A compact, collapsible, print-in-place phone stand that unfolds into far more than you expect.

Now includes version 1.5, see revision notes at the bottom of this post.

At first glance, the Phone Multi-Widget looks like a simple phone stand. In use, it reveals itself as a surprisingly versatile, multi-configuration holder that folds flat, deploys quickly, and adapts to a wide range of everyday situations.

I wanted to create a single, compact object that could solve multiple small but common problems without becoming bulky, fragile, or complicated to assemble.

At the time, most phone stands were either:

• Fixed to a single angle
• Large and awkward to carry
• Dependent on hardware or post-assembly
• Or limited to one specific environment

This design started as an exploration in print-in-place mechanics — how much useful motion and functionality could be packed into a single printed object using only hinges, pivots, slides, and detents. The result became part phone stand, part hanging hook, and part mechanical fidget.

The goal was not just to hold a phone, but to create something that:

• Collapses into a compact, portable form
• Adapts to desks, shelves, doors, screens, and edges
• Prints as a single assembled unit
• Is satisfying to print, deploy, and use

Despite its small size, the Phone Multi-Widget supports a wide range of configurations:

• Nightstand or shelf — hold your phone upright for charging or viewing
• Desktop stand — multiple adjustable viewing angles (high and low)
• Vertical hanging — hook onto a cabinet door, drawer, or seat back (think airplane tray)
• Edge hanging — hang from a laptop screen, monitor edge, or glass panel
• Drawer wedge — slot it above a closed cupboard drawer for hands-free viewing

And likely a few configurations you’ll discover on your own — it’s part widget, part fidget.

• 100% printed — no screws, pins, springs, or adhesives
• No supports required
• No post-print assembly
• Hinges, pivots, slides, and detents are all printed in place

Once it comes off the bed, it’s ready to use.

Because this is a fully print-in-place design, the final “feel” can vary slightly depending on printer tolerances.

Two nearly identical models are included:

• Standard fit — prints perfectly on most printers
• Tighter fit (Phone Widget 1v02h2c.stl) — recommended if the standard version feels loose

The geometry and function are otherwise identical. If in doubt, start with the standard version.

For best results:

• Material: PLA or PETG
• Nozzle: 0.4 mm
• Layer Height: 0.2 mm
• Line Width: 0.4 mm
• Wall Count: 4 (≈1.6 mm)
• Top / Bottom Layers: 5
• Infill: 40% (Cubic)
• Detect Thin Walls: ON
• Wall Generator: Arachne
• Ironing: Not required
• Brim: No
• Supports: No
• Print Orientation: As supplied in the STL / 3MF

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##Revisions and Updates I occasionally update and revise my designs. When I do, I’ll document the changes here. Check back periodically for the latest revision notes or if you’re experiencing any issues with a model. Please email me at logicalplanet3d@gmail.com if you would like me to make a revision or have comments about this design.

2025-05-17 - Added a second, tighter-tolerance version of the model (Phone Widget 1v02h2c.stl) for users who find the original version slightly loose. Both versions are otherwise identical.

2026-01-30 - I have now added version 1.5 to this download. So please carefully note the different versions. if you have a newer printer that is printing well, then use the latest v1.5. Otherwise, you can experiment with the older version. Version 1.5 now has several mechanical improvements, much tighter tolerances and symbols to help remind you what direction to rotate or move elements. The square dots indicate a push location.