February 28, 2025
Description
A BMO Nintendo Switch Stand. Meant to be roughly the correct proportions as shown in the show given the size of the face. There is also quite a bit of extra storage space in the back. If you want something easy to print that doesn't use much filament this is not for you, my goal was to make a big boxy boi. It also requires glue and a fair bit of assembly that is not as easy as some other people have made. I wont make changes or additional models, however I've included the source files for any one to remix and edit for any non-commercial uses if you want to make your own. I've also include a body without the switch stand if you just want to make a BMO model.
These parts are provided free of charge under Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike license. This comes with out any warranty, guarantees, or liability for the files or parts produced with them. You are responsibly for assessing the strength and appropriate application of any parts produced with these files.
There are a few different options for different printers with different capabilities. The last 3 files are the ones I ended up using to print the body. These separate the screen from the body so that there isn't a large bridge.
The printed parts you will need are:
This thing is huge, it will take ~1 roll of plastic to print. I printed with .4 layers, 25% infill, and 3 walls. Because the print is so large, Id also recommend an enclosure. I've included one stl with corner hold downs since mine kept warping off the build plate.
The body contains a large bridge if you chose to print it without support. I suspect that some printers may not be able to do this (you can try this test). Cura seems to want to print it in mid air if you don't mess with the bottom layer directions, I had to set my "top/bottom layer directions" to [ 90, 0], this may depend on other settings so double check that its not printing in mid air. If your printer cant do this bridge I recommend printing the two BMO_Body_Split_Butt_S_Screen_Removed models.
Non-printed Parts:
Sand and paint all the parts before gluing on parts.
The back is held on with the M5 counter sunk screws.
You can put a picture of BMO's face in behind where the switch goes so you'll see that when the switch isn't in the dock.
You can also hot glue in a charging cable. Id recommend tying a knot inside so it cant be pulled out.
if you printed the face separately glue that on.
I tried to find some thing to make the arms articulable but haven't found a good part yet. Maybe something like "Flexi Ties" but smaller, suggestions welcome.
12/31/20: I realized that some of the parts are much larger than they needed to be so to cut down on plastic ive made the walls substantially smaller on the body. Ive also removed the parts without screens since they don't seem to really be useful. Renders have been updated. All parts with the body have been updated.
1/8/21: Fully Printed and tested. I didn't like how tight the fit for the switch is so I added .15mm in the gap.
2/20/24: Added the clip legs. The regular legs kept breaking off so these should be better and not require gluing.
Fusion 360 Files can be found here: a360.co/3007U21
Issued under the same license and terms.
I'm a grad student at the moment just doing this for fun and sharing what I make. If you support my addiction to making things you can donate via paypal or venmo. I do not plan to charge for the models I make since I love the opensource community and think models should be shared openly. Thank you for your appreciation of my BMO model!
I have seen similar models for upwards of $20, if you were considering paying for those please instead consider sending some money to any of the following charities:
https://ablegamers.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ https://www.gamesaid.org/ https://www.eff.org/
Category: Toys & Games
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
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