3D Printing Projects Archives

Hot Wheels

3D Printed Wheels – The 5 Most Promising Projects

You've heard it before -- 3D printing enables the production of complex designs at a fraction of the cost of conventional means. The same is true for wheels, which we take a look at in the following.

by Leo Gregurić

Build Chemistry with Your 3D Printer

[Project] 3D Printed Modular Molecule Lamp

Want to build chemistry with your 3D printer? Learn how to design and 3D print your own modular molecule lamp with this scientific and terrific 3D printing project.

by Tyler Koslow

Hot Wheels

[Project] A Fully 3D Printed Wind-Up Car

This 3D printed wind-up car by maker Brian Brocken gives a modern twist on a classic toy. Best of all, all you need is a 3D printer and some filament to make your own.

by Tyler Koslow

Happy New Year!

[Project] 3D Printing Projects for New Year’s Eve 2019

New Year's Eve 2019 is just a few days away! Do you have all your party props and decorations ready for the big event? Here are 10 3D printing projects that will make your NYE 2019 a night you'll never forget.

by Tyler Koslow

'Tis the Season

[Project] Deck the Halls with 10 3D Printed Christmas Ornaments

Looking to spice up your Christmas tree this year? Why shop for ornaments when you could 3D print your own? Get inspired with these 10 3D printed Christmas ornaments!

by Tian Ooi

Deck the Halls

[Project] 5 3D Printing Projects to Light up the Holiday Season

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means: it's time for some Christmas lights! Here are five different 3D printing projects to help jumpstart your decorative planning this holiday season.

by Tyler Koslow

Sound Over Water

[Project] Floating Portable Speaker

Ever gone for a dip in a lake or the ocean and wished you could get closer to the music? That's exactly what Instructables user BryantM thought when he developed his floating portable speaker, which we'll look at in this Weeked Project.

by Brian Obudho

Tick Tock

[Project] Auto-Correcting Analog Clock

In this Weekend Project, we build an "old" analog clock, designed by Instructables user gzumwalt. The 3D printed gadget corrects itself via software and an NTP clock server.

by Brian Obudho

Deploy Rainbows

[Project] NeoPixel Bike Light

This week, Adafruit shows us how to make a sci-fi-inspired bike headlight, inspired by jet engines and rocket boosters. Cycle through various colors and animations with the RGB LED button.

by Brian Obudho

Spinning into Production

[Project] Filament Spool Windmill

Since the recent release of Prusament, Dominik Císař at Prusa Research has published some ingenious ways to reuse the spools. In today’s Weekend Project, we'll recycle an empty Prusament spool into a fun windmill.

by Tobias Hullette

What's That Sound?

[Project] Pump up the Volume with this 3D Printed Speaker

Instructables user 3DSage has designed a functional 3D printed speaker that is easy to build and actually works. Using magnets, wire, and a 3D printed cone, you can amplify your creativity with this educational Weekend Project.

by Tyler Koslow

Don't Waste Another Second

[Project] Design & 3D Print a Customized Sunburst Clock

Designer and maker Laura Taalman has created a clock design generator that produces geometrically-driven retro clock models. The time is now: 3D print your own customized sunburst clock!

by Tyler Koslow

Gobble Gobble

[Project] 5 Thanksgiving-Themed 3D Prints to Gobble Up Before the Holiday

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Before you fill your belly up with food, why not fill your home with some Thanksgiving-themed 3D prints! Here are five 3D models to get you inspired.

by Tyler Koslow

Printing Sheep

[Project] Reuse Old Filament Spools to Create a 3D Printed Zoetrope

Do empty spools of filament make you blue? Well, cheer up! Dominik Císař of Prusa Research shows us how to reuse a spool of Prusament to create a 3D printed zoetrope that features prancing sheep!

by Tyler Koslow

Must Be This Tall to Print

[Project] Take a Kinetic Ride on this 3D Printed Rainbow Roller Coaster

Looking for a way to keep your eyes occupied during the chilly Winter season? This Rainbow Roller Coaster, created by designer Dominik Cisar, is a kinetic sculpture that will send your mind for a spin.

by Tyler Koslow

The Monster Mesh

Light Up Halloween Night with this 3D Printed Skull Lantern

Using a LED tealight candle and a few 3D printed parts, you can create your own 3D printed Skull Lantern to illuminate the upcoming Halloween celebrations. Let's take a look at this seasonally-themed weekend project!

by Tyler Koslow

Chilled to the Bone

[Project] Make Your House Haunted with a 3D Printed Halloween Skull Lamp

Nothing says Halloween like a spooky skull, especially one that creates ghostly patterns of light on your walls. This 3D printed Halloween Skull Lamp is an excellent way to spruce up your home for the haunted holiday ahead.

by Tyler Koslow

Shake Ya Tailfeathers

[Project] All3DP Takes on a 3D Printed Feather Automaton Mechanism

Here's a DIY project that's cool, looks pretty, and will test your DIY prowess. Introducing our redesign of a "feather automaton", originally created by Instructables user "fungusamungus."

by Matthew Evans

Build it!

[Project] Lego Rover

Looking for a fun weekend project? If so, look no further than this two-wheeled rover created by The Ruiz Brothers of Adafruit. Powered by Adafruit's electronic components, Microsoft's MakeCode, LEGO and 3D printed parts this funky 'bot performs movements with interactive sounds and lights.

by Leo Gregurić

2D to 3D

3D Printing a Logo: The Easiest Way and How to Do It

Want to show the world "who did it" or "where it's from"? Let us show you just how easy 3D printing a logo is thanks to free software!

by Peter Ferris