Keyboard Display Brackets

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I've got a whole collection of mechanical keyboards, each sporting a different kind of switch. They were hogging too much desk space and closet room so I created a solution. The holders are made to stick to walls with super-strong double-sided tape, so there's no need for visible screws when you take a keyboard off its shelf. I designed the smaller size specifically for ten-key-less keyboards; it has an arm length of 160mm. For average-sized full-size keyboards, I went with a medium size, sporting a 175mm arm. If necessary, I may design a bigger one later on, but anything longer than that might not be stable without modifying the bracket's back. Version 1.0 featured rounded edges that looked nice in 3D modeling software but didn't translate well to printed products. Version 1.1 eliminated those curved corners and shaved off some thickness since I realized it wasn't necessary to make the holders so bulky. I've uploaded SolidWorks files for each version, so feel free to mess around with them. Here are my printer settings: - Printer brand: MakerBot - Model: MakerBot Replicator - Rafts: Yes - Supports: No - Resolution: 0.2mm - Infill: 10% Notes: - I printed those shown here using ABS, and when I tried Version 1.0 without rafts, the corners of the fillets got messed up since they curled up; so, I went with Version 1.1 which includes rafts. I managed to print two holders simultaneously on my Replicator Dual by simply spinning them a few times on the build plate in MakerBot Desktop software - it might be more difficult for those with smaller plates. Each pair took roughly three hours to print using MakerBot's new diamond infill pattern at 10% density. Finishing: - After it was done, I pulled off the raft since it was easiest to remove when the item is still hot (Be careful not to scorch your fingers!). Once cooled down, I wiped each holder clean with a damp rag dipped in acetone. Cutting two strips of 3M's 411-MEDIUM outdoor adhesive tape roughly equal in length to the bracket backs worked best; they helped keep everything level and aligned. To ensure consistency across my space, I measured (my smallest keyboards were about 7 inches apart) and marked the spots on the wall where each pair would sit, leaving a little room between for easy spacing. Because their arms are set at a 45-degree angle, you can actually line them up right against one another for optimal utilization. In my current arrangement, I've placed one medium-sized bracket down low and three small ones on top of it - looks neat!