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Tablet stand with IBM ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint.
The back provides space for a keyboard controller and other electronics. Size could be adjusted to accommodate a Raspberry Pi, for example.
For sturdiness, 3D printed parts are joined with carbon rods.
Instructions
Print the STL files, then follow the videos:
Assembly 1/3
Assembly 2/3
Assembly 3/3
Mounting Lenovo IdeaPad
Mounting iPad
Test
Suggestion: First make a test print to check if the channels fit the carbon rods.
Parts
3D prints. Pictured parts have been printed on a Stratatys Dimension SST 1200es in ABS at 10 mils resolution. They have been designed, however, to also print on RepRaps, MakerBots, etc.
6 mm carbon rods, available for example at Modulor as item #251865.
IBM ThinkPad X40/X41 keyboard
3M Bumpons, h = 3.5 mm, ø 12.7 mm (Modulor #303791)
Foam rubber sealing strip, self-adhesive 2 × 10 mm, black (Modulor #317464L)
M2 × 5 mm screws, available as ThinkPad spare parts
3 mm cord (Modulor #4178085L)
Cord lock (Modulor #224788)
Double cord locks (Modulor #222851)
Rhino 3D file
For construction rules, see Notes inside the Rhino 3D file. Referenced from that file are models available on GrabCAD:
ThinkPad X4x keyboard & TrackPoint.
Cord lock
3M Bumpon SJ5012
To open the file, as of mid 2014, you may download a 90 days trial version of Rhino. Please help me lobby for a free maker edition of Rhino.
Direct link to the original creator's page
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This STL file is compatible with most FDM 3D printers (Creality Ender 3, Prusa MK3S+, Bambu Lab, etc.) and resin printers (Elegoo, Anycubic). Check the original page for recommended print settings and materials.
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Most STL files can be modified using free software like Blender, TinkerCAD, or Meshmixer. Check the license on the original thingiverse page to see if modifications are permitted by the creator.