Macbook Dock/stand (knex)

This is a simple macbook stand or dock made from K'nex.

Step 1 Make the big part

This is only the 2d part, with the exception of one piece. If you don't have panels, replace the 3-holed triangular panels with just a yellow/grey rod and the 35 hole ones with grey rods.

The black rod that should be as long as the blue ones (between the middle two 3-holed panels) is actually a tiny triangular panel, pointing down.

Comments

[gmjhowe]

nice i like it, all laptop docks should be made out of knex, check out my one, ive not done an instructable, cos i cant be bothered to dismantle it. it is verry sturdy, i added some bits of foam to stop my macbook getting scratched.

[Bartboy]

Please post some more pics, from the back and the bottom, simple enough.

[gmjhowe]

as much as i would like to provide you with some pics, this laptop dock was dismantled about a year ago, for replacement of a superior model!

Which can be found here, and uses the same basic structure, but alot less parts aswell as being adjustable.

[Whaleman]

I have the oddest feeling I have seen that before.....

[gmjhowe]

yes. i posted it on another knex laptop dock instructable

[Whaleman]

That would probably be where I saw it. It appears very sturdy, and it is very simple, I can make it from that picture, but I have no laptop, and thus no reason to make it. But it is a very good idea, since knex have holes.

[Bartboy]

I need a few more pics : P

[gmjhowe]

In which case my friend, if you wanted to write an instructable about it, your more than welcome, as i am never going to get round to it, im too busy building my plasma rifle. and i would rather everyone had the knowledge! ps it is very sturdy, doesnt move one bit. better than anything i could of bort. theres also room to fit a fan on the inside if needs be,

[Whaleman]

Okay. I might be able to make an instructable on it, but I probably won't be able to get the whole thing right, and I have some other things to do, my dad and I are trying to mod a digital camera to take high-speed shots, as soon as it senses movement, it should take a picture, but we haven't started yet...

[Mepain]

Oooo, that one looks nice. too bad I don't have a laptop.

[gmjhowe]

get a laptop! lol, my next challenge is to make a vertical notebook stand. any ideas?

[fredricksburgthethird]

Made this, liked it one problem laptop scratches and desk sliding, solution: ductape padding. I might post pic later.

[flio191]

yay for knex macbook stands! (i made an instructable too :p)

[gamer]

i dont think i'd put my laptop on 10 dollars of knex, o well... -gamer

[Mushrooshi]

Awesome Howe!

[GorillazMiko]

awesome!