3D Print Your Own Phone or Tablet Stand
Design and 3D print a stand for a phone or tablet! This is a universal design that will fit almost any phone or tablet. Step-by-step instructions will show you how to customize it with a name, logo or design of your choice. This tutorial includes 2 different design options. The simple single-color option allows you to "engrave" your design into the stand; the more advanced 3-piece option shows you how to design a screw and wingnut for attaching your design. The download includes sample .stl files for you to print.
Design and 3D print a stand for a phone or tablet! This is a universal design that will fit almost any phone or tablet. Step-by-step instructions will show you how to customize it with a name, logo or design of your choice. This tutorial includes 2 different design options. The simple single-color option allows you to "engrave" your design into the stand; the more advanced 3-piece option shows you how to design a screw and wingnut for attaching your design. The download includes sample .stl files for you to print.
Design and 3D print a stand for a phone or tablet! This is a universal design that will fit almost any phone or tablet. Step-by-step instructions will show you how to customize it with a name, logo or design of your choice. This tutorial includes 2 different design options. The simple single-color option allows you to "engrave" your design into the stand; the more advanced 3-piece option shows you how to design a screw and wingnut for attaching your design. The download includes sample .stl files for you to print.
Level: 1 and 2
Supplies Needed: None
Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:
Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.
On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.
Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.
Print Time*:
Single-Color Embossed Design (Level 1): 1:17
3-Piece Screw-On Design (Level 2): Base - 1:22, Design - 27 minutes, Wingnut - 17 minutes
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
