Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Stand

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I required a small support to hold my Raspberry Pi Touchscreen steady on my workspace while I was working on its software. You need to print two of the base units. It demands four M3 screws to attach them together firmly. M3x10mm screws work well, but M3x12mm with a washer perform even better. I printed mine using 20% infill density. This project is tailored for the 7-inch touchscreen designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Visit https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/the-eagerly-awaited-raspberry-pi-display/ to learn more. A few weeks later, I observed that my touchscreen glass had shifted down out of sync with the display underneath due to extended use. It appears that the double-sided adhesive between the glass and display becomes weak over time when exposed to heat from the backlight, causing the glass to move downward uncontrollably if left unsupported. My glass was out of place by 5mm. To prevent this problem from happening again, I created an updated version with a groove at the top for the glass to rest on securely. With some help from a heat gun, I was able to push the glass back into its proper position. The new version also features a notch for easy USB power accessibility. Print Settings: Printer Model: Printrbot Simple Black Rafts and Supports: Not necessary Infill Density: 20% Post-Printing: To prevent my stand from moving around on my desk, I attached small rubber feet similar to the ones provided with Arduino UNO boards to the bottom of the base units.