Fixed-angle desktop tablet easel

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This is a versatile easel designed for securely holding tablets like Wacom, Monoprice, and others at a comfortable drawing angle. It also works seamlessly with 10" tablets such as iPad, Kindle, Galaxy Tab, and more. I specifically crafted this to work perfectly with my Intuos5 Large, which doesn't have an integrated stand and doesn't fit the document holder I used with my previous Intuos2. The design overhangs the front of the desk for both support and to enhance ergonomic comfort in my particular workspace setup. The OpenSCAD source is somewhat adjustable; however, the files provided make the largest, steepest stand that fits easily on my Replicator Dual, which happens to be at a pretty comfortable angle. The design is flexible within reason. UPDATE 3/2015: I've added a thicker version of the sides because after nine months of reliable service it broke. Hopefully, a 6mm thick version will last even longer! To assemble this easel, print the two files in ABS and use a simple acetone bond. However, you can probably print it in PLA and then use superglue or a heat weld instead. Print the two files; I used a raft with 30% infill. Place one of the side pieces on a surface you don't mind damaging (newsprint, scrap paper, etc.). Dip one end of each strut piece into acetone for a few seconds to soften it. Insert the softened ends into the appropriate holes on one side piece. Start by putting on the cross-brace struts since there's only one place each can go; they both sit vertically, with the larger one all the way in back (first hole pair) and the smaller one in the middle (third hole pair). The straight struts can go anywhere else. Make sure to press down so that the ends are all the way in (they should be flush with the outside edge of the side piece). Dip the other ends of the struts into acetone, and quickly press them into the matching holes on the other side piece, again making them flush with the outer edge. Optional but recommended: use a pipette to put a single drop of acetone on each join from the outside. Let everything dry completely.