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Discover our TOP of the best useful objects to 3D print in everyday life. Whether you want to make your life easier in the bathroom, kitchen, home or at work, you will find everything you need in this list of 3D printer models. Life hack start now with your 3D printer!
Pen and Pencil Holder
Free
GROOVI MONSTER
Free
Mechanical Quick Grab/Release Phone Stand
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Free
Outlet Cellphone Holder
Free
Universal phone holder _ Samsung galaxy / Xiaomi Redmi
Free
Refrigerator Storage Box Fresh Spacer
Free
FLEXI BEETLE
Free
Egg Separator (Kitchen)
Free
Bag stopper
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MONEY CLIPS
Free
Tripod smartphone
Free
Bag clips
Free
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip
Free
Headset Holder
Free
PUSHER FOR TUBE PASTE
Free
Cable Gland for Desktop Sit-Up
Free
Hand-Screw Clamp
Free
Cable Clip
Free
Customizable Rugged Waterproof Box
Free
v2 sound amplifier
Free
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Free
Egg tray
Free
Nut & walnut cracker [My grandma design]
Free
Cool Squeeze - Grip Fan
Free
Bag Clip with Screw Cap (Modified Version2)
Free
GuitarPicks
Free
Makeup Organizer Box
Free
3DMX / Crocmark (Bookmark)
Free
Tape dispenser
Free
Cookie Monster Cookie Cutter
Free
Optimized G-clamp
Free
Mini Vise
Free
Hex Phone Sound Amplifier
Free
Salt and Pepper Text Shakers
Free
Self-righting Gimballed drinks holder
Free
Pistachio Opener
Free
Solo Finger Pen
Free
Tools tray
Free
Cable management Hive
Free
DIRECT SQUEEZER
Free
Phone Stand with Cable Routing
Free
Turbine Faucet Watersaver
Free
Geometric phone holder
Free
Print in Place Allen Key Holder Inspired by Wiha
Free
Joycon & Knuckles
Free
Bird lemon squeezer/MAJ
Free
Miyuka Beads Sorting Box
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Soap Dish
Mechanical Quick Grab/Release Phone Stand
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip
Here is our list of the best STL files of useful and functional objects to 3D print, all these 3D creations come from the site of 3D files Cults and are perfectly 3D printable.
This collection gathers useful free or paying 3D models to simplify your life. Designers from all over the world are facing the same issues as you and they have put their design skills at the service of innovative, practical and above all printable in 3D solutions!
In this TOP of useful 3D prints there is everything you need to make your daily life more effective and practical. You'll find everything you need to amplify the sound of your phone, tidy up your things, save toothpaste, repair things... One of the criticisms often levelled against 3D printing is that the makers only do useless things, this collection is the perfect example to prove the contrary. As proof, the 3D printer and the 3D file sharing platforms allow 3D designers from all over the world to put their skills and design ideas at the service of everyone.
If you print a file for home, don't forget to show us how you use it by posting a photo of the result! This will help designers to better understand the effect their ideas have on the daily lives of 3D printer owners.
Examples of Functional 3D Prints
This is an overview of functional 3D prints you can print at home with a desktop 3D printer. From small things that improve your everyday life to game controller mods. Find your next 3D printing project here (links to .STLās are included).
We constantly update this list, so you can always check back to find out what the best affordable 3D printers in each category are.
Quick jump to:
- Household Mods
- Outdoor & Travel Mods
- Gaming & Computer Mods
- Filmmaking Mods
Household mods
From DIY mods that make your life a bit easier to design elements to spice up your living room. These 3D printable household mods will hopefully inspire you.
Snap-on Bit Holder
This one comes from r/tools on Reddit, via user triskite. Chances are, if youāre into 3D printing, you might fancy yourself a DIY fan. In that case, this M12 screwdriver snap-on bit holder for the Milwaukee M12 Screwdriver is a great way to keep your bits in order.
Itās a comfy little grip-on component that can add some much needed convenience to your handiwork.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3826793
Designer: Will Stone (TrisTech)
Clothing Clips & Hangers
Looking to free up some closet space or put up a few essential clothing items elsewhere? Printing your own mounted coat-hangers is a good way to go. Itās an easy print for an everyday item with a lot of utility.
Credit: Reddit user dooghan. The .STL for this hanger isnāt available yet ā please keep an eye on this Reddit thread. You can find a comparable .STL below.STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3127260
Designer: Plasticpat
Lamp + Smart Alarm
This lamp has an integrated light-alarm users canĀ control with a microcontrollerĀ to help you wake up more easily in the morning. You can retrieve the .STL file and the code for the optional control device and have a pretty neat bit of lighting equipment in no time.
STL (and guides for the electronic components): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3350641
Designer: Rabter TecCheck
Self-watering Pot Planter
Have a friend or loved one that likes a bit of green in their house but maintenance isnāt their strong suit? This might be the perfect 3D print for them.
STL: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/self-watering-planter-small
Designer: Parallelgoods
Water Heater Gas Control Knob
Meet Tim. The gas control valve knob on his Bradford White water heater cracked while trying to turn the valve. He basically just recreated the same thing and it worked.
STL: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1831369
Designer: Tim Searles
Outdoor & Travel Mods
3D printing provides many opportunities for travelling lighter, smarter and cheaper for those who enjoy the road or the campfire. With the aid of some pretty smart hacks, one can easily take full advantage of their next field trip or backpacking journey.
Bottlecap Tripod
Maybe selfie-sticks arenāt your style and traditional tripods are a bit clunky. Then, the bottlecap tripod might be the right fit for you. With a simple design, one can get some pretty decent photography equipment on the cheap.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:33940
Designer: Carlos Mostajo
Tent Pole Joint
With a fairly simple print, one can make some pretty solid joints for their tent poles. Similar models can also make for pegs and hooks, so one can practically make most of the parts needed to put together a tent with just a few files and the right tarp.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:74241
Designer: Bienardo
Lightweight tent peg / spike
Tent peg. Credit: Jaime A. LealSTL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2330999
Designer: Jaime A. Leal
Fishing Lure
The 3D printed fishing lure below prints in one piece and has multiple hinged segments that loosen up once the lure is bent back and forth a few times.
This gives it a swimming action. It also has internal chambers for adding metal balls for rattles.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:941408
Designer: jakejake
Earphone Cases
Aside from being a convenient way to keep track of your headphones, this case also prevents them from tangling up in your pockets. It keeps them snug and fitted within a plastic enclosure for easier transport and better care.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:210142/
Designer: Walter Hsiao
3D Printed Slim Wallet V4.0
Weāve been following this project since the beginning and have already printed several of these slim wallets. Print it with a material that can handle some force (e.g PETG or a brand that makes super strong PLA) and print with a high temperature to increase interlayer bonding.
STL: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1756637
Designer: Pentland Designs
Gaming & Computer Mods
Gamers have long been implementing 3D printing with all sorts of add-ons and accessories, and nowhere is that more apparent than with controllers. Want your Nintendo Switch to feel more like a traditional joystick akin to the Dualshock controller? Or need a wall mount for your controller, 3D printing has your back.
Maybe your computer keyboard or mouse is getting worn out over time but you donāt quite think itās bad enough to warrant buying an entirely new one. This can be the case with really good or rare gaming equipment that is past its heyday, where no one would want to invest in a new one if only a single component is broken. From worn out wheels to broken keys to whole cases.
Nintendo Switch Single Joy-Con Grip
Want your Nintendo Switch to feel more like a traditional joystick akin to the Dualshock controller? Just pop these .STL files into your 3D printer and give these controller grips a spin.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2769344
Designer: Manabu Suzuki
Xbox One Controller Mini Wheel
If racing sims are up your alley, maybe youād prefer to alter your existing controller to fit your driving sensibilities. There are a number of ways to add some authenticity to the experience, but steering wheels can be expensive, so cheaper alternatives might suit some users better. This mini-wheel add-on can re-fashion the standard joystick into a racing controller with some fairly simple parts. There are versions available for Xbox, PS4 and PS3, as well.
STL: https://www.
thingiverse.com/thing:3049220
Designer: Brent Scott (Pixel2)
Playstation Stands
With this mod, you can safely keep your playstation vertical.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:207985
Designer: markmrx
Nintendo Switch Modular Pro Controller Wall Mount
You could also do what one enterprising maker did and print yourself a controller mount for your joystick. The controller mount even has an exit space for the charging wire to come out of, allowing it to act as a charge port.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2906017
Designer: Nathan Barton
Mouse Wheel
A worn out analogue wheel is no reason to throw out the baby with the bath water. Just print a replacement and keep on clicking.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3505579
Designer: Forty_0ne
Maybe your computer keyboard or mouse is getting worn out over time but you donāt quite think itās bad enough to warrant buying an entirely new one
Mouse Body
Thereās a range of discontinued mouse models are finding new life as 3D models.
If you have a damaged case, you may want to reconsider junking it when you could easily give it a new makeover. Impressively, many of these models and designs are free to acquire and cheap to print.
STL: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/azuro-computer-mouse-6b64d974-3203-48ce-b3e2-f616c6a51002
Computer Keyboard Keys
Stylize your own keyboard or just replace the little pieces that are disrupting your typing flow.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2172302
Designer: Kael Ruland
Filmmaking mods
From tripods and stabilizers to lighting, anyone even barely acquainted with filmmaking equipment prices can tell you how much even basic equipment can set you back. Even if a particular component is inexpensive, it can still be fairly inconvenient to procure (lens caps or hoods etc.). Luckily, enterprising makers and shutterbugs have been hard at work providing cheaper DIY solutions to skim the costs or replace tiny, easy-to-lose components.
Lens Caps & Hoods
Any photographer can tell you how easy it is to lose or damage components for lenses. In particularly, lens caps and hoods are crucial protective measures that are very easy to lose track of, but thankfully the maker community has some convenient solutions.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2584475
Designer: Olly Funkster
SLR Camera Lens capSTL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:110870
Designer: SimonX
Infinity Background Holders
This print is a pretty easy way to get that smooth white background look. All youāll need is a long white sheet and a set of these easy to use holders.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1019656
Designer: Candace Howe
Bluetooth Motorized Camera Slider
Although this one is a particularly sophisticated slider set-up, it also offers a lot of utility. Simpler set-ups can provide basic manual sliding, but Adafruit Industries may have outdone themselves by adding a bluetooth motorized control system.
It uses anĀ Arduino Uno, a Motor Shield V2 and a Bluefruit LE SPI Friend but the rest of the parts can be 3D printed for optimal camera panning and stability.
STL (and various equipment and set-up guides): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1041408
Designer: Adafruit Infustries
Steadycam
Why bother with post-production stabilization when you can just print yourself a steady-cam? Although this video shows one meant for phone cameras, there are various other varieties available.
STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3235062
Designer: Ch_Create
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Testing product prototypes, individual components and parts is the most important part of any production chain.
With 3D printing, you can quickly obtain high-precision and low-cost samples of future products for various tests and tests.
Which tests can you carry out on the received products:
- check the assembly for assembly;
- study the behavior of various materials in the working environment;
- test new design solutions;
- to check strength, wear resistance;
- blow through objects in a wind tunnel.
Which tests can you carry out on the received products:
- check the assembly for assembly;
- study the behavior of various materials in the working environment;
- test new design solutions;
- to check strength, wear resistance;
- blow through objects in a wind tunnel.
Benefits of functional prototyping with 3D printing
- Speed.
You don't have to wait weeks for contractors to build a prototype for you. - High precision. Test samples match your CAD model to within 15-20 microns.
- Low cost.
- Equipment versatility. With the help of 3D printing, you can get not only prototypes for tests, but also solve other production problems.
- Information security. Your know-how will not get to competitors if third-party contractors are not involved in the production chain.
Example: 3D printing for Nascar racing engines
The Ford Nascar racing team is actively using 3D printers to redesign and test new engine, exhaust and fuel system components.
Thanks to 3D printing, our engineers have the unique ability to quickly get full-fledged prototypes of their designs, test them, make changes and implement them in our machines. This allows us to change the characteristics of cars incredibly quickly and prepare for the race.
Victor Martinez, Chief Engineer, Ford Team
Benefits of Functional Prototyping with 3D Printing
- Speed. You don't have to wait weeks for contractors to build a prototype for you.
- High precision. Test samples match your CAD model to within 15-20 microns.
- Low cost.
- Equipment versatility. With the help of 3D printing, you can get not only prototypes for tests, but also solve other production problems.
- Information security. Your know-how will not get to competitors if third-party contractors are not involved in the production chain.
Example: 3D printing for Nascar 9 engines0043
The Ford Nascar racing team is actively using 3D printers to upgrade and test new engine, exhaust and fuel systems.
Thanks to 3D printing, our engineers have the unique ability to quickly get full-fledged prototypes of their designs, test them, make changes and implement them in our machines.
This allows us to change the characteristics of cars incredibly quickly and prepare for the race.
Victor Martinez, Ford 9 Team Chief Engineer0066
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what a 3D printer can do
3D printing possibilities
Unfortunately, the current level of awareness in 3D technologies leaves much to be desired.
It happens that even with a basic knowledge of 3D printers, the actual application of 3D printing remains incomprehensible to a number of users. To avoid such situations, we have prepared this article and will consider in detail all the possibilities of 3D printing.
3D printing application
When it comes to 3D printing applications, it is worth considering not only the existing possibilities, but also the prospects. Already today, the application of 3D printing technology is extremely extensive and does not stop expanding. Of course, in the future we expect a large-scale distribution of additive techniques, but the practical application of 3D printing is available to everyone today. We will not delve into narrowly specific aspects of technology, such as 3D food printing, or bioprinting. Instead, let's talk about how 3D printing technology can be used by ordinary users with desktop 3D printers.
1. Prototyping
The best way to use 3D printing is for its intended purpose.
Rapid prototyping is not only the second name of the technique, but also the original goal of its development. Creating prototypes using 3D printing significantly reduces production time and costs. And thanks to the possibilities of 3D modeling, the range of designed parts is practically unlimited. Prototyping allows you to visually assess the possible shortcomings of the product at the design stage and make significant changes to the design of the part even before its final approval.
2. Small-scale production
For small-scale production, 3D printing is a godsend. The properties of many materials allow the production of finished components at minimal cost. Compared to traditional production methods, small-scale production using 3D printing is very profitable from a financial point of view. The manufacture of molds, for example, is a lengthy and costly process. At the same time, injection molding itself takes a lot of time. On a 3D printer, you can print a batch of the necessary products in a matter of hours.
This application of 3D printing is extremely relevant for frequent orders for small batches of parts.
3. Repair and restoration
Another application of 3D printing is the repair and restoration of damaged parts. For these purposes, 3D printing is ideal. You can carry out such a procedure both independently, with the appropriate skills and equipment, and in specialized 3D printing services, such as 3DDevice. First, a correct 3D model is built on the basis of the damaged product. 3D scanning can also be used to simplify design. Next, the finished model is sent to print and reproduced on a 3D printer in the required number of copies. Repair and restoration of damaged parts using 3D printing is fast, and the presence of a digital model of the component allows you to reprint it at any time.
4. Production of functional models and finished components
One of the industrial applications of 3D printing is the production of functional models and finished components.
Making products on a 3D printer from a transparent material allows you to see the work of a functional part āfrom the insideā, which is very useful when developing various engineering samples. In addition, a wide range of different materials for 3D printing turns it into a full-fledged production tool. Industrial 3D printers are gradually becoming a part of every industry, allowing the production of durable metal components.
Other questions and answers about 3D printers and 3D printing:
- Opportunities What is the future of 3D printing?
- Finance How to choose the right 3D printer?
5. Household items
Need an office organizer? Or a knife holder? Any household items can be printed on a 3D printer. The advantage of this application of 3D printing is that there are no restrictions when developing 3D models. That is, if you want to show imagination and create something original - all the cards are in your hands. Thanks to 3D printing, your home can be decorated and made more functional easily and inexpensively.
6. Toys and souvenirs
Having a 3D printer makes it very easy to make a child happy ā just make cute 3D toys. There are already some pretty interesting projects of collective 3D printed games, and in the future this list will only expand. This application of 3D printing will please not only children, but also enthusiastic collectors, because on a 3D printer you can print figures of any characters and attributes of computer games and films. And color 3D printing will make it possible to produce exclusive full-color souvenirs - miniature figurines of real people. To do this, a digital model of a person is formed on the basis of 3D scanning data. In this case, all textures and color data are preserved. Everyone will definitely like such a gift, because getting a tiny copy of yourself is so unusual.
7. Design products
For creative people, there is another use for 3D printing. 3D technology in general is a unique opportunity to show your talent in the most unusual way.
Artists, sculptors, fashion designers and designers from all over the world use 3D printing to create exclusive pieces of art that would be impossible to produce with standard methods. Such designer pieces impress with their beauty and originality, often fusing digital and traditional art. In addition, 3D printing techniques for clothing and footwear are being actively developed. Some models have even gone on sale, but it's too early to talk about mass production.
8. Capabilities of a 3D printer
We have listed the main capabilities of a 3D printer, but they do not end there. 3D printing finds application in a wide variety of industries. With its help, electronics, various components, food and even living tissues are printed. Of course, this list will be replenished in the future, but already now it impresses with its scale. We hope that we were able to provide information about the existing application of 3D printing in an accessible way. If you have additional questions that we have not covered, write to us by e-mail and we, if necessary, will add your questions! Best regards, 3DDevice team.
