#0032 BuildX Foldable Laptop Stand [2 more sizes added]

prusaprinters

*** Thanks for checking out this model! *** If you appreciate what I'm doing, please consider buying me a coffee, and check out my other models!**********I searched (and searched and searched) for a laptop stand to meet my needs, but couldn't find one that was adjustable, fold-able, compact, and portable…so I designed my own.  I also made it super stable because many of the ones I've seen can fall over easily, risking damage to your laptop.[Updated 5/3/23]: Added 2 more Platform sizes, one with “hooks” to fit laptops up to 19mm thick, and one to fit laptops up to 22mm thick.  I recommend you print these “solid” (as in not showcasing infill, because you'll need the extra strength from holding heavier laptops.)  Also, use 4+ vertical walls to increase strength.Usage: Adjustable to 4 positions (see pics) - 3 positions are intended to align with the height of your monitors. The position where the leg sits outside of the base is intended for usage more at a desk level. Folds flat for you to take it with you in a back pack - compact, portable.You can print this design conventionally but this is a good model to showcase infill patterns if you set the top and bottom layers to zero.  I designed the features to be strong enough to use without the top and bottom layers if you set the infill pattern to grid, triangular, or honeycomb and at least 20% infill. You can play around with what works for you but to start off, I recommend these minimums:PLA or PETG would both work 3+ vertical walls5+ top and 4+ bottom layers (except if you want to showcase the infill patterns)The “platform” part should always be printed conventionally, with top and bottom layers because the “hooks” on this part will need the strength to hold that weight.For added ruggedness I recommend using PETG, but you just need to watch out for excessive stringing that would ruin your showcase of a “clean” print.  PLA would work equally well for this application, and plenty strong to hold up a normal laptop.For laptops with exhaust fans on the bottom, consider printing in PETG since the exhaust heat may compromise (soften) the PLA.Experiment with slicer modifiers for some variations.Note that there's a set of files intended to showcase the infill pattern, and a set to print conventionally. The difference is on the showcase version I added features that force the slicer to close up the hole and counter bore features for the hinge holes (or else they will be missing top and bottom layers too, which would compromise their strength as hinge points.)Other things you'll need:M4x14 thru M4x25, qty 4 (pan head or socket head cap screw)If you download this model and/or add it to your collection, please click the LIKE button and give it some STARS!  Remember, you can earn some Prusameters if you post a pic of your make!  Plus, it would make my day to see it. ;-DHappy Printing!