Aluminum profile keyboard tray

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This is the first 3D design that I made from scratch and it works pretty well. I am still learning how to use SketchUp and Blender as well as 3D printing in general so feel free to offer tips and change the design according to your own needs. A keyboard tray for aluminum profile sim rig. I use two 20cm 4040 series aluminum pieces and two pivot joints to build a rotational arm. Then I print out two of this design, and mount them on the side of one of the 4040 piece to hold the keyboard. Each of the two pieces are installed with one M6 screw and one washer. I put 7 mm hole for mounting because it helps raise the tray with the washer a little bit so the tray does not rub against the aluminum piece during rotation. I am using a Logitech K380 multi-device Bluetooth keyboard with my sim rig, but the side guards should work with the ultra popular Logitech K400 too. Just install the 2 printed pieces farther away. A lot of improvements can be made but so far it has served me well functionally. Sharing so that some of you might find this useful.