So I’m a big audiophile and seriously love my ATH M50s. However, they happen to be fairly large and don’t fit anywhere neatly on my desk. After playing around in Tinkercad, I realized that I can solve this problem with 3D printing! Or at least make a prototype.
My original intention was make an actual stand, but in reality that wouldn’t realize solve the problem. It would still take up a fair bit of desk space. Looking around, I found inspiration in the standard filament spool holder design.
Basically, I thought of designing a grip of sorts with an extension that would fit to our (supercool) desks. They are made from 2 sheets of 1’’ plywood, with one at an about 45 degree angle. So, using Tinkercad I made a fairly simple (but functional!) design.
In order to get a tight fit, I figured a bolt would be necessary. I downloaded Bolt files from thingiverse. I then imported it into tinkercad. To get the threads, I made the bolt a hole and then grouped it with the base. Originally, I attempted to print the screw and use it, butttt printed screws don’t last too long and the screw broke. So, I just went to the hardware store and got a real bolt of the same size.
I decided to use PET+ as the material because its a bit stronger than PLA. It actually turned out pretty well. The bolt took a little extra effort to get the threads to fit, but overall it works! It can even hold a backpack. The next step would be putting Sugru on the end to not put so much pressure on the wood. And making the ‘spool holder’ esque extension a little bit longer. The design’s not perfect, but it works!
3D Printing Summary
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Material: MadeSolid PET+
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Printer: Makerbot 4th gen
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Temperature: 250c
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Layer Height: .2
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Print Speed: 40
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Raft: yes
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@Alex3DHubs, I see you’re using the same printer that I am regularly using and that your are using it at 250°C. Do you how know which temperature the hotend/nozzle is able to handle?
Very nice solution.
I create one on Tinkercad too.
It can handle 250, but its definitely pushing it. A new hotend was recently installed, so I felt pretty comfortable with a couple prints with that high of temp.
What do you mean by “new hotend”? more reliable with high temperatures?
