College Dorm Loft/Bunk Bedside Shelf

thingiverse

I found one college dorm bed shelf design online at TheSoup's thingiverse page http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:760369 that was meant for a wood loft but won't fit on my metal and rounded loft so I designed a new one that should work with any type of bed using zip ties. There is a warning to print this bed shelf upside down because one side has an edge or rim. The person who uploaded the design made sure there are multiple file types available for customization, allowing users to easily make changes with popular software programs. They even encourage people to share photos of their printed designs and remixes in the comments section, showing appreciation for community engagement. The creator tested this design thoroughly by printing it with PLA plastic at 50 mm/s, a thickness of 0.3mm, and an infill of 25%. They noticed that it took approximately 14 hours to print and experienced warping due to inadequate bed settings which were resolved using masking tape, hairspray, and high heat.