Laptop Stand - StepUP
StepUp — 4-Level Adjustable Laptop Stand
StepUp is a sturdy, compact, and fully 3D-printable laptop stand designed to improve your posture and workspace ergonomics without requiring screws, bearings, or glue.
Whether you need a subtle angle for typing comfortably or higher elevation for video calls and dual-screen productivity, StepUp adapts in seconds.
💻 Compatibility Note:
• Optimized for: Modern slim and mid-profile laptops up to 20 mm thickness at the front lip (e.g., HP OmniBook, MacBook Air/Pro, Dell XPS, Lenovo ThinkPad, ASUS Zenbook, etc.).
• Chunky / Heavy Gaming Laptops: Laptops with extra-thick front chassis (>22 mm) or aggressive wedge-shaped front edges may not seat flush in the low-profile front hooks.
🚀 Key Features
• 4 Adjustable Tilt Angles: Easily switch between 15° · 22° · 28° · 35° to find your ideal ergonomic position.
• Smooth Desk Gliding: Reposition or slide your laptop around the desk effortlessly without having to lift it off the stand or having the arms collapse.
• Ultra-Portable & Flat Folding: The independent rails fold down flat into a slim profile, slipping easily into any backpack or laptop sleeve on the go.
• Zero Wrist Interference: Specially designed low-profile front hooks keep the laptop firmly in place without digging into your wrists while typing.
• 100% 3D Printed Parts: No metal rods, bearings, or screws needed.
• Rock-Solid Press-Fit Joints: Heavy-duty pivot pins designed for a tight mechanical fit that won't loosen or wobble over time.
• Superior Heat Dissipation: Open geometric pattern promotes passive airflow under your laptop to keep temperatures down.
• Tested & Compatible: Tested thoroughly on 16" laptops (HP OmniBook 16") and fully compatible with 13", 14", 15", and 16" laptops or tablets.
⚙️ Recommended Print Settings
• Material: PLA or PETG (PETG is great if your laptop exhausts hot air downwards).
• Layer Height: 0.24 mm for the body. 0.2mm for the rest.
• Walls / Perimeters: 3 or 4 (essential for strength and stiffness in the arms and pin holes).
• Infill: 20% – 30% (Tpms-d or gyroid) (25% on upper arms, 20% on bases, 30% on reinforcement pins)
• Supports: NONE. All parts are designed to be printed flat on the build plate.
• Brim: Optional (only if you have corner warping issues).
🔨 Assembly Instructions
Tools required: A small hammer, rubber mallet, or a firm tap against a hard flat surface.
- Print the base rails, upper arms, struts, and pivot pins.
- Remove the support material from the hinge recesses.
- Align the arm hinge with the base hole.
- Insert the pin and gently tap it into place with a small hammer or mallet.
- (The pins are designed with a tight press-fit tolerance to ensure maximum rigidity and zero wobble under laptop weight).
- Adjust to your desired angle and enjoy your laptop setup!
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