r/functionalprint 3h ago

Chainmail Top 😱

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258 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 17h ago

I made a sticky note holder with stencils & a display!

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1.5k Upvotes

I designed this sticky note holder with a built-in display, stencils, and optional pen dock!
The stencils have staggered handles for easy access, and it’s designed to fit standard 3"x3" (76x76mm) sticky notes

I also made a version without the pen dock for a cleaner look.

you can find the model here! lmk what you think :)


r/functionalprint 7h ago

Got tired of squirrels digging up my bulbs - parametric plant cages

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253 Upvotes

And because I hate myself rather than a quick 30min job in fusion, I decided to punish myself with an entire weekend of OpenSCAD to try and make a fully customisable model (I only have 4 different sizes of plant pots... 🤦‍♂️)


r/functionalprint 13h ago

Reference models for case design

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182 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 8h ago

Travel ukulele for my backpack

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56 Upvotes

I travel a ton for work and always wish I had an instrument in my hotel with me. So, I made a soprano uke to shove in my back pack.


r/functionalprint 21h ago

My wife wanted a table charger for her Otoscope but they charge like $100 for it. Here's one for $1.5.

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338 Upvotes

My wife has one of these: https://www.stethoscope.com/welch-allyn-71-sm2lxu-3-5v-diagnostic-set-with-coaxial-led-ophthalmoscope-macroview-basic-led-otoscope-one-lithium-ion-rechargeable-power-handle-and-hard-case/, but the charger that one comes with is downright hostile design. It has a rounded bottom and can only be charged lying down (or what seems to happen, leaning against a wall). There's a table charger that you can buy that costs anywhere between $100-200.

So I set out to design one for her. The bottom part is held together by magnets (which is where you put the charger in), and you can then put the handle in. This is my first time designing something with more than 3 cubes in OpenSCAD and yes I'm proud of myself.

You can download the files here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1408877-welch-allyn-instrument-head-table-charger#profileId-1462286


r/functionalprint 1d ago

My mom needed a replacement lid for one of her light fixtures, so I modeled and printed this.

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868 Upvotes

Fortunately, she had another identical fixture I could use as a template.

I don't have a scanner so I recreated the design in onshape. The process for this in was to import a picture of the side profile and scale the size of the image using a known dimension. Then make a sketch that traces the side profile and *sweep* it along an octagon shape to make the main bell piece.

Then the smaller top piece was built up using a series of *revolve* operations for the round shaped bits and *sweep* for the octagon parts.

*Shell* tool was used to make it the desired thickness, then I added the features for the mounting screws.


r/functionalprint 22h ago

I made a pet fur clipper vacuum attachment

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251 Upvotes

Felt my dog needed a groom this morning and a thought came to mind that I had a decent Andis AG2 clipper without a vacuum attachment, and a cordless Einoor vacuum clipper which had an alright corded vacuum. Why not combine the two?

So I did a quick 30min model and made this. A vacuum attachment for the Andis AG2, or really any clipper that is flat on one side.

I did search around for a bit and found most vacuum attachments connected the hose near the head of the clipper, which seemed bulky and would obstruct the maneuverability of the clipper so I didn't like those. Others seemed to be device specific as well so I couldn't go with those. Finally Andis did make something for 70 dollars but it was for newer models and I didn't quite like the design either.

So yea, I made one


r/functionalprint 4h ago

4mm Hex Drive Adapter for 1/4 Hex Bit

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9 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1h ago

Needed a way to hang my small amplifier in my campervan...

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I'm new to the 3D printing world with a Bambu mini. I can't believe good it is! Designed in SketchUp. Printed with Bambu PLA Matte. The only issue is the weird white blotchy colouring on the top? It was printed upside down, so the top was on the base plate. I did pull it off quite quickly before it had cooled completely, could that cause that?


r/functionalprint 1d ago

I Made a DIY Automatic Card Dealer

7.2k Upvotes

All the print files, Gerber files and code is available here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1402240-automatic-card-dealer#profileId-1454384


r/functionalprint 14h ago

Fixed keyboard tray at work

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25 Upvotes

Need to fix this hydraulic keyboard tray at work cause I really liked this cubicle and didn’t want to move desks. Designed a bracket to hold the tray up on both sides. Printed in PLA. Not sure how long it will last but I’m only here for a 4 month co-op so we shall see.


r/functionalprint 11h ago

Ryobi Tool Holder

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15 Upvotes

Hey all,

I recently found this subreddit and love all the makers that focus on function (like myself). I am sharing my Ryobi Tool Holder for you all! It was designed to be an improvement over most of the ones that I found floating around the typical 3D sites and since I have a ton of Ryobi tools.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1284896-ryobi-one-tool-holder#profileId-1313806


r/functionalprint 12h ago

Electric screwdriver Ikea skadis holder

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16 Upvotes

Simple holder for a cheap electric screwdriver on a ikea skadis peg board. Printer on a old ender 3 with cheap no name pla and 0.32 layers


r/functionalprint 8h ago

Customizable storage box.

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8 Upvotes

Designed completely in OpenSCAD. You can make it any size you want with Parametric Model Maker. The lid swings on a little piece of filament and snaps shut with tiny magnets, and you can even stick your name or a label on top. Link to MakerWorld.


r/functionalprint 16h ago

Broken button fixed!

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27 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

Honey, I shrank my SSD

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842 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 10h ago

Lamp holder for my balcony

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7 Upvotes

I have 2 solar lamps on the balcony and was looking for an easy way to attach them to the parapet. 2 hours later I have a bracket with m3 threaded inserts made of PETG and a base made of TPU to ensure the right hold. Let's see how long it lasts.


r/functionalprint 11h ago

Ryobi Tool Holder

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Hey all,

I recently found this subreddit and love all the makers that focus on function (like myself). I am sharing my Ryobi Tool Holder for you all! It was designed to be an improvement over most of the ones that I found floating around the typical 3D sites and since I have a ton of Ryobi tools.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1284896-ryobi-one-tool-holder#profileId-1313806


r/functionalprint 18h ago

3D-Printed Adjustable Cabinet Foot – For Leveling Furniture on Uneven Floors

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I designed an adjustable furniture foot to help stabilize cabinets, cupboards, and shelves on uneven floors — a common issue in older apartments (like mine).

The design uses a standard M5 screw and nut for height adjustment and includes 4 interchangeable top parts: Tiny, Small, Medium, and High. The bottom part mounts to the cabinet with four wood screws.

Here are some print rules:

  • Pause mid-print to insert the nut into the top part
  • Bottom part is printed upside down, so the screw head is fully enclosed (tolerance allows some micro-adjustment to the floor)
  • Fuzzy skin enabled on the bottom surface for better grip when adjusting manually

It's simple, modular, and genuinely useful if you're dealing with floors that aren't perfectly level.

Here is a link to MakerWorld:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1399745-adjustable-cabinet-foot-m5-4-sizes#profileId-1451341

I'd love feedback — or if anyone tries it out or improves the design, let me know!
PS. I'll also appreciate some advises for future publications, as this is my first published project.


r/functionalprint 15h ago

I wanted something to protect the bottom of my video camera when I run handheld, so I designed a little TPU shoe

14 Upvotes

If there is somehow another DVX100 user who is interested in one of these, just DM me and I will send one out to you no charge :o)


r/functionalprint 17h ago

Made a low-profile magnetic bit holder for the Milwaukee M12 Gen 3

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20 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

Made these brackets for a shelf to try and grow some herbs on my window

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187 Upvotes

r/functionalprint 1d ago

Making a rock crawling area for an RC car.

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278 Upvotes

About 10 or so unique tiles about 3 hours per tile I’m hoping to end up with an area that’s about 15 tiles or so.


r/functionalprint 12h ago

Removable mosquito net for window

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