"Magic Tray" for Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard - Free 3D Print Model

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Jerrod H

Hobby & DIY>Electronics

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Print Profile(4)

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

H2D

H2D Pro

H2S

P2S

H2C

X2D

A2L

A1 mini

2021+, Large Corner Radii (PETG-HF)

Designer

5.9 h

2 plates

5.0(11)

< 2020, Small corner radii (PETG-HF)

Designer

6 h

2 plates

4.8(11)

small radius trackpad + large radius keyboard

5.1 h

2 plates

5.0(4)

A1 Mini 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

8.7 h

7 plates

Open in Bambu Studio

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White (41100) / Filament with spool / 1 kg

ABS-GF

Description

“Magic Tray” for Apple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad

Description

Here's a quick one.

I recently added a SpaceMouse Pro to my desk setup, which made for an unruly four input devices on my desk (the others being a mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for gesture control and casual use). That's a lot.

To try and tidy things up a bit, I decided to design a quick tray that holds the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad together in a layout similar to a MacBook.

Caution!

Note - I was recently made aware that there was a mid-cycle revision to the Magic Keyboard and Trackpad that I had forgotten about. The first version of my tray was only compatible with the more-recent (2021+) Lightning and USB-C models with larger corner radii. I have since uploaded a second print profile with a variation suitable for the older, smaller-radii designs.

You can see the difference in this photo:

Printing and Assembly

I printed mine in ABS-GF to match my recent eMac mini build, but PETG or even PLA should be fine.

In order to print the tray on a X1C/P1S-size print bed, I had to make the corners separate pieces – they attach with dovetail joints. A side effect of this approach is that it was easy for me to support both the full 104-key Magic Keyboard as well as the more-compact ‘ten-key-less’ size.

Fitment

The keyboard and trackpad fit inside nicely but are easily removable for charging.

This has been fit-tested with the latest USB-C trackpad and full-size keyboard, but it should work with the previous lightning variants as well.

Usage

I am still starting to use this myself, but I think the best approach is to just let the devices rest freely inside the tray as opposed to using double-stick tape to hold them in more securely. This way, they can come out easily for charging.

I plan to add some adhesive rubber feet underneath so it doesn't slide on the desk.

Future

To-do list:

Include access for power controls and charging ports.

Let me know if you like this and what you'd like to see.

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Comment & Rating (57)

@ShayneTroxler

Boosted

Boosted. Worked perfectly and is much better than the heavy thick print I was using.

@lidpereyg

looks great! which plates did you need to print for the short keyboard?

@ShayneTroxler

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Replying to @lidpereyg :

I don’t recall mate. That was 8 months ago. I do good to remember what I did yesterday.🤣

@ClintonD

I use this on 2 of my systems and for lack of a better word it is awesome! The only thing I would like to add is a slot to run the usb cable through simply because I always forget to charge them and when they die its when I'm using them, so I have to pull everything out and plug in the USB.

@xstranger

Boosted

Perfect design, thanks

@D4m089

Boosted

Print Profile

< 2020, Small corner radii (PETG-HF)

Amazing! Printed beautifully, all the bits fit together, and feels robust! This is exactly what I needed, and thanks for accommodating for the number pad version as well! Gave you a boost as this will deffo be a daily use for me 👍

@ryanleeis

do you happen to have a link for a small corner Keyboard and the large corner trackpad together?

@xellerx

Print Profile

small radius trackpad + large radius keyboard

Nice print. Nice way to keep my Apple keyboard and trackpad organized. I mirrored and swapped the side the trackpad lives cause its easier for me. I also added a coupe of notches to get to the charge port and on/off button.

@Horkapolivka

Print Profile

< 2020, Small corner radii (PETG-HF)

looks good. Magic trackpad fits good.

@Daltzie

Boosted

Print Profile

2021+, Large Corner Radii (PETG-HF)

Printed great, Looks awesome and works a treat! Cheers

@ATXBuckeye

Boosted

Thank you for this! Only thing I'd revise is maybe tapered dove joints for a snug fit without the need for adhesive. It'd just press in place then. Printed in Amolen PLA basic Paper White and Red Apple

@user_1027386115

Print Profile

2021+, Large Corner Radii (PETG-HF)

Add a couple of holes/routing channels for lightning/USB-C permanent hookups and this would be perfect.

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