Slim Laptop Stand (Framework Laptop 16 and others)

What is this?

This is yet another laptop stand with a fixed angle. It was designed with the Framework Laptop 16 in mind. But it's simple design also fits most other laptops. It is slim, yet sturdy.

I have taken heavy inspiration form both LessThanInfinity's and Tomba's designs. So if you don't like mine, you might like theirs!

Why is this?

There wasn't really a good Laptop Stand which fit the Framework Laptop 16 with it's rubber line. So I made one. While at it, I noticed I could make it universal. So I did. The holes in the back can be used for cable management instead, for example.

But why choose this stand over others when it comes to other laptops? Well, this one has a very small footprint, being only 15mm wide and 230mm long, it fits most desks even with papers or notebooks in front. It also saves quite a bit of filament and time! A nice side effect is that the Buckles are easier to remove.

Speaking of Buckles: if you already have printed Tomba's design, you can reuse the connectors/struts! I specifically made my model compatible and remade the buckle in FreeCAD. In case you want them a different length, I have included the CAD files where you can change that parametrically.

Parametric Files

In FreeCAD, there will be a Spreadsheet Node called “Parameters”. In there will be values and comments on what they do. Change them to your heart's content.

The other approach would be to change the sketches but you're on your own then.

Instructions and Notes

I used Overture PLA+ on the Prusa Core One with 15% Grid infill and supports enabled for the triangles. For the struts I used 10% ZigZag infill.

If done correctly, the supports might not be needed. However, I didn't test that. Feel free to comment if you manage to print without!

You will need the 2x “Strut” and 2x “Triangle” of which one is mirrored so that you have the buckle nibs pointing in opposite directions when the hooks point in the same direction.

The .3mf files are technically ready to print, if they fit on your print bed (just need slicing). If not you can arrange the .stl yourself but make sure to print in the correct orientation!

Also I made my strut slightly shorter (-5mm) then the one by Tomba. But this is preference, you can use any length you want.

For me some of the Expansion Card slots were a little tight, but nothing a little sandpaper and brute force couldn't fix.

As for assembly, I think it's pretty straight forward: You put the struts into the triangles at the designated slots. Just make sure that the strut has the flat side facing up and the triangle has the buckle nibs pointing outwards.