GPD XP & XP Plus Folding Stand / Dock (Print in place)

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<h4>Overview</h4><p>A print in place GPD XP Plus (or XP) folding dock.</p><ul><li>It's a a really snug / solid fit for the device</li><li>There's space below the device for an L-shaped USB-C cable (DC in or TV out) and 2 options for cable management; one via side game character cut-out and one via mouse door on the back panel.</li><li>Folded up, it fits in top section of the GPD's carry case with a ton of space left over for earbuds, a mini-bluetooth controller and cables.</li><li>270 degree hinges allow the wings to fold backwards into its upright position. &nbsp;The barrel of the hinge protrudes backwards giving the stand great stability in this orientation.</li></ul><p>I used a <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4783423">guppyk Ready-to-Print, Print-in-Place, All Purpose 270° hinge</a> for attaching the wings. &nbsp;It's a super stable hinge, not at all loose or flappy. &nbsp;It took me a long time to find the right one for this project so I owe huge thanks to <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/guppyk/designs">guppyk</a>. &nbsp;Thanks dude!</p><h4><strong>Use cases &amp; thematics</strong></h4><p>I use my handheld primarily for retro gaming so the decorated version is themed accordingly, i.e. Pac-Man, Captain America and Spiro the Dragon silhouettes bring an otherwise functional print to life.</p><p>My secondary use case for the GPD XP Plus is a portable media station, so I have ensured the lips on the front of the stand do not encroach upon the screen real estate. &nbsp;Despite these being low-profile, they hold the device very securely. &nbsp;This allows me to use the device for watching TV/Movies on-the-go (using it as a stand) &gt;&gt;&gt; then set it up as a dock next to the TV when when I arrive and control games &amp; media remotely via a bluetooth controller.</p><p>I have uploaded 3 other variants of the model however, if you would would prefer to remix and style to your own use cases.</p><h4>Printing guidelines</h4><p>It's a fairly easy print…</p><ul><li>The hinges print in place, just like the original.</li><li>The prototype version (pictured) was printed without support &amp; works great. &nbsp;But, if you enable support then the back side of the hinges will turn out better. &nbsp;You don'n need a lot, e.g. touching build plate @ something like 5-8% will do. &nbsp;And they pop off really easily due to their small size. &nbsp;It's your call.</li><li>Choose any settings you prefer when it comes to layer height, bed adhesion settings, infill, wall count, etc. &nbsp;The prototype in my pictures was printed in Polymaker PolyTerra PLA with a 0.2mm layer height. &nbsp;My slicer profile left the top surface a little rough so I'll probably go back and do a better quality soon.</li></ul><p>Enjoy :-D</p>