Mecano Laptop Rack Mount/Desk Stand (2 in 1)
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Mecano Laptop Rack Mount/Desk Stand (2 in 1)
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Stuck at home? Cramped in your seat all day using the computer?
Here is the perfect solution: A Laptop Rack Mount(Convertable into a desk stand). This is made using parts from a toy called Meccano, available almost everywhere(Costco, Walmart, Toys R Us, etc.).
Before building, make sure your rack can handle the weight of your laptop. This design is for the Dell Xps 13.
Let's get building!
Get the Parts
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To build this, you'll need one or more sets of mecano, since it does require a lot of parts.
Fasteners
- 30x - or more short screws(~5mm thread length)
- 2x - medium length screws(~24mm thread length)
- 2x - long screws(~27mm thread length)
- 30x - nuts
- 4x - self-locking nuts
- 8x - spacers(6mm long)
Angles
- 2x - 90 degrees angles
- 8x - 135 degrees angles
Beams
- 6x - 11 hole beams(does anyone know how to call these things?)
- 6x - 9 hole beams
- 3x - 5 hole beams
- 2x - U-shaped 5 hole beams(?!?)
- 2x - 3 * 5 hole plaque thingy(mine were red + image attached)(??again what do we call these things??)
- 2x - I'm not even going to try to name these(image attached)
Build the Structure
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Use the parts to build the structure of the stand, images of the different assemblies are attached.
The paint drawing is the side view of the hole assembly.
Use a 5 hole beam to connect both parts toghether.
Organize
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Test if your laptop fits, if it dosent, you can change the beam lengths to longer ones. Tuck the wires under the computer and mount onto the rack.
Enjoy!!
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Use your laptop without your neck hurting and enjoy a desk clear of messy cables!