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Yes, we’ve got Bluetooth speakers at home. But sometimes the battery runs out or we can’t be bothered to go for the connection. And a straightforward sound amplifier can do wonders, especially if it’s got a cool look that makes it a conversation piece. (Who needs to make awkward small talk about the weather, when there’s a variety of cool 3D prints in the room?)

When searching for amplifiers, a few things came into play. First, we did want something more visually interesting or appealing, which, yes, is a completely subjective opinion. There are plenty other models out there, but we didn’t want a bulky box. Second, it had to work. Were we expecting it to sound like Dolby? No. But at the very least, comments from makers vouching for the acceptable quality of the sound were expected. Third, we wanted to see reproductions of it to prove that it could be printable. Fourth, we didn’t want to have to add any devices or elements to make it functional.

So, the goal was a quickly sliced, not excessively-filament-consuming model that would look cool and get the job done. And we succeeded.

3D Printing Tips

Image of: — A not-so-flattering underside (Source: All3DP)

When it came to recreating this model, because of the setup we had going, the choice was to use Bambu Studio slicing for the P1P with the default 0.2 Standard profile. Surprisingly enough, supports aren’t needed. That said, certain settings should’ve been tweaked beforehand because, as you can see from the image above, the base came out anything but clean. The model is sturdy enough, it’s just not the most aesthetic of finishes, and if we were to sand it, it’d lose some of the material’s shininess.

Speaking of which, the filament of choice? Prusament Galaxy. It looks cool and we’ve had pretty great experiences printing with it. That said, had we had wood PLA, we probably would’ve gone for it, as mzovo’s make looks cool too. Then again, maybe marble PLA would’ve led to an impressive creation as well…

Who’s the Creator?

TiZYX has shared just over 20 designs on Thingiverse, including a jewelry tree, an egg cup, and a clover keychain, among others. While they haven’t posted anything else since 2021, you might find that their designs are still useful and worth checking out. They’ve included a website which appears to no longer be working, unfortunately, but following them on Thingiverse might be a good idea, should they pop up there again with new ideas.