I often wonder what I can do with my 3D printer.
Originally, I had to buy a 3D printer out of necessity, but since I haven't used one in a while, I find myself thinking about it in reverse.
Then, remembering what I needed, I quickly modeled it using Fusion 360 and printed it on my K1 printer to make it.
The 3D data introduced in this making log can be downloaded from the link below via Thingivers.
Thingiverse
The monitor I use is the LG 32-inch UN880 model. While the picture quality and performance are good, it has two USB-A ports on the back, so when connecting a Mac or PC via USB-C, the monitor itself can be used as a USB hub.
I am very satisfied with this product, but the regrettable point is that there are only two USB ports, so I cannot connect other devices if I connect my mouse and keyboard..
When filming videos, I often had to transfer data to an SD card, so I was disappointed that there was no SD card slot.
So, I decided to purchase and use a budget-friendly USB-A hub with an SD card reader functionality through Coupang.
It's a cost-effective product that can be purchased for around 18,000 won, which is less than 20,000 won, and I was very satisfied after testing it.
And I decided to connect the 4-port USB hub I bought in the past and have been using for a bargain.
Using Vernier calipers for a quick measurement and designing it quickly using Fusion 360, the data was created.
Since I was making it anyway, I added screws to the back so it could be used on other monitors as well, making the thickness adjustable.
So first, I made the screw and screw holes, then checked if the dimensions were correct. Usually, 3D printers experience shrinkage and have thickness, so if you give a size deviation of about 0.04mm~0.1mm, you can make the screw holes quite easily.
Now that the problem is solved, it's time to move on to the printing stage.
Thanks to the K1's fast speed, I was able to create the print in about two hours.
Because I made the wall thickness four layers thick to make it sturdy, the top part ended up being printed a bit less. It seems the minimum distance for filling wasn't reached. Anyway, since it's incredibly sturdy, I decided to just use it.
While making it, the screws were a bit hard to turn, so I changed the design on the right to the left and made a new one.
It only took about 10 minutes to modify the design and print a new one. Wow.. I love high-speed printing. If I had made this with a regular FDM printer in the past, it would have probably taken 40 minutes. It would have been quite stressful to spend 40 minutes printing such a small part.
I think the era of high-speed printing is a blessing for impatient makers like me.
You can tighten the screws like this to secure it to the back. It would be even better if there was a flat surface on the part where the monitor is fixed, so I’ll try to modify it when I get the chance..
I roughly measured the dimensions and they seem to fit. It's pretty awesome.
Unfortunately, the dimensions of other USB hubs were a bit large, so I used the Coupang-brand double-sided tape I've been using a lot to attach it.
This tape is easy to remove and sticks very well once applied, so I am making good use of it in various ways.
It is ready like this.
And I have fixed it like this at the bottom of the monitor and am using it well.
It's really convenient to have seven USB A type ports and an SD or micro SD memory card slot.. I should have bought this sooner..
However, as I use it, I feel it would be good if I could also connect a USB-C port, so I think I should modify or expand it when I get the chance.
Even if I don't know the bandwidth of the USB-C Alt mode on the UN880, it shouldn't matter for just mouse/keyboard/occasional data connections...
Products used to create this post, such as the hub, can be purchased via the links below.
Homeplus USB-A Connector 5-Port Multi Hubhttps://link.coupang.com/a/3CrhY
LG 32UN880 ips 32-inch monitorhttps://link.coupang.com/a/3Cryw
Everyday Empathy Super Strong Double-sided Tapehttps://link.coupang.com/a/3CsbG
