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Playstation 5 vertical stand (Slim/Pro edition)

Playstation 5 vertical stand (Slim/Pro edition)

Why this little project started

I wanted to give back to the community by creating a free vertical stand model for the PS5 Slim. At the time, there was only one model available online, but it was paid, and I felt there was a need for a more accessible option.

The Challenge: The Odd Underside of the PS5

The biggest challenge was the unique and somewhat awkward dimensions of the PS5’s underside. To accurately design the stand, I needed a somewhat precise scan of that surface.

Trying Phone Scanners: A No-Go

I initially tried using phone scanning apps, but they just didn’t provide the level of detail I needed. So, I had to get a bit creative.

ps5-phone-scan This is how scan with Polycam on i15PM looked like

The Solution: Using an A4 Printer Scanner

Instead of relying on phone apps, I used an A4 printer scanner. I scanned the underside of the PS5, which gave me a raw image that looked like this.

ps5-slim-raw-scan

After some exposure adjustments, resulted in a surprisingly good scan of the underbody.

ps5-slim-edited-scan

Bringing the Design to Life in Creo

I imported the scanned image into Creo, a 3D CAD software, and started designing the vertical stand around the measurements. The goal was to create a raw prototype to test fit, but this later ended being almost a final design.

ps5-creo-cad-model

Test Fit and First Publication

After completing the design, I 3D-printed the stand and did a test fit on my own PS5. The fit was great, so I went ahead and published the model for the community to download and use.

ps5-test-fit Test fit before publishing model to Printables

A Final Revision: Testing on MakerWorld

After sony released a PRO model of Playstation 5, I received feedback from a user on MakerWorld. Based on their experience, I made a few adjustments to improve the fit further, resulting in a final revision that addressed any potential issues.

ps5-pro-before-updateFit before and after model update for PS5 Pro ps5-pro-after-updateImage credits: @Tav3n (makerworld)

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