MS Surface Stand with cooling and PSU mount

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I got a Microsoft Surface at work and needed a stand. Instead of buying one, I decided to build my own. This stand features three 60mm fans running at 5V, which can be powered directly from the USB connector built into the Surface PSU mounted on the backside of the stand. For those without access to a large printer at home or work, I've included a version split into three parts (stand_left, stand_middle, and stand_right) that can easily be glued together using any 220x220x200mm printer. A few bolts are included for better fitting and adjustment. Three tunnels on the lower side of the stand allow fan cables to be routed to the assembly area. On the right side lid, there are three holes - one for the USB cable and two for storing the Surface connector cable, which is too long when placed on the stand. Cable guides have been designed to insert and mount cables without cutting or soldering. As seen in the pictures, I haven't wired the fans yet due to a lack of necessary tools at home. Once complete, I'll post photos of the finished product. Assembly requires 12 3x8 screws for PSU mounts and side lids and 12 M4 countersunk screws (dependent on fan height) if chosen. I recommend printing large parts with a 0.2mm layer height and 15% infill, while smaller parts should use 0.1mm layers and 100% infill. The large parts are the only ones needing support. Feel free to adjust settings as desired. Future plans include adding a switch to control fan power and speed regulation using an Arduino. For now, this version will suffice. The colors used in my build have no connection to any sports team or brand; they simply reflect personal preference. If you like this creation or have suggestions for improvement, please let me know. Enjoy! Update: I reworked the cable guides due to a fit issue and replaced them with a new version (v2_1.3.2_cable_guide-x6.stl). Side parts now include countersunk holes for aesthetic purposes. REM: After using it for some time, I found no issues, so this build is complete.