Xiaomi Screen Lamp Extension
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I picked up a second Xiaomi screen light for my work monitor only to find that screen is too deep for the stock stand. Bummer. This is an extension that sits between the two stand pieces to provide additional reach. Two extension models are provided: one without screw holes that relies on a friction fit and another with countersunk screw holes. I didn't end up using the screw hole model, but it's there if someone wants it. Finally, I included the dummy of the half of the Xiaomi stand that I modeled in case someone wants to make other attachments. I've modeled a weighted attachment for an AW3418DW, but I haven't confirmed the fit and so I haven't posted it yet. I printed the model in PLA, as earlier PETG prints did not fare well with the cylindrical shape that I used to mirror the original parts. Assembly is relatively simple and uses the spring that is in the original Xiaomi stand, as well as another 2mm steel shaft (cut to ~55mm in length). I believe I found small steel rods of eBay, which I cut to length using wire cutters. ###To get the spring from the original part: - Remove the two hole covers from the corners of the original stand and push the steel shaft out, thereby separating the two halves. I used a small flathead screwdriver to pry under the hole covers. They have adhesive, so place them somewhere that won't dirty the adhesive. - Unscrew the two visible screws (there are another two screws beneath the rubbery material; those do not need to be removed). - Gently pry the case apart using the hole where the shaft was. Be careful not to damage the pieces; I was able to create just enough of a gap to fish the spring out (I used a flathead screwdriver to pull the spring out). Then you can put the screws back in as normal. The two parts will not come apart because there are two more screws that were not removed. ###To assemble the stand with the extension: - Insert the spring into the larger printed part. If you forget the orientation of the spring, the middle loop goes away from the rounded end of the printed part and the ends of the spring should point down (and eventually through the holes). I placed the two ends of the spring through the holes and then pushed the coils into the rounded portion of the piece. It should snap into place. - Place the smaller printed part over the spring cavity and press (and/or screw) into place. I found it easiest to loosely fit both parts together and press them against a flat surface. If you don't like how the parts align, you can push the lid out via the larger rectangular hole opposite the top piece and try again. - Attach the printed extension to the part that connects with the light bar. I used the new 2mm shaft here, but the shafts should basically be the same so it doesn't really matter. It might help to lightly tap the shaft through all of the parts until it is fully through. The pointed ends of the Xiaomi part should fit right into the shoulders of the printed extension, causing it to be relatively stiff once assembled. - Finally, attach the weighted piece to the rounded end of the printed part. The Xiaomi shaft is a little shorter than 55mm, so you may like to push it past the point that it is flush with the part to center it. Place the two hole covers back over the holes, and you're done!
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