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Design for 3D Printing

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Design Thinking

Think Print-FirstDesign an L-Bracket

Tolerances and Fit

Understanding TolerancesDesign Mating Parts

Bridging and Edges

Bridging GapsDesign a Bridge StructureChamfers & Fillets

Multi-Part Design

Multi-Part DesignDesign an Assembly

Phone Stand Project

Phone Stand Design BriefProject: Phone Stand
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Project: Phone Stand
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Build a Phone Stand

Project: Phone Stand 📱

Build a functional phone stand that prints without supports!

Requirements

Create a stand with:

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

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

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

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