It works! Some modifications are required, the clip at the bottom is slightly too long, and it could do with being a bit less substantial. Also the bit that holds the reciever is a bit too snug - it needs to be tight to provide a sufficient interference fit, but it’s probably a bit too tight.
Took about an hour to 3D print this morning before work
The clip at the bottom is much shorter - still flat (not ideal) but at least it shouldn’t interfere with the earcup causing it to not sit on my head quite right
No more slot of the built in clip on the reciever - turns out it’s easier to just pull the clip right off!
The hole where the reciever sits is about 0.1mm wider than it used to be - hopefully this provides a slightly looser fit than previously.
The clip itself is properly centered
The “base” is a tiny bit thicker to help it keep rigidity.
So also worth mentioning, this is not by far the only thing I’ve customised on my headphones - my full write up of all of it’s in my blog post about headphones. They’ve also got aftermarket ear pads (which are surprisingly comfortable!) and a detachable cable mod with a minijack socket (mini XLR is such a faff…). The cable between the headphones and the Bluetooth receiver is a custom one I made for the occasion.
If you like the look of it, I’ve got a few left over materials (the cable itself (Van Damme XKE install-pair), and the techflex sleeving (Neon blue PET) and heatshrink) and I’d be happy to make a cable up for you for the cost of the connectors
Print is done - and the fit is MUCH better now. The clip barely touches the earcup and does not restrict it’s movement any more. I guess it could do with being slightly curved, but it’s only a small thing at this point.
The only remaining issue is the fit is still a bit overly snug and the depth of the clip is ever so slightly too shallow and narrow. It’s giving plenty of clamping force, which is good, but it’s deflecting a little bit more than I’d like.
But overall, it’s as sturdy as anything at the moment! I think I’ll give it a bit of a test drive and if there are any more issues I might go for a v3 - but seems pretty good for now!
Love it - I have a similar plan for my Senheizer HD25s so great to see your solution. I like the non destructive mount idea! I’ve only got as far as testing if bluetooth receiver can drive them.
Turns out, there’s a very good reason for that. The way in which I made the hole for the receiver to sit in was to model the receiver, then project the outline of the profile to a sketch then apply a 0.1mm offset, then extrude that through the clip to make the hole. But - when I did the extrusion I didn’t select the offset line, I selected the projected profile instead! So it was a precise interference fit with no tolerance. That was a noob move.
Release notes for Version 3:
Outer chamfers have been tweaked so they’re more consistent across the whole item
Retaining clips for the receiver are a bit thicker to add some strength.
The clip has a slight rounding to it to make the fit a bit more snug against the headphone forks
