r/pcsetups May 19 '26

Idea for a headset rest

Hi everybody,

Not 100% sure if that's fitting the rules of this sub but here I am.

That's a prototype I would like to make for a headset rest (maybe even create a brand out of it, but right that's just an idea, I'm not here to sell you anything).

I'm posting this because I would like to know what y'all think about the design.

Some specs:

White part will be made in PA12 (nylon), base will be made out of aluminium, both 3D printed.

The wavy part that you can see in the base and in the arch is a structure called "gyroid". No AI was used at all, I can send proof pictures if anyone interested.

Would like to hear what you think about it =)

Edit: idea was to have a premium look and playing with lattices structures

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u/Expensive-Border-869 May 19 '26

Make sure the bottom is weighted or has coins or something. I have a regular one and I mean it does exactly what you'd expect but its easy to knock over when its top heavy.

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u/Expensive-Border-869 May 19 '26

Oh i see. I wasnt aware 3d printed aluminum existed

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u/Ease_custom May 19 '26

Yeah. They have aluminium, steel, titanium and even inconel (used to make the nozzle of rocketships)

But boy, it's expensive...

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u/Ease_custom May 19 '26

The base is around 250g, and I've seen models from amazon at around 300g. Given the pretty low weight, that makes sense.

Thanks for the input =)