Slingshot 360 Bracket Extensions

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<p>Our Slingshot 360 tablet stand / bracket is too-small for the new 8" tablet. The newer versions of this come with two mounting plates - but I didn't want to buy a new stand just for a larger base.</p> <p>I designed a 2-piece assembly so you can replace the slider portion and make any-size or style of outside piece you want.</p> <p>The sling-shot bracket comes apart with 4-screws and a bit of work. You will need some case-separation tools and a bit of patience - it fits very tightly and you will have to work your way around the perimeter. The sliders are a very tight fit and may require a bit of sanding to get them to slide nicely.</p> <p>I used some M3 thread-forming plastic screws (I only had 4) but you could just as easily use superglue - this is a tight enough fit friction almost holds it in place.</p> <p>There are two styles of holders - labeled top and bottom. The bottom can be printed twice if your tablet has power/volume on the side. In the case of our <a href="https://www.amazon.com?linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=thingiverse09-20&amp;linkId=e4759bff1fa9a55a0f897d801ce2d765&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com?linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=thingiverse09-20&amp;linkId=e4759bff1fa9a55a0f897d801ce2d765&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> Amazon</a> Fire 8.5 tablet the power, volume and USB are on the top - so I have a custom bracket that avoids pressing the power button and leaves the USB open.</p> <p>If you want custom brackets you can import the STL file into your CAD of choice and sketch-out anything you want. Hole spacing is 22mm by 82mm, 3mm in diameter. They are offset 4mm from each side on the slider assembly.</p> <p>If you make this, please post a make and let me know how it worked-out.</p> <p>If you have questions ask in the comments!</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>FLSUN i3 2017 Version</p> <p><p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p><p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong> <div><p>.2</p></div><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>25%</p> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> PrintOxe PLA Black <br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong> </p><div><p>Slider can be printed without supports. There is a small dimple on the end of the spring holder pins that needs to be trimmed-off. That allows for the small bridge for the pins to print in mid-air.</p> The top-holder is flat, so print it with the opening facing up and no supports are needed.</div></p> <p>The bottom can be printed the same-way - but depending on your printer you may have a small bit of clean-up to do. In my-case it was very little and a light sanding was all it too,.</p> </p></p> Category: Tablet