Ultra-thin (1.5mm) credit card-sized phone stand

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<p>A special feature of this stand card is the absence of mechanical hinges. They are replaced by a composite of two types of plastic. This allowed us to achieve the minimum thickness and print time (30 minutes).<br>The stand is convenient to carry with you - it is foldable and as flat as possible. And also a small one - the size of a credit card.<br><br>The stand allows you to adjust the angle of your smartphone and place it vertically or horizontally. Suitable for various models up to 11 mm thick. And even in a protective case.<br><br>I made two designs - one without a logo and one with a picture (I made a logo for the Squid Game invitation, but it may be different).<br><br>On layer change, I replace rigid PETG with flexible TPEE, and then vice versa. This creates a simple hinge that can be printed in place. Both of these plastics are good at sintering and printing at the same temperature (I only slowed down the speed for TPEE a little, but this is not necessary).<br>No support required. Printing requires two changes of filament - from PETG to TPE after the first layer and vice versa after the second. Everything is printed 0.3 mm thick, the first layer is 0.2 mm.<br>Don't forget to remove the automatic filament loading - for flexible plastics this can end up tangling in the extruder.<br><br>Alternatively, you can use printing with one semi-rigid plastic of the SBS type (it will withstand at least several dozen folds).</p><p>You can print entirely from PETG, but it will not be durable for a long time in the place of bends.<br><br>All pauses have already been created in the 3mf file, and the model is positioned so that the bridges are perpendicular to the break.<br><br>I have a few smartphone models, but this should work with most. Write how it works with your model.</p><p><strong>Update</strong>. Added a file for thick smartphones or devices with a case. It is possible to use with a total thickness of up to 15-16 mm.</p><p>Look at my new project - an ultra-thin <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/85189-bookmark-and-phone-stand-in-13-minutes">bookmark for books and at the same time a phone stand</a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/84972/rich_content/059e038a-d3ec-4ccc-b4d9-08da4803c517/2021-11-05-13-44-01.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%222c79475d-197e-4724-b133-2c58a693fed8%22%2C%22w%22%3A3672%2C%22h%22%3A2755%7D"></figure><p>Watch a video about all three models:</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/GFL89vUXNDc"></oembed></figure>