Flexible Arm Holder 3D Printer Model
The file 'Flexible Arm Holder 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 813.8KB.
The file 'Flexible Arm Holder 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 813.8KB.
I love the old flexible desk lamps. So I thought I'd create a similar styled holder for my Kindle. Now, I know what you're thinking, they are not that heavy, but when I'm in bed, I can't get neck round to read it when it's on my chest.
At full stretch, this stand will lift the bottom of the kindle 100mm off the deck, more if you tilt it back a bit.... or substantially less if you wish.
It's also a piece of art on its own.
I then decided to make it a bt more generic as well.
Too many parts!!!!
Don't be too overwhelmed, there a few options to choose from. This was originally designed for my Kindle, then I realised I could make it a bit more generic. I started out with a honeycomb infill for the carrier, but realised that it looked cleaner without, so that became an option, and finally, I realised that friction fit wouldn't sit well with some, and doesn't with me if I need to glue things, so built the screw versions. All-in-all 8 carrier types, and 2 retainers. I should look at screw versions of the retainer arm but I think I'd overload my own brain. Here is how you tell the versions
Friction or screw parts?
If you're unsure about the friction fit, I'd suggest glue. It is the cleaner option aesthetically. If you want to give the screw fit options a try, then your printer needs to be pretty accurate in the XY plane.
Print out the bolts and arms first as you will need them in any case. Then print out the screw test. If it screws nicely into the bolt hole in the arm, then you're good to go.
| arm_EB.stl | 725.9KB | |
| arm_EE.stl | 610.9KB | |
| bolt.stl | 1.2MB | |
| frict_base.stl | 675.5KB | |
| frict_carrier_ks.stl | 499.7KB | |
| frict_pin.stl | 435.5KB | |
| retainer_ks.stl | 171.2KB | |
| screw_base.stl | 962.9KB | |
| screw_carrier_ks.stl | 785.0KB | |
| screw_carrier_ks_hc.stl | 949.6KB | |
| screw_nut.stl | 640.7KB | |
| screw_pin.stl | 796.4KB | |
| screw_pin_test.stl | 431.7KB |
