XSHELF xbox Series X Shelf Wall Mount

Key features:

• Console sits in a recessed area for added safety

• Includes ventilation holes to allow airflow through the chimney design of the console

• Stands off wall enough to accommodate cables (tested with HMDI and Ethernet connected)

• Prints in two parts that connect without additional hardware and lock in place with a printed pin

• Cable routing hole to allow cables to pass through the shelf

• Mounts to walls with only two screws

• Tested to hold +6Kg when printed with PETG (xbox weighs 4.5)

• Prints with no support

The ventilation feels like a real advantage over sitting it on a traditional flat shelf as you can feel the pull of air from under the shelf although I imagine Microsoft tested the hell out of it.

See notes on print settings and post printing for my suggestions and recommendations. in a nutshell:

• Requires a build plate that can print 23.2cm x 17.2cm on the X&Y (size of shelf)

• PETG recommended

• 5mm / 60mm screws with appropriate wall plugs recommended

Print Settings

Rafts: No

Supports: No

Resolution: 0.2

Infill: 20-25%

Notes:

In terms of strength my initial prototype to test size was PLA and my gut feeling is that PLA will be fine as long as you use common sense with print settings ie several walls and high infill. I'd recommend using custom 100% infill modifiers around the screw holes to strengthen them. I recommend PETG though as it's stronger and what I have printed my two testing prototypes in.rnrnSettings wise:rnrn3 perimeters or more for strengthrn20-25% infillrn100% infill around the screwsrnrnThe 20% infill 3 perimeter PETG version I printed holds 6kg of filament piled on it as a test, the xbox weights 4.5kg. I've now used it for several weeks without it failing.

Mounting Notes & Recommendations

Test the fit of the bracket and shelf to each other. They should be snug but if too tight the dovetails may need some sanding. The bridging on the shelf dovetails can sag and cause friction so thats the likely culprit of a tight fit. If loose don't worry as the locking pin stops the shelf detaching accidentally.rnrnEnsure you use suitable hardware for the surface you are mounting to. The bracket has 5mm holes with a 10mm wide recess for the head. Thats a hefty screw! I used 5mm wide shaft 60mm long posidrive screws into masonry plugs. If you are mounting to drywall/plasterboard ensure you use appropriate hardware and plugs See one of the images for how big my screws were.rnrnI am not responsible if it falls off the wall because you used tiny screws and no plugs!

Key modifications compared to the original: 

• Barriers added to prevent the console from falling off 

• Barriers can be used as a controller/headset holder 

• The shape of the shelf has been modified so that the console can be placed with the original wrap skin 

• Barrier design with/without Xbox logo