BTW, the technique for making interconnected movable parts with a 3D
printer is to use very thin spokes between the parts which break away
when moved. But for this, it could just be two parts. A 3D printer has
trouble making circle holes, though, so better off making a triangle and
drilling it out.
The effort seems more expensive than the commercial products at $6
though. I was trying to link to some velcro stands I had bought years
ago that collapsed to almost nothing, but they are no longer available
on Amazon. I guess they could be duplicated with just some velcro tape
and stiff plastic strips.
On my long list of projects is still that portfolio idea. If I ever get
around to it, that will fold into a stand when opened. The piece that
would cover the back would just become the stand and the top cover would
fold under the computer.
On 10/24/2025 1:53 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
Those are cool. This is also the kind of thing that would be an easy
project to get into CAD and print on a 3d printer. Though making them
fold down is a harder project.
