Design for 3D PrintingProject: Phone Stand
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Design for 3D Printing

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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
3D · Lesson 11 of 11Build a Phone Stand

Project: Phone Stand 📱

Build a functional phone stand that prints without supports!

Requirements

Create a stand with:

  1. 1Stable base (60-80mm deep, 80-100mm wide)

  2. 2Angled back support (60-70° angle)

  3. 3Front lip (stops phone from sliding)

Design Constraints

  • No overhangs > 45°
  • Self-supporting design
  • Minimum 1.2mm wall thickness
  • All parts on build plate

Suggested Approach

  1. 1Start with a base box
  2. 2Add an angled back support
  3. 3Add a small front lip
  4. 4Check Print Readiness panel
Bonus: Name all your objects meaningfully!

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