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50 Times People Took 3D Printing To Another Level And Made These Cool Things (New Pics)
Interview
While the words “3D printing” may still conjure up ideas right out of science fiction, some users of the 3D printing subreddit are already creating things from the comfort of their homes. Below we’ve put together photos of some of the most creative projects on r/3Dprinting.
The actual technology isn’t that complicated. Basically, 3D printing involves laying down material, layer by layer, until it forms the desired 3D object. This “layer“ can be anything from plastic to metal or even clay! If there is a digital 3D model and enough printing material, the sky's the limit. And it’s not just passion projects and art, some creators are solving real world problems. Make sure to upvote the creations that you just realized you need in your house and check out part 1 for more.
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#1
This Kid Answered A Request From Local Hospitals To Create Ear Guards, To Help Take The Pressure Off Healthcare Worker’s Ears From Wearing Masks All Day. He Also Made The 3D Printing Patterns Available To Everyone
moody goody 2 years ago
One of the most important inventions during covid19, to last a life time.
Nicola Doyle 2 years ago
In Canada they are just Scouts because we are co-ed.
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BWC 2 years ago
Was that always the case? Most masks that my department has purchased only have the standard straps.
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To find out more, we reached out to Joel Telling, self-described 3D printing nerd and educator. He was kind enough to share his own thoughts on the hobby. “I believe the biggest barrier to entry for new people who want to get started with 3D printing is the cost of the machines and materials. 3D printers can be expensive, or at least not within the budget ranges of many. Plus, the cost of filaments and other materials can add up over time,” he shared when discussing common concerns would-be 3D printing enthusiasts might have.
Fortunately, there is a plethora of good, educational content out there. “What initially drew me to explore 3d printing was reading about it and watching videos on it around 2013 and 2014. I read articles on Slashdot and watched videos by Barnacles Nerdgasm and Thomas Sanladerer. Reading about it was really cool because it showed me what was coming up, and watching the videos by those two really inspired me to want to get into it myself,” Joel added, regarding his own experience.
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#2
Printed A 4-Foot T-Rex And Buried It In My Yard For My Nieces To Discover And Excavate
Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
Wonder 8f the kids were aware it was a fake skeleton or freaked out.
Gabrielle braswell she/they 2 years ago
Omg that's so awesome I'll best they will treasure that forever
#3
Last Weekend We Began Delivering 3D Printed Bionic Hands To Ukraine! First Up, A 24 Year Old Soldier
Gin Marie 2 years ago
I bet some of those soldiers are going back to the fight. The Ukrainian language doesn't contain a word for "quit".
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Colin 2 years ago
There is a online group of 3D print owners who print parts for children prosthetics because of how quickly they outgrow them and the cost of prosthetics is massive.
BWC 2 years ago
That's awesome. Back in the late 80's I was installing a telephone system in a children's hospital. I met a man who's entire workshop was based around designing and building items to assist whatever each child needed. It was, definitely, inspiring and he loved his work (job) so much.
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Bradley Curthoys 2 years ago
Now use it to flip Vladimir Putin the finger and mail a picture directly to him
“I'd like to add that while 3d printing can be a scary unknown to some, I and others are working not just to enable more people to learn about this amazing field, but also demystify the professional and industrial side. It's crazy to think that we are in a spot where many of the jobs that kids in school will have when they are older just don't exist yet."
#4
Wife And I (Mostly Her) Added Hearing Aids To Our Niece's Gift. They Match Hers
Rabbit Of ill Portent 2 years ago
Damn onion ninjas. This has got to be the sweetest thing I've ever seen what an absolutely beautiful thing to do
Devil's Advocate 2 years ago
I think this is the best one on the list, so simple and thoughtful to their neice. The cub scout who made the mask holders comes a close second.
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I was so happy when I saw a little doll in a wheelchair the other day. Finally
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
Barbie is also doing this! They also have different body shapes, different skin tones, different hair types! It's amazing! The Barbie dream house also has the elevator that works with the doll in the wheelchair. It's amazing and they included all of this in the recent ad I saw for a Barbie dream house. It's absolutely beautiful
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Generic Soda Pop (she/her) 2 years ago
Awwww, hopefully she likes it. Dolls with hearing aids are pretty much nonexistent. It's nice she can have a doll she relates to
Kea_Tortilla 2 years ago
That’s so sweet, what a great way to give your niece a toy that looks just like her <3
#5
This Eagle Was Shot In The Face And Got 3D Printed Beak Which Made Him More Badass
Fantastic Mr Fox 2 years ago
From what I found by googling it was a poacher who shot it. It was rescued when they saw it scavenging on a dump. They had to take it in because it would not be able to survive in the wild. The 3d print helped the eagle to drink and feed by its own in captivity, but it's was not strong enough for life in nature. Further it says birds can regenerate their beak slowly over a long time. The 3d print no longer fit, but as we understand it is actually a good sign. Now the beak is re-generated sufficiently that it's large and sturdy enough the eagle can eat by itself. It has its own aviary in Birds of Prey Northwest. Don't know if they will release in the wild later. But at least things have turned to the better.
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Kea_Tortilla 2 years ago
Poor eagle. How dare the shooter harm an innocent animal!!? Honestly, it blows my mind how cruel humans can be
Violet Jensen 2 years ago
There was a case with a swan. The first thing it did with its new beak was bite someone
Narwhal Blast 2 years ago
Good! Why would anyone put a swan through that?!
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Generic Soda Pop (she/her) 2 years ago
You better not. Not all Americans are stupid, heartless, pro life creatures. I certainly am not
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Aidan Gruen 2 years ago
A lot of people are saying it was an American redneck, but that’s the type of person who would avoid injuring an American symbol.
"Once we can empower more young people to get started in 3d printing, that experience in their schools or at home in the garages will get them ready for the professional and industrial Additive Manufacturing jobs many will take. It's a VERY exciting time!”
#6
I Designed A 3D Printed Mirror Array To Propose! The Mirrors Are Angled So That Just Before Sunset, They Reflect The Sunlight To Spell “Marry Me?”
WindySwede 2 years ago
Totally mind boggling! Would not have been able to even come up with the idea, nor the creation of it!
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Not only is this one of the absolute best proposals, it's a beautiful piece of art that they can keep for the rest of their lives 🥰
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Strongly redolent of the James Webb Space Telescope
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Mari Mar Pinta 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful way to propose! And on the beach?!?! Please post an update when you 2 get married!
juice 2 years ago (edited)
here's a link to how he designed it, if anyone's interested! https://github.com/bencbartlett/3D-printed-mirror-array
David Paterson 2 years ago
This is an adaption of an old Chinese technology. Subtle dents in a coin-like piece of bronze are hammered in in such a way that the reflected light shows an image or message. The surface looks flat to the eye, but isn't. I was handed one of these by a Chinese man who instructed me to hold it up the the sunlight.
#7
I Had To 3D Print This Just In Case!!
#8
A Moon Staff That I Made For My Renaissance Faire Costume This Year. Turns On By Hitting The Base Of The Staff On The Ground
The Accidental Cat Thief 2 years ago
This is the first time I've ever thought that a Renaissance Fair might be cool.
Like many inventions, 3D printing does actually have its roots in science fiction. US fiction writer William Fitzgerald Jenkins, operating under the pen name Murray Leinster, depicted a device that functions very similarly to modern 3D printers. In his 1945 short story “Things Pass By,” a character describes a machine that takes raw plastic, then molds and shapes it based on scanned drawings. The first real world attempts to design a 3D printer were met with general disinterest. In 1981 Dr. Hideo Kodama designed and prototyped a machine that would apply a resin, layer by layer. Unfortunately for him and the world in general, his superiors showed little interest in the idea. Without adequate funding, Dr. Kodama abandoned the project.
#9
My Wife Got A New Job As A School Bus Driver. Her First Day Of Training She Only Hit One Cone. I Was So Proud Of Her I Had To Make Her Something To Remember The Day
Sarah Elizabeth 2 years ago (edited)
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Mari Mar Pinta 2 years ago
We can all hope to have someone as supportive as Him! Bless his heart!
Strega Nonna 2 years ago
Very loving gesture. Now the question is can she tolerate the "heathens" on the bus?
#10
Someone Kept Drinking My Milk From The Office Fridge, So I've Made A Lock For The Milk Bottle
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
No. Then you'll just have another problem, no milk AND there's an unnamed weirdo who wants to drink human milk.
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Lucylastik 2 years ago
People who have their milk delievered would benefit, sadly the planet would not.
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Teresa McGrath 2 years ago
At first, not reading it through, I thought he 3D printed a fake bottle of milk.
#11
I 3D Printed Matching Helmets For Myself And My Nub. "Don't Talk To Me Or My Son Ever Again."
Panteleimon 2 years ago
It looks a lot like fate's helmet from Black Adam( the film. I just felt it needed clarified)
Other industries experimented with the idea of “printing” parts and pieces to use in manufacturing or tests, but the first publicly available printer was created in 2005. Called RepRap, the printer was designed to be affordable and self replicating. That’s right, a RepRap owner could use RepRap to make another 3D printer. And another. And another…
#12
Ugh... Another Bird Feeder... But This One Is For The Common Good!
seriouslykarma 2 years ago
Never crossed my mind until I read your comment. Now I can't think of anything else. 😂😂😂
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Magnifico Giganticus 2 years ago
What's wrong with another bird feeder? I love the little dinosaurs.
Scooter 2 years ago (edited)
What are those set into? Is that like a fence post, or something specific for the cups?
David 2 years ago
I'm guessing but google strut channel. It looks like that or very similar. Maybe used for sign posts where poster is at. I've seen it in the wild before but most of our local stop signs and such use a full square (without the slot side).
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Kitty White 2 years ago
Very clever! I’ll bet it prevents squirrels and other wildlife from raiding the feeder! In the US and Canada, the overall bird population is in a dangerous decline. Last year, the first-ever comprehensive survey of net population was completed, and the results were “staggering,” according to the scientists who study such things. It’s not that I particularly have anything against squirrels, and I actually DISlike birds due to a traumatizing incident with one when I was very young. But I do recognize that birds need all the help we can give them.
#13
My Wife Keeps Asking For Help In The Kitchen, Apparently This Doesn't Count
Riley77 2 years ago
lmao... i responded the same thing before i had read your comment.... see? we know
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PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago
If my husband put in effort to build that, would be amazing. But he still has to help. Everyone does. Mom wifey arent the maid.
#14
A Walk Around Of The 1:1 T-Rex Print. Started Printing The Ribs Today
David 2 years ago
HOW? Do you have a house sized 3D printer and a football stadium full of medium?
Johnny Rodriguez 2 years ago
OK... gotta ask what printer are you printing that on, that's gotta be a huge build volume!
Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
There's some info on this including a youtube video about the process on the makers website. The person making it is using a Creality CR-10 Max 3D Printer and its printing in pieces which are then joined together to form the larger pieces. The skull tool over 2 months to print. I don't know if I can put links in here, lets see: https://www.topgunsi.com/about-1
By 2009, many of the licenses and copyrights for older 3D printing technologies had entered the public domain. As the costs dropped, more hobbyists could afford to buy 3D printers for personal use. Internet resources, from forums to freely available designs lowered the barrier for entry, which was often the biggest hurdle. Enthusiasts were now free to share designs, tips and tricks. Now a person who wanted to get into 3D printing could find helpful guides online instead of being forced to rely on technical manuals. Plus, hobbyists at home have quite different ideas from a manufacturing business regarding what they should print.
#15
Kirby Fume Extractor
UncleJon_TheMadScientist 2 years ago (edited)
I printed a large one with 120mm fan in light blue with a charcoal filter
Cass Malone 2 years ago
I have Kirby tatted on my right arm. I gave him a Harlequin hat with Harley Quinn colors
#16
Began Making Bootleg Collectibles With My Mars 3
Gmaddles 2 years ago
Ahhhhh! That is hilarious... I mean, will anyone ever forget the worst death in the entire titanic movie!
Martin John 2 years ago
2nd and 3rd class were not likely to wear (or own) full evening dress. Or the crew, for that matter.
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Dragon Finally Done! She’s Not Perfect, But After Some Surgery, She’s Beautiful. Almost 5 Feet Long!
LongCoolWomanInABlackDress 2 years ago
I'd put that in my living room if the colours were in the green/blue area.. beautiful!
Look around you. Coat hangers, coasters. The case for your glasses or a pen holder. Imagine being able to just make them at home, with almost infinite customization options. Plus, as the technology improves, the range of materials could grow. And it’s not just decorations of knick-knacks. Some creative hobbyists have already worked out how to make 3D printers that use chocolate or sugar. Envision the look of awe on your dinner guests faces when you unveil a 1-to-1 chocolate replica of the Taj Mahal or whatever else strikes your fancy.
#18
Finished My Iron Man Lamp
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
Don't be surprised if the company, Marvel, contacts you about your design real soon!
#19
A Friend Of Mine Recently Lost A Lot Of Weight. So I Made This Figure To Celebrate That!
#20
Ultimate Tic Tac Toe
Sexual Harassment Panda 2 years ago
So you play each small square to determine who places the big tic tac toe, impressive.
Asexual Zelephant 2 years ago
Yes if you win the game you get to put your tile there... I need this!! :D
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N Miller 2 years ago
I like this, but I think I can make it better. Statistically speaking, tic tac toe is an unwinnable game - if you play properly, you get a draw every time. So I propose a different game for the underlying tiles (battleship or something - haven't worked out the details). You always start with the centre square of the tic tac toe board, and the loser gets to pick which square is next, but instead of Ultimate Tic Tac Toe, you're ultimately playing tic tac toe!
Seth 2 years ago
That seems like a fun idea. Tic Tac Toe is considered a "solved game" as are many others like connect four, checkers, and quarto. I think for the game you propose, the mini-game to decide who wins the square should be an "unsolved game" that's still quick enough to keep up with the pace of tic tac toe. Perhaps a distilled version of battleship with fewer ships on a smaller grid, a small go board, reduced pieces hnefatafl, or some other short game that represents a battle.
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Almostfoxlike 2 years ago
Unless you're playing a 6 yo, you cant win tictactoe. Not even with that "special move" you think you know.
Aiodensghost 2 years ago
Or just hope that your opponent doesn't know what they're doing. I get people that way
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Shirley Heyn 2 years ago
So, 2D TicTacToe, similar but not as difficult as 3D Chess played on Star Trek. . .! Get that 3D printer working on making your 2D TicTacToe product really 3D. . .!
It can be inspiring to see what creative individuals do when given the opportunity to express themselves. 3D printing, despite advances over the last decade, still remains a daunting hobby to start with. Imagine paying four figures just for the equipment alone! But on a wider scale, hopefully these creations inspire you to find that creative niche in your own life. Besides having a hobby, there are actual medical benefits to being creative. In an analysis of the effects of creative activities on wellbeing, researchers Scott and James Kaufman found that creative writing could even improve a person's immune system.
#21
I 3D Printed A Completely Pointless New Lid For My Sharpie, Based On A Medieval Mace In The Royal Armouries Collection
juice 2 years ago
completely pointless? on the contrary, i see many points. that thing is spiky!
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
I love modifying my pen caps, makes it easy for them to distinguish. I think I’ll try my hand at 3d printing
Gémeaux jumeaux 2 years ago
Never know when you need to be signing autographs 😁
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All's Gravy 2 years ago
Speak to Marketing in Leeds, I think they'll love this idea and be able to get Sharpie to scale production for a range of weapon souvenirs.
#22
Ran Out Of Filament Overnight But The Print Was Too Pretty To Waste So I Found A Hat On Thingiverse And Made A Spooky Squirtle Instead!
I. C. Wiener 2 years ago
My bros would love this. Too bad I have four bros. I don't think someone can make four copies of the same thing...
#23
I Made A Reusable Grocery Shopping List
LK 2 years ago
I tried having my shopping list on my phone. It annoyed me greatly how many times I had to switch my phone on again. The time between items being taken from the shelves was just too long.
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Gémeaux jumeaux 2 years ago
See PLA Filament - just learned what it is as well!
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TeenieMeanie 2 years ago
This reminds me of a dobob from the 40s. Metal list if the most common grocery items and toggles next to items that you needed.
Rumina Io 2 years ago
Yes I've seen the 1920s one come up in quite a few other lists. Someone above on this post says "why bother when you can just use your phone?" But I like the idea of giving it to a child or other family member haha
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Gémeaux jumeaux 2 years ago
TIL: What is a PLA filament? What is PLA? Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament is a recyclable, natural thermoplastic polyester that is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane. The filament is biodegradable under certain conditions with high heat capacity and high mechanical strength.
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Ruth O'Rourke 2 years ago
Lot of random things made just for fun and creativity in this post - wonder why the dislike for this one?
Lea 2 years ago
Cuz this doesn't seem like it's really creative and it's not aesthetically pleasing like a lot of the others. And it's not even functional for what it looks like it should be like you can't just put "vegetables" or "frozen food" on a grocery list that's meaningless. And it's not just a joke either.
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Jasmyn JAY 2 years ago
Deli.. why tf they spelled the whole thing out beats me.
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Huh. That's a good idea. I use a shopping list app but I do get tired of having to mess with my phone while shopping. The only reason I keep using it is because it shows me what I am spending.
Nancy Lynch 2 years ago
There were metal ones in the 50's/60's. My grandmother had one that I would play with.
Creativity can also help with mental health. Ruth Richards, author of “Everyday Creativity: Coping and Thriving in the 21st Century,” believes that creativity is strongly connected with self-actualization. The feeling of being engaged and in control is directly related to a person’s mental wellbeing. Without an outlet, people can feel trapped, depressed or burnt out. Humans who feel like they have some impact on their environment, like redesigning a room or painting a fence, are more resilient to some mental disorders. If you are not sure where to begin, some psychologists recommend finding a problem. A simple mental challenge, like finding ten ways to improve your workspace this month can help positively stimulate the brain. And if you do it right, maybe you’ll generate some useful ideas in the meantime.
#24
Yes! Finally Dialed In Wood Filament On My Printer!
Colin 2 years ago
Wood fibers are enfused in the plastic filament. It isn't great for the printer's hot end as the carbon from the wood can increase the speed of damage to the end.
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#25
Made The Rocketeer Helmet And Pack Myself
Jessica J. 2 years ago (edited)
I remember seeing this movie in the theater with my summer day camp. Good times...
#26
My Latest Dual-Pattern Mechanical Dice Box
secretly a kitten wallflower 2 2 years ago
Are those 20 sided dice? :D I want to play Dungeons and Dragons now…
Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago
One for the Brits in the audience - "This is a box, a magical box..."
We also had the chance to ask the 3D Printing Guru about his journey with this topic. "In my experience the biggest barrier to entry for 3D printing is the misperceptions around the complexity and cost of the technology. Before the 3D printing boom around 2015, 3d printers consisted of high cost enterprise solutions and a handful of hobby printers which required a baseline knowledge around coding and most certainly did not work straight out of the box. Today in 2023, the learning curve and costs have reached historic lows. With this a new barrier has presented itself, knowing which printer to pick amongst all the competition that has popped up. Do you go with a name brand printer with a large support network? Or… do you go with a dupe at a lower price with less support? My advice? Do your research and don’t bite off more than you can chew. If you are less technically inclined, spend the extra couple bucks and go for the name brand printer with strong support. If you have an engineering background, are very patient, or just enjoy a challenge; think about opting for a lower cost, entry level printer and purchasing upgrades you can install to make it even better than the higher priced alternatives."
#27
I Printed Eyes For My VR Headset
ThePunnyBunny 2 years ago
On the contrary, figuring out how to do it and set it up is hard and really cool!
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Tired Of Having Your Charging Cable Stolen? Try Security By Obfuscation
Aiodensghost 2 years ago
That wouldn't work on a techie... it's obvious because the cable is WHITE instead of black and is as thin as my arm
Sean Baldwin 2 years ago
Or a Serial Cable (full disclosure, still use this serial cable to program my Jetta with VAGCOM). 😂
#29
I Designed Drawer/Cabinet Knobs In The Shape Of Rock Wall Climbing Holds
Cal the dragon (she/her) 2 years ago
My rock climbing loving brother would totally love these!
Like many others, he started 3D printing as a side business' that grew into an obsession. "I got involved in 3D printing in 2015 while I was in high school. I really wanted to buy a car as I was turning 16 soon, so I was brainstorming business ideas and got an ad for a Makerbot 3dprinter. I had some money saved up, but nowhere near enough to cover their high price tag. I did though, have enough to get a lower cost printer from XYZ 3D Printing; A “no name” brand at the time with proprietary materials. I quickly learned that working with a machine that used overpriced cartridges with chips that prevented you from using 3rd party materials was a mistake. I am fortunately technically inclined and was able to build a micro computer that could reset the chip with whatever information I pleased. This allowed me to leave the empty cartridge in the machine and feed in a 3rd party filament into the printer."
#30
Checkout My Carina Nebula Version Of My Jwst Night Light!
Dillon Brown 2 years ago
It's amazing because hexagons are the bestagons!
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#31
Over 3500 Print Hours, To Hold 100 Raspberry Pi Cameras. For A Custom 3D Scanning Rig
Honey Bee 2 years ago
Wait, this dude used his 3d printer....to build an even bigger 3d printer??? Stfu
Bunzilla 2 years ago
Er, no. It's a 3D SCANNING rig. It scans items in 3D. All those Raspberry Pi cameras take pictures from different angles. Then you plug those into an app and it creates a digital 3D model.
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El Jordo Mac 2 years ago
145 days of printing? Some screws. Some wood 2 days I could build the same It wouldn't be as pretty but does it need to be?
Krd 2 years ago
It need sto be super duper accurate. All the camera lenses need to be exactly in the right spots in 3 dimensional space. Even making a old school 3d film, with the red and blue screens, required specific spacing between the 2 cameras. Maybe you could do it with wood, but wood also warps based on temp and humidity. So literally it could end up out of alignment in mere hours, and then back into alignment, and so forth, given the right conditions.
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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago
Just a guess, but I think the scanning rig is used to map out things to make on a 3D printer. Kind of like scanning an copying something on paper, but in 3 dimensions.
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Norah Reilly 2 years ago
Wow! I would love to see some of what you produce with this impressive set-up.
#32
I'm Happy With How My Chess Board Came Out
WindySwede 2 years ago
Aha, it's a hat?! I just thought it was a semi-spherical board game. (Hoping for magnets!)
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"Once I got used to the printer and dialed in my settings, I started to look for opportunities to make money using the printer. I decided to launch “TK 3D Printing” an On-Demand 3D printing service, servicing the greater New Haven county area. I would cold call business at the age of 16 asking if they could benefit from my services. I quickly realized there was a high demand for custom keychains, and that very quickly became my Niche. On that small 200mmX200mm print bed I would crank out over 1,000 keychains for companies. I had key rings ordered in bulk, a quality assurance process, and even some friends who helped with distribution. By the end of that year, i had scaled to 3 printers, expanded my offerings to include 3D modeling services, and had successfully bought my first car with a little money left over to customize it and make it mine. Today, roughly 8 years later, I have a degree in Marketing from Bentley University, I have worked at 3D Printing companies like Formlabs, and through my social media efforts, I have worked with almost all 3D printer manufacturers on the market."
#33
I Love 3D Printing!
Cheesenacho 2 years ago
I totally need this! (Feverishly searches the internet for an AT-AT to print)
Marco Marques 2 years ago
I want the files! No, hell, i need the files! Please tell us where we can find this!
theJester63 2 years ago
It's on thingiverse, just search for "atat kit card" 👍
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Now With Random Eye Movement. Powered By A Arduino. Any Suggestions?
#35
I Had A Stupid Idea That I Think Is Hilarious. Meet Licking Lickitung
juice 2 years ago
Lickitung is a Pokémon with a very big tongue 108-1.png 
Gabrielle braswell she/they 2 years ago
Ahhhhhh I need to get one of those lickitoung is my favorite pokemon
#36
4 Days Later
Valaun 2 years ago
Did anyone else, in their head, say the title of this post in the SpongeBob French announcers voice?
David 2 years ago
Did you do two? They are not the same. At first I thought it was same one painted. Anyway, looks cool.
funkybluegirl 2 years ago
I'm thinking the first was a prototype and the second is the final product.
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#37
I Designed And Printed A Working Desktop-Sized Model Of An Escalator
Sandy Kavanaugh 2 years ago
You know, this could be a scale model for a life size escalator for old dogs to couches, old people to the porch, lots of stuff!
#38
I Pranked My Family By Secretly Upgrading My Submarine Into A U-Boat!
trollingergirl 2 years ago (edited)
Seems like a german joke or pun to me. U Boat is Untersee-Boot which means Submarine. Therefore the U.
#39
Business Card Enbosser. I Know That I Am Not The First With This Idea But I Managed To Design It From Scratch With Only Two Prototypes And Am Quite Happy With The Result
I_am_Allan 2 years ago
damn it ... now I got this song in my head. AGAIN! ewoJICAgIC...198ac7.jpg 
#40
Pet Bottle To 3D Print!
Max M 2 years ago
How does it work? I though the plastic needed to be round and a special quality yo be printed with
Sarah 2 years ago
What I've seen before, you cut it to the width of your filament. I'm not sure if it melts and rounds before you print with it. I think as long as it is a recyclable type it works .. or big rig makers like this change their set up to make it work
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David 2 years ago
Cool. Have seen PET bottles stripped out for projects but more like as twine and stuff. Seems like it would be tricky to get it to work with a 3D printer feed.
Rumina Io 2 years ago
There are specialist machines that can draw out the plastic bottle strips into a filament form; it's really cool
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#41
Bender Futurama
LillieMean 2 years ago
Whose head is inside because I bet that Bender has "borrowed" one from the museum again.
Marco Marques 2 years ago
I printed that one last week! After seeing Futurama for 5 minutes, my 13yo boy got addicted!
#42
I Couldn't Find A Product That Could Open My Curtains So I Made My Own
Asexual Zelephant 2 years ago
That's why I want to start learning how to 3D print - because I think it's the coolest thing: I couldn't find one... SO I MADE ONE :D
Carlton L. Fox 2 years ago
They are addictive. I said no junk. So far we have a banana peeler, legs for the eggs & fruit, a four-legged duck, the list goes on...
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Sasha Kuleshov 2 years ago
Put it a light detector with Arduino and you'll never stand up again :D
GraphicHealer 2 years ago
I actually ended up finding the AXIS GEAR, a mechanism designed for rope curtains and chain shades. I 3D printed my own pieces to convert regular curtains into rope-controlled curtains, and then attached to the AXIS GEAR to it. Works perfectly. It's even automated by Google now. I got a zigbee controller!
Kendra Miller 2 years ago
Any big library will have ones on hand, smaller libraries sometimes do too. Try there.
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BlueEyesWhiteDragon 2 years ago (edited)
But the real question is how quiet is your curtain opener? The real money is in silent drape runners.
#43
I Designed And Printed A Scale Model Of The Titanics Engine, And Today Was The First Time She Ran By Itself On Air. Still Work In Progress
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 2 years ago
One (1) lost soul could come with it as a freebie!
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Pheonixvatoreii 2 years ago
I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg! (I'll see myself out)
Colin Curtis 2 years ago
How much was the air pressure you had to blow into it too make it run?
#44
Translucent Orange Benchy Right Out Of The Oven
#45
After 8 Years Of 3D Printing, I Finally Found Out My Thing
Jrog 2 years ago
I remember this post. The design is stolen from a Scottish artist. OP was charging 500$ a piece for a low quality knock off of an original work, made by tracing publicly available 3D models. He got blasted, deservedly so.
#46
A Bearded Christmas Gnome I Designed
Bobby 2 years ago
My wife made some really cool ones with novelty socks, mop heads, and random odds and ends. It was a really fun thing she put together a an activity in Christmas for the family. Everyone from oldest to youngest had fun making them
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morticia_b85 2 years ago
This looks like a gonk. I got some in The Range last Christmas and they've even got every day ones and now Dealz are selling vals day ones. Even Penneys are selling these.
#47
I Think My Dad Dislikes My Latest Print
Owen 2 years ago
I think it's a bolt with two heads, which means it's useless. Just an elaborate prank thingy
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GoGoPDX 2 years ago
In the original reddit post OP said he printed the nut bolt puzzle thing for his dad and his dad wrote this in response as a joke.
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#48
I Designed This Charger For My Apple Watch
#49
Honestly, I Don't Think It's A Problem That Needs That Kind Of Solution, It Just Came Across My Head While I Was... Well You Know
Luna Crow 2 years ago
No, that just changes it into a leaving the seat up or down kind of argument
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I came here to say the same thing. This is definitely a money maker.
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Lynne Walker 2 years ago
I thought it could lock the roll...important for cat owners. Maybe next rev?
Gretchen Barone 2 years ago
That is brilliant!! I would pay $150 to get one that flips the roll then locks it as the owner of an endlessly energetic kitten
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Hugh Crawford 2 years ago
I assume rotate the roll so it goes from the right way to the wrong.
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Pieter LeGrande 2 years ago
Nope, paper comes over the top and hangs down the front; as described in the original patent application, and as practiced in the best hotels so they can fold the end over in some fancy fashion.
eydeekay 2 years ago
There is no argument. https://www.businessinsider.com/patent-shows-right-way-to-hang-toilet-paper-2015-3
Krd 2 years ago
There is also a patent for a submarine screen door.... So....
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Of Everything I've Designed And 3D Printed, This Simple Toy Still Wins
#51
My Trimmed 3D Printed Bonsai. You Can Cut Through The Infill Canopy And Discover The Tree Beneath
#52
One Of My Prints Failed Just Shy Of Finishing. So I Decided To Print A Little Hat To “Fix” The Problem
#53
I Made A 2D Printer With My 3D Printer
#54
Printing Out A Trophy For A Terrible Ui Hackathon I'm Hosting
#55
I Designed This Seat Belt Buckle Fidget Toy That You Can Customize And It Requires No Hardware
#56
Designed A Micro, Penny-Powered Trebuchet!
#57
Why Did I Make This? I Did It For Me. I Liked It. I Was Good At It
#58
In My Previous Post Many People Complained That My Design Is Dumb Since I Could Simply Use A Wrench To Unscrew The Faucet Aerator. You're Right, But It Takes 3x More Time To Print…
#59
Making Bank Off Selling These At School
Faith Nicole 2 years ago
I see these all over facebook marketplace, and Nicholas cage as a pickle
Marley Nachi 2 years ago
Doestn't look like a lot of money. 3D printing is expensive (unless it isn't in the US?)
Ember the Fire Bee 2 years ago
For a school student, that’s a lot of money to earn just from fellow kids (Saying as a school student)
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Canis Rasor 2 years ago
The Rocks face isn't copyrighted..it's his face..
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Fridge Magnet That Tells You If The Fridge Is Open. No Soldering. Only 3 Components
Lawrencium 2 years ago
I'm sure they put the magnets in afterwards, but now I really want a 3D printer with magnetic filament!
nuberiffic 2 years ago
Since you'd have to be looking at the fridge anyway; what's the point of this?
#61
My Biggest 3D Printed Mold Yet!
David Paterson 2 years ago
Love the geometry. Based on the dodecahedron. Or is it the snub dodecahedron?
#62
Ok… Who Was It? #genius
Cheesenacho 2 years ago
Oh man…defeated the purpose of the buy back and wasted tax dollars for their profit. I may get downvotes for my opinion, but I am not a fan of this.
Lee Henderson 2 years ago
The sad part is that legal and antique guns are turned in. Seldom are illegal guns turned in.
Rahul Pawa 2 years ago
Depends on cost of material and time spent actively working on it.
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I Made A Water Powered Rice Cleaner
Rachel Parker 2 years ago
Actually it depends on the type of rice and what you want it for. Most rice,yes. But there is a type of rice that you can make into 'sticky rice' and you don't wash that. Some people who make sweet rice pudding prefer not to wash it then, either.
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
Sticky rice is absolutely washed, it's not rinsed though, it's soaked. Wash your rice.
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#64
I Have Designed And Made Fully Mechanical (No Electronics) Shell Ejecting Foam Dart Blaster
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
For the fun of developing a working mechanism?
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#65
"Engineer" In Me Said Scooping Twice Isn't Efficient, So I Made A Scoop That Is Twice The Size
A B C the Third 2 years ago
Look at the lines at the bottom of the cup that urge to have gunk sticking between them. No it's not.
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#66
My Bluetooth Arrowhead
Zia Barrett 2 years ago
It's a "whistling" arrow - not a true whistling arrow because those use the wind to make sound, and they made it scream. The source link is a video of it in action.
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Admist The Bonchies, Here's A Mechanical Airplane
#68
How Much Should I Sell These For? 🤔
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
Too cheap. You’ll drown you buisness with that price. Set it for $160
Load More Replies... Zia Barrett 2 years ago
How overpriced! Tumblr sells two permanently for $7.99 flat! (sorry, had to make the joke)
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#69
I 3D Printed And Built A Robot That Makes You Stand On LEGO (Sort Of)
#70
Co2 Propelled Torpedoes
Lincoln Adams 2 years ago
No, pressurized CO2 canisters to hook up to the torpedo
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You Can Print On A Transparency Film With A Laser Printer And Print Your Model Onto The Film To Transfer It
Artistic Panda (he him) 2 years ago
Not sure, but I think it’s clear filiment to transfer prints?
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Cassie 2 years ago
You mean that you put the printed transparency on the printing bed prior to printing? What about adhesion of the print? Do you have to secure the transparency to the surface to secure the print?
ThatG 2 years ago
They print the first layer. Leave the bed warm. Then align the transparency and tape the one edge of it. Then they remove the first layer. Then drop little water under the transparency and fold it onto the water. Then they press out the water and air with a cloth so that it sticks to the bed then tape up the rest of the edges.
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#72
100:1 3D Printed Mems Gyroscope
Artistic Panda (he him) 2 years ago
It’s a device that allows drones to hover in midair. However, this is about 100 times its actual size
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What do you think ?
Brocken Blue 2 years ago
3-D printing is revolutionary. It’s fun as hell, and yet also owning “the means of production” inside your own home. Forget copyright protections… if you can imagine it you can build it.
Parmeisan 2 years ago
(If anyone wants it, here's the model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1189237)
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PattyK 2 years ago
I don’t see the point of most of these gadgets — just more plastic to add to the landfill.
Brocken Blue 2 years ago
Why would you assume this is going to a landfill? These plastics are recyclable. I have a 3-D printer in my home, and the most remarkable thing about it to me is the ability to produce the thing I want and need in my own home, without any of the shipping or packaging involved. It has also allowed us to fix and repair plastic items with missing or broken parts for both Myself and many friends and family… Keeping more of that junk out of the landfill you are worried about. Owning a 3-D printer is owning the means of production in a profound way. I understand your environmental concerns, but the focus should be on improving our existing recycling processes not abandoning all plastic as a means of production.
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Gertrude Lee 2 years ago
I know the first thing I'd 3D print... and it would be moulded from Harry Styles ;)
Shannon Hawks 2 years ago
absolutely terrific, some very talented people on here. great job everyone
Yeah, okay. 2 years ago
I love the 3D printing rage. It's like Lego grown ups - building next level and making engineering an everyday thing.
GadgetGirl 2 years ago
I've had two cr@ptastic printers so far and I don't want another. What's a good brand that won't be so obsolete you can't use it in 3 years and takes minimal fiddling to get it working right?
Brocken Blue 2 years ago
3-D printing is revolutionary. It’s fun as hell, and yet also owning “the means of production” inside your own home. Forget copyright protections… if you can imagine it you can build it.
Parmeisan 2 years ago
(If anyone wants it, here's the model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1189237)
Load More Replies... PattyK 2 years ago
I don’t see the point of most of these gadgets — just more plastic to add to the landfill.
Brocken Blue 2 years ago
Why would you assume this is going to a landfill? These plastics are recyclable. I have a 3-D printer in my home, and the most remarkable thing about it to me is the ability to produce the thing I want and need in my own home, without any of the shipping or packaging involved. It has also allowed us to fix and repair plastic items with missing or broken parts for both Myself and many friends and family… Keeping more of that junk out of the landfill you are worried about. Owning a 3-D printer is owning the means of production in a profound way. I understand your environmental concerns, but the focus should be on improving our existing recycling processes not abandoning all plastic as a means of production.
Load More Replies... Gertrude Lee 2 years ago
I know the first thing I'd 3D print... and it would be moulded from Harry Styles ;)
Shannon Hawks 2 years ago
absolutely terrific, some very talented people on here. great job everyone
Yeah, okay. 2 years ago
I love the 3D printing rage. It's like Lego grown ups - building next level and making engineering an everyday thing.
GadgetGirl 2 years ago
I've had two cr@ptastic printers so far and I don't want another. What's a good brand that won't be so obsolete you can't use it in 3 years and takes minimal fiddling to get it working right?
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