3D Printer Projects

It's Spool Time!

[Project] Turn Old Filament Spools into a 3D Printed Clock

Want to take on an environmentally-friendly project this weekend? How about we pull that used filament spool out of the trash and repurpose it into a Filament Spool Clock with LED lights.

by Tyler Koslow

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

Under the Sea

3D Printed Coral Reefs – 4 Most Promising Projects

Recently reefs around the world have been dying off, and it has become apparent that intervention is essential. The below researchers are turning to 3D printing to help in the restoration effort.

by Zachary Hay

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

Snowmobiling Through WInter

[Project] Shred in this 3D Printed Snowmobile

Want to skid through the polar vortex on a DIY snowmobile? Learn how to make a remote-controlled 3D printed snowmobile created by Polish maker Nikodem Bartnik.

by Brian Obudho

Keeping Time the Analog Way

[Project] Tick-Tock with this Single-Print Mechanical Clock

It's high time someone built a 3D printed time ticker, and this one by Thingiverse user A26 prints in a single go! Follow along to build your very own wall-mounted analog timepiece in true gear-turning style.

by Emmett Grames

Wicked Mask

[Project] LED-Powered Majora’s Mask Replica From Legend of Zelda

Are you a fan of the Zelda video game series? Learn how to build a 3D printed replica of Majora's Mask replica that uses LEDs and a microcontroller to radiates some wicked light.

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

Build Chemistry with Your 3D Printer

[Project] 3D Printed Modular Molecule Lamp

Want to build chemistry with your 3D printer? Learn how to design and 3D print your own modular molecule lamp with this scientific and terrific 3D printing project.

by Tyler Koslow

Gobble Gobble

[Project] 5 Thanksgiving-Themed 3D Prints to Gobble Up Before the Holiday

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Before you fill your belly up with food, why not fill your home with some Thanksgiving-themed 3D prints! Here are five 3D models to get you inspired.

by Tyler Koslow

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

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

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

Man Behind the Mask

[Project] Greet Trick-or-Treaters with a Watchful 3D Printed Doorman

Using an animatronic eye mechanism, this creepy 3D printed Doorman will keep a watchful eye on the trick-or-treaters coming to your door this Halloween. Learn how to make one on your own!

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

I Vant to Print Your Blood

[Project] 3D Print a Bloody or Stitched Neck for Your Halloween Costume

Add some fright to your spine-chilling costume with this collection of Halloween-themed 3D printed jewelry, which includes a stitched neck and dripping bloody neck.

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

The Firmest of Handshakes

[Project] Robotic Hand

Open Bionics combines 3D printing and open source designs to make affordable robotic hands that are just as advanced as many commercially available prosthetics. Their latest addition is the Brunel Hand 2.0, which any willing DIYer can print and assemble.

by Brian Obudho

I'll be Back

3D Print Your Own Terminator Skull Complete with Moving Eyes and Jaw

Noah Williamson has been making models for around four years. He's certainly mastered the craft as his latest design is a 3D printed Terminator skull with working eyes, jaw "and more".

by Hanna Watkin