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Intro
Phone stands are the perfect first project: fast prints, daily utility, and endless customization. This guide shows how to design, slice, and finish your own stand so it fits your phone perfectly.
Why phone stands are great
- Small footprint, low filament use
- Flat base for easy adhesion
- Teaches tolerances and overhangs
- Highly giftable
Design approaches
Download & customize: Use repositories like Printables, Thingiverse, or Cults. Look for models tagged “parametric” or “remixable.”
Design your own: In Tinkercad or Fusion 360, sketch your phone width, add angled supports, and export STL.
Design tips
- Angle: 60–70° for comfortable viewing
- Base: 5–6 mm thick
- Slot: add 1–2 mm tolerance for cases
- Include cable pass-through for charging
- Consider folding/modular designs for travel
Slicing & printing
- Layer height 0.2 mm, 3 perimeters, 20–30% infill
- PLA works; PETG adds durability
- Print flat to avoid supports
Finishing touches
- Light sanding on edges
- Rubber feet or felt pads
- Spray paint or hydro-dip for color
- Optional logo emboss in CAD
FAQ
Tablet stands? Yes—scale up and raise infill to 40–50%.
PLA sag in heat? Indoors is fine; use PETG for hot cars.
Wrap-up
Designing a custom stand blends creativity and practicality. You’ll learn CAD basics and end up with something you’ll actually use.
Thanks for reading! If you have any questions then please drop me a message using the contact form below
Dylan
