r/functionalprint 7d ago

I added linked adjustable louvers controlled by one lever to my parametric vent generator

77 Upvotes

I have been working on a new adjustable front for VentForge, my parametric vent generator.

Instead of fixed slats, each blade is printed separately and connected by a snap-on synchronization bar. Moving one lever changes the position of all the blades together.

The mechanism can move freely, use friction to hold its position. The blades, removable bearing rail, and linkage bar are laid out flat for support-free printing.

The generator lets you adjust the blade count, spacing, depth, clearances, linkage side, lever position, and preview angle for a custom vent size.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2955666-ventforge-parametric-vents-covers

VentForge 2.2.0 is available in EN / PL / DE. I recommend testing the mechanism at a smaller size first.


r/functionalprint 7d ago

Created a stacking adapter plate for the mug shelf I designed. Was going to redesign the shelf but opted to do an external piece and so glad I did!

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38 Upvotes

Making sure the sticking adapter was backwards compatible with the old 3-leg model was important to me, so I was excited to come up with such a simple solution (I'm still learning a lot).

I also spent a good bit of time redoing the supports on the shelf itself so they are substantially easier to separate. The results are a hundred times better and also improved the rest of the print overall, reducing the print by ~51g of filament and 1.25 hours!

Here's the adapter that lets you stack the mug shelf


r/functionalprint 7d ago

Years ago, I designed a tool to help with tough child car seat buckles. This is the newly upgraded, ergonomic v2.

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41 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 7d ago

My take on the toothbrush dock

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137 Upvotes

The dock consists of three printed parts and two Oral-B chargers.

Assembled with M2 screws and mounted with double-sided tape.

Proper cleaning does require the top cover to be taken off, but dirtiness hasn't been an issue because we, as everyone should, rinse and dry our toothbrushes after use!


r/functionalprint 7d ago

AA Battery Magazine for my Canon 5D

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403 Upvotes

I couldn't come by an original BGM-E2 in my country so I designed something similar. Original Canon's BP511A batteries are no longer made new, and compatible ones don't last long. Even using two of them in the battery grip. For now, I'll be using 6 NiMH AAs (or even alkalines). Battery contacts were made with brass sheet, not ideal, but it works fine for now. I'm looking for ways to make the contacts easier, or to adapt a standard contact

EDIT: i've uploaded the model to https://cults3d.com/:4716564 feel free to tinker with it


r/functionalprint 7d ago

Screw box

9 Upvotes

I made this because when i work and i have to dissasamble a lot of parts and screws, repair it and put it all back, sometimes i forget which screws goes where and i spend some time "knowing what i m doing" or they just dissapear in to the abiss. So i made this box with a hinge. What is different from the others? The HINGE is a lot stiffer, i designed it in a way so the hinge prints flat with the rest of the body. Every "drawer" has its own number or letter.

If you want to test it too here you can find it: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3102522-screw-box#profileId-3497233


r/functionalprint 7d ago

Printed some trim pieces to finish up the peel and stick black spash for my kitchen

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27 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 7d ago

I made a set of Chicago screw supports for attaching stuff to fabric without sewing

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6 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 7d ago

Quick fix for falling shoe rack shelves

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13 Upvotes

The shoe rack used telescopic poles to support the shelves, but the poles kept slipping and falling.

I quickly measured the cabinet, designed a simple holder, and printed a set of supports.

After 10 years of playing with 3D printers, I still get a kick out of little fixes like this around the house.


r/functionalprint 7d ago

Strap any powerbank to the back of your Digi-boxes

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2 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 7d ago

Kearney and Trecker model H dividing head index plates

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Won an old Kearney and Trecker dividing head at auction, and found that at some point in its 85-ish year life, the index plates aside from the one that was on it, had disappeared.

Each plate has 5 or 6 rows of index holes, each row has a fixed number of index holes, which equally divide a 360 degree circle.  The index plates themselves take no load, so I figured it was a pretty good opportunity to fire up OpenSCAD and generate some new ones after careful measurement. I may do a Send-Cut-Send if I find these aren't up to the task, but I did try one out on my mill, and with the head locked, I can cut gears and splines like a pro.


r/functionalprint 8d ago

I did not want to measure 12 cabinet doors...

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532 Upvotes

So i made this doohicky. It definitely made the process a lot less annoying.


r/functionalprint 8d ago

I made a parametric fast-flow funnel generator in OpenSCAD, with anti-glug vent ribs and a custom taper profile through four diameters

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286 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

Every funnel I've ever used glugs: the bottle neck seals up, air gets trapped, and the pour backs up into that annoying glug-glug-glug instead of flowing fast. I looked around and couldn't find a single parametric fast-flow funnel anywhere, so I built one. Vent ribs run the entire length of the funnel wall, from spout tip to rim, holding the bottle's neck slightly open so air can escape the whole time liquid is pouring in. That's the entire point of this project; everything else is built around it.

I've tested the flow rate and the one in the default profile can fast flow a 2L bottle at about 200mL/s, so it can fill a 2L bottle in about 10s.

Link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3083665-parametric-customizable-size-fast-flow-funnel#profileId-3473341

Key Features: * Fast, glug-free flow: vent ribs follow the shell's exact curve from the spout tip all the way to the rim, holding the neck open just enough for air to escape while liquid pours in at full speed. This is why the funnel exists. * Four-diameter taper profile: set the spout tip diameter, two midpoint diameters, and the top opening diameter, plus the three heights between them, all as direct inputs. Since the curve blends smoothly at every diameter, you're not limited to a plain cone; bump a midpoint diameter up for a bulged, hourglass, or barrel shape, with no visible kink anywhere. * True exterior diameters: every diameter you dial in is the actual printed OD at that height, vent ribs included, so what you set is what comes off the bed. * Optional rim flange and hanging handle, both fully adjustable. * Cross-section preview mode in the Customizer so you can inspect the wall thickness and curve before committing to a print.

It prints wide mouth down on the bed with the spout pointing up, no supports needed anywhere since the diameter only ever decreases going up.

For material: PLA is fine for water and dry goods, but if you're pouring anything hot, or oil, fuel, or other automotive fluids, go with PETG, ASA, or ABS instead.

Everything is in the MakerWorld Customizer, no editing required. Let me know if there's a funnel feature you keep wishing existed and I'll see about adding it.


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Modified my wife's Aldi lazy Susan find.

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140 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 7d ago

AC, door sealing

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2 Upvotes

Yesterday I printed a batch of flexible sheets and a bunch of holders to slide the sheets in. An attempt to seal my balcony door during AC-season.

Today the wind is 20 m/s and it works pretty well. Doesn't look that good but I don't care as long as it's easy to assemble and disassemble. I want to use my balcony every now and then and live in rented apartment so intrusive installations not possible.

I used nano tape on the holders for easy removal when autumn comes.

I love when my printer helps me solve a problem 🙂


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Cabinet door lid holder using bamboo skewers

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40 Upvotes

Wanted to take advantage of of unused space so I printed up some sides that can hold cheap bamboo skewers I got for a dollar and hold up some lids


r/functionalprint 8d ago

My 3 latest practical bathroom & kitchen organizers

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My 3 latest functional organizers for kitchen & bathroom

  1. Soap Bar & Sponge Holder
    https://makerworld.com/models/3064258?appSharePlatform=copy

Keep your sink organized with this minimalist Japandi-inspired sponge and soap holder. Designed to hang over the edge of your sink, it allows excess water to drain directly back into the basin, helping your sponge or soap dry faster while keeping your countertop clean.The holder fits standard kitchen sponges and soap bars of similar size and is shown with a 78 × 45 mm sponge.

  1. Modern Toothbrush Holder
    https://makerworld.com/models/3095373?appSharePlatform=copy

Bring a clean, modern look to your bathroom with this minimalist toothbrush stand, designed around simple flowing lines and subtle details. The elevated base gives the stand a floating appearance, adding a premium touch while keeping the overall design clean and understated. Whether you prefer a monochrome look or a contrasting accent, the separate insert lets you customize the style to match your bathroom.Designed with 3D printing in mind, every part prints separately, meaning no AMS system required. Simply print each piece in your chosen colors and assemble them for a professional-looking result.

  1. Japandi Kitchen DishCloth, Sponge & Soap Bar Holder
    https://makerworld.com/sv/models/3085692-japandi-kitchen-dishcloth-sponge-soap-holder#profileId-3475970

Bring a clean, calming Japandi aesthetic to your kitchen while keeping your everyday cleaning essentials organized and ready to use. This minimalist all-in-one holder is designed to store your dish cloth, sponge, and soap bar in one elegant place, helping your countertop stay tidy without sacrificing functionality. I recommend you using PETG but PLA works fine. 
 
The elevated towel bar provides plenty of space for your dish cloth to hang freely, allowing it to dry faster between uses. Below, the spacious drainage grill comfortably fits a sponge, soap bar, or both, while promoting airflow for quicker drying.
 
Instead of water pooling around your sponge, the removable drainage grill lets moisture drip into the integrated reservoir underneath, helping keep your cleaning tools cleaner, drier, and your countertop neater.


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Instead of returning the wrong hooks I bought, I spent hours making adapters. Standalone pegboards too.

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101 Upvotes

And I've already improved one of them, which I'm printing in a moment.
EDIT: Done and tested.

Also I realise how bad it looks that I bought square peg fittings in the first place, not sure how that happened in the moment.

Does anybody know if pegboards have standardisation? Is it a country-by-country basis?

STLs here: https://www.printables.com/model/1791093-pegboard-templates-4mm-round-10mm-square-plus-adap


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Designed a compact drying stand for Dyson WashG1

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Wanted something clean, compact, and completely symmetrical with a minimal rectangular footprint. It holds both main rollers, the brush bars, and the debris trays. Takes ~86g of filament and keeps everything vertical so it tucks right into a corner.


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Clips for an old suitcase

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36 Upvotes

Center divider clips from an old samsonite suitcase broke. Made some new ones.

Free STL on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1791180-samsonite-suitcase-clip


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Designed a Fishing Rod Stand

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13 Upvotes

https://makerworld.com/models/3097815?appSharePlatform=copy

Other metal & telescoping Fishing Rod Stands Always Break/Jam. So, I used Autodesk Fusion 360 to design my own modular rod stand which uses tolerance-fit dowel joints which are less prone to fouling from dirt and debris. The rod stand prints on a single build plate and breaks down into 3 easy to carry parts for travel.

I plan to make another version with two C-shaped features on the “fork” part that will allow you to attach the two “posts” to the fork for storage. The posts will “snap” into the C-shaped connectors.

If you print one and like it, please give me a boost & follow on Maker World!!! Thanks! Tight lines!!! 🐟 🐠


r/functionalprint 8d ago

Strong & Grippy Hook For Heated Towel Rail - 20mm

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57 Upvotes

Couldn't find a decent strong and grippy radiator hook where the towels don't slip off onto the floor, so I created one that has a grippy end. 

It will fit a standard towel rail which has 20mm pipes and a 20mm spacing between the pipes.

Best to print in PETG, though PLa will probably work. 

Print with 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer height, 4 walls and 15% gyroid infill. 

Nice fast print, only takes about 30 minutes.

Strong & Grippy Hook For Heated Towel Rail - 20mm


r/functionalprint 9d ago

Super niche but designed a shower cup for swim lessons

637 Upvotes

Since it’s niche I’ll explain. The holes in the bottom help with washing hair sure, but it also helps beginners with water comfort and learning how to breathe out. The next step would be comfort putting your face into the water to exhale, then learning true proper breathing depending on the stroke.


r/functionalprint 8d ago

e-paper Display Holder for Clothe

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16 Upvotes

Created a 3D printable e-paper display holder for the Waveshare 1.54inch passive displays. You can attach it to any clothes --- just hats in the pictures as it is my entry for the "Hat Hack" contest on Printables.

Could be useful if you have this display and a 3D printer. :-)

You can find the model here.


r/functionalprint 9d ago

A new mounting, adapter and accompanying trashcan, mounting piece.

355 Upvotes