Parts catalogue · Everyday living · Melbourne

Adjustable tablet mount and accessibility switch mount: desk clamp or 1/4-20 base, locking joints

An adjustable mount that holds a tablet or an accessibility switch exactly where it is easiest to reach. One modular arm does both jobs: a desk-edge clamp for desks, tables and benches 10 to 45 mm thick (or a 1/4-20 base for a tripod or camera arm), a 120 mm arm, an elbow, and a head. The tablet head grips the short side of 7 to 13 inch tablets, bare or in a case, and turns a full 360 degrees for landscape or portrait. The switch heads take round switches about 84 mm or 162 mm across, or anything on a flat plate with hook-and-loop. Every joint has 24 locking teeth, so it sets in 15 degree steps and cannot slip under load. Tablet mount kit A$44.95, switch mount kit from A$23.95. Everyday aids, not medical devices. Printed to order in PETG in our Melbourne workshop.

From A$8Made to order Studio renders, real photos coming

From A$8 for the extra arm, switch cup or flat plate. Printed to order in Melbourne and shipped Australia-wide; we confirm the final price and lead time before anything is printed.

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3D printed black mounting arms with orange knobs: a switch mount with a white round cup on a round base, a tablet mount with a tall cradle and sliding top jaw on a round base, and a black C-shaped desk clamp with its screw knob — Studio render: made to order, real photos coming: switch mount (84 mm cup) and tablet mount on 1/4-20 bases, and the desk clamp with its knob and pad. Bolts are standard hardware, not included.

Order status. These are everyday aids, not medical devices, and we make no therapeutic claims. They are for desks, tables and benches, not for wheelchairs, beds or anything that moves. Switch cup sizes come from published switch body sizes; the free ring coupon is printed first so you can check your own switch.

What does it look like in use?

Renders are computer images of our own design, made from the same model we print. This family is made to order: real photos of our first prints are coming.

A black tablet mount clamped to the edge of a plain desk holding a grey tablet-sized slab in landscape, and a switch mount on a second clamp holding a red round switch-shaped stand-in in a white cup — **In use (render)**Render: both mounts clamped to a desk edge. The tablet slab, round switch and desk are plain stand-ins, not real products.

Specifications: material, size and what it fits

Spec	Detail
Tablet head	Cradle with a lower V jaw and a sliding top jaw that locks on a rack every 1.5 mm with a thumbscrew. Grips the short side: short side plus twice the thickness from 131 to 227 mm, so about 120-215 mm at 6 mm thick or 107-203 mm in a 12 mm case (7 to 13 inch tablets). Edges up to 18 mm thick. Turns 360 degrees for landscape or portrait
Switch heads	Cup for round switch bodies up to 85 mm across (the common 84 mm body), cup for bodies up to 163 mm (162 mm body), or a flat 80 x 80 mm plate for hook-and-loop dots. Cups have a cable notch and slots for a 25 mm strap. A free ring coupon lets you check your switch first
Bases	Desk-edge clamp for desks, tables and benches 10-45 mm thick, with a soft TPU pad on the M8 screw. Or a 1/4-20 base with a captive 1/4-20 UNC nut for tripod, light-stand and camera-arm screws (ISO 1222 camera thread)
Joints	24-tooth serrated (rosette) face joints, 15 degree steps, one M5 bolt and a 30 mm knob each: loosen, turn, re-tighten. Arm 120 mm between joints. The tablet head turns a full 360 degrees; the arm and elbow tilt through about 240 degrees each
Load	Tablets up to 1 kg including the case. The tablet-mount parts print in PETG with 4 walls and 20 % infill because they carry the load on a lever; the knobs, cups and plate use 2 walls and 5 %
Material	PETG (black, white or a colour of your choice), TPU 95A clamp pad
Hardware	Not included. Desk clamp: M8 x 60 hex bolt + M8 nut. Joints: M5 hex bolts (45 + 30 + 30 mm for the tablet mount on the clamp; 25 mm for a switch head; 35 mm on the 1/4-20 base) with M5 nuts and washers. Top jaw: M5 x 20 + nut. 1/4-20 base: one 1/4-20 hex nut. Switch cups: 25 mm hook-and-loop strap
Weight	Tablet mount kit about 250 g printed; switch mount kit about 180 g with the 84 mm cup

Our own design. It is not made for, affiliated with or endorsed by any tablet, switch or tripod maker. Sizes are given only to describe fit.

How much does it cost?

Guide prices for printed parts, in Australian dollars. Shipping is extra; we confirm the final price, including any business minimum, before printing. Bulk and custom sizes are quoted per job.

Option	From
Tablet mount kit on the desk clamp	A$44.95
Tablet mount kit on the 1/4-20 base	A$37.95
Switch mount kit, 84 mm cup, desk clamp	A$30.95
Switch mount kit, 162 mm cup, desk clamp	A$38.95
Switch mount kit, flat plate, desk clamp	A$27.95
Switch mount kit, 84 mm cup, 1/4-20 base	A$23.95
Extra head: 84 mm cup or flat plate	A$8
Extra head: 162 mm cup	A$14.95
Extra arm with knob	A$8
Desk clamp set (clamp, knob, pad)	A$13.95
1/4-20 base	A$8
Fit coupons (joint + switch rings)	Free with an order

Who it's for

People who use a tablet or an accessibility switch at a desk or table, families and carers setting one up at home, schools, libraries and community centres, and occupational therapists and support workers ordering for clients (we make the parts; we make no claims about outcomes).

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Safety & use

Installation & use. Designed for the uses described on this page only. Fixings are not included: use the sizes listed, check they are tight before use, and check the parts regularly for wear or damage. Not for safety-critical or overhead load-bearing use. Damage caused by misuse, modification or overloading isn't a fault in the product.

Mounting. For desks, tables and benches 10-45 mm thick, or a standard 1/4-20 tripod or camera-arm screw. Not for wheelchairs, beds, bed rails, vehicles or anything that moves, and never over a person. Tablets up to 1 kg including the case. Check that the clamp and every knob are tight and that the jaws hold the tablet firmly before you let go, and check again before each use. Keep cables clear of the joints.

Everyday aid, not a medical device. These mounts hold a tablet or a switch where you want it. They are not designed to treat, relieve or manage any condition, and we make no therapeutic claims. If you need advice about aids for a health condition, ask a health professional.

Small parts. Knobs, nuts, washers and the soft clamp pad are small parts: keep them away from young children. Hardware is not included; use the sizes listed.

This doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

FAQ

Common questions

Which tablets fit the tablet mount?

Most 7 to 13 inch tablets, bare or in a slim case, up to 1 kg. The jaws grip the short side: the short side plus twice the thickness has to be between 131 and 227 mm. That is about 120 to 215 mm at 6 mm thick, or 107 to 203 mm in a 12 mm case. Edges up to 18 mm thick sit in the V-shaped jaws. Turn the cradle 90 degrees at the swivel for portrait.

Which accessibility switches fit the switch mount?

Round switches whose body is up to 85 mm across (the common 84 mm body) in the small cup, or up to 163 mm across (162 mm body) in the large cup. A 25 mm hook-and-loop strap through the cup's slots holds the switch, and a notch lets the cable out. Square or other switches go on the flat 80 mm plate with hook-and-loop dots. A free ring coupon comes with the first order so you can check your switch.

How do the joints lock?

Each joint is a pair of faces with 24 teeth, held by one M5 bolt and a 30 mm knob. Loosen the knob about two turns, move the joint to the next 15 degree step and tighten it again. Because the teeth interlock, a joint cannot slip under the tablet's weight the way a friction joint can.

What can it clamp to?

The desk clamp fits desks, tables and benches 10 to 45 mm thick and has a soft pad under the screw. The 1/4-20 base screws onto a standard tripod, light stand or camera-arm screw. It is not for wheelchairs, beds, bed rails, vehicles or anything that moves, and not for overhead mounting.

What hardware do I need?

Hardware is not included. The desk clamp needs an M8 x 60 hex bolt and an M8 nut. Each joint needs an M5 hex bolt, nut and washer: 45, 30 and 30 mm for the tablet mount on the clamp, 25 mm for a switch head, 35 mm on the 1/4-20 base. The top jaw needs an M5 x 20 bolt and nut, and the 1/4-20 base one 1/4-20 hex nut. All are standard hardware-store sizes.

How strong is it?

It is designed for a tablet up to 1 kg including its case. The clamp, arm, elbow and cradle print in PETG with 4 walls and 20 % infill; a 1 kg tablet puts under 2 MPa into the arm, and a hand-tight knob clamps each joint with far more force than the tablet can push apart. Check the knobs before each use.

Is it a medical device?

No. These are everyday mounting aids, sold as ordinary consumer products in Australia. They hold a tablet or switch in place, and we make no claims that they treat or relieve any condition. If you are choosing aids for a health condition, talk to a health professional.

How do I order?

Use Get a quote and choose Request a quote, naming the kit (tablet or switch mount), the base (desk clamp or 1/4-20), the switch cup size, the colours and the quantity. We confirm the price and lead time before anything is printed.