# 3D Printed Stand for MacroPad RP2040 ## Overview https://youtu.be/_aW90ufD6X0 ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/391/medium800/3d_printing_hero-laptop-other.jpg?1626219374) Make a stand for your MacroPad RP2040! This features a hinged kick stand that allows your to prop up your MacroPad RP2040. It's a print-in-place design that can be 3D printed without any support material. ![3d_printing_hero-laptop-close.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/385/medium640/3d_printing_hero-laptop-close.jpg?1626218113) ## Easy Assembly Use M3 x 6mm screws to secure the MacroPad RP2040 to the mounting holes on the base of the stand. ![3d_printing_hero-closeup.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/390/medium640/3d_printing_hero-closeup.jpg?1626219070) ## Parts ### Adafruit MACROPAD RP2040 Bare Bones - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED [Adafruit MACROPAD RP2040 Bare Bones - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5100) Strap yourself in, we're launching in T-minus 10 seconds...Destination? A new Class M planet called MACROPAD! M here, stands for Microcontroller because this 3x4 keyboard controller features the newest technology from the Raspberry Pi sector: say hello to the RP2040. It's a speedy... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5100) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5100/guides) ![Angled shot of MacroPad](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5100-00.jpg) ### Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Enclosure + Hardware Add-on Pack [Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Enclosure + Hardware Add-on Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5103) Dress up your Adafruit Macropad with PaintYourDragon's fabulous decorative silkscreen enclosure and hardware kit. You get the two custom PCBs that are cut to act as a protective bottom plate and and a mechanically-stabilizing keyboard plate. Use the included M3 screws to attach the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5103) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5103/guides) ![Top view of MacroPad add on pack](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5103-06.jpg) ### Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Starter Kit - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED [Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Starter Kit - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5128) Strap yourself in, we're launching in T-minus 10 seconds...Destination? A new Class M planet called MACROPAD! M here stands for Microcontroller because this 3x4 keyboard controller features the newest technology from the Raspberry Pi sector: say hello to the RP2040. It's a speedy... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5128) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5128/guides) ![Video of a hand playing with a rainbow-glowing keypad.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5128-08.jpg) ### USB Type C Cable with Data/Charge Switch [USB Type C Cable with Data/Charge Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4696) Perhaps your smart phone, tablet, or even your Raspberry Pi 4, charges off of USB, but can you really trust that charging station at the airport? Now you can control when to allow data in or out of your device with this specially-designed USB cable._Voila!_ Your cable's data... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4696) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4696/guides) ![Angled shot of coiled USB-C data/charge cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4696-03.jpg) # 3D Printed Stand for MacroPad RP2040 ## 3D Printing ## Slicing Parts Slice with setting for PLA material.  Minimum bed volume: 100mm x 170mm The parts were sliced using CURA using the slice settings below. - PLA filament 220c extruder - 0.2 layer height - 10% gyroid infill - 60mm/s print speed - 60c heated bed ![3d_printing_slice-cura.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/386/medium640/3d_printing_slice-cura.jpg?1626218585) [Download Design Source](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/388/original/Stands.zip?1626218861) [Download STL](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/389/original/Stand_Assembly.zip?1626218902) ## Design Source Files The project assembly was designed in Fusion 360. This can be downloaded in different formats like STEP, STL and more. Electronic components like Adafruit's board, displays, connectors and more can be downloaded from the [Adafruit CAD parts GitHub Repo](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts). ![3d_printing_5128_MacroPad_RP2040.gif](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/387/medium640thumb/3d_printing_5128_MacroPad_RP2040.jpg?1626218738) ## Angles Set the hinged kick stand in two different positions for better ergonomics. Place the head of the screws over the dimples in the kick stand to keep it in place from slipping. ![3d_printing_hero-lowprofile.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/392/medium640/3d_printing_hero-lowprofile.jpg?1626219399) ![3d_printing_hero-side-up.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/103/393/medium640/3d_printing_hero-side-up.jpg?1626219419) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit MACROPAD RP2040 Bare Bones - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED [Adafruit MACROPAD RP2040 Bare Bones - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5100) Strap yourself in, we're launching in T-minus 10 seconds...Destination? A new Class M planet called MACROPAD! M here, stands for Microcontroller because this 3x4 keyboard controller features the newest technology from the Raspberry Pi sector: say hello to the RP2040. It's a speedy... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5100) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5100/guides) ### Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Enclosure + Hardware Add-on Pack [Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Enclosure + Hardware Add-on Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5103) Dress up your Adafruit Macropad with PaintYourDragon's fabulous decorative silkscreen enclosure and hardware kit. You get the two custom PCBs that are cut to act as a protective bottom plate and and a mechanically-stabilizing keyboard plate. Use the included M3 screws to attach the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5103) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5103/guides) ### Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Starter Kit - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED [Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Starter Kit - 3x4 Keys + Encoder + OLED](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5128) Strap yourself in, we're launching in T-minus 10 seconds...Destination? A new Class M planet called MACROPAD! M here stands for Microcontroller because this 3x4 keyboard controller features the newest technology from the Raspberry Pi sector: say hello to the RP2040. It's a speedy... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5128) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5128/guides) ### USB Type C Cable with Data/Charge Switch [USB Type C Cable with Data/Charge Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4696) Perhaps your smart phone, tablet, or even your Raspberry Pi 4, charges off of USB, but can you really trust that charging station at the airport? Now you can control when to allow data in or out of your device with this specially-designed USB cable._Voila!_ Your cable's data... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4696) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4696/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit MacroPad RP2040](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-macropad-rp2040.md) - [MacroPad Summer Olympics Hotkeys](https://learn.adafruit.com/macropad-olympic-hotkeys.md) - [MacroPad Remote Procedure Calls over USB to Control Home Assistant](https://learn.adafruit.com/macropad-remote-procedure-calls-over-usb-to-control-home-assistant.md) - [Ableton Live MacroPad Launcher](https://learn.adafruit.com/ableton-live-macropad-launcher.md) - [Keypad and Matrix Scanning in CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/key-pad-matrix-scanning-in-circuitpython.md) - [MACROPAD Hotkeys](https://learn.adafruit.com/macropad-hotkeys.md) - [MacroPad 2FA TOTP Authentication Friend](https://learn.adafruit.com/macropad-2fa-totp-authentication-friend.md) - [Minecraft Turbopad](https://learn.adafruit.com/minecraft-turbopad.md) - [Custom HID Devices in CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/custom-hid-devices-in-circuitpython.md) - [AdaBox 019](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox019.md) - [Dragon Drop: a CircuitPython Game for MacroPad](https://learn.adafruit.com/dragon-drop-a-circuitpython-game-for-macropad.md) - [CircuitPython Sound Box](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-sound-box.md) - [CNC Rotary Macropad](https://learn.adafruit.com/cnc-rotary-macropad.md) - [Tyrell Desktop Synthesizer](https://learn.adafruit.com/tyrell-desktop-synthesizer.md) - [Thermal Camera with Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/thermal-camera-with-display.md)