XSHELF xbox Series X Shelf Wall Mount

I was lucky enough to get an xbox Series X at launch but like most TV stands mine has shelves that don’t accommodate the console standing in its natural position. I didn’t want to sit it on the floor hoovering up dust, so designed and 3D printed my self a custom shelf.

Key features:

• Console sits in a recessed area for added safety
• Includes ventilation holes to allow airflow through the chimney design of the console
• Stands off wall enough to accommodate cables (tested with HMDI and Ethernet connected)
• Prints in two parts that connect without additional hardware and lock in place with a printed pin
• Cable routing hole to allow cables to pass through the shelf
• Mounts to walls with only two screws
• Tested to hold +6Kg when printed with PETG (xbox weighs 4.5)
• Prints with no support

The ventilation feels like a real advantage over sitting it on a traditional flat shelf as you can feel the pull of air from under the shelf although I imagine Microsoft tested the hell out of it.

See notes on print settings and post printing for my suggestions and recommendations. in a nutshell:

• Requires a build plate that can print 23.2cm x 17.2cm on the X&Y (size of shelf)
• PETG recommended
• 5mm / 60mm screws with appropriate wall plugs recommended

Print Settings

Rafts: No

Supports: No

Resolution: 0.2

Infill: 20-25%

Notes:

In terms of strength my initial prototype to test size was PLA and my gut feeling is that PLA will be fine as long as you use common sense with print settings ie several walls and high infill. I'd recommend using custom 100% infill modifiers around the screw holes to strengthen them. I recommend PETG though as it's stronger and what I have printed my two testing prototypes in.rnrnSettings wise:rnrn3 perimeters or more for strengthrn20-25% infillrn100% infill around the screwsrnrnThe 20% infill 3 perimeter PETG version I printed holds 6kg of filament piled on it as a test, the xbox weights 4.5kg. I've now used it for several weeks without it failing.

Mounting Notes & Recommendations

Test the fit of the bracket and shelf to each other. They should be snug but if too tight the dovetails may need some sanding. The bridging on the shelf dovetails can sag and cause friction so thats the likely culprit of a tight fit. If loose don't worry as the locking pin stops the shelf detaching accidentally.rnrnEnsure you use suitable hardware for the surface you are mounting to. The bracket has 5mm holes with a 10mm wide recess for the head. Thats a hefty screw! I used 5mm wide shaft 60mm long posidrive screws into masonry plugs. If you are mounting to drywall/plasterboard ensure you use appropriate hardware and plugs See one of the images for how big my screws were.rnrnI am not responsible if it falls off the wall because you used tiny screws and no plugs!

Designed on an iPad Pro

This was designed in the excellent Shapr3D on and iPad Pro. I'm a novice, tinkered in Fusion360 over the last couple of years which is cool, Shapr3D is a joy to use though with the Apple Pencil.