The crowdfunding hotspot Kickstarter contributed to the success of many 3D printed works, and it itself benefited from some of the earliest distinctive crowdfunding activities involving 3D printing, as those activities raised people's awareness of crowdfunding. The 3D printed Glif smartphone tripod designed by Studio Neat in New York was one of the early crowdfunding targets. Six years ago, Studio Neat launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Glif stand on Kickstarter, and they launched it 18 months later. Today, Studio Neat has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the second-generation Glif stand on Kickstarter. The deadline is August 20th, and it has already raised three times more than the target. Also prototyped with 3D printing, this new improved bracket has achieved the same crowdfunding success as the original bracket.
The first generation of Glif was so successful because it was an important step on the road to a legitimate and respected camera for smartphones. It is also an innovative tripod design that attracts many people. At the time, it raised more than $137,000 and made Studio Neat a successful company.
Since then, Studio Neat has released several updated versions of Glif. It is time to release a brand new product. Studio Neat explains: “Smartphones have become a legitimate tool for photographers, filmmakers and journalists. Therefore, our goal is simple: to create the best triangle bracket for smartphones.â€
Prototype through 3D printing allows the second generation of Glif to be both versatile with a sleek, simple look. The fixture itself relies on a spring mechanism that protects your smartphone from foam pads. It makes it easy to lock your phone in place and it's tight. Although this sounds simple, the designers say that most spring mounts have insufficient grip and are unstable, while more reliable spiral mounts are cumbersome to operate. “We want to develop a bracket that combines the advantages of a spring mount and a spiral mount. When opened, the quick release lever allows the upper half of the clamp to move freely forward, which allows you to quickly install or remove the device; when closed, it will Automatic clamping of the device makes it a super-safe connector," the designers said.
In addition, in order to adapt to larger smartphones, the size of the second generation Glif has been upgraded. It can grip any device with a width between 58mm and 99mm, and this width range covers most smartphones still in production.
More importantly, the new Glip is also versatile because it has no less than three tripod mounting points, and each mounting point relies on the same mechanism. This makes the second generation of Glif suitable for many applications, including landscape orientation and portrait orientation. “With the invention of panoramic photos, Periscope and Snapchat, smartphones have just gotten right from the vertical screen orientation of smirking,†says Studio Neat. Different holders can also be used to place accessories such as microphones and lights to create a suitable shooting environment.
In short, the new Glif is a versatile mobile stand, and Studio Neat thinks this is just the beginning. In addition, Studio Neat adds a handle attachment (made of high-quality, solid cherry wood) and a wristband made of durable umbrella cord. The entire device costs only $50 (a basic Glif is priced at $25), which will definitely be the cheapest mobile stand you can find.
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