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95 3D Printing Fans Show Off Their Most Useful DIY Creations

95 3D Printing Fans Show Off Their Most Useful DIY Creations

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It’s fun to have a hobby. But it’s even cooler when it directly gives you the ability to significantly improve the quality of your life. That, in many cases, is a major draw of 3D printing. There, the only limit, aside from the tech you have, is your imagination.
3D printing enthusiasts from around the globe come to the ‘Functional Print’ online group to share their most out-of-the-box DIY projects that have made their lives much better. Scroll down to get inspired by their designs, and who knows, you might just convince yourself to try out a new hobby.

#61 This Might Be My Most Functional Print Ever - Steel Wire + Tpu

Two functional 3D prints: a stand for a game controller and a flexible arm holding an energy drink can.
This long tpu spiral is one of my many experiments combing TPU with different types of wire.
To make this I printed a long spiral tube of tpu and then put 2mm steel wire through it and sealed the end with a little heat.
67points

#62 DIY 3D Printed Surfboard

A person standing on a beach with a surf-board featuring a honeycomb pattern, showcasing functional 3D prints.
66points

#63 Kirby Soldering Fume Extractor

A functional 3D print of a Kirby character housing a fan, with a magnifying tool beside it, making everyday life easier.
63points

#64 Printed This To Drain The Cup Back Back Into The Jug Of Laundry Detergent. Works Like A Charm!

A functional 3D print dispenser attached to a large detergent bottle, making everyday life much easier.
61points

#65 Tidied Up The Bathroom Counter A Bit!

A functional 3D print showing a Google Home Mini speaker mounted on a wall outlet, improving everyday life.
57points

#66 Update: Custom Made Pla Drain Cover Holding Up Well After 1 Year Outside In Welsh Weather

A black square 3D print acting as a base around a pole, showcasing a functional print for everyday life.
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56points

#67 Tweezers With A Button Cell To Test Your Leds

A hand holding a white 3D print tool with two sharp ends, designed to make everyday life much easier.
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53points

#68 Functional Print Found In The Wild!

A yellow functional 3D print trail marker for Island Lake Trail, making everyday life easier for bikers.
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52points

#69 Dumb Idea That Worked

A straw hat with multiple solar panels and a fan, showcasing functional 3D prints for everyday life.
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51points

#70 No More Ugly Zip Ties On Network Switch

A network switch organized with functional 3D prints, making everyday life much easier.
51points

#71 I Got Sick Of Wasting A Whole Hand On Holding My Daughter's Bottle

A father feeding his baby with a functional 3D print baby bottle holder, making everyday life much easier.
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50points

#72 Solar Pool Heater

A shed roof with a functional 3D print solar panel array for heating water, making everyday life much easier.
49points

#73 Does This Belong Here? 3D Printed Keyboard, Handwired

A split ergonomic keyboard, a functional 3D print, sitting on a desk, simplifying everyday life.
49points

#74 I Made A Way To Connect Ptfe Tubes Magnetically!

Close-up of functional 3D prints showing filament guides for a 3D printer, simplifying everyday life.
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48points

#75 Stylized Headphone Holder I Made. Perfectly Snug Fit

A stylish, functional 3D print: a honeycomb-patterned wall mount holding a pair of headphones.
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48points

#76 Tastiest Print I've Ever Done - Dumpling Press

A red, round, functional 3D print, likely a dough press for making everyday life easier in the kitchen.
47points

#77 I Made A Tag For One Of My Houseplants. The Qr Code Links To An Online Care Sheet

A white, functional 3D print with a QR code on a 3D printer bed, making everyday life easier.
47points

#78 Lockbox For My Morning Alarm. I Put The Key In My Freezer Every Night. Changed My Mornings!

A white 3D print phone case with a padlock helps with screen time management, making everyday life much easier.
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46points

#79 I Procrastinated On Writing My Thesis By Designing A Stand To Hold My Surface Vertically, Which Should Help Me Read Papers Faster For My Thesis

A functional 3D print: a custom-designed stand holding an e-reader device, making everyday life easier.
46points

#80 Lenovo Wanted An Exorbitant Amount Of Money For One Of These Caddies So I Printed One Instead

A close-up of a laptop's interior showing a blue 3D print SSD caddy, making everyday life tech repairs easier.
45points
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