3D Printer Projects

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Target Practice
[Project] Take Aim With a 3D Printed Miniature Compound Bow

Looking for an affordable and fun project to round out the summer with? Why not practice your archery skills with a fully 3D printed miniature compound bow.

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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Wash and Learn
[Project] Amaze Your Friends with a 3D Printed Magic Faucet

A floating faucet? Sounds interesting, doesn't it? This 3D printed Magic Faucet is a wonderful project for those who love optical illusions. It's relatively easy to make and simply amazing to look at. 

by Tyler Koslow
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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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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
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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
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Great Scott!
[Project] Turn Back Time with a 3D Printed Delorean Clock From ‘Back to the Future’

Have you always wanted to travel through time like Marty McFly and Doc Brown in 'Back to the Future'? Well, Great Scott! Now you can with this amazing 3D printed Delorean clock. 

by Tyler Koslow
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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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Featured image of [Project] Get Your Message Across with this 3D Printed LED Marquee Scroller
Keep Scrolling, Scrolling, Scrolling, Scrolling
[Project] Get Your Message Across with this 3D Printed LED Marquee Scroller

You can have the time, weather, news and more at your side at all times with this easy-to-build 3D printed LED marquee scroller created by Instructables user Qrome. 

by Tyler Koslow
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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
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GOOALLLLLLL!!!
[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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Modular on Mars
Project of the Week: Travel Terrain With This 3D Printed Modular SMARS Robot

Want to build your own custom robot with no screws attached? The 3D printed SMARS modular robot is the perfect project for beginners and seasoned makers who want a quick and easy introduction to the world of robotics.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Time to Shine
[Project] 3D Print a Sleek 7-Segment LED Clock

Combine function and form with this 7-segment LED clock, designed by Kansas-based maker Leonard Lee. It reliably delivers accurate time -- down to the second -- while at the same time adding a little light to your life.

by Sean Rohringer
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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
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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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Project Time!
[Project] 3D Printed LED Ring Lamp with a Wood Veneer Finish

This weekend, we're looking back at a 3D printed LED ring lamp created by designer and maker "adylinn". This light fixture is stylish and easy to make, and even has a walnut wood veneer finish on the outside!

by Tyler Koslow
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Flutter Away
[Project] 3D Printed NeoPixel Butterfly Ring That Flutters with Light

Want a 3D printing project that will hone your design and circuitry skills, all while giving you a butterfly ring that flutters with light? Then break out of that cocoon and build yourself this 3D printed NeoPixel butterfly ring.

by Tyler Koslow
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