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3D Printing Projects
by Adafruit Industries
Every Thursday is #3DThursday at Adafruit! Tune in for a new project using 3D printing and DIY electronics. Get inspired to use 3D printing in your projects and find out how to design things using CAD software. Learn to print enclosures, cosplay elements, camera mods, and much much more from Noe Ruiz and Pedro Ruiz.
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Marquee - eInk Interface Builder
Display live sensor readings on eInk with Marquee, Adafruit’s experimental new no-code interface builder Check it out on: https://marquee.adafruit-playground.com Marquee lets you design e-paper interfaces without writing code, storing images, fonts or rendering graphics on the device Guide:...
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Meshfruit e-ink message board
Build an off-grid message board. This IoT project listens for messages sent across a LoRa network and displays them on a tri-color e-ink. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/meshfruit-message-board It features a STEMMA QT sensor that reads CO2, temperature, and humidity Powered by the Feather...
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Minecraft GPS Compass
You can build a Minecraft-inspired compass with GPS. Guide: learn.adafruit.com/minecraft-gps-compass Inspired by summer camp adventures, this compass saves and loads waypoints so you always know the way back. The menu lets you pick previously saved locations and points you toward them as you...
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Prop It Game
Build and play a modern version of the iconic 90's hit game, Bop It. Powered by the Feather RP2040 PropMaker running Circuit Python. Tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/prop-it-game Feather RP2040 Propmaker: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 Alpanumeric LED Display:...
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Minecraft Enderman
Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Enderman By PeWu makerworld.com/en/models/1952402-minecraft-enderman-model-kit Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 1hr 17mins X:130 Y:19 Z:19mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10%…
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BLE Beacon NeoPixels
You can build wearable headbands with neopixel LEDs that respond to BLE beacons at Disney Theme Parks. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-beacon-neopixels These NeoPixel accessories interact with Disney BLE devices like MagicBands, Starlight bubble wands, and park statues. This means you can…
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Star Trek Data Dispenser
Build a Star Trek inspired prop with LCARS diagnostics, CO2/Humidity/Temperature graphs Guide: learn.adafruit.com/star-trek-data-dispenser This unit displays live CO₂, humidity, temperature and battery level as shaped colored bars that match the on-screen prop graphics. When CO₂ levels get too...
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MIDI NeoPixel Visualizer
Build a MIDI visualizer with NeoPixel LEDs and the PropMaker Feather RP2040. A 3D printed grid display is inspired by the light billboard from the movie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Links ⬇️ CAD files, code and Tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-neopixel-visualizer Feather RP2040...
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Blurry LED Matrix Analog Clock
Blurry Analog LED matrix clock with animated backgrounds that change throughout the day. Guide: learn.adafruit.com/blurry-analog-clock The clock displays hour and minute hands over a flowing gradient background, inspired by blurry LED art gallery sculptures. Visit the Adafruit shop online -...
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PyPortal Art Display
Turn your PyPortal into an IoT-connected art gallery that cycles through art, space, cats and dogs! Pull from image feeds or images from an SD card. Skip images with a tilt or shake. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-art-display Tap the screen to change feeds. Customize your feed,...
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Stained Glass Lamp
Build a stained glass inspired lamp with tap and Bluetooth controls. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/stained-glass-lamp Use translucent filament to give the shades a stained glass effect. This project features light meter mode, audio reactivity and colors and animations. Tap detect is used to...
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Color Sensing Music Player
Build a fun and playful 3D printed MP3 player with CircuitPython and an RP2040 PropMaker Feather! It's a boombox for young makers, but with a twist: use a color sensor to detect a LEGO DUPLO brick and play a song, sound effect, or audio clip. Each colored brick plays a different audio file.…
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Apple IIe Fruit Jam
Build a retro Apple IIe inspired 3D printed enclosure for the Adafruit Fruit Jam mini computer. Free files and tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Apple IIe Case Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure Fruit Jam:...
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Bajoran AirPods
You can 3D print a Star Trek Deep Space Nine-inspired ear piece, designed as a lanyard for your wireless Bluetooth ear buds. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/bajoran-airpods The piece is designed to sit over your outer ear and allows access to the touch controls on the Apple AirPods. Visit the...
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Ortho Linear Mechanical Keyboard
Build a 4x12 key ortho linear mechanical keyboard powered by the Adafruit KB2040 running CircuitPython. You'll 3D print the enclosure to house the NeoKey ortho snap-apart PCBs and the Adafruit KB2040. Links below. Keyboard Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/4x12-ortho-mechanical-keyboard...
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eInk Slow Movie Player
Build a slow movie player with Adafruit's E-ink bonnet and a 7.5in monochrome e-ink display. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/eink-slow-movie-player With custom dithering, you can adjust it for animation or live-action films - we think it’s a great way to take a deeper appreciation of cinema.…
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No-Code Pool Party Notifier
Build an internet-connected pool notifier to alert the neighborhood that the pool party is underway! Guide: learn.adafruit.com/pool-party-notification-device In this guide, you'll use Adafruit IO and WipperSnapper firmware to build a pool party notifier that raises a flag and displays a message…
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Mac Classic Fruit Jam
You can build your own Apple Macintosh Classic inspired mini computer with Adafruit's Fruit Jam and 3D printed parts. Full tutorial, files and code at: https://learn.adafruit.com/mac-classic-fruit-jam Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com…
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MagTag 2025 + Case
The MagTag 2025 edition has all the same features but now has a new chip driver with support for Arduino and CircuitPython. https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800 With the new SSD1680 chip driver on the 2025 edition, you’ll want to install the latest stable release of Circuit Python, version 10.0....
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No-Code Indoor Grow Monitor
Low-cost, easy to build IoT device to remotely monitor your indoor crops or exotic plants Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/no-code-indoor-grow-monitor The device is designed to be suspended in mid-air, so the no-contact thermometer is pointing towards the leaves or flowers of your plant. The 3D...
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Fusion 360 - Seamless Emboss Patterns
Learn how to apply a seamless pattern to a spline curve shape using the Emboss feature in Fusion 360. Tutorial by Noe Ruiz for Adafruit Industries
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Rumi LED Sword - Kpop Demon Hunters adafruit 3dprinting
Seal the Honmoon with Rumi's sword from KPop Demon Hunters! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/rumi-sword Powered by the Adafruit TPS61169 Constant Current Boost Converter for LEDs! Two Pink LED nOOds illuminate the blade and handle to create a bright cosplay prop! We designed the sword with steel...
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USB MIDI Keyset
Build a 3D printed vintage synth inspired USB MIDI controller with custom GUI, an OLED, pots, knobs and key switches using CircuitPython and Adafruit KB2040! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-keyset KB2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 1.3in OLED Display...
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USB C CC Resistor Fixer
Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer is designed to remedy missing 5.1k resistors to your USB-C device ! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/resistor-fixer-case Simply plug it in between the USB C cable and the device. It's great for those gadgets that don't work on every USB-C power outlet or...
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Mini Neon Sign Prop & n00ds Booster Case
Print a case for the Adafruit TPS61169 Constant Current Boost Converter for LEDs! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/nood-booster-case The case has cutouts for the terminal blocks to attach LED nOOds, and cutouts for the current adjustment switches -- useful when powering multiple strips. Visit…
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Raspberry Pi Thermal Camera
Build a thermal camera using Raspberry Pi, an MLX90640 and the Pi camera V2. This fuses the Pi's camera feed with a thermal graphic overlay. A Python script features a graphical interface that allows you to control the overlay's opacity and temperature range, and even take screenshots. Code, CAD...
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LED Drone Matrix
Turn airspace into an art canvas with 20x20 LED Matrix and Adafruit Mini Sparkle Motion Board. Make animations with gifs using WLED and a drone to make a floating night time show! Guide: learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-drone Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com...
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Not A Typewriter
Free STLs, Instructions and code on https://learn.adafruit.com/not-a-typewriter Build a "Not A Typewriter" with I2C Solenoid Driver and Adafruit Feather RP2040 running CircuitPython code. This device is designed to give your modern computer keyboard the essence of a vintage typewriter. The 3D...
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LED Matrix Clock LABUBU
You can build a 3D printed IoT alarm clock using CircuitPython and electronics from Adafruit. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-alarm-clock This LED matrix alarm clock is inspired by the cute plush toy monsters LaBuBu by Pop Mart. It gets time from the internet and features sound...
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USB Chorded Keyset
Build a 3D printed USB chorded keyset inspired by the original Doug Engelbert "Mother of all Demos" keyset from the 1960's. This 5-finger keyset lets you type without moving your hand, entering full words and phrases by pressing multiple keys simultaneously as a chord. Read more link below Learn...
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Motorized Camera Slider
Build a 2-axis motorized camera slider using smooth silent stepper motors and Adafruit KB2040 running Circuit Python. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KBRP2040 Board: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302...
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Piranha Pi Camera
Build a Piranha Plant themed camera using a Raspberry Pi 5! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/piranha-pi-cam The Warp Pipe-shaped base houses the Pi 5 with a fan and a 4" touch screen. A camera module is housed inside the Piranha mouth. The case has access to the USB ports with vents on the side…
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AI 3D Printed Figure
You can make your own custom figurines using AI generated online tools and multicolor 3D printing. This project shows how to prompt ChatGPT to generate a toy figure and then use that image to build a multicolored 3D printable model! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ai-figure Visit the Adafruit...
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IOT Asteroid Tracker
Build an internet-connected Asteroid Tracker. This tracker displays the asteroid name, date, predicted distance from the moon, predicted distance from Earth and impact percentage. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/asteroid-tracker Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com...
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Severance Inspired Bluetooth Speaker
Build a 3D printed Bluetooth speaker, inspired by the TV Show Severance. Powered by the Feather ESP32 V2 and the MAX98357A 3W I2S amplifier. This project is written in Arduino and uses two libraries by Phil Schatzmann that make using the ESP32 for Bluetooth audio really easy. Great for playing...
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IOT Moon Phase Clock
Build an internet-connected Moon Phase clock displaying the current moon cycle on a 3D printed topographical relief of the lunar surface! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/moon-phase Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS...
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WLED Matrix Display with Sparkle Motion
Build an amazing LED display using Sparkle Motion and a 16x16 NeoPixel matrix. Use WLED software to play awesome animations that are designed for 2D matrices. A 3D printed frame and piece of black LED acrylic create an assembled display that can sit upright or mounted to a wall. Learn Guide:...
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Sparkle Motion for WLED
Build amazing LED projects with Adafruit's Sparkle Motion. Sparkle motion comes in two sizes, a full size and mini version so you can use the right board to fit your LED art project. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/cases-for-sparkle-motion/ Sparkle Motion:...
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Steamboat Stand: 3D Print Add-Ons for IKEA Coat Stand
You can 3D print your own custom add-ons for this coat stand from IKEA. 3D Files: https://learn.adafruit.com/ikea-coat-stand These playful 3D printed add-ons are inspired by an early 20th-century public domain cartoon. We think it's a fun blend of practical and whimsical product design that you…
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Toddler Timer
Build a countdown clock to help teach toddlers how to visualize time. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/toddler-timer This project uses NeoPixel LEDs to represent blocks of time that can be setup to countdown any number of minutes. It features an OLED display to show the time remaining and a…
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Motorized Turntable
Put a spin on your videos with this motorized turntable. Turn the IKEA Snudda lazy susan into a motorized table top using CircuitPython and electronics from Adafruit. Use a stepper motor and the silent TMC2209 driver to give the tabletop a twirl. This project allows you to achieving smooth motion...
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SLA Snap On Cases
The Adafruit shop now offers snap fit enclosures that you can buy so you don't have to 3D print them yourself. These are 3D printed with an SLA process using natural white or clear transparent resin. This material features a smooth surface finish with high dimensional stability and good…
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3D Printing in 2024
3D Printing in 2024! Here are just some of the 3d printing projects @adafruit during 2024 with @ecken and @videopixil Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram:...
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Holiday IOT Switch
Build a custom controller to trigger a smart outlet using a Feather ESP32-S2, CircuitPython, Adafruit IO and the itsaSNAP app for iOS. Tutorial, Files and Code https://learn.adafruit.com/holiday-iot-switch Feather ESP32-S2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5000 Big Arcade Button...
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Articulated Raspberry Pi Display V2 Mount
3D print a custom enclosure for the Raspberry Pi Display V2 with an articulating hinge to hang on your wall! Guide: learn.adafruit.com/pi-wall-mount It features a modular mounting system that allows you to easily fix it to any wall. This works great in our kitchen set up with a mini wireless...
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ANO Pod Apple Watch iPod
Turn an old Apple Watch into a mini iPod! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ano-pod Use BLE on a Feather ESP32 S3 running CircuitPython with an ANO rotary encoder wheel to control the watch interface. This project features the ANO rotary encoder wheel. It’s got four directional buttons and a…
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Maker Faire Orlando 2024 @Makerfaireorlando
Maker Faire Orlando 2024 celebrates local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, hands-on-activities, and more! ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop…
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NFC Raspberry Pi Media Player
You can build a tap-to-play video player using a Raspberry Pi 5, Adafruit's NFC Breakout and NFC cards. Full Tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/nfc-raspberry-pi-media-player To play a movie, just tap an NFC card over the 3D printed case. A python script runs code that launches movies in the VLC...
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Motion Sensor Bat
Build a motion activated flying bat! Add this Halloween decoration to a candy bowl to spook trick-or-treaters. When the motion sensor detects a hand, it actives a fluttering bat with sound effects! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motion-sensor-bat Visit the Adafruit shop online -...
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Halloween 2024 - 3D Printed Projects
Here are some of our favorite 3D printed projects that you can build for Halloween in 2024. Tombstone PropMaker RP2040 https://learn.adafruit.com/tombstone-prop-maker-rp2040 Noodle Lamp https://learn.adafruit.com/led-noodle-lamp Jack-o-lantern RP2040...
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