Tablet Turret
I think this is another pretty fun one... the Tablet Turret is an articulated tablet stand that is adjustable and turnable. It works really well for a desk top, workbench or kitchen counter. But, what's more, it is a really good and educational demonstration of design techniques used in 3d printing that can be applied to countless other designs.
Here are some of the things designed into this product:
- Print-in-place hinges
- Conical thrust bearing
- Gear-to-gear joints
- Click joints
- Offset detents
- Threaded fitting
- Twist-in and lock fittings
- Press fit / Rotational fit / Snap fit
- Double helical gears
Some of the design features are even new for me. It is the first time I did a twist and lock assembly, for example, and it is instantly one of my favorites. I also incorporated a new conical bearing strategy that is even better than my previously released version 2.0 lazy susans. So I will be making version 3.0 of the lazy susans when I have time. This new design is faster, quieter, smoother, and I used a parametric design approach so I can scale it very quickly for new applications. Exciting stuff.
Here is a direct link to the model... https://than.gs/m/1376937
I really hope more people will get into designing for 3d printing and help us, push us, to make better and better designs. Designs that maybe we can not imagine today, but will be possible tomorrow. Only a few short years ago, I could hardly imagine what I would be doing with the 3d printers today. And now I want to push myself further and see what else we can do.
Thank you for your support and encouragement. It is not possible without that, and I feel indebted to everyone who supports me. That support drives me to keep trying to create new designs. Thank you.