SwitchRest - Nintendo Switch Headrest by benmarte

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

Update: 8/12/2020
Completely redesigned in Fusion 360 most notable change is the locking mechanism is now easier to use thanks to the suggestion of Thingiverse user Ivankio.
Locks can be placed on the inside or outside of the model whichever way works best for you.
Warning
Depending on your printer the rails could be a bit tight if that is the case use sandpaper or a small flathead screwdriver to try and make it an easier fit on the switch.
I am not responsible if you damage your switch.
Have fun.
Update: 12/8/2018
- Added switchrest-complete.stl (all components ready to print in a single stl file, locks already scaled to fit)
Update: 5/24/2017
- Added locking mechanism to secure switch- Added switchrest-lock.stl (locking mechanism)- Modified switchrest-left and switchrest-right brackets- Added switchrest-complete.stl (all components ready to print in a single stl file)
Scale the locks down to 96% in your slicer and eliminate the need of post processing.
I highly suggest you do some post processing on the locks either sand or file the portion that locks into the rails before using this or you will have a hard time getting them off and possibly break the side rails.
Once you can insert/remove the locks easily proceed to insert your Switch.
With these last changes I consider this completed and I don't plan on making further edits, suggestions are always welcomed.
Enjoy.
Update: 5/15/17
- Added SwitchRest and Switch logos- Added angled bracket so switch air intake has breathing room to prevent overheating- Added correct printing position for all STLs- Added SwitchRest-Left-Right STL contains both brackets ready to print in correct position
I made this so my daughter could play the Nintendo Switch mounted to my cars headrest while we do road trips.
This is my initial prototype which I made in 1 hour so I might be making a few revisions but this works really well, we recently used it on a 4 hour trip and it withstood all the bumps you normally have when driving on the highway at 70mph.
I suggest you do a solid infill for best durability since these can be a bit tight when placing them on the switch and need a decent amount of force to be removed.