3D Printer Projects

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Spray Away
[Project] Crank Out the Fun with This 3D Printed Manivelle Water Gun

The summer might be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you can't soak your friends and family in a water fight. Spray away with this 3D printed Manivelle Water Gun designed by maker Hassan Nasser. 

by Tyler Koslow
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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
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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
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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
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Featured image of [Project] Have a Pool Party with this 3D Printed Cricket Paddle Wheel Boat
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
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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
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Keep Rollin'
[Project] 3D Print a Servo-Driven Tiny FPV Tank (with a Camera!)

Roll through the upcoming workweek in a servo-driven 3D printed Tiny FPV Tank. This RC model comes equipped with a camera, LEDs, and uses Lego threads to roll around. 

by Tyler Koslow
Featured image of [Project] Get Schwifty with These 3D Printed “Rick and Morty” Bobbleheads
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
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It’ll grow on you
Pro Photographers take “Potato Camera” Literally to Find Out if they Really Take Terrible Images

Taking the internet phrase for a terrible quality image or video literally, Niko Pueringer, the founder and creative director or Corridor Crew, decided to create a "potato camera" to see whether potatoes really do take bad photos.

by Hanna Watkin
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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
Featured image of [Project] Satisfy Your World Cup Fever with This 3D Printed Lithophane Lamp
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[Project] Satisfy Your World Cup Fever with This 3D Printed Lithophane Lamp

The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and now you can 3D print your own lithophane lamp to light your favorite team's path to victory! Check out this amazing 3D printed World Cup-themed lamp designed by the 3D printing company Voladd.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Let It Flow
[Project] 3D Print a Majestic Japanese Water Fountain

Add some relaxation to your office or home with a 3D printed Japanese Water Fountain. The Seattle-based maker and engineer Jeremy Elson recently became inspired by a Shishi Odoshi fountain, and decided to create his own 3D printed miniature version. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Watchful Eye
[Project] Create Your Own 3D Printer Monitor for OctoPrint

Keep the status of your 3D printer with you at all times with this WiFi-connected 3D printed monitor for Octoprint. Created by maker David Payne, this project uses a Wemos D1 Mini and OLED to display your printer's progress. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Flower Power
Project of the Week: DIY Voronoi Blowball Flower Lamp

Thingiverse user UniversalMaker has recently shared a vibrant and modern 3D printed DIY lamp project. Dubbed as the Voronoi Blowball Flower, this light fixture will lighten up your room and produce some unique wall patterns while doing so.  

by Tyler Koslow
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