Omni-Stand

Universal Parametric Console Stand

One stand for every handheld: PSP, Vita, Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, phones and controllers. Fully parametric, 3D-printable.

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Overview

Omni-Stand is a universal desk stand for handheld consoles and mobile devices. A trapezoidal footprint with a front retaining lip and twin rear backrest pillars holds the device at a stable upright angle, while the fully parametric model adapts to anything from a slim phone to a wide Steam Deck.

No fixed slots, no device-specific molds: every width, height, pocket, and cable bore is a Customizer slider.

Key Highlights

• Truly Universal: One model covers phones, handhelds, and controllers via parametric widths and bridge heights.
• Stable Trapezoidal Footprint: Wide rear stance with tapered front resists tipping on crowded desks.
• Front Retaining Lip: Raised lip with optional center pocket for charging cables and custom engraved label.
• Twin Rear Pillars: Tall backrest with auto-fit center pocket — light where possible, solid where needed.
• Charge-While-Docked: Rear, front, left, and right cable pass-throughs plus USB-C dock slot, strain-relief groove, under-base channel, and side clip.
• YAPBPS Structure: main.scad Customizer entry point, modules/ includes, build.py single-file bundler, validation asserts with console warnings.

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Compatibility

Default dimensions fit a PSP 1000-style device. Adapt in seconds via the Customizer:

Device	Width (mm)	Suggested Tuning
Phone (6-7")	75 - 85	Narrow base_rear_width, lower backrest_total_height to 60-70
PSP 1000 / Vita	75 - 85	Defaults work, set engraved_text_string to taste
Nintendo Switch / OLED	100 - 110	Widen base to ~135, raise pocket bridge for Joy-Con clearance
Steam Deck / ROG Ally / Legion Go	115 - 300	Widen base to 150-180, raise backrest_total_height to 100-120, enlarge cable_diameter to 14-16
Controller / dock display	150+	Disable lip_pocket_enable, widen rear_pocket_width manually

Rule of thumb: base rear width should exceed device width by 30-50 mm; pillar depth must exceed cable diameter by at least 4 mm.

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Project Layout

omni-stand/
+-- main.scad                    # Customizer parameters + render stage
+-- build.py                     # Bundler: inlines include <> into omni-stand_merged.scad
+-- omni-stand_merged.scad       # Generated single-file distribution (via python build.py)
+-- README.md / LICENSE / CONTRIBUTING.md / CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md / SECURITY.md
+-- modules/
    +-- core_logic.scad          # Derived dims, validation asserts, warnings
    +-- stand_body.scad          # Solid extrusion + cutout wiring (omni_stand)
    +-- cutouts/
        +-- cutouts.scad         # Cutouts aggregator
        +-- base/helpers.scad    # trapezoid_profile(), rounded_box_2d()
        +-- pockets.scad         # Floor cavity, lip pocket, rear pocket
        +-- cable_channels.scad  # Cable pass-throughs
        +-- charging.scad        # Dock plug slot, strain relief, under-base channel, clip
        +-- engraving.scad       # Front recessed text

Always open main.scad directly. Never launch modules from inside modules/.

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Quick Start

Prerequisites

• OpenSCAD (v2021.01 or later)
• Python (v3.10+, required only for compiling single-file distributions)

Workflow

1. Open the project:

openscad main.scad

2. Pick your device: In OpenSCAD, open Window > Customizer and set base widths, backrest height, and pocket bridges from the table above.

3. Route the cable: Enable the matching bore (cable_rear_enable, cable_right_enable, ...) and slide its *_pos_percent until the plug clears the pillars. For charge-while-docked, enable dock_enable, size dock_plug_w/h to your plug, and keep dock_relief_enable on so the cable bends without stress.

4. Verify design:

• Press F5 for preview.
• Watch the console for warnings:

ECHO: "WARNING: cable_diameter exceeds pillar_depth, rear bore may break walls."

5. (Optional) Bundle into single file:

python build.py

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Customizer Guide

Section	What It Controls
Render & Tolerances	print_tolerance, render_stand, facet resolution $fn, preview color
1. Base Dimensions	Footprint width, depth, corner radius, floor thickness
2. Front Lip & Text	Lip thickness/height, engraved label string, size, depth
3. Front Lip Pocket	Optional center opening for cables or wide plugs
4. Rear Backrest	Pillar height, width, depth — the main device-size lever
5. Rear Pocket	Center cutout between pillars (0 = auto-fit)
6. Floor Cavity	Material-saving cutout and its margins
7-8. Cable Routing	Master toggle, bore diameter, per-side enable + position
9. Dock Charging	USB-C plug slot, position, strain-relief groove
10. Under-Base Channel	Hidden cable path carved under the base
11. Side Cable Clip	Spring clip bore on left, right, or both walls

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Manufacturing Guide

STL Export

1. Set render_stand = true. Render (F6), then Export STL (F7) as OmniStand.stl.
2. For sharing a preset, run python build.py and distribute omni-stand_merged.scad with your Customizer values noted.

Recommended Slicer Settings

• Filament: PETG, ABS, or ASA (better creep resistance than PLA under console weight; PLA is fine for light phones).
• Wall Loops / Perimeters: 4 - 5 (keeps cable bores and pillar edges solid).
• Top/Bottom Layers: 5+ for a flat, warp-free base.
• Infill: 20% – 25% (Gyroid or Honeycomb).
• Supports: None on flat base; organic/tree only if cable bores bridge poorly.
• Brim: Optional 5 mm brim for tall-pillar presets (Steam Deck height).

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md. Please run python build.py before opening a pull request so the merged distribution stays in sync.

License

Distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0).