VESA 200mm x 200mm Monitor Computer Mount

Instructions

For discussion, see this post: https://community.shapertools.com/t/vesa-200mm-x-200mm-monitor-computer-mount/5931 I was tired of having my notebook computer take up space on my desk while using the external monitor. So, I decided to take advantage of the 200 mm x 200 mm VESA mounting hole pattern on the back of the monitor and make simple brackets to hang the computer off the back. I created the design using Fusion 360. The Sheet Metal tools Flange feature lets you "unfold" the design. I then used the Shaper Workstation to cut it out. Use double stick tape to hold the acrylic down to the sacrificial shelf board. Use the grid to place the design. For the holes, I did Inside Cut with -0.15mm offset to leave a little wiggle room for the screws. Use helix mode to drill the holes and then cut out the acrylic pieces using your Shaper Origin. I then clamped the piece to a board that was about 1" thick with a rounded over edge and heated the bend area of the acrylic with a heat gun. Slowly bend the piece over the wood until you get the desired shape and then let it cool. My plan was to have the access holes on the front line up with the lower screw holes to allow screw driver access from the front. Aligning them during the bend process was a little fiddly and I decided to just hand tighten the screws so the holes weren't really necessary. You could also drill the front access holes after bending the acrylic. Use the four M6 screws (verify correct screws for your monitor) to attach it.