Customizable Docking Station

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Why I Did the Thing --------------------- I have a dual-boot tablet that features all ports aligned on one side, making it perfect for a docking station. Rather than designing a specific device, I aimed to create a flexible design that could be applied to other tablets or phones as well. How I Did the Thing --------------------- I based my design on telepath's Elliptic Tablet Stand and modified the code to make it Customizer-friendly. This allowed users to download the SCAD file if they preferred. When designing the shelf, patience was essential in getting it just right. The SCAD file includes test code that can be helpful for users. Some suggestions include: * Take measurements with cables plugged in. * Look for cables with nice, plain shapes or perfectly even round edges. * Print shelves with a very low thickness to ensure alignment is accurate. * Set the diameter (or width or height) to zero if you want fewer ports. Now You Build a Thing --------------------- If you have a Teclast T16 Power, the defaults will work well for you. Otherwise, use Customizer to create your desired design. Add up to three circular ports and three rectangular ports, then generate both the stand and shelf. I recommend setting the shelf thickness to a very low value for test prints while getting alignment and sizing just right. I'm eager to see what designs will derive from this!