Hello, who do you guys get your files from? Im trying to find some cool designs and someone who drops files pretty frequently to make it worth using printer space, let me know what you guys think! Thanks

  • Arcanoloth@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 months ago

    printables, thingiverse, but mostly I make stuff myself with openscad (I do mostly technical/functional stuff)

    • Cookie1@lemmy.wtfOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Hey, what type of models do you design? Are they like figures, stuff around the house or basic designs? And how did you learn/ how long did it take for you to learn how to design

      • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Self designed very specific objects are where it’s at regarding 3D Printing IMO. Once you get into the habit of realizing that you can print a part for <x> you’ll find yourself doing it again and again.

        Examples I’ve designed and printed include:

        • two bluetooth speakers. I’m getting ready to print my first subwoofer
        • tons of replacement parts (parts for kids toys, replacement knobs for our stove as the oem ones are $50/pop, etc)
        • wheels with TPU tread and pockets for bearings for a fold up wagon. We’ve used that to cart our two kids around for 3 years now

        You also find yourself being more adventurous with modifying other things knowing you can print interface parts. For example, our outdoor table had a 1.5" hole for umbrellas. We wanted a larger umbrella, which requires a bigger hole, so I cut a portion of the metal center of the table out and made a plastic adapter. I’ve also done lampshades and a bunch of other odds/ends around the house.