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Another amazing creation by MatMire. The base length of the snake is 24 inches, but that's just the starting point! With a new snap-fit body joint system and the additional Body Extension Links, you can make it as long as you want! Each Extend Link adds another inch to the total length. There are no limits! How long will you make yours?!
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Mini Flip Middle Finger Keychain
Free
02GREEK TEMPLE / COMPLEMENTS FOR PLAYMOBIL
€12.50
03Racing Sim Controller For Your Mobile Phone
€4 -30% €2.80
Colosseum in Rome
€1. 29 -25% €0.97
Grinch Santa Claus
€2.25
06PENCIL HOLDERS PENCIL HOLDERS KAWAII CAPTUS
€1.25
07Mini Basketball
€1
08Travel Chess Board
€2.51
09Vasecube - Calibration Cube/Nozzle Purger
Free
10Bulldog The Boss
€2.66
11Chainmail Dress
Free
12Kuchi Kopi (Good & Bad)
Free
133D Printed Mini Rubber Band Nerf Pistol
€2. 78 -20% €2.22
Zed Zombie
€3.48
15koffing pokemon tea light holder
€1.57
16HUEY Uh2H HELICOPTER - Scale 1/48 Assembly Kit
€5.02
17Clickit Fidgets
Free
18The Infinity Gauntlet - Wearable DnD Dice Holder
€29
19Old Pumpkin Man - Over the Garden Wall 🎃🍂
Free
20CRAMER Truggy RC 4x4 Full 3D Printed
€7.50
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ItsLitho "Pure" personalized lithophane Christmas ball
€1.90
021/14 Excavator - Vulpa 505
€65. 36
03Dragon claws
€3.80
04Cinderella Castle
€5
05Octopus Bracket Ver3
€3
06Cauldron Bucket
€3.70
07GEARS & TRACTION MECHANISM
€3.51
08WALL KEY HOLDER - EYE (ENTIRE COLLECTION)
€1.88
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Black Adam Action figure
€4.79
02LAZY SPACE MARINE - Articulated FLEXI MODEL
€3.50
03Spielbogen (Toddler multi toy / TMT ;-) )
Free
04Mickey Mouse 3D STL File
€13. 45
05Mushroom Wall Decor 3D Print Stl File
€8.90
06Ghost kitten / Unsupported
€2.79 -50% €1.39
Residual Evil 4, Rocket Launcher pen
Free
08Lampshade - Abat-Jour - T21
Free
09LASERGUN
€4.48
10Hannibal Lecter Mask
€4.50
11PlanL table lamp
€2.01
12Toy Gun - 8 bullets
€5.15
13Cassian Andor's Lantern Parts from Star Wars: Andor
Free
14Tetrahedron chainmail fabric
Free
15Pixie christmas door
€1. 74
16CANnon Cup Holder
Free
17The Ultimate Nozzle Storage V2
Free
18Magnetic Pokeball Pokemon Deck Holder
Free
19Maleficent Horns (Cosplay)
€1
20Farmhouse Advent Calendar (with tabs and slots)
Free
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Renegade Death Division - Commissar - Heretics
Free
02Ghost Booh
Free
03Metal Legions metal tanks
Free
04A clip
Free
05flexi turtle
Free
06Malvin the fidget Mummy - Halloween
Free
07Ultimate Filament Clip Clamp
Free
08Scary Pumpkin King Lantern
Free
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GRINDER GRINDER GRINDER GRINDER GRINDER GRINDER GRINDER VOLKSWAGEN 60X55 MM GRINDER WEED EASY PRINT GRINDERKING TURBINE 49MM WITHOUT SUPPORTS
€2. 50
Glock 19 Gen 3 Compact - Strike 80 Inspired "Thicc Boi frame"
€25.09
Glock 19/26 Gen 3 Subcompact - Strike 80 Inspired "Thicc Boi baby frame"
€25.09
Glock 26 Subcompact - Strike 80 Inspired "Thicc Boi frame" FDMA DD26.2 Rails
€25.09
Lobo Head
Wolf Coat Rack
Opel Logo
RC Plane – SU-29 1100mm
Beach gingerbread man beach gingerbread man
€1.03
ONE PIECE - KEYCHAIN / KEY HOLDER
€1
Gem Ring 3D print model
€5 -10% €4.50
Lid to water tank caravan
€3. 04 -50% €1.52
Dino Magnets!
Free
CHARM CUTTER SET - CUTTER AND SEAL
€3
Christmas star
€1.25
Gingerbread house to assemble Gingerbread house to assemble
€3.35
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Cults, the 3D printing platform
Welcome to Cults, the world’s leading independent website for 3D printer files. Discover and download the best 3D models for all your 3D printing & DIY projects.
Cults is a digital marketplace for 3D printing and design. Use our 3D model library to discover everything you can do with a 3D printer (FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS) event with CNC machining and laser cutting. You don’t know how to make a 3D file but you want to 3D print objects? Cults is for you! Browse our different categories and download the best 3D printer models for free, open-source or paid mode. The formats you can download are in STL, OBJ, 3MF, CAD, STEP, SCAD or DXF, DWG, SVG format, they are all 3D printable guaranteed or CNC compatible.
We are connecting 3D print files makers with people who want to use their 3D printer. Our 3D model repository acts as a real source of inspiration since the best designers share their best STL files daily to offer you their latest inventions!
On Cults you can also find a 3D printer nearby, get voucher codes to buy cheap 3D printers or filaments at best prices and also a whole series of 3D printing contests. Cults is a joyful community that brings together all 3D printing fans to dialogue and create together.
Commission system
You are a designer and you want to sell your 3D models optimized for 3D printing? Thanks to Cults you can earn money with your files STL, OBJ, CAD, 3MF, etc.! For each download, you will receive 80% of the net selling price (excluding VAT) via PayPal. Cults keeps 20% of commission which is used to finance bank fees (about 5%) and then all the costs related to the technical maintenance of the platform: hosting, bandwidth, accounting, email communications, translations, etc. There is no subscription system or fixed fee to pay. You sell, you win!
If you are still hesitating to share your models on Cults, feel free to read this article Why publish my designs on Cults? List of advantages and benefits to get an idea.
- Designers 80%
- Cults 15%
- Banking fees 5%
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Beach gingerbread man beach gingerbread man
€1.02
ONE PIECE - KEYCHAIN / KEY HOLDER
€0.99
Gem Ring 3D print model
€5 -10% €4.50
Dino Magnets!
Free
Lid to water tank caravan
€3.02 -50% €1.51
CHARM CUTTER SET - CUTTER AND SEAL
€3
Christmas star
€1.25
Gingerbread house to assemble Gingerbread house to assemble
€3.32
Double rail gem ring 3D print model
€5 -10% €4. 50
Hydreigon Pokemon Coin TCG
€0.64
WW2 AMERICAN SOLDIER SHOOTING
€5
eXplora Tailsitter VTOL Drone
Free
Ikea KALLAX feet ( no glue )
Free
Sig 365 Magazine Holster
Free
Shockwave Pistol Brace with Strap
Free
Traxxas Rustler/Stampede Spoiler But Bigger
Free
1:10 Heckspoiler Spoiler Big Unit Edition
Free
BLTOUCH MOUNT FOR PRUSA I3 MK2 OR VARIANTS
Free
Synology DS220+ Wandhalter / wallmount
Free
Autobahn Insert
Free
Hardcover aponorm basis bloodpressure monitor
Free
Parametric Battery Box 10aaa 32aa 5Block
Free
Radiator Pipe Cover
Free
Cross Gold Pendant 3D print model
€30 -20% €24
TheUltiPad MK2 - Now with OLED Display and RGB
Free
asset label
Free
Objective Markers
Free
Filogos Series 1 (Fidget Toy Brick Series)
Free
Canuto Grupo Scout - Guias "San Pablo"
Free
Tool_Holder_Lego_Ender3
Free
Sacred Geometry Ornament
Free
Stackable measuring cup for rabbit food
Free
Insta360GO2 Flying sled
Free
tube102
Free
Olight Stand Splash
Free
tube10
Free
tube2102
Free
Francky with bolts & clips - Multi
Free
Lovecraftian Cultists (Free Sample!)
Free
Removable WC dryer Clothesline - Estendal no WC
Free
SACRED GEOMETRY ORNAMENT
Free
ELEGOO Mercury height extension
Free
Pixel Watch Stand
Free
Adafruit Ohm Sweet Ohm Cross-Stitch Kit
Free
Template for the Gyroid Skeletal Paper Model: (6.
2.4.3)_GFree
Simple flashcard box
Free
Sports Team Loon
Free
Acorn nestable box (v1)
Free
File types for 3D modeling and 3D printing
Almost everyone knows what types of files are used to save images: PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF and others. But what about volume models? It would seem that we are adding a third dimension, but the file size is often smaller than even the image of the same model. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about files for storing models and even more: conversion methods, features of each type of file, and the file format for 3D printing.
3D model storage features
Unlike images, the voxel (voxel - volumetric pixel) storage method has not taken root in the world of 3D models. Only a few craftsmen use it when creating games or in scientific research. This is due to the history of the emergence of three-dimensional graphics: unlike the appearance of photography, three-dimensional graphics were originally created on a computer, and were used for animation. Voxels are much more difficult to animate, so they began to use the polygon storage method instead: the entire model consists of many polygons - triangles that have three points. It's like creating sculptures out of paper - by putting together a lot of flat pieces, you can get something voluminous and even smooth.
Dolphin Polygon Model
Although this method of saving as polygons cannot be called raster, these methods have much in common: the impossibility of increasing the quality, the direct relationship between the quality and file weight, ease of editing. This is the most practical format for saving and using models in 3D printing, but not the only one. Next, we will look at the most popular formats for storing 3D models.
Universal 3D Model File Formats
In fact, there are as many different methods for storing 3D models as there are for storing photos and videos. But there are also universal formats that, although with some restrictions, can be opened in almost any program.
STL
Contrary to misconceptions, STL was not originally intended for artistic modeling. It was developed by the Albert Consulting Group and was intended for an early 3D printing method - stereolithography. Hence the name of the file - STereoLithography. After some time, the company openly published the format and since then it has gained immense popularity.
The STL format is widely used due to the simplicity of its structure: polygons (facets) and their normals. The former are needed to set the surface, and the latter to indicate where the outer side of the polygon is located. Therefore, this format can be considered the most universal.
Comparison of CAD model and STL model
Due to the fact that the model is defined using many triangles, it is impossible to accurately define curved surfaces, because this would require an infinite number of triangles, and therefore an infinite data store. But when used in 3D printing, this minus is not so important, since the accuracy specified using triangles is higher than the printing accuracy.
OBJ
This format is very similar to STL, but differs in the ability to apply textures, set the material and store other information. Therefore, OBJ can be called an extended version of STL and is mainly intended for artistic modeling programs such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3Ds Max, Meshlab and others.
Processing an OBJ model in Blender
STEP
Now we are moving on to the engineering side of 3D modeling, because STEP is the only format that can be opened in any engineering modeling program and freely edited with the tools built into the program. STEP was originally developed as a world standard format for storing products on a computer, and was intended for a complete development cycle of a part. That is why all serious engineering modeling and physical simulation programs can work with this format. A distinctive feature of STEP is its high accuracy: the model is created with tools that allow you to set curves using formulas. Therefore, the precision in this format is infinite: no matter how much you increase it, the curved line will remain a curve, and will not become a lot of straight lines.
Creating a model in CAD SolidWorks
To create models in STEP format, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is used. Thanks to the ISO standard, all CAD programs can work in this format. But not all data is freely transferred from one program to another via STEP. For us, the most important thing is the transfer of model geometry, and simulations, material and other data that the STEP format does not store are of secondary importance.
Proprietary formats
This category includes file formats that can only be opened in one program - in which the files were created. They are intended only for storing projects, often they cannot be used in 3D printing. An exception is the Ultimaker Cura slicer, which has the ability to add plug-ins that allow you to open files of programs such as Inventor, Siemens NX, Solidworks and others directly from the slicer.
Engineering programs
As mentioned earlier, these programs are called CAD. Since this software is often intended for production, they also have a common file format (STEP). Some programs, often produced by one company, allow you to work in a common ecosystem. For example, in many of Autodesk's engineering software, format compatibility can be found: Fusion 360 can open a file created in Inventor. But with this method of opening, some information about the product will still be lost, for example, information about the physical simulations performed. Therefore, if the part is not developed to the end, you should not move it between different programs.
Art programs
This category includes programs created for visualization: animation, special effects, creation of figures and models for video games. Unlike the previous case, chaos reigns in artistic modeling programs. Each program has its own format, and the general STL format limits the functionality of each program to the simplest tools. But this is enough to create models that will later be printed on a 3D printer, since only the geometry of the model is important.
Gcode - format for 3D printing
Actually Gcode is more than just a file format. It is a separate programming language. But instead of executing commands by a computer, commands in this language are executed by a 3D printer. Initially, this language was developed for complex CNC machines, and a 3D printer is one of the simplest representatives of this type of device. Unlike previous formats, gcode can be easily edited manually, thereby giving commands to the printer directly, bypassing the computer. With this, you can create macros that make it easier to work with a 3D printer. You can read more about working with the gcode language and creating macros in an article on our website.
3D model file format conversion
If you have a need to move the model between programs for 3D modeling, then you should determine in which group the program is from where and where you want to move the model. If you are transferring it from one CAD program to another, then it is best to use the STEP format so as not to limit the number of tools for further modeling. In all other cases, the only option is the STL format, which some CAD systems can recognize and in which art programs can save the model. It should be taken into account that when transferring a model from an art program to CAD, each polygon is transferred as a separate surface, so working with STL files in engineering programs can cause difficulties both in processing and in simple viewing of the model. This is due to the principles of CAD: it performs the processing of each surface separately, and the more surfaces, the more calculations need to be performed for one operation.
Tip: if the quality of the model is not so important when transferring a model from an artistic modeling program to CAD, then it is better to reduce the number of polygons as much as possible. Thus, the load on the computer is reduced and the speed of processing the model in CAD is increased.
3D printer models
Looking for 3D printer models? The Internet is filled with sites that offer them for free. We have collected the TOP 10 catalogs that you can use to search and download free models in STL format. We hope you can find what you are looking for.
- Yeggi
- Yobi 3D
- STLfinder
→ myminifactory.com
My Mini Factory is a 3D model depository operated by iMakr, an online store selling 3D printers and accessories. It also has one of the biggest 3D printer shops in Central London. The site contains 3D models designed by professionals, and all models stored on it are checked for quality. You can also make a request for the desired model, which their designers will create and put in the public domain. Billing itself as a 3D printing social network, MyMiniFactory is a thriving community of makers who love to showcase their creations. Users vote for the best models, which allows popular creations to rise to the top of the list and gain popularity. The site presents models that are stored on its social network, as well as outside it, for example, on the Thingiverse and YouMagine sites.
→ thingiverse.com
The most popular and famous site among 3D printer users, Thingiverse is owned by MakerBot Industries, the creator of the popular Replicator 3D printer series. The site allows users to store and share 3D model files that are used with 3D printers. It's a very popular site and has a large community of people hosting various categories of files on it. So if you're looking for "cool" printable stuff, Thingiverse is worth a visit. It is a portal designed to provide its users with ways to share their designs and to help print 3D creations. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the better its recommendations will be.
→ 3dshook.com
Another online community for 3D printing hobbyists showcasing interesting 3D printer accessories, electronics and most importantly 3D models. The site contains many very interesting models of cars and buildings, as well as various add-ons and spare parts for your 3D printer. A huge catalog of paid and free models for a 3D printer. There are original unique products. Convenient search, navigation, rubricator. 3DShook has over 40 categories and adds over 100 new models to its collection every month. On 3DShook you can always find something for your home, animals, kids or something special for yourself.
→ youmagine.com
YouMagine catalog for 3D Systems Cube series consumer 3D printers. The site mainly offers various ways to buy 3D printer supplies and files, but it also has a number of cool free items available, mostly in the Kids section. Some of these elements can be customized by children using an online application. The company offers 3D modeling and publishing tools on its website for both hobbyists and professionals. The site offers a content warehouse where the community hosts and shares models. Registration is required to download files.
→ 123dapp.com
Autodesk 123D is a suite of computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling tools aimed specifically at hobbyists. Along with the toolkit, Autodesk also has a website where users can record their designs and share them with other users. Many of these models can be downloaded and printed using Autodesk as a utility to interface with the MakerBot 3D printer. The goal of the Autodesk website is to "help engineers build products faster." The site offers tools to help them collaborate on their files. For the casual 3D printing enthusiast, the best part of the site is the large library of free files created by a community of over a million engineers. Registration on the site is required, but the number of files that are then available is worth it.
→ cgtrader.com
Being primarily a place to buy and sell a variety of 3D models (not necessarily just those designed for 3D printers), CGTrader does offer a selection of free models that can be used on 3D printers. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the body will have better recommendations.
→ cults3d.com
A French community and marketplace where developers can share or sell their creations. The site has a collection of high quality models that you can download. Users can follow the work of the designers they like and get instant updates when a new creation is posted on the site. The site's name, Cults, is a backwards spelling of St. Luc, the patron saint of artists. The site also supports English. This is a relatively new community, so the number of its users is not very large yet.
→ instructables. com
The Instructables website is a community where users can share their DIY projects. This also includes products obtained using 3D printers. The site also provides explanations and instructions describing how to build 3D elements, and some of the designers take the time to answer questions from site members. Instructables allows users to store and organize their 3D printing projects. This is done to help them work together in the future. You can think of this site as a GitHub 3D printing site where users can share their files, discuss projects, and participate in them. The site also offers the ability to make a request, so if you can't find what you're looking for, you can ask the site's community about it.
→ pinshape.com
Pinshape, a marketplace for 3D models, is similar in style (layout, look, and ability to capture likes) to the well-known site Pinterest. You can buy models from designers, or download them for printing yourself if they are offered for free. Pinshape allows users to host and share 3D model files on it. Basically, this site acts as an online store where you can buy 3D printed parts, or order your own 3D model to be printed. But if you look closely enough, you can find people who sell their products and also offer the files you need so you can print them yourself.
→ 3dfilemarket.com
A new and growing repository of 3D File Market models. All models are tested for suitability for 3D printing. You can download as many models as you like without registration, although you must provide your email address to access the 3D model files. This is a very simple site aimed at being a repository of model files for 3D printers, and nothing more. The basic design of the site allows users to put files on it for public access, and download files that they would like to use. The site contains many small, simple 3D models ready to be printed, as well as a good selection of everyday items and even spare parts for 3D printers.
Search engines for 3D models in various formats, including STL for a 3D printer. Use queries in English, these search services collect information about models from all over the Internet.
→ yeggi.com
Yeggi is a search engine that will browse major 3D printing sites to find files compatible with 3D printers. You can also browse some popular searches to get an idea of what the community is currently interested in.
→ yobi3d.com
When in doubt, use yobi3D to search for files that match the desired 3D printer. This tool is useful if you want to search for one thing across all sites at once. A very convenient format filter, fast search, high-quality previews and stl models prepared for 3D printing for printing.
→ stlfinder.com
This is another STLfinder that surfs the web looking for 3D printing. To select files compatible with 3D printers, he goes through many 3D modeling sites.