3D Printer Projects

May the Force Be With You

[Project] Use the Force to 3D Print a Darth Vader Automata

Instructables user gzumwalt has created a 3D printed Darth Vader Automata that is bound to cause a great disturbance in the force. Learn how to bring this mechanical Sith Lord to life on your own.

by Tyler Koslow

LED Bed Leveler

[Project] 3D Printer Bed Leveling Tool

TechKiwiGadgets teaches us how to make a 3D printed LED bed leveler that uses a DIY sensor and a LED bar graph to tell the relative distance between the print bed and the extruder.

by Brian Obudho

Soft Soothing Light

[Project] Get Your Zen on With This 3D Printed Shoji Lamp

Want to add some Zen to your home? Take a look at this 3D printed Shoji Lamp, a Japanese-style lamp that features transparent panels situated within a minimalistic wooden frame.

by Brian Obudho

Turn Up the Fun

[Project] Cell Phone Etch-A-Sketch

Revisiting a classic, we create a digital version of the Etch-A-Sketch. Learn how to convert your cellphone into a digital plotting toy using 3D printing technology.

by Brian Obudho

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

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

Engrave with a 3D Printer

How to Turn Your Creality 3D Printer into an Engraving Tool

Swedish maker and YouTuber Simon Sörensen shares a new instructional video on how to turn a Creality CR-10 3D printer into an engraver with just a few simple steps.

by Tyler Koslow

Priceless Shredded Pieces

[Project] Become Banksy With This 3D Printed Replica of the Self-Destructing “Love is in the Bin”

New York-based designer Dave Buchanan has created a 3D printed replica of Banksy's self-destructing "Love is in the Bin," a piece of performance art that gives the impression that the canvas is being shredded inside of the picture frame.

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

Tea Time with Casper

[Project] Tell Scary Tales Over This 3D Printed Tea Light Ghost

Want to make your Halloween decorations more cheerful this year? This 3D printed Tea Light Ghost will make a happy addition to your seasonal adornments, greeting all of the trick-or-treaters with a smile.

by Tyler Koslow

Money in the Bank

[Project] Stash Your Cash in this 3D Printed Secret Coin Bank

Maker Greg Zumwalt is back on Instructables with another 3D printed coin bank. His latest creation is the Simple Secret Box II, a fully 3D printed coin bank with a secret locking mechanism.

by Tyler Koslow

Watertight Airboat

[Project] Set Sail in This 3D Printed RC Airboat

For today's Weekend Project, we're looking at a 3D printed RC Airboat by maker Simon Sörensen. After some trial and error, the 3D printing enthusiast was able to create a functional boat design – and you can too!

by Brian Obudho

A Fun(gi) Project

[Project] Get Groovy with 3D Printed LED Magic Mushrooms

Turn your home into a magical forest of fungi with the 3D printed Magic Mushroom lighting decoration –created by German designer UniversalMaker.

by Tyler Koslow

Timeless Memories

[Project] Make a Customized Map Clock to Celebrate Timeless Memories

Recently shared on the r/3DPrinting subreddit, one maker created an endearing anniversary gift for his girlfriend. This 3D printed clock has a custom 3D map as the face, showcasing the exact area where they first met. You make your own too!

by Tyler Koslow

Make a Splash!

[Project] Have a Pool Party with this 3D Printed Cricket Paddle Wheel Boat

The Ruiz Brothers of Adafruit are at it again with another fascinating 3D printing project: the 3D printed Crickit Paddle Wheel Boat. This water rover even has an underwater camera mount, so you can capture footage at your end of the summer pool party!

by Tyler Koslow

Science Time

3D Printed Lab – Get Scientific with this Open-Source Laboratory Rocker

Need some affordable scientific equipment to experiment and make a breakthrough discovery? This 3D printed open source laboratory rocker is a terrific tool for biological and molecular mixing applications.

by Tyler Koslow

No Stings Attached

[Project] 3D Print These Seaworthy Voronoi Jellyfish Lights

Give your home an aquatic feel with these incredible 3D printed DIY Voronoi Jellyfish lights created by German maker and Thingiverse user UniversalMaker3D.

by Tyler Koslow

Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!

[Project] Get Schwifty with These 3D Printed “Rick and Morty” Bobbleheads

Spanish designer Antonio García (also known as Duke Doks) shows off how to create incredibly detailed 3D printed Rick and Morty bobbleheads. Seriously, these models will have you screaming wubba lubba dub dub!

by Tyler Koslow

An Apple A Day Keeps Your Coins At Bay

[Project] Start Saving with a 3D Printed Apple Coin Bank

Have some loose change lying around? Why not save it for a rainy day by 3D printing this gear motor-driven Apple Coin Bank designed by maker Greg Zumwalt.

by Tyler Koslow

Don't Sweat It

[Project] Cool Down With This 3D Printed Bladeless Desk Fan

Summertime is here and the weather is heating up! Why not use your 3D printer to create a sleek bladeless desk fan to keep you cool.

by Tyler Koslow