Novelty items, which are mainly designed for the sake of decoration, appearance, and humor, also aren’t welcome. Once again: practical function reigns supreme here.
Furthermore, the ‘Functional Print’ group expects you to participate in the community beyond just your own posts. There has to be sociability and camaraderie on your calendar, too, not just showing how awesome you are at DIY.
#23 Been 3D Printing Face Shields Non-Stop For 4 Days For Spanish Hospital Workers Fighting Coronavirus
#24 I Discovered The Curvy Mode In Fusion 360 And Vase Mode So Now All Of My Lights Have Shades!
“This community is not a personal showcase feed or distribution channel. Accounts that only post their own projects, videos, prints, or downloads while rarely participating in other people’s posts may have their content removed,” the mods running ‘Functional Print’ warn.
“As a rule of thumb, 10% or less of your activity should be your own content.”
Meanwhile, if you have any tips or questions, or want to share any news, you should head over to the ‘3D Printing’ community instead.
#27 My Country (Ireland) Has Separate Hot And Cold Water Taps. Here's A Mixer To Get A Comfortable Temperature!
Which of these designs and functional projects impressed you the most, and why?
Have you ever tried your hand at 3D printing, and how did that go? What problems did you solve with your designs?
What hobbies do you regularly make time for in your busy schedule, if you’re not into 3D printing?
We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments at the bottom of this list. Grab a snack or drink and join the discussion. Got any photos of the cool, creative, and functional things you’ve made, no matter your hobby? Don’t be shy and share your pics, too.
#28 I Got Tired Of My Sanding Pads Being Tossed In A Box, So Here's My Solution
#29 I Got Tired Of Juggling All This Stuff While Working For The Census, So Designed A Few Cleats And Brackets And Made My Own Clipboard
#30 I Designed This Mini Ramekin Stacker - So They Stop Falling Over In The Cupboard
#31 Nearly 50 Models On Makerworld, Some With Hours Of Design And This Is My Most Popular Model
#34 I Was Tired Of The A/C Air Cooling My Blinds Instead Of Me, So I Made This
#37 Designed A Faucet Handle So I Can Use My Elbow Instead Of My Dirty Hands
#38 Just Found And Printed This Beauty Of A Functional 3D Model - Wife Acceptance Factor Over 9000!
#40 I'm Lazy And Didn't Want To Bend Down To Turn My Steamer On Or Off
