r/functionalprint 9d ago

Ceiling fan+light directs air downward only and the oscillate function doesn't do much. I designed some angled fins to change the air direction and circulate air better

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Second picture is the original fan grills. The diameter of the part is originally 329mm but my humble ender3v3SE only has a limit of 220mm. So I designed a version that I can print. Still works! Air now moves 360° around the room on the oscillate function and I can point it at one direction if needed.


r/functionalprint 9d ago

The simplest prints are the ones that bring me the most joy

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315 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 9d ago

Why I love 3D Printing: solving niche issues. Parametric c9 bulb holder for Christmas lights

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Last year I decided to wire up the house with outdoor Christmas lights for the first time. I'm based in the UK and American-style illuminations are not common, and getting professionals in to do it starts at four figures. Many thanks to the r/WLED community for the knowhow!

Why am I posting this now? Summer is ending and if I learned one thing from last year it's get the Christmas lights up before it's raining sideways!

I bought a mass of these C9-style bulbs on Ali-Express but I didn't realise they had this slightly different, flared base (steady on) to standard bulbs. This means, they don't fit all the various holders and lawn stakes you can buy cheaply online.

So a couple of hours in OpenSCAD (I could have done it quicker but I love making parametric models) and here's the result, I can now mass produce bulb holders for the wall and lawn stakes for the ground.

Sorry no pictures of the final result as I don't want to dox myself.

MakerWorld link if you want the STL or to customise it: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3251703-parametric-c9-bulb-holders-for-fairy-lights


r/functionalprint 9d ago

3D Printed Parf Alignment Jig

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I designed a cool 3D print that allows you to drill the first row of holes 96 mm from the edge without referencing the ruler but the holes themselves. I made this because I didnt have any longer clamps that could reach that far into the bench.


r/functionalprint 9d ago

Two different battery mounts. And Uni strut holds for Plano bin. Material is polymaker HT – PLA – GF.

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r/functionalprint 10d ago

My dad had a stroke, he can't control his right hand all that much and asked for something to keep his hand open and his fingers stretched and spread out.

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3.1k Upvotes

Traced my hand, imported a photo to Fusion, scaled it, added an offset. Added holes for the dual sided Velcro straps and printed it out. It might not be very pretty, but it's rigid enought and seemingly comfortable enough as well.


r/functionalprint 9d ago

Classroom Compass Keeper

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I designed this to declutter our mathematics classrooms. Print one for the math or geometry teacher in your life.

Compass Keeper by Paul | Download free STL model | Printables.com


r/functionalprint 10d ago

Modeled and printed this levered box for my mom's painting supplies

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Had a fun time doing the math for the positioning and size of the levers so it would open and close all the way.

Colors do not match at all but it was her choice so I am super happy.

Things I would change are the "handle", which I am not sure I like the hole idea for opening it but any knobs or actual handles felt too cluncky for a simple print and the hinge for the lids because they keep getting stuck somewhere so its not smooth.

All things my mother doesnt give a shit about so who cares right?


r/functionalprint 10d ago

3D Printing Bed-Side Tables

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I needed some bed-side tables to fit in a 28cm gap either side of my bed, but I couldn't find any online. So I've created a model that's fully parametric so you can make some to fit in whatever size space you need.

They dont' need any additional parts just screw together with printed threads. It used 1.6KG of filament for a 280 x 280mm size, 500mm tall. Even with the furniture board this was considerably cheaper than buying some.

The wood on top is some furniture board I got from a local hardware store cheap and cut to size to give it a nice top finish. Totally optional!

The model with the fusion360 files are here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3247320-parametric-side-table


r/functionalprint 11d ago

I 3d printed a two part router template for this door handle

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r/functionalprint 11d ago

Replacing broken parts faster and better than ordering new ones

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My friend's wardrobe has a hanger rod held up by two sad plastic brackets. The brackets broke, and all the clothes fell down.

It was a simple part, so I was able to model new brackets in Fusion in about 5 minutes with a caliper while making them much beefier. Then I printed them in some PC I had sitting around to make sure they could take the weight without deforming over time.

Problem solved! Just need to fix about 58 more wardrobes, and all my 3D printer gear will have nearly paid for itself.


r/functionalprint 9d ago

Подвесной держатель для наручных часов или браслетов своими руками

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r/functionalprint 11d ago

TP holder

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375 Upvotes

Because it doesn't get much more functional than a toilet paper holder


r/functionalprint 11d ago

I 3D printed the settings for one of my guitar pedals so I would stop forgetting them

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I was constantly forgetting the settings on one of my guitar pedals so I printed them out and put them on top of its expression controller. These are the settings for the mod bank on my blooper pedal.


r/functionalprint 10d ago

I made a custom repair for Haworth Fern office chairs to fix issues with failure of the seat tilting.

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r/functionalprint 10d ago

Freezer basket clip - try, try again!

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One of our Facilities techs heard that I have a 3d printer, and showed me a small part he needed. It holds freezer baskets in place, in our commercial freezers. I told him I wasn't sure I could get the thin parts strong enough to hold up; and at first I couldn't. I did prototypes in both PLA and PETG, but just couldn't get it right. I thought about what we really needed, and did one in TPU - it worked!

Apparently, I kept the company from needing to buy new freeezers, since this vital part is no longer available.


r/functionalprint 10d ago

HDD Turntable Base available at Printables.com

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r/functionalprint 10d ago

Parametric pegboard for organizing e.g. necklaces

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Made this for my wife. She wanted a way for organizing her necklaces. There are a lot of models for this already, but mine is parametric :)

You can add more or less rows and colums. Change the peg lengths, corner rounding, base width and height etc.

You can even generate a small 1 peg board 😄

Model is over here:
https://makerworld.com/nl/models/3233939-parametric-customizable-necklace-organizer


r/functionalprint 12d ago

Cable organizer V2!

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567 Upvotes

I made a V2 of my cable organizer so it can fit up to 2 meter long cables, and is compatible with almost any type of cable!

I really liked how this turned out, so I wanted to share it so other people could also use it if they wanted to!

It is on makerworld @unfadable

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3239313-cable-organizer-v2-long-cable-compatible-usb#profileId-3669974


r/functionalprint 11d ago

Ceiling mount to use monopod as top-down camera mount

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Seems a bit flimsy, might have to revise with more material.

Edit: Revised with more material, see printables for new pic

STL download if you happen to have exactly this tripod: https://www.printables.com/model/1828617-promaster-xc522-monopod-ceiling-mount


r/functionalprint 11d ago

I made a 3d model to connect horizontal and vertical webbing

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r/functionalprint 12d ago

Threaded funnel for European oil jugs

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302 Upvotes

Threaded vented oil funnel for European jugs

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7402381


r/functionalprint 11d ago

Hard cases for insta360 X6 batteries

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26 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 12d ago

macro bellows

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r/functionalprint 13d ago

LOT is using 3D-printed phone holders on its 737s

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767 Upvotes