Olympia Entertainment worked with Stratasys Direct Manufacturing to illustrate new District Detroit area with large-scale 3D printed models.

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The 3D printed iPad stand is a stylish, yet convenient way of resting your iPad as you work or use the tablet for entertainment.

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Similar to the way the World Wide Web democratized news, education, and entertainment, 3D printing has the potential to democratize the manufacturing of certain goods.

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Advertising for Kubo and the Two Strings from Entertainment One is a little bit off the wall thanks to using 3D printed origami-style birds.

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 Crocz have moving jaws that bite... they&apos;re great for clips, pegs and a bit of fun. This is a quick and easy print. There are two versions... one without designed in support (i.e. no support necessary) and one with designed-in support where required.
(1) The &apos;Crocz&apos; file version has legs that protrude out the sides so there is designed in supports for this that should peel away easily after printing freeing the jaws to start snapping.
(2) The alternative &apos;Crocz - no support&apos; file&apos; has straight/flat sides with recesses to represent the shape of the legs. This will print faster and is the file to use if you are concerned about the designed in support slicing/printing well for you.
(3) As some people requested the version with legs (so requiring support for the legs) without any designed in support this has been added. However, only use this if you are experienced at adding your own support. Using automated support can build in support that will stop the jaws from moving and will be difficult to remove. My recommendation is to use the designed in support... it surprises most people by how well it works!
Refer to the instructions and images for additional print information...
Also check out my other similar designs:
&apos;Z-REX&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30398 &apos;Snails&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30353 &apos;Fish Fossilz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30368 &apos;Bugz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30415 &apos;Sharkz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30262 &apos;Snakez&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30413 &apos;Ratz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30361 &apos;Woodpeckerz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30348 &apos;Eaglez&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30290 &apos;Catz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30296 &apos;Scorpionz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30301 &apos;Piranhaz&apos;&#xA0;https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30424
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Crocz... Crocodile Clips / Clamps / Pegs with Moving Jaws

 Crocz have moving jaws that bite... they're great for clips, pegs and a bit of fun. This is a quick and easy print. There are two versions... one without designed in support (i.e. no support necessary) and one with designed-in support where required. (1) The 'Crocz' file version has legs that protrude out the sides so there is designed in supports for this that should peel away easily after printing freeing the jaws to start snapping. (2) The alternative 'Crocz - no support' file' has straight/flat sides with recesses to represent the shape of the legs. This will print faster and is the file to use if you are concerned about the designed in support slicing/printing well for you. (3) As some people requested the version with legs (so requiring support for the legs) without any designed in support this has been added. However, only use this if you are experienced at adding your own support. Using automated support can build in support that will stop the jaws from moving and will be difficult to remove. My recommendation is to use the designed in support... it surprises most people by how well it works! Refer to the instructions and images for additional print information... Also check out my other similar designs: 'Z-REX' https://www.myminifactory.com/object/30398'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'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 these check out the rest of my designs! 

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 The &quot;Revolver&quot; is a 3D printed puzzle with 41 independent moving parts that revolve / slide around a two part Retainer. The prints are all easy and straight forward and the result is really impressive...
This is similar to a Rubik&apos;s cube in that the aim is to align / group matching shapes but there are two puzzles in one with the Revolver as you can align rows or columns to have all the same shapes in a line.
One space is left to allow for the Sliders to move one space at a time. This means you need to plan your moves as you move towards your goal... of course you can pull it apart if you get frustrated with it and realign it that way but if you&apos;re really up for the challenge glue the thread so it will never come apart!
The parts are all easy prints and assemble is very straight forward. This &apos;shape&apos; version does not need different filament colors like the 6 colour slider version . The images provided creates a great result. Black is used for the Retainer. All Revolvers and the Sliders are best printed in the same colour.
As you need to leave one Slider out to make a space for movement it is recommended to leave out one of the vertical bar sliders ( | ) as the slot in the underlying Revolver looks similar so the empty space / gap is less noticeable (Refer to images for additional information).
To achieve the end result does take time but it&apos;s well worth the effort. Print each .stl separately (Retainer / Revolvers / Sliders). Most machines capable of printing fine detail and good slicing apps should have no problem with the fine tolerances in this print. Watching it come together is satisfying... once it&apos;s together, and with the Slider shapes well messed up, it can be very frustrating... until you solve it and then it&apos;s very satisfying again!
Print the puzzle... then see if you can you do it? And, if you do... post images of your success!
Please refer to the print instructions and images for additional information. A zip file has been added with all of the slider files so they can be printed individually if necessary.
Note: If you like this check out all my other fun and practical designs.
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The  Revolver  - One Colour Print version of this Challenging Revolving Puzzle

 The "Revolver" is a 3D printed puzzle with 41 independent moving parts that revolve / slide around a two part Retainer. The prints are all easy and straight forward and the result is really impressive... This is similar to a Rubik's cube in that the aim is to align / group matching shapes but there are two puzzles in one with the Revolver as you can align rows or columns to have all the same shapes in a line. One space is left to allow for the Sliders to move one space at a time. This means you need to plan your moves as you move towards your goal... of course you can pull it apart if you get frustrated with it and realign it that way but if you're really up for the challenge glue the thread so it will never come apart! The parts are all easy prints and assemble is very straight forward. This 'shape' version does not need different filament colors like the 6 colour slider version . The images provided creates a great result. Black is used for the Retainer. All Revolvers and the Sliders are best printed in the same colour. As you need to leave one Slider out to make a space for movement it is recommended to leave out one of the vertical bar sliders ( | ) as the slot in the underlying Revolver looks similar so the empty space / gap is less noticeable (Refer to images for additional information). To achieve the end result does take time but it's well worth the effort. Print each .stl separately (Retainer / Revolvers / Sliders). Most machines capable of printing fine detail and good slicing apps should have no problem with the fine tolerances in this print.Watching it come together is satisfying... once it's together, and with the Slider shapes well messed up, it can be very frustrating... until you solve it and then it's very satisfying again! Print the puzzle... then see if you can you do it? And, if you do... post images of your success! Please refer to the print instructions and images for additional information. A zip file has been added with all of the slider files so they can be printed individually if necessary. Note: If you like this check out all my other fun and practical designs. 

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 A #free STL file for the BB-8 project, designed in the SelfCAD software. Download and print the design for yourself!
Check out the modeling video for this model. Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to design your own version of the model, and customize it to your needs along the way:
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Star Wars BB-8

 A #free STL file for the BB-8 project, designed in the SelfCAD software. Download and print the design for yourself! Check out the modeling video for this model. Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to design your own version of the model, and customize it to your needs along the way: Enjoy the video, and express yourself in #3D with #SelfCAD! Join us at selfcad.com/register Join SelfCAD University to learn everything about our application at r/SelfCAD_University For more information visit our website and subscribe to social networks: Website https://www.selfcad.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfcad/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/selfcad Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfcad/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/selfcad/ Twitter https://twitter.com/selfcad Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/selfcad/ 

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 At the request of a number of Thingiverse members, this &apos;Triforce&apos; spinner is very similar to my previous &apos;Fidget Spinner&apos; design at <a href="../object/33162">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/33162</a>. It features designed in bearings and is a one piece print that should be almost ready to spin and fidget with straight off the build plate.
Fidget Spinners are a popular toy all around the world... this design provides the same ability to &apos;fidget&apos; as any other &apos;Fidget spinner&apos; however it is a one-piece-print with no metal bearings required. It should be almost ready to spin straight off the build plate!
The design features four designed in bearings. With a well sliced file printed on an accurate / precise machine the bearings should be free or take very little effort to break free straight off the build plate. As soon as the bearings have been freed add a small amount of lubricant to the moving bearing surfaces (refer images) and you&apos;re in business... ready to give your &apos;Fidget Spinner&apos; a good spin. Is it as good as a spinner with metal bearings... probably not but they should still spin very well and are definitely fun to fidget with!
You can spin your Triforce Fidget Spinner in several ways... a smooth running spinner can be spun in just one hand by holding it in the centre then flicking one of the arms from the top or bottom... or you can get a faster spin by hitting one of the arms with a finger on you other hand. As there are four bearings designed in you can also hold one of the outer bearings and flick the spinner around using them instead of the centre bearing (refer images)
TIP: Once all four bearings have been freed apply a good spray of silicon spray or other light lubricant into the grooves between the main body and bearing on both sides of the spinner. Silicone is an amazing lubricant and a simple way to make 3D printed surfaces move really well against each other.
WARNING: To achieve a great result printing this design you need a good slicing app and accurate / precise machine due to the fine clearances applied. Although the clearances used should work satisfactorily with most slicing apps and machines others may find it a challenge and fuse the parts together. Usually fused parts can be freed however the alternative is to uniformly scale the design up by 5% which will increase the internal clearances.
&apos;TIGHT&apos; Version: A &apos;tight&apos; file version has been added for members who have really accurate / precise / well set up machines able to print to very fine tolerances. This reduces the bearing clearance by approx. 0.1mm. On accurate / precise machines this will ensure the bearings are not too loose and rattle when spun. They should run smoothly and give a superior spin if well lubricated. An accurate / precise machine and slicing apps is essential to get a good result.
This is an easy print of a fun gadget but does require an accurate / precise slicing app and machine to achieve the necessary clearance between the moving parts so it will spin well and freely. Applying the lubricant is also essential to getting a really good spin and being able to spin it with just one hand (Metal bearings require lubrication too so this just requires the same).
Retaining the standard scale is recommended to maintain the designed in clearances and also ensure sufficient space between your thumb and forefinger for it to spin. However, you can get creative with colours by pausing your machine multiple times mid-print and changing filament... print in your favourite color or color combination to make your own unique spinner.
Triforce Fidget Spinner&apos; also make great gifts as well... and with this design you don&apos;t need to buy any expensive metal bearings to achieve a similar result. Will a spinner with metal bearings spin better or longer... probably due to the added weight but this does a pretty good job at much lower cost and it&apos;s entirely 3D printed!
Have fun... and please post images of your Triforce Fidget spinners in use for other members to see.
Please refer to the print settings / instructions and images for additional information. Higher than usual shells and infill is recommended as this adds weight which will help your spinner maintain momentum.
Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs.
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Triforce Fidget Spinner

 At the request of a number of Thingiverse members, this 'Triforce' spinner is very similar to my previous 'Fidget Spinner' design at https://www.myminifactory.com/object/33162. It features designed in bearings and is a one piece print that should be almost ready to spin and fidget with straight off the build plate. Fidget Spinners are a popular toy all around the world... this design provides the same ability to 'fidget' as any other 'Fidget spinner' however it is a one-piece-print with no metal bearings required. It should be almost ready to spin straight off the build plate! The design features four designed in bearings. With a well sliced file printed on an accurate / precise machine the bearings should be free or take very little effort to break free straight off the build plate. As soon as the bearings have been freed add a small amount of lubricant to the moving bearing surfaces (refer images) and you're in business... ready to give your 'Fidget Spinner' a good spin. Is it as good as a spinner with metal bearings... probably not but they should still spin very well and are definitely fun to fidget with! You can spin your Triforce Fidget Spinner in several ways... a smooth running spinner can be spun in just one hand by holding it in the centre then flicking one of the arms from the top or bottom... or you can get a faster spin by hitting one of the arms with a finger on you other hand. As there are four bearings designed in you can also hold one of the outer bearings and flick the spinner around using them instead of the centre bearing (refer images) TIP: Once all four bearings have been freed apply a good spray of silicon spray or other light lubricant into the grooves between the main body and bearing on both sides of the spinner. Silicone is an amazing lubricant and a simple way to make 3D printed surfaces move really well against each other. WARNING: To achieve a great result printing this design you need a good slicing app and accurate / precise machine due to the fine clearances applied. Although the clearances used should work satisfactorily with most slicing apps and machines others may find it a challenge and fuse the parts together. Usually fused parts can be freed however the alternative is to uniformly scale the design up by 5% which will increase the internal clearances. 'TIGHT' Version: A 'tight' file version has been added for members who have really accurate / precise / well set up machines able to print to very fine tolerances. This reduces the bearing clearance by approx. 0.1mm. On accurate / precise machines this will ensure the bearings are not too loose and rattle when spun. They should run smoothly and give a superior spin if well lubricated. An accurate / precise machine and slicing apps is essential to get a good result. This is an easy print of a fun gadget but does require an accurate / precise slicing app and machine to achieve the necessary clearance between the moving parts so it will spin well and freely. Applying the lubricant is also essential to getting a really good spin and being able to spin it with just one hand (Metal bearings require lubrication too so this just requires the same). Retaining the standard scale is recommended to maintain the designed in clearances and also ensure sufficient space between your thumb and forefinger for it to spin. However, you can get creative with colours by pausing your machine multiple times mid-print and changing filament... print in your favourite color or color combination to make your own unique spinner. Triforce Fidget Spinner' also make great gifts as well... and with this design you don't need to buy any expensive metal bearings to achieve a similar result. Will a spinner with metal bearings spin better or longer... probably due to the added weight but this does a pretty good job at much lower cost and it's entirely 3D printed! Have fun... and please post images of your Triforce Fidget spinners in use for other members to see. Please refer to the print settings / instructions and images for additional information. Higher than usual shells and infill is recommended as this adds weight which will help your spinner maintain momentum. Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs. 

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 The &quot;Revolver&quot; is a 3D printed puzzle with 41 independent moving parts that revolve / slide around a two part Retainer. The prints are all easy and straight forward and the result is really impressive...
This is similar to a Rubik&apos;s cube in that the aim is to align / group matching colours but there are two puzzles in one with the Revolver as you can align rows or columns to be the same colours.
A single / dual; colour version is also available as a separate thing for people wanting this puzzle but without six filament colours available. This alternative has six indented shapes to align instead of colours.
One space is left to allow for the Sliders to move one space at a time. This means you need to plan your moves as you move towards your goal... of course you can pull it apart if you get frustrated with it and realign it that way but if you&apos;re really up for the challenge glue the thread so it will never come apart!
The parts are all easy prints and assemble is very straight forward. However, you will need at least 6 colours of filament. The images provided creates a great result. Black is used for the Retainer. All Revolvers are printed in White and colours used for the Sliders are White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange and Green.
As you need to leave one Slider out to make a space for movement make all the Revolvers the same colour as the Slider that you decide to leave out. The reason being, you will see the underlying Revolver colour in the empty space so the gap is hardly noticeable. The space effectively becomes a block of the Revolvers colour (Refer to images for additional information).
To achieve the end result does take time but it&apos;s well worth the effort. You need at least 6 colours of filament and to change the filament between prints. Most machines capable of printing fine detail and good slicing apps should have no problem with the fine tolerances in this print.
Watching it come together is satisfying... once it&apos;s together, and with the Slider colours well messed up, it can be very frustrating... until you solve it and then it&apos;s very satisfying again!
Print the puzzle... then can you do it? And, if you do... post images of your success!
Please refer to the print instructions and images for additional information.
Note: If you like this check out all my other fun and practical designs.
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The  Revolver ... easy to print but challenging to solve!

 The "Revolver" is a 3D printed puzzle with 41 independent moving parts that revolve / slide around a two part Retainer. The prints are all easy and straight forward and the result is really impressive... This is similar to a Rubik's cube in that the aim is to align / group matching colours but there are two puzzles in one with the Revolver as you can align rows or columns to be the same colours. A single / dual; colour version is also available as a separate thing for people wanting this puzzle but without six filament colours available. This alternative has six indented shapes to align instead of colours. One space is left to allow for the Sliders to move one space at a time. This means you need to plan your moves as you move towards your goal... of course you can pull it apart if you get frustrated with it and realign it that way but if you're really up for the challenge glue the thread so it will never come apart! The parts are all easy prints and assemble is very straight forward. However, you will need at least 6 colours of filament. The images provided creates a great result. Black is used for the Retainer. All Revolvers are printed in White and colours used for the Sliders are White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange and Green. As you need to leave one Slider out to make a space for movement make all the Revolvers the same colour as the Slider that you decide to leave out. The reason being, you will see the underlying Revolver colour in the empty space so the gap is hardly noticeable. The space effectively becomes a block of the Revolvers colour (Refer to images for additional information). To achieve the end result does take time but it's well worth the effort. You need at least 6 colours of filament and to change the filament between prints. Most machines capable of printing fine detail and good slicing apps should have no problem with the fine tolerances in this print. Watching it come together is satisfying... once it's together, and with the Slider colours well messed up, it can be very frustrating... until you solve it and then it's very satisfying again! Print the puzzle... then can you do it? And, if you do... post images of your success! Please refer to the print instructions and images for additional information. Note: If you like this check out all my other fun and practical designs. 

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 Banana Loungers are a very cool way to store your bananas!
If these were commercialised and on sale in a trendy store you would pay $$$ for something so unique and novel. Fun and practical to use at home and great &quot;unique&quot; gifts.
When you have a few Banana Loungers your Bananas won&apos;t want to sit in a crowded fruit bowl any more...so this design alleviates crowding in your fruit bowl and also overcomes bruised bananas... and separating your bananas from their bunch reportedly makes them last longer.
Banana Loungers are an easy print in PLA with no support required as long as your machine has an effective filament fan to help deal with the angles and bridging required. ABS may be a bit more challenging so automated support may be required.
Print a bunch in your choice of colors... they&apos;re sure to be a real talking point when guests see them.
Please refer to the print settings and images for additional information.
Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs... and post photos of your Bananas Lounging!
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Banana Loungers

 Banana Loungers are a very cool way to store your bananas! If these were commercialised and on sale in a trendy store you would pay $$$ for something so unique and novel. Fun and practical to use at home and great "unique" gifts. When you have a few Banana Loungers your Bananas won't want to sit in a crowded fruit bowl any more...so this design alleviates crowding in your fruit bowl and also overcomes bruised bananas... and separating your bananas from their bunch reportedly makes them last longer. Banana Loungers are an easy print in PLA with no support required as long as your machine has an effective filament fan to help deal with the angles and bridging required. ABS may be a bit more challenging so automated support may be required. Print a bunch in your choice of colors... they're sure to be a real talking point when guests see them. Please refer to the print settings and images for additional information. Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs... and post photos of your Bananas Lounging! 

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 Place Marks aren&apos;t just Book Marks...use them to mark pages as well as content / areas on those pages. They are handy for marking places in story books, manuals and guides, on timetables and recipe books. Use several at a time in the one book to make it quick and easy to find common or necessary content... and always be able to continue reading your story from where you last stopped reading.
Simple slide your page mark in place over several pages so they are secure enough to hold in place but not overly tight (as that could damage your pages). The number of pages required to achieve this will vary from book due to differing thicknesses of pages etc.
Place Marks are very small and super easy prints that use very little filament. Print a few when you have a small amount of filament left at the end of a spool and use them yourself or as small gifts.
There are three sizes available to cover almost every application. Medium size is the most common as it covers the broadest range of uses. Print in your colour/s of choice. You may also want to use different colours as a form of index for specific related content.. And, if you&apos;ve previously been using loads of little stickers to do this you&apos;ll save money as well.
Please refer to the images and print setting for additional information.
Note: If you like this check out the rest of my practical and fun designs.
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Place Marks... Mark Pages and Places on the Pages

 Place Marks aren't just Book Marks...use them to mark pages as well as content / areas on those pages. They are handy for marking places in story books, manuals and guides, on timetables and recipe books. Use several at a time in the one book to make it quick and easy to find common or necessary content... and always be able to continue reading your story from where you last stopped reading. Simple slide your page mark in place over several pages so they are secure enough to hold in place but not overly tight (as that could damage your pages). The number of pages required to achieve this will vary from book due to differing thicknesses of pages etc. Place Marks are very small and super easy prints that use very little filament. Print a few when you have a small amount of filament left at the end of a spool and use them yourself or as small gifts. There are three sizes available to cover almost every application. Medium size is the most common as it covers the broadest range of uses. Print in your colour/s of choice. You may also want to use different colours as a form of index for specific related content.. And, if you've previously been using loads of little stickers to do this you'll save money as well. Please refer to the images and print setting for additional information. Note: If you like this check out the rest of my practical and fun designs. 

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