Tablet holder mount for airplane - Free 3D Print Model

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Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

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1 plate

4.9(60)

Slower but a bit nicer, chamfers, 0.16mm layer, 2-4 walls

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1 plate

4.9(45)

0.08mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

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Like this original model? Consider giving it a boost :) In any event, don't let your boosts expire.

Fully adjustable tablet mount for airplane tray. Also check out the iPad Pro version, the smaller smartphone / Nintendo Switch version, the MagSafe version and my favourite: the Anker MagGo version.

Design updated 16 July 2024 to fit fatter tray tables.

Key features

adjustable height and thickness (tablet sizes from iPad mini to iPad first gen)
one-time-adjustment and then simply snap on and off
original and optimized design, more than 30 prototypes tested
no screws or additional hardware needed
custom brim to ensure proper bed adhesion
3 mm deep 4mm diameter hexagon on the inside of the mount for future add-ons.

I printed mine in PLA basic and it is plenty strong. PLA silk, matte and translucent filaments are not recommended and will probably break.

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airplane mount

airplane mount for tablet

Comment & Rating (200)

@tronics

Boosted

Worked great for both mine and my son's tablet on Westjet 737-800. Mine had no case and my son's had a case on it and it worked for both. Printed in ABS as we were flying somewhere hot and didn't want to worry about them deforming if the bags got hot in the sun. Thanks for the model

The designer has replied

@runemg

Awesome. Really glad to hear it.

@runemg

Btw, you can get a better viewing height (for adults) by assembling as shown in the model photos 🤓

(Edited)

@tronics

Boosted

Replying to @runemg :

Yes I saw that I had it upside down only after I returned from the trip. I rushed to get 4 pieces printed the night before we left and didn't pay enough attention to how they were meant to attach, Even with the unintended orientation, they still worked great for us. Thanks again.

@user_1496978570

This is the best iPad holder for an airplane that I have ever used. I printed two units for even better stability (turbulence and dude shifting in the seat in front of me). I mirror printed one of the shelf brackets so it would fit better across the top of the meal tray. It would be nice if there was a way to print a narrower shelf bracket, But this worked well as is. Great design!! Thank you!! 5 Stars for sure!!

(Edited)

The designer has replied

@runemg

Thank you! Great to hear! the width of the shelf is for strength and stability. it needs to be thin, so the only way to make it strong is to make it wider. i just use one, so strength and sideways stability is paramount.

@user_1496978570

You bet!! May be I should clarify… I know this version is for “fatter” meal trays, the ones on the small planes I fly on (Q400 regional turbo props) are quite thin… 22.4mm actually (because of course I had my calipers with me lol) 😁 It gets quite bumpy on those small turbo props, I’m glad I use 2. 🙂👍🏻

@user_1496978570

Replying to @user_1496978570 :

I would also like to say how much I love that it can be used as a multi-angle table top stand as well. I have an Otterbox defender case and the stand that come with the case is ridiculous!! This works awesome!! :D

@RomeEight1

Boosted

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Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

Works great! very simple design that functions perfectly!

The profile uploader has replied

@runemg

Glad to hear it. Thanks for sharing a photo 👍🏻 Looks good. What filament is this?

@RomeEight1

Boosted

Replying to @runemg :

Of course! It's just Bambu Lab basic pla in black ha. nothing fancy!

(Edited)

@leendert

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Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

modified it a little bit for the car backseat. thank you very much! 👍🏻

The profile uploader has replied

@runemg

Nice 👍🏻

@Grafzahl3

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Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

Will test it in one week in a B737-Max. Fits nice on my FireHD 8 Plus incl. leather case.

(Edited)

The profile uploader has replied

@Grafzahl3

Yes, works in B737-8 MAX. But it's a very tight fit closing and locking the table. Thanks.

(Edited)

@runemg

Replying to @Grafzahl3 :

thanks for confirming and sharing a photo! It is hard to avoid a very tight fit with most trays because they were not made to leave a gap.

(Edited)

@user_335955583

Print Profile

Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

I printed 5 different tablet and phone holders and this is by far the best. it fits my son's tablet in a think case and give stability far better than everything else I made. printed in PETG and it printed flawlessly!!! well done! I will say, I could not get it over my daughter's Amazon fire kids tablet but the case on that is 1 1/2" think or more. still 5 star as it fits everything else with ease!

The profile uploader has replied

@runemg

Great to hear! Thanks 🙏🏻

@Juz90

Print Profile

Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

printed well, image is for phone holder

The profile uploader has replied

@runemg

THanks. Nice color. Looks good.

(Edited)

@Pyron24

Boosted

So far fits nicely and seems to be a good design, I will update post use. Flying tomorrow we shall see. Thanks for the design!

The designer has replied

@runemg

Thanks! And thanks for the boost!

@marok661

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Fast and functional, chamfers, 0.2mm, 2-4 walls

@user_437509318

prints great!

The designer has replied

@runemg

Thanks! Looks good! I also like to print two in different colours and combine 👌🏻

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