3D printing should be added to the curriculum, says Rachel Park. Still, we must overcome a number of barriers for widespread adoption.

3D Printing & Education: First An Overview | All3DP

Educational startup I Can Make have launched Strawblox -- simple 3D printable construction blocks for creative play in the classroom.

Strawblox: 3D Printable Construction Blocks for Education | All3DP

Zortrax are going strong in Poland with the opening of a store in Warsaw, and their 3D printers adopted by academic instituions throughout the country.

Zortrax Driving 3D Printing Education in Poland | All3DP

SSEC and National Space Society have teamed up for Next-Generation Space Education Program Enterprise in Space.

Enterprise in Space: Next-Gen Space Education | All3DP

An excellent device for enhancing STEAM education, a 3D printer for school can be a powerful tool. Here are the best, from all-round performers to those backed with an arsenal of classroom resources.

Best 3D Printers for Schools & Education | All3DP Pro

Announced at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Samsung Electronics partners with MakerBot to bring 3D printers to classrooms across Europe.

Samsung Electronics and MakerBot in Education Team Up | All3DP

FlashForge has unveiled the Inventor 3D printer line. It includes the Inventor, a desktop printer geared towards educational use.

FlashForge Targets Education With Inventor 3D Printer Line | All3DP

New online course from MIT and Boeing to teach professionals how to invent and implement innovative new applications for additive manufacturing.

MIT and Boeing Collaborate on Additive Manufacturing Education | All3DP

Understanding 3D printing is becoming increasingly important, says Rachel Park. Also, businesses could take an active role in supporting their workforces.

3D Printing & Education: How To Convert 3D Printing Awareness | All3DP

In this guest post by Zmorph, learn about six benefits that 3D printing brings to students, teachers, and the general education sector.

6 Ways 3D Printing Improves Education at All Levels | All3DP

PrintLab & Free_D travel to India to deliver hands-on 3D printing workshops to help educate disadvantaged women. 

Disadvantaged Women From India Receive Education In 3D Printing | All3DP

3D LifePrints is an organization creating replicas of unexploded landmines to aid education in conflict and post conflict countries.

3D LifePrints uses Printed Landmine Mockups to Improve Risk Education | All3DP

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<p>You only need superglue, sandpaper, a ball of string, 175 x 25 x 32 mm grindstone (A bigger wetgrind grindstone could be better because it has more momentum and it makes finer results. But i wanted to make it and designed it for more standart and easy to find parts.) and some machine oil except 3d printed parts.</p>
<p>It could be better with ball bearings and some heavy metal parts. But my challenge is making it mostly with 3d printed PLA. There is only two small parts which maded with TPU are &quot;Grindstone Shaft Stud Cap&quot; and &quot;Grindstone Shaft Stud Handle&quot; (The second one is optional.).</p>
<p>It could be a good educational material for understanding some machine components.</p>
<p>Most of bench grinder motors could reach better results. But you can make effective results with this grindstone too. It is portable and energy free and still faster than whetstones for getting effective results. You need to holding the knife cross while sharpening. Because shaft is short and you can hit crank or gear wheel.</p>
<p>It requires some precious afterwork and it turns better after some hours of working.</p>
<p>You can check this video for how it works: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/3-miMSBjHpY">https://youtu.be/3-miMSBjHpY</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.32 mm layer</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>%40 infill</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=FK+Filament+%28PLA%29+%26+SAVA+%28TPU%29+PLA+%26+TPU&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        FK Filament (PLA) &amp; SAVA (TPU) PLA &amp; TPU                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I used 1 mm nozzle size for this printing.</p>
<p>I used sandpaperwork.</p>
<p>Nozzle Temperature: 210 &#xB0;C (PLA)</p>
<p>Nozzle Temperature: 230 &#xB0;C (TPU)</p></div>
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Grindstone

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<div><p>A physical proof of Pythagoras&apos; Theorem that you can hold in the palm of your hand! A fantastic teaching aid for students and teachers alike.</p>
<ul><li>Can be printed as a single part, no assembly required</li>
<li>Small enough for most hobby/school printers</li>
<li>Great way to demonstrate mathematical principles in real life</li>
<li>Also a fun 3D puzzle/fidget toy! </li>
</ul><p>IMPORTANT: This version only works on printers that can handle 0.3mm clearances or smaller. If there is demand for versions with larger tolerances I will happily upload them!</p>
<p>If you&apos;re unsure of the clearances your 3D printer can handle, I recommend the Makers Muse Clearance and Tolerance Gauge: www.makersmuse.com/clearance-and-tolerance-3d-printer-gauge</p>
<p>RECOMMENDED SETTINGS<br>
These settings worked best for my Cocoon Create Model Maker (Wanhao i3 Mini clone):</p>
<ul><li>Slicer: Cura</li>
<li>Quality: Normal (0.15mm)</li>
<li>Wall thickness: 3 layers</li>
<li>Infill: 20%, gyroid (gives hinges extra strength between layers)</li>
<li>Materials: PLA, 1.75mm, 210 degrees Celsius</li>
<li>Support: 15%, grid (needed for overhang on small 1x1 piece)</li>
<li>Build plate: brim, 4mm minimum</li>
</ul><p>Enjoy!<br>
Check out my maker&apos;s insta: www.instagram.com/things_harry_made</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<div><p>It&apos;s possible for some parts to fuse together, just on the first couple layers.<br>
If you use my recommended settings (listed above) the hinges should be strong enough for you to gently break apart areas of unwanted fusion without snapping the hinges themselves.<br>
A small blade might be helpful for cleaning up debris between moving parts.</p></div>
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Pythagoras Toy

A physical proof of Pythagoras' Theorem that you can hold in the palm of your hand! A fantastic teaching aid for students and teachers alike.

- Can be printed as a single part, no assembly required
- Small enough for most hobby/school printers
- Great way to demonstrate mathematical principles in real life
- Also a fun 3D puzzle/fidget toy! 

IMPORTANT: This version only works on printers that can handle 0.3mm clearances or smaller. If there is demand for versions with larger tolerances I will happily upload them!

If you're unsure of the clearances your 3D printer can handle, I recommend the Makers Muse Clearance and Tolerance Gauge: www.makersmuse.com/clearance-and-tolerance-3d-printer-gauge



RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
These settings worked best for my Cocoon Create Model Maker (Wanhao i3 Mini clone):

- Slicer: Cura
- Quality: Normal (0.15mm)
- Wall thickness: 3 layers
- Infill: 20%, gyroid (gives hinges extra strength between layers)
- Materials: PLA, 1.75mm, 210 degrees Celsius
- Support: 15%, grid (needed for overhang on small 1x1 piece)
- Build plate: brim, 4mm minimum

Enjoy!
Check out my maker's insta: www.instagram.com/things_harry_made

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<div><p>This ruler can be used with or without the bottompart.</p>
<p>is designed for the use in education of visually impaired</p>
<p>you can insert little papers into the number holders (braille, 6 digit)</p>
<ul><li>use some glue to attach top onto the bottom piece</li>
<li>the mandrel (&apos;dorn&apos;) glued into the bottom piece bore</li>
</ul></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>CraftBot+</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.1</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>33%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=spectrum+PLA+pro&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        spectrum PLA pro                    </a>

                    
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>Print speed 60mm/sec<br>
215&#xB0;C nozzle<br>
63&#xB0;C kapton bed<br>
100 nm layer<br>
0.4 mm nozzle </p></div>
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Zahlenstrahl - Number line / number bar

This ruler can be used with or without the bottompart.

is designed for the use in education of visually impaired

you can insert little papers into the number holders (braille, 6 digit)
  -  use some glue to attach top onto the bottom piece
  -  the mandrel ('dorn') glued into the bottom piece bore



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<div><p>Il Pozzo del Merro &#xE8; una dolina carsica situata a nord est di Roma. Le esplorazioni si sono fermate a 390 metri, senza mai toccare il fondo. Si tratta di uno dei sinkhole pi&#xF9; profondi del mondo. Nel 2005 venne descritto il Niphargus Cornicolanus, un crostaceo endemico della parte sommersa del pozzo.<br>
Il modello 3D, frutto di un rilievo fotogrammetrico, riguarda i primi 70 metri (la parte rimanente &#xE8; sott&apos;acqua).</p>
<p>The Pozzo del Merro is a karst sinkhole located north east of Rome. Several explorations were conducted but they stopped at a depth of 390 meters, without reaching its bottom. It is one of the deepest sinkholes in the world. In 2005 it was described a particular kind of shellfish: the Niphargus cornicolanus, a crustacean endemic to the submerged part of the sinkhole.<br>
The 3D model, as a result of a photogrammetric survey, covers the first 70 meters of the sinkhole while the remaining part is actually underwater.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/Pozzo-del-Merro">Drone virtual tour</a></p>
<p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50579321341_8397f44320_b.jpg" alt></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.15</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>10%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Prusament+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Prusament PLA                    </a>

                    Grey
<h3 class="thing-component-header design how-i-designed-this">How I Designed This</h3>
<div><p>Aerial photography</p></div>
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Pozzo del Merro - Sinkhole

Il Pozzo del Merro è una dolina carsica situata a nord est di Roma. Le esplorazioni si sono fermate a 390 metri, senza mai toccare il fondo. Si tratta di uno dei sinkhole più profondi del mondo. Nel 2005 venne descritto il Niphargus Cornicolanus, un crostaceo endemico della parte sommersa del pozzo.
Il modello 3D, frutto di un rilievo fotogrammetrico, riguarda i primi 70 metri (la parte rimanente è sott'acqua).

The Pozzo del Merro is a karst sinkhole located north east of Rome. Several explorations were conducted but they stopped at a depth of 390 meters, without reaching its bottom. It is one of the deepest sinkholes in the world. In 2005 it was described a particular kind of shellfish: the Niphargus cornicolanus, a crustacean endemic to the submerged part of the sinkhole.
The 3D model, as a result of a photogrammetric survey, covers the first 70 meters of the sinkhole while the remaining part is actually underwater.

[Drone virtual tour](https://bit.ly/Pozzo-del-Merro)

![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50579321341_8397f44320_b.jpg)

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<div><h3>Got a child in self isolation? Need a lineguard for writing?</h3>
<hr><p>This is the answer to your prayers! Simply download for laser cutting, or printing and slice! Just have your printer set to sensible settings and it should come out fine!</p><p>
</p><hr>
Not for profit design.
<hr>
&#xA9; Henry (2019-20)
<hr></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>XYZprinting</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>da Vinci Jr. 1.0 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=XYZprinting+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        XYZprinting PLA                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><h3>Misc Notes..</h3>
<hr><p>I used PLA as it&apos;s a common material. Printed black to look cool!</p>
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Line Guide for Writing

<h1>Got a child in self isolation? Need a lineguard for writing?</h1>
<hr>
<p>This is the answer to your prayers! Simply download for laser cutting, or printing and slice! Just have your printer set to sensible settings and it should come out fine!<p>
<hr>
Not for profit design.
<hr>
© Henry (2019-20)
<hr>

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<div><p>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>For many students just getting into online learning, they typically have a few zoom calls to attend throughout the day, and I found it&apos;s really handy to have a clock with reminders on it that the kids can follow along with. Just print, assemble, and place post-it notes with whatever reminders you want on the little virus arms, and let your kids have at it. For the movement, I just got one off of amazon with a longer threaded shaft:<br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073XGSTH9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;tag=tv-auto-20">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073XGSTH9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1</a></p>
<p>Please note that the &quot;base&quot; file has a center hole that measures .3&quot;, while the &quot;base_3_8&quot; is identical except the center hole is 3/8&quot;. Get whichever one fits the movement you purchased.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Monoprice</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Maker Select</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.3</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Hatchbox+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Hatchbox PLA                    </a>

                    Blue/Orange
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>You shouldn&apos;t need any supports. Be sure to print the clock face down on the buildplate!</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<div><p>Hot glue the numbers on, and firmly press the little tabs in for the movable bars. </p></div>
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COVID Clock - With Appointments!

Hey everyone!

For many students just getting into online learning, they typically have a few zoom calls to attend throughout the day, and I found it's really handy to have a clock with reminders on it that the kids can follow along with. Just print, assemble, and place post-it notes with whatever reminders you want on the little virus arms, and let your kids have at it. For the movement, I just got one off of amazon with a longer threaded shaft:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073XGSTH9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Please note that the "base" file has a center hole that measures .3", while the "base_3_8" is identical except the center hole is 3/8". Get whichever one fits the movement you purchased.

Enjoy!


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                                            <h3><a href="https://youtu.be/VnWY0r1r9lQ" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/VnWY0r1r9lQ</a></h3>
<h3>The gear ratio of two of these in series is 1,901,641 : 1</h3>
<h3>Disclamer</h3>
<p>Please know that this gearbox is designed to be a simple demonstration model. it will self destruct under load, please watch the end of the youtube video to see the failure mode.</p>
<h3>Gear Down For What?</h3>
<p>1,379 Turns of the input sun gear will result in ring gear #2 making one full rotation.<br>These are designed to be able to mount them in series on the channel, or drive them with the included stepper motor mount. You will need to scale the channel longer if you want to use two gearboxes and the stepper motor mount on the same channel, but keep in mind it is very boring to watch the second gearbox rotate, as it is very slow.</p>
<h3>Gear Information:</h3>
<p>Helix angle 30deg<br>Pressure Angle 20deg</p>
<p>Planetary Gearset #1 (Input End) Tooth Module = 1<br>Sun = 16T<br>Planets = 17T<br>Ring = 50T</p>
<p>Planetary Gearset #2 (Output End) Tooth Module = .846<br>Sun = 19T<br>Planets = 20T<br>Ring = 59T</p>
<h3>I Also Included the Fusion 360 Project with this :)</h3>
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1379:1 Gearbox

 https://youtu.be/VnWY0r1r9lQ The gear ratio of two of these in series is 1,901,641 : 1 Disclamer Please know that this gearbox is designed to be a simple demonstration model. it will self destruct under load, please watch the end of the youtube video to see the failure mode. Gear Down For What? 1,379 Turns of the input sun gear will result in ring gear #2 making one full rotation.These are designed to be able to mount them in series on the channel, or drive them with the included stepper motor mount. You will need to scale the channel longer if you want to use two gearboxes and the stepper motor mount on the same channel, but keep in mind it is very boring to watch the second gearbox rotate, as it is very slow. Gear Information: Helix angle 30degPressure Angle 20deg Planetary Gearset #1 (Input End) Tooth Module = 1Sun = 16TPlanets = 17TRing = 50T Planetary Gearset #2 (Output End) Tooth Module = .846Sun = 19TPlanets = 20TRing = 59T I Also Included the Fusion 360 Project with this :) 

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                                            <p>Fish Fossilz are an amazing one piece print that wriggles, twists and bends in all directions. It&apos;s an easy print that only uses about 13gm of filament (with recommended settings).</p>
<p>Fish Fossilz have proven to be hugely popular so, as some people have been using them as a Key Fob (with the key ring through the eye) an additional &quot;Fob&quot; type has been added. This has a fitting at the end of the tail to attach it to the key ring. This should make it less bulky and more visible as a key fob (Download Fob .stl file version).</p>
<p>If you like this design you may also be interested in my &apos;Snakez&apos; which is another super bendy flexible print. View it / download it at&#xA0;<a href="../30413">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30413</a></p>
<p>Do not use support as that could stop the joints printing separately / free. Raft is recommended as it helps with removal from the build plate and ensures you can break away the bones without damage.</p>
<p>As soon as the Raft is removed &apos;Fish Fossilz&apos; should be super flexi.... bend twist and wriggle. Another great fun example of what is possible with 3D printing.</p>
<p>Please refer to the images and instructions for additional information... and post images of your Fish Fossilz finds!</p>
<p>Following are some more fun designs:</p>
<p>Other similar designs are as follows:</p>
<p>&apos;Snails&apos; <a href="../30353">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30353</a><br>&apos;Fish Fossilz&apos; <a href="../30368">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30368</a><br>&apos;Bugz&apos; <a href="../30415">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30415</a><br>&apos;Sharkz&apos; <a href="../30262">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30262</a><br>&apos;Snakez&apos; <a href="../30413">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30413</a><br>&apos;Ratz&apos; <a href="../30361">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30361</a><br>&apos;Crocz&apos; <a href="../30274">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30274</a><br>&apos;Woodpeckerz&apos; <a href="../30348">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30348</a><br>&apos;Eaglez&apos; <a href="../30290">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30290</a><br>&apos;Catz&apos; <a href="../30296">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30296</a><br>&apos;Scorpionz&apos; <a href="../30301">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30301</a><br>&apos;&apos;Piranhaz&apos; <a href="../30424">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30424</a></p>
<p>Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs!</p>
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Fish Fossilz

 Fish Fossilz are an amazing one piece print that wriggles, twists and bends in all directions. It's an easy print that only uses about 13gm of filament (with recommended settings). Fish Fossilz have proven to be hugely popular so, as some people have been using them as a Key Fob (with the key ring through the eye) an additional "Fob" type has been added. This has a fitting at the end of the tail to attach it to the key ring. This should make it less bulky and more visible as a key fob (Download Fob .stl file version). If you like this design you may also be interested in my 'Snakez' which is another super bendy flexible print. View it / download it at https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30413 Do not use support as that could stop the joints printing separately / free. Raft is recommended as it helps with removal from the build plate and ensures you can break away the bones without damage. As soon as the Raft is removed 'Fish Fossilz' should be super flexi.... bend twist and wriggle. Another great fun example of what is possible with 3D printing. Please refer to the images and instructions for additional information... and post images of your Fish Fossilz finds! Following are some more fun designs: Other similar designs are as follows: 'Snails' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30353'Fish Fossilz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30368'Bugz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30415'Sharkz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30262'Snakez' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30413'Ratz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30361'Crocz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30274'Woodpeckerz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30348'Eaglez' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30290'Catz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30296'Scorpionz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30301''Piranhaz' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30424 Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs! 

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                                            <p>This is a two-part self-watering planter. Each piece is 50 mm tall and 100 mm wide. Together they form a 100 mm cube. The bottom part is filled with water. The top piece uses cotton strings to draw water from the bottom piece into the soil of the top piece. The purpose of this project is to teach students about how plants grow.</p>
<p>How I designed this: I used Autodesk Fusion 360 as my design software. I designing the bottom piece first. I drew a 100 mm square and extruded it 50 mm. I then shelled it 5 mm inwards. Next, I made a sketch at the top and extruded it to make a rim. Next I added a new component and made a 50 mm tall square on top of the last piece. I then extruded a square inside the piece and used a circular pattern sketch to create the holes. Finally, I used a voronoi sketch generator plugin to create the voronoi patterning on the bottom piece.</p>
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<p class="detail-title"><strong>Project: Self-Watering Voronoi Planter</strong></p>
<p>Overview: The objective of this project is to introduce your students to botany and hydroponics. Your students will also learn about capillary action. This is intended for elementary and middle school students in a science or biology class; however, anyone can participate. This project does not require any skill or prior knowledge.</p>
<p>Lesson: After you have printed the self-watering planter for your students you are going to demonstrate how it works. Tie cotton strings to the holes in the top piece of the planter making sure the strings are long enough to reach the bottom of the planter. Wet the strings and fill the bottom piece about half way. Fill the top piece with soil, plant the seeds, and water the soil. Capillary action in the string will replenish the soil with water. Place the planters by the window sill and let the seeds do their work! While you wait for the seeds to germinate you can teach your students about germination and photosynthesis. How in depth you go into both topics is up to you. The plant seeds you choose are also up to you. Remember to check the water levels every few days.</p>
<p>Duration: The duration of this lab is as long as it takes for the seeds to germinate and grow plus the time it takes to print the planter. It will take a few weeks but it does not require a lot of work.</p>
<p>Rubric and Assessment: How students are graded is up to the instructor. I recommend grading them on the health of their plant plus a quiz on what they were taught.</p>
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Self-Watering Planter

 This is a two-part self-watering planter. Each piece is 50 mm tall and 100 mm wide. Together they form a 100 mm cube. The bottom part is filled with water. The top piece uses cotton strings to draw water from the bottom piece into the soil of the top piece. The purpose of this project is to teach students about how plants grow. How I designed this: I used Autodesk Fusion 360 as my design software. I designing the bottom piece first. I drew a 100 mm square and extruded it 50 mm. I then shelled it 5 mm inwards. Next, I made a sketch at the top and extruded it to make a rim. Next I added a new component and made a 50 mm tall square on top of the last piece. I then extruded a square inside the piece and used a circular pattern sketch to create the holes. Finally, I used a voronoi sketch generator plugin to create the voronoi patterning on the bottom piece. Project: Self-Watering Voronoi Planter Overview: The objective of this project is to introduce your students to botany and hydroponics. Your students will also learn about capillary action. This is intended for elementary and middle school students in a science or biology class; however, anyone can participate. This project does not require any skill or prior knowledge. Lesson: After you have printed the self-watering planter for your students you are going to demonstrate how it works. Tie cotton strings to the holes in the top piece of the planter making sure the strings are long enough to reach the bottom of the planter. Wet the strings and fill the bottom piece about half way. Fill the top piece with soil, plant the seeds, and water the soil. Capillary action in the string will replenish the soil with water. Place the planters by the window sill and let the seeds do their work! While you wait for the seeds to germinate you can teach your students about germination and photosynthesis. How in depth you go into both topics is up to you. The plant seeds you choose are also up to you. Remember to check the water levels every few days. Duration: The duration of this lab is as long as it takes for the seeds to germinate and grow plus the time it takes to print the planter. It will take a few weeks but it does not require a lot of work. Rubric and Assessment: How students are graded is up to the instructor. I recommend grading them on the health of their plant plus a quiz on what they were taught. 

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                                            <p>Useful box for everything.<br>Screwed by M3 screw/washer/nut.</p>
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Storage Box

 Useful box for everything.Screwed by M3 screw/washer/nut. Etsy-ShopYoutube Channel 

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                                            <p>Never worry about killing your plant again! Simply fill the resevoir and your plant will water itself! (just remember to check the water level once a week).</p>
<p>I designed this planter to be easy for 3D printing. No supports. No rafts. And most importantly, no leaking!</p>
<p>Planter: PLA<br> Resevoir : PETG</p>
<p>IMPORTANT: Tune your PETG with a calibration cube first. I found 200 micron to be the best layer height</p>
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Self-watering Planter 3

 Never worry about killing your plant again! Simply fill the resevoir and your plant will water itself! (just remember to check the water level once a week). I designed this planter to be easy for 3D printing. No supports. No rafts. And most importantly, no leaking! Planter: PLA Resevoir : PETG IMPORTANT: Tune your PETG with a calibration cube first. I found 200 micron to be the best layer height 

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                                            <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Introducing - Dave the Minion!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Dave the Minion is a Despicable Me adaptation of Bob the Biped in the video below.</span></p>
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Robo Dave - The Machine Minion

 Introducing - Dave the Minion! Print your own, pint sized, personal robot Minion! Dave the Minion is a Despicable Me adaptation of Bob the Biped in the video below. Bob is a hit around the world - Originally designed by Kevin Biagini and released to the online communityfor free. From then on, makers have been re-creating and adding their own personal design twists; moving the idea on in new and interesting directions. This re-mix of mine is the beginning step in a plan to create my own army of minions! I looked into both the insides and out of the robot when thinking about this version. I changed the electronics - switching to a simpler controller that the motors (for the legs and feet) could plug straight into. This made it simpler for those less electronically inclined to complete, and cut out a lot of time soldering. I opted for a recharchable battery saving space and waste throwing out batteries. I used a small sensor hidden in Dave's dungarees, allowing him to see what's infront of him navigating his way around objects. This is a truly interactive project to you can undertake using your printer. It's an engaging learning experience trying something new and unusual, exercising creativity while showcasing your printing skills! With the end product being your very own, pint-sized, personal walking robot! Your Minion robot is cheap to build and manageable with no previous experience or know how, making it accessible to all. 

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