Clean Two-Tone Monitor Riser (5" tall x 8" deep)

Model Overview:

I needed the perfect monitor riser for our computer setups, but was struggling to find a riser both deep enough to support my monitors, and also shaped in a way that my desk mat could lay flat without being sandwiched by the riser. I couldn't quite find what I wanted, so I decided to make one myself. This is my first-ever 3D modeling project and the first print that I've designed from scratch, so if you notice anything that I could have done differently, please let me know via message.

The risers are a 2-tone print and 5" (127mm) tall by 8" (203.2mm) deep and 0.75" (19.05mm) thick with 2 countersunk screw holes (#6 screw @ ¾" to 1" in length or an M3.5x20mm equivalent) to attach a board. The board I used is a strip of Baltic Birch plywood that was cut to be 8" deep and 61" wide (the width of my desk).

I took HEAVY inspiration from 3DVJModels Mid-Century Modern riser. Since this was my first time using Fusion or any other modeling software, I couldn't do anything as fancy as his inserts, so I opted for individual parts which I think turned out alright, and hides one of the screws.

I didn't add screw holes at the bottom of my model for the screwdriver since they don't look great, the riser is 5" tall so it was tall enough to use a screwdriver at an angle to install the countersunk screws, or you can use a 45 degree offset connector like I bought from Amazon a while back.

Print Details:

• Nozzle Size: 0.4mm
• Layer Height: 0.2mm for strength or 0.16mm for a smoother appearance (default)
• Supports: Not required
• Infill: 20% gyroid is what I used and it can support 3 monitors without any flex
• Material: PLA or PETG would be adequate, I've used PLA and it is plenty strong

The model prints a single support on one plate and is set to print in two colors with a single color change. I've added two profiles, one for an AMS with a single color change mid-print or the supports on a separate plate. The slats aren't at a perfect 45-degree angle because they are parallel to the overhang, so they will only slot into their spaces at a single orientation, match the textures of the slats to the riser frame if you are struggling to get them into place.

I also made sure to design these in a way that allowed you to use some of the drawers that people have created for this riser competition such as the drawers from Frank3D's riser submission here. I've also created a collection of a bunch of useful prints that I've either used in my setup or think are neat here.

Assembly:

I ripped a sheet of plywood into 8" x 61" boards before edge banding and giving them a few coats of polyurethane. I also attached a 3" wide board to the rear for cable management using THESE printed clips which worked out great in PETG. Make sure to pre-drill pilot holes for all of the legs, I used 3/32" for the legs, a full list of sizes can be found here if you choose to use anything other than a #6 screw. 

Additional Prints Shown in Photos:

I have a number of additional prints in my photos, here's the links to their models:

• Drawers
• MagSafe Mount
• Cable Clips
• Wrist Rest (L size)
• Behringer Under Desk Mount

Printing on A1 Mini:

It's possible to print on an A1 Mini, but the part would need to be positioned diagonally and in a vertical orientation which would require a decent amount of support material. You could potentially print multiple legs side by side to offset the support material usage.