Introduction: 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.
Step 2: Add the Side and Middle "legs"
they aren't really legs. If you dont have they tiny triangular piece, substitute with a 5-point yellow/vomit gold/grey with 3 green/black tiny rods. The first pic is for the middle and the last is for th two sides.
Step 3: Back End
Simple and easy
Step 4: You Are Done!
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(sorry for shaky pic)
The stand has held up for at least 12 weeks, and I feel it makes it more fun to type.
16 Comments
15 years ago on Introduction
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.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Please post some more pics, from the back and the bottom, simple enough.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
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.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
I have the oddest feeling I have seen that before.....
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
yes. i posted it on another knex laptop dock instructable
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
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.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
I need a few more pics : P
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
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,
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
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...
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Oooo, that one looks nice. too bad I don't have a laptop.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
get a laptop! lol, my next challenge is to make a vertical notebook stand. any ideas?
15 years ago on Introduction
Made this, liked it one problem laptop scratches and desk sliding, solution: ductape padding. I might post pic later.
15 years ago on Introduction
yay for knex macbook stands! (i made an instructable too :p)
15 years ago on Introduction
i dont think i'd put my laptop on 10 dollars of knex, o well... -gamer
15 years ago on Introduction
Awesome Howe!
15 years ago on Introduction
awesome!