3D model description
Wall mount designed for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD8, 12th and 14th Generation tablets released in 2022 and 2024.
Both versions are physically identical on the outside, the tablet specification /components changed internally.
Primarily intended as a dashboard for home automation systems such as Home Assistant but can also be used for CCTV, security, access control etc.
This mount will fit both the standard and plus versions of the tablet but is designed for USB-C charging only.
Designed to use a readily available 90 degree USB-C Cable (UGREEN) and hide the cable from view.
A spacer allows the tablet to 'float' away from the wall, while allowing the USB cable to enter a wall box.
Mounting holes are provided for direct attachment to both UK (60mm hole spacing) and US (83.34mm hole spacing) single back boxes with additional mounting holes for screwing directly to a wall if needed.
There is also an extension to the power button, allowing the tablet to be shut down/restarted while in the mount.
PRINT SIZE - IMPORTANT!
The front frame requires a print bed that is 232mm wide. Please ensure you can print this size before buying the STLs!
CHECK YOUR PRINTABLE AREA BEFORE BUYING - WE WILL NOT PROVIDE REFUNDS IF THIS DESIGN IS TOO BIG FOR YOUR PRINTER - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
PERSONAL USE ONLY!
Files are provided for personal use only. Sharing the files or selling printed versions is strictly prohibited without express permission.
UPDATE - 28th July 2023
Added a 'reduced tolerance' version of the rear frame. The original is ever so slightly loose when printed on Bambu Lab printers. This version improves the fit of the tablet and front frame. May also be useful for printers whith linear advance enabled.
3D printing settings
All files are oriented in their intended placement. s are not required anywhere.
Recommended settings for a 0.4mm nozzle:
Spacer and Wall Plate
- Layer Height: 0.28
- Top and Bottom Layers: 4
- Walls/Perimeters: 3
- Infill: 20%
Front Frame
- Layer Height: 0.2mm
- Top and Bottom Layers: 4
- Walls/Perimeters: 3
- Infill: 20%
- Print front face down on a Glass or PEI bed for the very best results. Make sure your bed tramming (levelling) is 100% spot on!
Power Switch
- Layer Height: 0.12mm (you want this as smooth as possible!)
- Top and Bottom Layers: 5
- Walls/Perimeters: 5
- Infill: Doesn't matter - the walls will make it solid.
- This is a small part so you may want to print it on a raft or use a few lines of brim (you will need to clean those off carefully).
Post Processing
Depending on how well your printer and profiles are set up, you may need to trim/sand the wall plate and frame where the power button resides. It obviously needs to travel smoothly and not get stuck.
Marks On Your Tablet
The wall frame WILL create marks on the edge of your tablet. If this bothers you, I would suggest putting some thin tape between the wall plate clips and the edge of the tablet.