AirTag Keychain Cover
A custom-designed keychain cover for Apple AirTag, combining functionality with personal style.
Project Overview
A custom-designed keychain cover for Apple AirTag that combines functionality with personal style. This project showcases practical CAD design and 3D printing to create a protective and aesthetically pleasing case for the AirTag.
Development Timeline
Design Phase
The design process began by following Apple's accessory design guidelines to accurately dimension and model the AirTag in CAD. This foundational step ensured precise specifications for creating a secure yet accessible keychain cover that maintains easy battery replacement.
- Referenced Apple's accessory design guidelines for accurate dimensions
- Modeled AirTag geometry in CAD with precise specifications
- Integrated keychain attachment point into the design
- Designed for easy battery access while maintaining secure fit
- Refined design to v2 version with improved tolerances and ergonomics
3D Printing & Testing
The initial prototype revealed that the fit was too tight, making it difficult to insert the AirTag. I refined the design by adjusting tolerance and offset parameters, resulting in a final version that achieves the ideal balance between secure retention and effortless insertion.
- 3D printed initial prototype (v1)
- Identified overly tight fit during testing
- Refined tolerance and offset parameters
- Achieved optimal fit with final iteration
