DESK · BEGINNER
How to make a keyboard-side note tray with vibe CAD
Make a narrow tray for loose notes in the otherwise awkward space beside a keyboard, with an opening that leaves typing movements clear.
Concept illustration. Customize the prompt and upload your CAD.
A loose-paper organizer for a desk; it does not attach to or support the keyboard.
01 / START WITH THE REAL OBJECT
Measure before you prompt.
- Measure the note stack width, length and current maximum height.
- Record the free desk strip beside the keyboard with its feet in their normal position.
- Trace the area your hand crosses when reaching modifiers, mouse or trackpad.
- Choose a finger recess size by testing a paper outline with the actual note stack.
State units. If a dimension is missing, have your agent ask for it.
02 / GIVE YOUR AGENT A CLEAR BRIEF
Copy this into your CAD conversation.
Use Claude or another agent with a CAD tool such as OpenSCAD, CadQuery or your existing modeler. Fill in your measurements and keep the source editable.
Create a note tray using note_width, note_length, stack_height, available_width, available_depth, rim_height and finger_recess_width. Keep all geometry outside a supplied hand_keepout outline. Ask for missing paper dimensions and keyboard-side clearance. Make the tray freestanding with no clips attached to the keyboard.03 / INSPECT AS YOU BUILD
Model it in deliberate steps.
Place the paper rectangle
Sketch the note stack and hand keep-out on the same plane. Rotate the stack if that improves access without crossing the typing area.
Form a low rim
Add a flat base and three shallow walls. Lower the wall facing your hand so a single note can slide out without lifting the stack.
Shape the finger recess
Cut a broad recess in the accessible edge and soften its corners. Keep a continuous floor beneath the paper corners to avoid snagging loose sheets.
04 / VALIDATE THE FIRST PROTOTYPE
Check the fit and intended use.
- Put the paper footprint beside the keyboard and perform ordinary typing and pointing motions before choosing the final width.
- Review the model from above to ensure every paper corner remains supported by the tray floor.
- Check exported units and compare the outer dimensions with the free desk strip, including keyboard adjustment space.
Material
PLA or PETG are starting material choices.
List critical dimensions and acceptable deviations in your request. See clearance and fit and material grades.
05 / START YOUR ORDER
Upload your CAD. Get an exact quote.
Customize the prompt, export your model and submit it with quantity, intended use and fit requirements. We review your request and send a nonbinding quote; the payment link follows if you accept.
No charge at submission. Current firm print scope is PLA/PETG shipped within the contiguous US/DC.