Anker USB Hub & Standing Desk Controller

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I really wanted to mount my USB hub underneath my desk but with a drawer one one side and my 2i2 and desk controller on the other I was limited for space. So I made this thing. It works with the popular 4 port Anker USB Hub and it should work with most desk controllers as I believe the majority of them have exactly the same mounting system and spacing, but please give yours a quick measure to double check. Be warned, this is a pain in the arse to put together but is pretty self explanatory! Required ======= - 8 M2.5x8 laptop screws / something with a thin and small head - 2 M4x8 Hex socket screws - The original wood screws from the desk's controller - A thin, long screwdriver that will reach the screws inside the box once assembled (a pain in the arse) Printing ====== - I only used rafts because I get elephants foot and haven't been bothered to fit it yet - I only used rafts on the top part (because the bottom part didn't matter too much about fitment but the top part does) - The bottom does not require supports - The top requires supports for the long adjustable holes (see pictures above) Printing Time ---------------- The top took about 2.5 hours The bottom took about 3.5 hours Assembly Steps ============= 1. I used eight M2.5x8 laptop screws to pre-thread the bottom holes and I drilled out the holes on the top part to ensure an easy fitment. You don't have to drill the top part, it just means the screws might have resistance / need screwing into the top part 2. I used two M4x8 Hex Socket Screws to secure the bottom part to the desk's controller, ensuring the front of the printed part is inline with the top curve on the controller. However you want to do it is fine, just make sure you leave space to get to the desk screws from underneath. 3. I put the Anker USB Hub into the bottom piece upside down. It will fit with resistance rightside up, but this way worked better for my situation. 4. I placed the original desk screws pointing upwards in the two slots and then secured the top to the bottom, ensuring it was tight on all eight points. > You may not need all 8 screws but i wanted to be safe than sorry, and also wanted the plastic parts to be pulled together as much as possible. 5. Using your long screwdriver, push the screw up from inside the box so it is sticking out of the top, align with your old screw holes and screw it in a bit. Doing this should take some pressure off lining it up with the other hole as it should hang freely while you sort the other screw. 6. Carefully tighten almost all the way. Stop and check alignment with the front of the desk, then screw in place for the final time. Assembly Time ------------------- About 2 episodes of Grey's Anatomy or 1.5 hours, but might be quicker for you as I did get a bit distracted. Please ====== - Feel free to contact me if you have any issues, my time is limited so I probably can't make revisions for other hubs. If you want the Fusion 360 file, I'll happily send it over - just send me a message. - *Please* post pictures when you're done, both of failed prints and of successful prints, both help me improve future iterations of the design. - I'm aware it's a pain in the arse to assemble, sorry, I might try to make it better :) - [Consider supporting me if you can <3](https://ko-fi.com/jazmp) Important ======= I will not accept liability for, but not limited to, any damage or injury to you, your desk or your parts. Be aware that doing this *may* create scrape marks on the USB Hub and that if you over tighten bolts, they will crack or push through plastic parts. Links ------- [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/jazmp) [Me](https://jazmp.co) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/_jazmp)