Adjustable Laptop Stand

thingiverse

I designed this laptop Stand to print in segments, avoiding warping of the ABS by breaking down the design into smaller pieces. It features an adjustable swivel foot, allowing you to set the stand to your personal preference. I will be adding photos with descriptions soon after post-printing is complete. Currently, I am busy printing some of the parts - once finished, I will upload them along with photos of the completed stand. For now, please note that I will also make a stop for the front foot in case the laptop slips off (check step 13 in the post-printing instructions). Feel free to leave comments as you see fit. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa I3 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 20% Notes: I set the Support to 60 Degrees overhang, Extruder Temp = 240, and Bed Temp = 90. Post-Printing: To build this stand as intended, you will need a few tools, including: Some M8 Threaded rod (at least two 300 mm lengths) Eight M8 Nuts Eight M8 washers A drill with drill bits ranging between 2.8 mm to 3.5 mm Epoxy glue Preferably, a tap and die set, but it can be done without Here are the steps to follow after printing: 1) Warm the tips of the printed parts and pop the M8 nuts into place. 2) Take one piece of threaded rod and turn on one nut followed by one washer to about 30 mm from one side. 3) Add the swivel mount after completing step 2, followed by another washer. 4) Screw on the Back foot piece to the end as shown in the photos and tighten. 5) Drill a hole in the side of the screw which will be used for tapping. The size of the tap you plan on using will dictate the size of the drill bit you need. A simple Google search will reveal the best drill and tap size to fit each other. If you don't have a tap and die set, then put some wire through or glue a smaller screw in to that hole to prevent the nut from turning. 6) Screw on the other Back foot piece to the other side of the threaded rod about 90 mm from the first one (The nut should be facing the direction of the previously fastened foot piece). 7) Add one washer followed by the swivel piece and another washer. 8) Screw on and tighten an M8 Nut. 9) Press down the Back foot piece until flat on the working surface. Tighten both sides of the rod with a spanner until you feel that both sides have more or less the same tightness. The reason for tapping the holes is so that now when loosening the rod, both sides should become loose at the same time, meaning you only need to tighten one side to fix both swivel positions. 10) Add some epoxy glue to the front foot pieces and press them into the hole of the Back pieces, keeping the nut seat in the same direction and leave to dry. 11) Add another M8 threaded rod through the front side of the stand also using M8 nuts to keep the rod stiff and in place (No need for tapping and drilling these nuts). 12) Add the butterfly handle to the end of the rear rod for fastening and loosening the rod. 13) Add little rubber to the top of the stand that is in contact with the laptop to stop it from slipping off the stand if tilted too high.