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The Riverstone
AMOLED 1.75″
The Riverstone is a compact round case designed to move between your printer, desk and workshop. MagSafe-compatible Qi charging keeps cables out of the way, while built-in magnets attach it securely to a refrigerator, tool cabinet or other metal surface.
Pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry wherever you want to monitor a print.MagSafe-compatible QiPlace it on a compatible charger—no cable to plug in.Built-in magnetsAttach the case to a refrigerator, tool cabinet or other metal surface.Full PrintDeck accessEvery monitoring screen and touch control remains easy to reach.
PrintDeck began as a bare display connected to the printers I used while developing the software. I often held the screen in my hand while I worked.
Near dawn after one long development session, I pictured a smooth river stone. What if the monitor could rest in the hand like a pebble—calm in shape and comfortable in the palm?
The idea depended on two features: wireless charging and battery life measured in days, so long prints would not mean constant charging; and strong built-in magnets, so the device could sit securely on a refrigerator or metal cabinet.
Reaching the final shape took many prototypes, partial prints and fit adjustments. Material mattered too: marble-effect filament gave The Riverstone the quiet, stone-like character I was looking for.
“The first time I held the finished case, I knew: this is it.”
Today, that simple shape holds a complete PrintDeck monitor. It is easy to pick up and use, while keeping the printer information that matters close at hand.
The Scuttle
AMOLED 1.75″
The Scuttle keeps the compact, rounded character of The Riverstone but uses a roomier, two-part construction. The case opens from the top and bottom for easier assembly and servicing, with dedicated mounts for the display and Qi charging coil.
The Riverstone leaves almost no unused space around its electronics, charging hardware and battery. I wanted an alternative with more room inside—and more freedom to use colour.
I enjoy printing with distinctive filaments, so The Scuttle uses a fitted display collar and interchangeable colour accents. Translucent materials even make playful, candy-like combinations possible.
The case can be opened from either side: remove the screwed-on base for access from below, or use the upper opening to work from above.
Developing the case on Bambu Lab printers took many prototypes and several construction variants. The finished 3MF turns that work into a straightforward print with a clean, repeatable result.
The Scuttle shares The Riverstone’s round format, but its internal construction and assembly are entirely different. Five strong rear magnets and wireless charging keep it just as easy to move around.
Material and finish define its character. Fuzzy Skin texture, translucent filament and multicolour accents leave plenty of room to experiment.
Fuzzy Skin · black with a yellow accentTranslucent mint · yellow accentRed body · black display collar
Snapmaker U1 Mini case
LCD 1.54″
Inspired by the tool-changing Snapmaker U1, this miniature case echoes the printer’s boxy shape. The square PrintDeck screen becomes a compact external console for live print, tool and temperature information.
The printer that first inspired a scale model—and then its own PrintDeck case.
U1 MINI · DESIGN STORY
From scale model to monitor.
My Snapmaker U1 came from the first Kickstarter batch. Its design caught my attention before the printer was even released, so I used the available photos to create U1 Mini models at 1:5 and 1:10 scale.
The production printer exceeded my expectations in both build and print quality. Although I own other printers, the U1 became the one I use most and introduced me to the Snapmaker community. Today, a friend and I run a Facebook group for Polish U1 users.
When PrintDeck began, the U1 Mini case felt like an obvious companion project. It became both a useful monitor and my favourite gadget—something I now consider part of the U1 setup.
I designed the case to be easy to print and refined the 3MF until the process became simple: select the file, start the print and enjoy the result. It has fewer details than the original scale models because it serves a different purpose, but it keeps the open structure and unmistakable U1 character.
Reaching the final version took many prototypes, partial prints, small adjustments and plenty of filament. I print this case—and the other PrintDeck designs—on Snapmaker’s official smooth plate. Its cast-like first layer is one of the best finishes I have achieved on any build surface.
When I cook, PrintDeck sits on the refrigerator; at night, it moves to the bedside table. I no longer walk back to the printer just to check its status. A phone app can show similar data, but a dedicated physical display feels completely different.
The Cinquefoil
AMOLED 1.75″
A five-petalled frame for your PrintDeck. The Cinquefoil pairs a soft, flower-inspired shape with a separate display collar and button for contrasting colours. Access from both sides makes assembly and servicing easier.
Power it through USB-C, or add a protected LiPo battery and Qi receiver for wireless charging. Five optional rear magnets let it attach to a steel surface. The print profile and assembly guides in six languages are available on MakerWorld.
After The Riverstone and The Scuttle, the next shape came from a flower. The Cinquefoil wraps five soft petals around the round display.
The construction follows The Scuttle, with access from both sides and separate colour accents.
The Trillium
AMOLED 1.75″
A rounded triangular frame for your PrintDeck. The Trillium pairs three soft curves with a separate display collar and button for contrasting colours. Access from both sides makes assembly and servicing easier.
Power it through USB-C, or add a protected LiPo battery and Qi receiver for wireless charging. Five optional rear magnets let it attach to a steel surface. The print profile and assembly guides in six languages are available on MakerWorld.
