3D Printing Projects

In this tutorial I walk through modeling a neopixel strip holder with user parameters. This makes a parametric design that can easily be changed by updating dimensions. I used this technique in a recent project, an IoT LED Sign. Hope you learn something new! NeoPixel Strip 30 per Meter https://www.adafruit.com/product/1460?length=1 Learn Guide: NeoPixel LED Sign https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-led-...

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-led-sign Build an IOT Sign with NeoPixels and CircuitPython! LED strips can display scrolling text from Adafruit IO. With the color picker, you can change the color of the text so you can easily customize your message. The pixelframe buf library for CircuitPython makes it easy to create custom led matrices using NeoPixels. The Metro ESP32-S2 has built-in WiFi...

Make a Christmas countdown using MagTag! Circuit Python libraries make it really easy to build IOT projects with an E-ink Display! MagTag Christmas Countdown Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-christmas-countdown/ Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/tree/master/MagTag_Christmas_Countdown 3D Hangout YouTube Link https://youtu.be/-27YWY_WAaE Visit th...

In this video we'll take a look at how I designed an outdoor LED sign. A woodworking project that uses 3d printed brackets to make a modular outdoor sign. It flat packs down so it can easily be stored away. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-led-sign LED Outdoor Sign – f360 Share Link https://a360.co/36nDWso Mini Skinny NeoPixel Strip 30/m https://www.adafruit.com/product/2949?length=5 Visit th...

In this video we'll design a simple 3D printed stand for the Adafruit MagTaga. We'll create user parameters to make a sketch driven design that can easily be modified. Also take a look at orientations for slicing for fast / stronger prints. Get Adafruit MagTag https://adafru.it/4800 MagTag Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-magtag Vertical Stand Fusion Share Link https://a360.co/3l9V9...

Silo House Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/air-quality-sensor-silo-house/overview IOT Air Quality Monitor Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-air-quality-monitor Heat Set Rig Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/heat-set-rig PMSA003I Sensor Breakout https://www.adafruit.com/product/4632 PMS5003 Sensor https://www.adafruit.com/product/3686 Air Quality Sensors on GrabCAD https://grabcad.com/libr...

https://learn.adafruit.com/braincraft-camera-case Adafruit BrainCraft has everything you need to get started with machine learning on the RaspberryPi. TensorFlow Lite Object Recognition + 3D Printed enclosure keep everything together so you can take your machine learning projects on the go! https://adafruit.com/braincraft BrainCraft HAT https://www.adafruit.com/product/4374 Raspberry Pi 4 https://...

In this tutorial we'll take a look at using multiple sketches and the Arrange feature to sort out pieces for a woodworking project. Download my Fireplace https://a360.co/35bFPb5 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG 3D Hangout Show Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVgpmWevin2slopw_A3-A8Y Layer by Layer CAD...

Build a 3D printed enclosure for your IOT Air Quality Sensor. This project uses sensors to measure PM2.5 (particles that are 2.5 microns or smaller in diameter) dust concentrations, temperature and humidity. This weatherproof enclosure is modeled after a silo-home. We've included different types of mounting holes and brackets for different mounting configurations. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafru...

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-claw For social distant trick or treating, we thought we’d make a BLE controlled servo claw using the Circuit Playground Bluefruit. ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Printing...

Taking a look at the PMSA003i air quality sensor from Plantower. Adafruit on GrabCAD https://grabcad.com/noe.ruiz-1 Download PMSA003i on GrabCAD https://grabcad.com/library/plantower-pmsa003i-1 Learn Guide: Adafruit PMSA003i Breakout https://learn.adafruit.com/pmsa003i/overview Get PMSA003i from Adafruit https://www.adafruit.com/product/4632 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/p...

In this tutorial I take a look at how I got nice light diffusion in my recent halloween project. Tombstone Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/hallowing-tombstone Black LED Acrylic from Adafruit https://www.adafruit.com/product/4594 Black LED Acrylic from Tap plastics https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_sheets_rolls/black_led_sheet/668 Tombstone 3D Hangout Livestream https://yo...

Build a 3D printed light up tombstone with an animated eye! Use the HalloWing M4 and NeoPixels to make a backlit sign with a custom message or spooky face! 3D Hangout YouTube Link https://youtu.be/GMeAWtW84No Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/hallowing-tombstone/ Download CAD Files https://learn.adafruit.com/hallowing-tombstone/3d-printing Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_L...

In this tutorial we'll take a look at some of the basics of using a 2-point rectangle. Using collinear, coincident and midpoint constraints to make sketches that are centered with the grid. These are the fundamentals of making parametric designs. Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://w...

In this project we’re making a tombstone with Adafruit’s Matrix Portal! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/tombstone-matrix-portal We upgraded this foam tombstone with an RGB matrix so we can display animated graphics. The Matrix Portal is a plug-n-play dev board that makes these types of projects fairly easy. We designed and 3D printed these brackets so we can attach this to things like halloween...

The QT Py is perfect for embedding into small spaces, like Lego buildings! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/qt-py-lego We used small PicoBlade 3 pin cables to wire our even smaller Ultra skinny Neopixel strips. These strip have a 4mm width, yet surprisingly flexible and can fit just about anywhere! The strip is made of flexible PCB material, with some tape on the back making it easy to adhere to...

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Control synths with MIDI using CircuitPython! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-melody-maker Use the MIDI FeatherWing and Feather M4 to power your musical projects using the classical 5-PIN DIN jacks. The 128x64 OLED with STEMMA QT makes it easy to add a screen with custom UI. Use potentiometers to change the modulation, key, beat division and modes to create an arrangement of MIDI notes! Cod...

In this project we’re making 3D printed handles for the Adafruit Matrix Portal Pixel Sand! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/matrix-portal-sand The Adafruit Matrix Portal is a plug-n-play dev board that makes it easier to do internet connected projects using RGB matrices. It features a cortex M4 and the ESP32. It also has an on-board LIS3DH accelerometer.  With the STEMMA QT connector it can work...

Taking a look at designing a pair of animatronic wings powered by Adafruit Feather M4 and metal gear servos. Feather M4 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 8-Servo FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/2928 FeatherWing Doubler https://www.adafruit.com/product/2890 Metal Gear Micro Servo https://www.adafruit.com/product/2307 5V Mini Boost https://www.adafruit.com/product/4654 2200mAh Batte...

Lego base plates for STEMMA boards! These 3d printed holders feature built-in standoffs for press fitting the PCBs. STEMMA board and sensors allow you to plug-and-play together various devices and accessories, without any soldering! https://learn.adafruit.com/stemma-lego-base-plates ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https:/...

In this tutorial we'll take a look at adding screws to designs using the align and capture position features in Fusion 360. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/busy-box-interruption-sign/ YouTube Project Video - https://youtu.be/JvqsdFKqftU Fusion 360 Share Link https://a360.co/31MO63x 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG 3D Han...

Build a 3D printed prop with a realistic looking flame! Use NeoPixels and GEMMA M0 to create a faux yet realistic looking torch. Hidden inside the torch is a mini fan and silk fabric. Use CircuitPython to easily program GEMMA M0 and NeoPixels. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-flame-torch/ Adafruit GEMMA M0 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3501 Adafruit 5V MiniBoost https://www.adafr...

Build a square pixel display with Adafruit's 8x8 NeoMatrix and Feather M4. Use Black LED acrylic and 3D printed grid to create an evenly diffused LED effect. Electronics are housed in an elegant looking snap fit case with built-in on/off switch. LED animations are easily customizable with CircuitPython. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/sqaure-neopixel-display-with-black-led-acrylic/ Adafruit...

Build a Neon-like sign with NeoPixels and CircuitPython! Make 3D Printed clips and a LEGO compatible base plate to build a light-up Neon sign! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/lego-neon-sign/ Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_LED_Animation/blob/master/examples/led_animation_rainbow_animations.py Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857...