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How to download 3d printer files
How to Download and Print 3D Text Objects
OverviewThis document serves as an instructional write-up explaining how to download and 3D print text objects. The only software needed is a 3D printer slicing application. This instructional will be specifically for the free software, Ultimaker Cura, version 3.4.1. Note, other versions of Cura or other slicing software packages may not share the exact same user interface, but the general steps for 3D printing a digital file should be applicable.
Downloading STL FilesFirst navigate to [insert website] and select the object you would like to download. You can also use the preview window to view the different 3D models. Select the download button to begin downloading the object in the form of a .STL file type.
Preparing to 3D PrintOnce the .STL file has been downloaded, open up Cura. The general layout of the application can be seen below.
If this is your first time using Cura, you will have to configure your 3D printer settings so that the software understands the parameters of your machine. All settings can be found in Preferences à Configure Cura, shown below.
From here, select Printers à Add. At this point, you should add the model of 3D printer that most closely resembles the model you will be using. Select “Other” if your model is not listed. After establishing your model 3D printer, select Machine Settings. Enter all the settings for your specific printer. The key information to verify under the “Printer” tab are the X, Y, and Z dimensions of your print volume under “Printer Settings” (shown below). This is the maximum printing volume your machine is capable of, which can be found on the manufacturer’s website or found in manuals. The other critical settings to verify are the “Nozzle size” and “compatible material diameter” under the “Extruder I” tab. The most common nozzle size is 0.4 mm and the most common plastic filament diameter is 1.75 mm, but the dimensions of your hardware and material may vary.
Now that Cura is all set up, you can either drag and drop your .
STL file directly into Cura or select File à Open File(s). The model should now appear on the virtual build plate within Cura. If you left click the 3D model, you can then manipulate it using the various vertically stacked icons on the left side of the application, including Move, Scale, Rotate, etc. On the right side is the Print Setup where you can modify the actual print settings.
For the 3-D text objects, a default profile of “Draft Quality” can be used. The key settings to note are the 0.2 mm layer height and 20% infill. The infill can be reduced to 15%, however, to reduce print time and material. Additionally, no support material needs to be generated, and the only build plate adhesion type necessary is a skirt. For higher resolution 3D prints, a default profile of “Fine” can be used, which primarily reduces the layer height to 0.1 mm. This will produce higher quality prints but will also double the amount of material used and greatly increase print time.
Note that the 3-D text object files downloaded from [insert website] have already been scaled 150% from their original 3D scans. Characters have also been extruded to improve tactile legibility. To print the objects to their original dimensions, apply a uniform scaling factor of 66.67% using the scaling icon on the left side.
Once all desired settings have been applied, click “Prepare,” and Cura will slice the 3D model into layers, and create a G-code file to be read by the 3D printer. Once the file is done slicing, save the G-code file to a USB or other storage device that can be connected to your 3D printer. Simply connect your storage device to your 3D printer, select the file, and begin printing!
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Yet another amazing Print-in-place and articulated "egg" by agepbiz, this one is for the 3d printable f14 jet fighters and is named USS EnterSurprise.
This playset container 3D prints without the need for any supports or assembling and will fit two tiny planes.
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Christmas House
€6.83
02S-Hook
€1
03Ice Dragon
€5.21
04Barn Owl Mask
€15.11 -50% €7.56
Rocket by Play Conveyor
€3.01
06Customizable Scoreboard
Free
07itsboyinspace Rocket Keychain
Free
08Christmas Present - Present With Legs
€1.
49
GROIZER X
€10.04
10Tray for cards and board game tokens
€2
11Croods Tiger
€1.59
12Patterned Planter
Free
13ORGANIC TRASH BIN
€1.92
14Gengar Mimikyu - presupported
€2
15snowflake/christmas decoration
Free
16Whiskey Bottle Shoulder Armor
€10.07
17Hydroponics upcycling kit for uncommon sizes tin cans
€3.
99
TMNT Barrel of (monkeys)
€3.02
19Printastique! Greeting Card Printing Set - Hokusai's Red Mountain
€12
20Figure of Mega Knight
€5.90
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Flexi Print-in-Place Imperial Dragon
€3.98
02Pumpkin Girl
€2.90
03Disneyland Paris Cinderella Castle
€3.50
04Christmas House
€6.83
05Wolf Coat Rack
€2.39
06the lord of the rings
€1
07Super Cute Paw Pen Cup
€1.
41
Owl - Wall Key Holder
€1.84
01
Benjamin Franklin Clock 2
€3
02KIT - E
€6.27
03Wall Pegs
Free
04JAPANESE TEMPLE - NO SUPPORTS
€1.38 -10% €1.24
fun and articulated fly swatter and mosquito swatter
€1.98
06Dwarf Gekko 1/6 Scale Kit
Free
07Bosch Professional 18V Battery Wall Holder ProCore and Old type Minimalistic Bracket Organise Accu
€1.
25
Flora Book and Box
€4.06
09Cactus bookmark
Free
10MOATY
€4.99
11Vanzzla Jump Pads for Electric Unicycles (EUC)
€20.15
12The TINHOLE Camera XL - Shoots a full roll of 35mm film. A pinhole camera from a tin can
€5
13Illusionist's Print-In-Place Charm
€3.04
14Scale Builders Drawer System
€10.08 -25% €7.
56
KAWAII CACTUS COUPLE FIGURINES
€1.25
16Erik and Frida Xmas Gonks
€7.41
17V8 engine print in place
€0.88
18Yawning cat figurine
Free
19Little Wooden Boy Print in Place (Minus nails)
€1.51
20Imperial Galactic Praetorian Battle Tank
€10.07
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Mini Flip Middle Finger Keychain
Free
02Wile E. Coyote
Free
03Gore Krusha Mega Walker
Free
04flexi turtle
Free
05Rick The Thinker
Free
06Bogal Born Battle Bank
Free
07Print-in-place and articulated F14 Jet Fighter with Improved Wingdesign
Free
08Renegade Death Division - Commissar - Heretics
Free
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Metal Slug - T2B Melty Honey - OBJ
€1.
27
Philips OneBlade holder - Philips OneBlade holder
Free
Metal Slug - T02 Di Cokka - OBJ
€1.27
Communism Sculpture Decoration (Hammer and Sickle)
€5.98
Khonshu Mask - Moon Knight Marvel
The Whole Hollow Mask - Kurosaki Ichigo - Bleach
Wile E. Coyote
REINDEER IN DISGUISE -3D SCULPTURE
Game of sliding block puzzle, Flow bricks
€0.87
X-acto: X-shark V2
€12.50
TP link deco wall mount
€2.50
Reflex Wheel steering wheel
€2
Champions League Logo
€11.
50
Egrom Ct22 Dash Mount
Free
Kart tyre srewdriver
€3.89
FIFA Logo
€8.50
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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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🔩 Best useful 3D objects you can make with a 3D printer・Cults
🔩 Best useful 3D objects you can make with a 3D printer
Download useful, practical and functional 3D models
Discover for our TOP of the best useful items for 3D printing in everyday life.
Whether you want to make your life easier in the bathroom, in the kitchen, at home or at work, this list of 3D printer models has everything you need. Start life hacking right now with your 3D printer!
Pen and pencil holder
Free
GROVIE MONSTER
Free
Mechanical quick release phone stand
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Free
Mobile phone holder in socket
Free of charge
Universal phone holder _ Samsung galaxy / Xiaomi Redmi
Free
Refrigerator Storage Box Fresh Spacer
Free
FLEXI BEETLE
Free
Egg separator (kitchen)
Free
Bag stopper
1 €
MONEY CLIPS
Free
Tripod smartphone
Free
Bag Clips
Free
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch 9 Joy-Con Grip0009
Free
Headset Holder
Free
PASTE PUSHER
Free
Cable Gland for Desktop Sit-Up
Free
Clamp with hand screw
Free
Cable clip
Free
Adjustable rugged waterproof box
Free
v2 sound amplifier
Free
1.
75 mm "DAS FILAMENT" Filament Clip Free
Egg tray
Free
Walnut Cracker [my grandmother's design].
Free
Cool Squeeze - fan grip
Free
Bag Clip with Screw Cap (Modified Version2)
Free
GuitarPicks
Free
Makeup organizer box
Free
3DMX / Crocmark (Bookmark)
Free
Tape dispenser
Free
Monster Cookie Cutter
Free
Optimized G-Clamp
Free
Mini Vise
Free
Phone Amplifier Hex
Free
Salt and Pepper Text Shakers
Free
Self-aligning Gimballed drink 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 release phone stand
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip
Here is a list of best STL files of useful and functional objects for 3D printing , all of these 3D creations are from the 3D file site Cults and are perfectly 3D printable .
This collection contains useful free or premium 3D models of to make your life easier. Designers from all over the world are facing the same challenges as you and have put their design skills to the service of with innovative, practical and above all 3D printable solutions!
There are 9 useful 3D prints in this TOP0219 has everything you need to make your daily life more efficient and practical . You'll find everything you need to amplify your phone's sound, clean things up, save toothpaste, repair... One of the criticisms often made about 3D printing is that creators only make useless things, this collection is - perfect example to prove otherwise. As evidence, the 3D printer and 3D file sharing platform allow 3D designers from all over the world to put their skills and design ideas to the service of all.
If you print the file for home, don't forget to show us how you use it by posting a photo of the result! This will help designers better understand the impact their ideas have on the daily lives of 3D printer owners.
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 that sells 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 supplies, 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 wide 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 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, appearance, 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, 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.
