3D-printing projects aboundWhether you're still dreaming of buying a 3D printer or you've already purchased one, chances are, you're looking for ideas of what to print in 3D. A new iPhone case? A robot?You can find plenty of 3D designs online, especially at, MakerBot's free online hub for sharing files that work with any 3D printer (not just MakerBot's). You can download and print the default designs, or customize the designs in 3D modeling software. Here are 10 project categories that will inspire you to put that 3D printer to good use: Prev Page 1 of 11 Next Prev Page 1 of 11 Next.
Check out our 2019 guide to the best free online CAD software tools available right now for online 3D modeling. Some can be upgraded to add even more features. When learning how to use CAD software, there are a number of obstacles to hurdle in order to actualize your 3D ideas on the expansive. The largest online community of professional designers, engineers, manufacturers. With more than 4.3 million members sharing their ideas, inspiration, and 3D printing models. A free and simple way to share and manage your projects.
3D printing orthoticsIf you decide to your own skates, then you may want to keep this next project idea on hand. Combining the design for a plaster cast with that of a wrist splint, a mathematician at Make magazine was able to create the first-ever ' (a splint and a cast rolled into one).Michael Yates, who had injured his wrist in a cycling accident, used a Microsoft Kinect scanner and Geomagic 3D design software to scan his injured appendage and customize his 3D model. He then printed his own removable wrist 'splast,' which is designed to be flexible and breathable. Prev Page 4 of 11 Next Prev Page 4 of 11 Next. CamerasWant to combine your love of old-fashioned photography with your newfound 3D-printing obsession? The Open Reflex is a that can be used with any camera lens.This analog film camera design is open-source, so if you're a real photography buff, you can add your own improvements to this project. For example, some commentators have noted that they'd like to make the Open Reflex compatible with larger films by increasing the size of the camera.Thingiverse also has a multitude of printable projects for digital photographers, including mounts for GoPro wearable action cams and tripod mounts for your iPhone.
Prev Page 5 of 11 Next Prev Page 5 of 11 Next. HeadphonesAre you a music buff and a 3D-printing enthusiast? Why not combine your two passions by printing your own headphones? The from Teague Labs have been getting a lot of attention on Thingiverse as an easy-to-build alternative to more expensive headphone models.MORE:The required electric components for this project will set you back only about $15. And the project's creator has included a detailed l on how to assemble the headphones with their electric parts once all the casings have been printed.
Prev Page 6 of 11 Next Prev Page 6 of 11 Next. Household itemsIs it time to replace that? Maybe you need new. Now that you have a 3D printer, you can save yourself a few extra dollars by printing some of those household items yourself.Thingiverse offers many projects that will add a little (plastic) charm to your abode, such as a 3D-printed or a customizable sheath for your kitchen knives.
You can also print your own pasta strainer, ice-cube trays, toothbrush holder and doorknobs.MORE:These projects are especially great for beginners, as they require very little tweaking of the original.STL files found on Thingiverse in order to function properly. Prev Page 7 of 11 Next Prev Page 7 of 11 Next. Surveillance systemsLooking to protect your home on a budget? Thingiverse features a number of projects for the security-conscious consumer.
One such project is a robot designed to conduct household surveillance.The futuristic, dubbed 'A Little Bird Told Me' by its creator, can be controlled remotely and is designed to live-stream footage straight from your home to your mobile device.If you have an old webcam lying around, then you might also consider printing a, which turns your outdated equipment into a discreet surveillance system.This small, stealthy casing for Veo webcams can be used with free software from TeboCam to monitor activity outside your home or business, notifying you via email whenever someone approaches your door. Prev Page 8 of 11 Next Prev Page 8 of 11 Next. Gaming gearGo retro with a for Commodore and Atari gaming systems, and relive the glory days of 'Pong,' 'Asteroids' and 'Missile Command' from the comfort of your modern office chair.Or, for more modern gamers, Thingiverse also features an enclosure for the OUYA game console, an Android-based gaming system. While the OUYA comes with its own enclosure, the company, through its open-source policy, also lets gamers print out their own customized version of the console.MORE: Prev Page 9 of 11 Next Prev Page 9 of 11 Next. Houses (for the birds)Spread the 3D-printing love to your feathered friends. Thingiverse recently hosted a 'Birdhouse Challenge,' and some of the entries are worth duplicating.The American Craftsmen, which won first prize in the competition, is a birdie mansion with two entrances, a chimney for ventilation and sloped drains so the birds in residence won't be washed out of their new home.MORE: rsFor the modern bird, there's also the ' a futuristic avian abode, which received an honorable mention.
And for history-nerd birdies, there's the second-prize winner, the, a bird castle designed by medieval enthusiasts. Prev Page 10 of 11 Next Prev Page 10 of 11 Next. Musical instrumentsIf you've always wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument, now is the time. You can print everything you need to furnish your own one-man band. You might want to start with a wind instrument, like a 3D-printed flute or.Then, you can move on to the strings by printing a violin, which happens to have been designed by a high school freshman. Or, you can get really funky and print your very own (that's right: a banjo and a ukulele rolled into one).If you're not all that musical, you can keep things really simple with a 3D-printed.MORE:Follow Elizabeth Palermo on Twitter or on. Follow us, on and on.
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“But what are they really good for except printing more plastic crap that we don’t need?” We hear such sentiments a lot when talking about 3D printing. And there’s some grain of truth to that statement. A lot of what we still see coming out of 3D printers are trinkets, toys (that kids won’t likely play with), and joke items. When Make: put together the first Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing just two short years ago, we decided to address this criticism by including an article on practical things you could create with a 3D printer.
We really had to dig deep to find worthy candidates. These days, it’s getting a lot easier. Especially in areas like medicine, 3DP is really starting to come into its own, creating seriously life-enhancing, even life-saving medical devices.While the following collection of 3D printable objects for your home, from previously-published articles, may not save your life, they can come in handy around the house and make you feel more justified in your early adoption of an object printer. They also give you a glimpse of a very near future in which, if you need a part or desired new object in your home, in a variety of materials, that object will only be a press Print away. 3D Print Your Kitchen ToolsMatt Stultz writes: The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. The prints in this collection (30 in all) will help you cook, clean, and organize. In the future, maybe the most important tool in this vital room of your house will be your 3D printer.” Link: Your Bathroom Needs a 3D PrinterFrom printing replacement parts for your toilet tank to a vortex shower head to the obligatory rubber ducky for your tub, there are 27 printable projects here for your bathroom.
Link: Printing Projects for Your YardHave you ever had the pull on your lawn mower break? Of course you have. Now, a replacement is a print away. Birds houses and bird feeders, tent spikes, replacement shovel handles, and more. 19 printable projects in all. Link: Lots of Things to Print for a Game RoomCaleb writes: “Here is a long list of items that you could print to improve your game room.
From tabletop gaming to watching a movie, there’s probably something here you could print to make life easier or your game better!” 27 game-related prints as well as items for your home entertainment center. Link: 3D Printing for the OfficeNeed a new tape dispenser? How about a business card holder or bumpers for your smart phone. Tree stump pen and pencil holder, anyone? In this piece, we collect 15 useful and fun objects for your desktop and mobile business life.