3D Printing Mania! 10 Useful Things to 3D Print

Cool Things to 3D Print #1:
Digital Sundial

Your eyes do not deceive you. This insanely cool thing to 3D print is a digital sundial. And it really does work. The shape of the sundial has been engineered to only let through the right rays at the right time and angle, so it can display the actual time at 20 minute intervals. Operational only during daylight hours, naturally, between 10:00 and 16:00.

Cool Things to 3D Print #2
Secret Shelf

Keep your precious documents or currency hidden from view in this secret shelf stash.

Cool Things to 3D Print #3
Hex Phone Sound Amplifier

This is a passive amplifier for a smartphone, which adds a little extra "oomph" for those tiny speakers when blasting out your tunes.

Cool Things to 3D Print #4
Solo Finger Pen

The solo finger pen is a dramatic flourish on the humble writing instrument, where a mechanical jointed finger and a flexible “BIC” pen transform you into a Steampunk Shakespeare.

Cool Things to 3D Print #5Klots Quick Release Shoelaces

This a 3D printed lacing system, where the two halves of your laces quickly and neatly snap together. But hey, if you’re too busy to even tie your shoelaces, then perhaps a pair of loafers are the better option.

Cool Things to 3D Print #6:
One-handed Bottle Opener

This boomerang shaped one-handed bottle opener helps people with difficulties in performing movements or activities which require hand strength, such as opening a plastic bottle.

Cool Things to 3D Print #7
Self-Watering Planter

Houseplants dying from neglect? NEVER AGAIN. Print off this easy-peasy automatic plant waterer, and your conscience will remain clean. Particularly useful for kitchen herbs, where you can make them last up to a week longer by repotting in this natty device.

Cool Things to 3D Print #8
Drawer Knobs with Labels

The art of storing doesn’t have to be boring. The HobbKnob is a dinky little drawer knob with a label track, so that you can describe the contents of your drawers. Never misplace your socks again!

Cool Things to 3D Print #9
GoPro Knuckle Mount

This is a handheld mount for the GoPro camera. It may indeed resemble a set of brass knuckles, and perhaps it’d be tempting to film yourself throwing a punch in glorious HD, but that’s not the intended use. This useful item is for handheld recording while running, skating, diving, skydiving etc.

Cool Things to 3D Print #10
Articulated Lamp

This modular, articulated lamp is composed of 6 basic sections : bottom, trunk, and a top piece which houses a LED Tap Light. More pieces can be added to make the lamp as long as you like.

Thank you to Bulent Yusuf from All3DP for the inspiration behind this article.

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