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Design for 3D Printing

Course progress0/11
1Design Thinking
  • Think Print-First
  • Design an L-Bracket
2Tolerances and Fit
  • Understanding Tolerances
  • Design Mating Parts
3Bridging and Edges
  • Bridging Gaps
  • Design a Bridge Structure
  • Chamfers & Fillets
4Multi-Part Design
  • Multi-Part Design
  • Design an Assembly
5Phone Stand Project
  • Phone Stand Design Brief
  • Project: Phone Stand

Design for 3D Printing

Course progress0/11
1Design Thinking
  • Think Print-First
  • Design an L-Bracket
2Tolerances and Fit
  • Understanding Tolerances
  • Design Mating Parts
3Bridging and Edges
  • Bridging Gaps
  • Design a Bridge Structure
  • Chamfers & Fillets
4Multi-Part Design
  • Multi-Part Design
  • Design an Assembly
5Phone Stand Project
  • Phone Stand Design Brief
  • Project: Phone Stand

Project: Phone Stand 📱

Phone Stand
A functional 3D printed phone stand

Apply everything to create a functional phone stand!

Requirements

  • Stable base - Won't tip over
  • Proper angle - 60-70° viewing
  • Phone lip - Stops sliding
  • No supports - Self-supporting design

Suggested Dimensions

FeatureSize
Base depth60-80mm
Base width70-100mm
Height80-100mm
Front lip5-10mm

Assembly Approach

Build from basic shapes:

  • Cubes for base and support

  • Rotated cube for angled back

  • Small cube for lip