Laptop Stand
Design
Placing a laptop on a flat surface can restrict airflow, thus increasing heat which can cause thermal throttling, leading to reduced performance. To combat this solution, I modified a laptop stand from Thingiverse to fit my standards. The original laptop stand consisted of 2 support stands. I added 4 brackets to secure the 2 supports to each other. Securing the support stands allowed me to move the laptop without having to adjusting the stands. It increased stability as well. Previously, I had to look underneath the laptop to make sure the stands weren't blocking the air vents. Additionally, the hook on the original stands did not allow me to completely close the lid of the laptop. I designed the stand in Blender.
Custom (Top) Original (Bottom)
Original (Left) Custom (Right)
Custom (Left) Original (Right)
Printing
The laptop stand was printed using CF-HTPLA. PrusaSlicer settings are listed below.
Extrusion Multiplier: 0.98
Nozzle
First Layer: 205°C
Other Layers: 205°C
Bed
First Layer: 60°C
Other Layers: 60°C
Cooling fans are outlined in red. Stand fits in-between the fan vents for optimal airflow.
Additional view of vents.
The hook on the original laptop stand did not allow me to fully close the laptop's lid.
Printed stand.
Additional view of printed stand.