Garmin Fenix 6X charging stand

This is a charging stand for a Garmin Fenix 6X watch using the stock charging cable. It may fit similar Garmin watches that use the same cable.

I know there are a lot of charging stands already out there, but I couldn't find one that let me adjust the angle so I could actually see the face while it was charging. The charging connector fits very tightly into the watch, so I also had to make release tabs to be able to remove the watch again without lifting the entire assembly off the table. The ratcheting angle adjustment makes a very satisfying, solid click (watch https://youtu.be/MGaiTr-W7BQ to hear).

Assembly instructions:
Note that these parts are all a very tight snap fit, so some force is required! Here is the best order in which to put the parts together:
1. Place the bracket in the face. The flat side of the face is the bottom, and the bracket goes in from the bottom and locks in place flush, leaving space on top for the sensors on the watch base. Once they are aligned, press down on the face with the bracket flush against the edge of a tabletop, repeat on the other side if necessary. Make sure the bracket is aligned correctly with the face before proceeding, as it will be difficult to turn with the other parts in place.
2. Insert one tab at a time in the face from the top, making sure that you have the right tab in the right slot. The tabs are mirror images of each other and are slanted to match the dishing of the face and will not work if interchanged. Making sure the tab is in the right position, invert the face and press down on a tabletop to click in place. Repeat for the other tab.
3. Guide the charging cable through the slot and seat the connector in the face by inverting and pressing gently down against a table. A locating ring will snap into the detent, holding the connector in place projecting up from the face. Force is required, but of course I assume no responsibility if you break your charging cable.
4. Press the bracket into the top of the base until it snaps into position and the ratchet engages. This is also a very tight fit.
5. Place the cable in the guides on the base if desired.

As you can see in the pictures, I spent some time designing this, and had quite a few learning experiences (failures) along the way, but the result is very satisfying and I hope you like it.

I printed this in PLA on a Prusa Mk3S+ at 0.15 mm, 15% infill and no supports. Total print time was about 5 hours. A higher resolution may yield cleaner results but print time will go up. Depending on where you want to place it, you can make the base significantly heavier by printing with 100% infill.

https://youtu.be/MGaiTr-W7BQ