To print this, you will need:
Note: I have personally moved on from this version to my next generation version using a YMDK keyboard. I have also included “Up-cycle” parts to give the wrist-rest a second life if you end up printing both wrist rest styles, or move on like me. Remember to print two of the side foot, and mirror one of them!
I have a Prusa Mk4 printer and eventually settled on wanting a depth of the final project to exceed the 250mm limit of the print bed. This is my first attempt at purposely creating a two-part model, which I split directly in OnShape along with creating pins to lock those members in place. Vertical edges are filleted for strength and smoother printing, including the dovetail interior angles.
All circular indentations are meant for roughly 2.5mm thick clear rubber domed soft-close cabinet stoppers. These function both as feet and compressible grips for the Steam Deck and Keyboard.
The floor of the unit is slotted for cable organization with velcro cable ties. The back handle doubles as the lock for the S hook(s) so the unit can be held in one hand and transported or moved from the lap to a table when getting up.
Some supports and cleanup are needed.
There are a few areas I can already see as improvement, but I doubt many people will print this, I'm not going to print it again for myself unless I find some impressive upgrade or flaw.
Mine is printed in PTEG, as I enjoy the feel of the textured print bed parts against my skin. I prefer the Wrist Rest printed with an octogram spiral at a 22.5º twist, as I used a translucent filament.
Pins and parts are hammered in or out as needed with a rubber mallet.
For ergonomics, the wrist rest was not large enough for me. I made a larger replacement rest that works with the original body. Available as a two part model with three pins. Print the main body first and then scale one pin down length-wise and find a scale for width & height that fits the pin holes given the shrinkage of the material and printer tolerances. 95% worked well for me.
Designed in OnShape non-commercial license.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.