest)
The TriStand iPhone case is a stylish and rugged designer snap on case for your iPhone 4 or 4s which protects your iPhone with 3 flip out hinged integrated stands while keeping the thickness of the case at a modest 2.25mm (1.5mm at the sides); these stands can be used to stand the iPhone in 1 of 3 orientations, a portrait orientation and 1 of 2 angles on both of the landscape orientations, one is great for typing, and the other is great for watching videos!
The TriStand is 3D printed in a strong and rugged Polyamide material in the colours in the drop down box labelled 'Select Material' in the top right, these materials also have a grippy texture to them. Due to the amazing capabilities of 3d printing, the TriStand is printed fully assembled, so no assembly is required.
Watch the video in the above slideshow to see the case in action and a demonstration of how to use the case.
The intelligent design uses 'ball in socket' like catches to prevent the moving parts from opening by themselves in your pocket.
Guaranteed to fit all types of iPhone 4 and 4s.
Before installation, unclick all the moving parts and move all the moving parts back and forth gently, this may be quite hard at first due to excess printing material from the printing process however this will get easier quickly, however some of these hinges are designed to rotate only 90 degrees in each direction, do not force the moving parts more than this as this can result in damaging the hinges.
To install the case, push the top of the iPhone all the way into the top of the case and then clip the bottom two corners in and push them together to ensure a good fit.
Check out the TriStand Full Case which covers the whole back of the iPhone
Designed in the UK. This design is protected by the UK 'Design Right'.
© Alex Maund 2012
