SwitchRest - Nintendo Switch Headrest
SwitchRest - Nintendo Switch Headrest
Published 2017-05-18T11:26:04+00:00
Update: 8/12/2020
Completely redesigned in Fusion 360 most notable change is the locking mechanism is now easier to use thanks to the suggestion of Thingiverse user Ivankio
**Update: 12/8/2018**
- Added locking mechanism to secure switch
- Added switchrest-lock.stl (locking mechanism)
- Modified switchrest-left and switchrest-right brackets
- Added switchrest-complete.stl (all components ready to print in a single stl file, locks already scaled to fit)
- Added new pictures
Scale the locks down to 96% in your slicer and eliminate the need of post processing.
~~I highly suggest you do some post processing on the locks either sand or file the portion that locks into the rails before using this or you will have a hard time getting them off and possibly break the side rails.~~
~~Once you can insert/remove the locks easily proceed to insert your Switch.~~
With these last changes I consider this completed and I don't plan on making further edits, suggestions are always welcomed.
Enjoy.
**Update: 5/15/17**
- Added SwitchRest and Switch logos
- Added angled bracket so switch air intake has breathing room to prevent overheating
- Added correct printing position for all STLs
- Added SwitchRest-Left-Right STL contains both brackets ready to print in correct position
I made this so my daughter could play the Nintendo Switch mounted to my cars headrest while we do road trips.
~~This is my initial prototype which I made in 1 hour so I might be making a few revisions but this works really well, we recently used it on a 4 hour trip and it withstood all the bumps you normally have when driving on the highway at 70mph.~~
I suggest you do a solid infill for best durability since these can be a bit tight when placing them on the switch and need a decent amount of force to be removed.
Date published | 18/05/2017 |
Technology | FDM |
Complexity | Easy |
Support Free | YES |
Printed two of these in grey ABS. ABS because its quote hot in the car, and i didn't want them to melt/warp if they got left in there. Use good size brims or enclosure to keep from warping. Printed standing up and on the their sides.