3D Printing Projects

Build a guitar hero inspired MIDI controller! Features Cherry MX switches, accelerometer and whammy bar! Features a strumming mode so you can power through chords and notes giving you a playing style unlike typical MIDI controllers. The whammy bar lets you pitch bend making it feel like an electric guitar. Using an accelerometer, you can move the guitar to adjust modulation giving you an expressiv...

In this tutorial we're taking a look at modeling a protective face shield. We're using the design from Prusa Research and demonstrating how to design one with user parameters in Fusion 360. Inspired by: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/25857-prusa-protective-face-shield-rc2 Download Fusion 360 Design https://a360.co/3agcgFK 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

Pyloton is a CircuitPython bike computer made with the CLUE board. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyloton Pyloton measures Bluetooth LE heart rate, speed, and cadence. Display and control Apple Music Service song info, combined on one small device with a sharp display and a 3D printed handlebar mount! ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit...

Build a custom NeoPixel LED matrix in the shape of a heart! Trigger colors and animations with BLE using the ItsyBitsy nRF52840. Use Black LED acrylic and 3D printed case to make it wearable! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-led-heart-necklace/ ItsyBitsy nRF52840 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4481 Mini Skinny NeoPixel Strip https://www.adafruit.com/product/2970 Lipo Backpack http...

Build a smart planter with Adafruit PyPortal and CircuitPython. Monitor your plants vitals with Adafruit STEMMA Soil Sensor and plot moisture and temperature data. Use Adafruit IO to create a visual dashboard with gauges of your plants water levels. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-pet-planter-with-adafruit-io/ Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guid...

WiFi Weather Station with 8Bit Icons and SFX. Build a weather station with retro inspired 8bit graphics! Use CircuitPython to display data from the Open Weather Maps API. Get temperature, weather conditions, location, time and date! All rendered in chunky fonts and blocky icons. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-titano-weather-station/ Code on Github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafr...

Build a NeoPixel Infinity Mirror with Bluetooth Remote Control! 3D printed parts snap fit together so it's easy to build. Use Circuit Python to code bluetooth hardware and NeoPixel LEDs! Learn guide, code and build photos and more https://learn.adafruit.com/infinity-mirror/ Code on Github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/blob/master/ItsyBitsy_Infinity_Mirror/code.py Proj...

Infinity Cube with NeoPixels. Panels reflect the light inside the cube creating a really cool tunnel effect. Bluetooth allows you to trigger different LED animations! Guide: learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-infinity-cube Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/blob/master/ItsyBitsy_Infinity_Cube/code.py ItsyBitsy nRF52840 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4481 Mini Ski...

Hey folks! In this tutorial we'll take a look creating snap fit features for spherical and cylindrical shapes. Snap Fit Ornament https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4020867 Jumbo Snap Fit Ornament https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4065660 I'm on twitter / instagram @ecken Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj...

These cases are designed for the new line of PyPortals. The PyPortal original, PyPortal Titano and PyPortal Pynt. It’s like a mini desktop PC that you can have on your desk and display all sorts of data. The ports are accessible on the side and there’s even a spot to hold a speaker. The 3D printed enclosure is designed to snap fit so it’s easy to assemble and take apart. Learn Guide: https://learn...

Build your own REZZ inspired glasses with NeoPixels and CircuitPython. 3D print the parts and use the Adafruit ItsyBitsy M4 to make hypnotic NeoPixel animations! Learn how to solder components and get started programming with CircuitPython. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/rezz-neopixel-glasses/ Code on Github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/tree/master/Rezz_Goggl...

3D Printing in 2019! Here are just some of the 3d printing projects for 2019! Astrolite NeoPixel Upgrade https://learn.adafruit.com/astrolite-neopixel-upgrade Prop-Maker Keyblade https://learn.adafruit.com/propmaker-keyblade Robotic Creatures https://learn.adafruit.com/robotic-creatures Heat Set Insert Rig https://learn.adafruit.com/heat-set-rig Light Up Prop with Prop-Maker https://learn.adafruit...

Build a motorized camera slider with Adafruit Feather and CircuitPython! Create HyperSmooth motion timelapse video with this build! Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-motorized-camera-slider/ This project uses the Adafruit Feather platform and CircuitPython to make an easy to control motorized camera slider. The build uses aluminum extrusion to support a linear rail system with...

Build the Nite Owl tech from Watchmen to complete your Sister Night costume. In this project, we're building NeoPixel goggles inspired by HBO's television series Watchmen. Control the NeoPixel LED animations with a rotary encoder. Display up to four different modes with control like speed, colors and brightness of the NeoPixels. The 3D printed parts fit over costume goggles and snap fit together!...

3D print your own ornaments with a display! Use the TFT Gizmo or E-ink Gizmo to display custom images with the Circuit Playground Bluefruit. The 3D printed ornament is designed to snap fit together for an easy assembly! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/display-ornaments-with-circuit-playground/ Circuit Playground Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333 Circuit Playground Bluefruit http...

It's CircuitPython Time! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-oled-watch In this project we’ll show you how to make a watch using an Adafruit Feather M4 Express, an RTC module and an OLED display. This uses CircuitPython, which is a version of Python designed to run on microcontrollers! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LI...

Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-sprite-animation-pendant-mario-clouds-flying-toasters/ In this project we’re making retro inspired wearables! The pendant features an IPS display with animated graphics. It uses Adafruit’s CircuitPython to create animated sprites that look like flying toasters and scrolling clouds. We originally did these two as Pro Trinket projects, with a mon...

Visit the Learn Guide - https://learn.adafruit.com/pumpkin-with-circuit-playground-bluefruit Add NeoPixel LEDs and sound effects to your Halloween Props with Adafruit's Circuit Playground Bluefruit. Wireless trigger lights and sounds with the Bluefruit LE connect app for iOS and Android. In this project, we'll show you how to add the Circuit Playground Bluefruit and STEMMA speaker to an inexpensiv...

Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-make-animated-graphics-for-hologram-displays/ Make custom "holograms" with Adafruit’s PyPortal. This uses an inexpensive hologram prism and a servo to create a spinning "hologram" (also known as Pepper's ghost). With Adafruit’s PyPortal, you can easily play animated GIFs and project your own artwork. In this video, we’ll show you how to wire up the el...

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! Goose günther hanssen https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3906053 CR10S Pro White PLA 3hrs 57mins X:166 Y:180 Z:119mm .2mm layer / .4mm nozzle 6% Infill / 6.5mm retract 220C / 60C 21g 50mm/s LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

In this project we’re making a bluetooth controlled light up cauldron. This 3d printed cauldron is designed to house an Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit. You can change the color of the LEDS with an iPhone using the Bluefruit App for iOS and Android. All of the electronics are secured underneath the cauldron so it’s a nice little portable project. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/cpx-ca...

Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/cappy-monster-m4sk In this video we’ll show you how to use Adafruit’s Monster M4sk and attach it to your hat with our 3d printed case. The Adafruit Monster Mask is an all-in-one board that’s designed for beginners looking to add electronics to their projects. With the monster mask you can customize the eyes to match the theme of your character. The board is...

Build a light up LEGO head with Adafruit's Circuit Playround Express! 3D print the parts and make an interactive lamp that plays sound clips from the LEGO movie. It uses the built-in accelerometer to do shake detect to play audio wave files and animate NeoPixels. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/lego-head-lamp-with-audio/ Code on Github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_G...

Howdy folks! I finally came up with a nice workflow for creating twisty unicorn horns in Fusion 360. It's smooth, shelled and fully parametric so it's easy to change up the features. It has a threaded base, so you can easily swap out the bottom cover. Download Fusion 360 Archive https://a360.co/30hQ8F8 Adafruit Prop-Maker Wing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988 Adafruit 7-NeoPixel Jewel https:/...

In this tutorial we'll take a look at creating a frame for glasses or the Adafruit Monster M4SK. I use the loft featuring to seamlessly blend two surfaces together. The trick is to use tangent profiles! Adafruit Monster M4SK https://www.adafruit.com/product/4343 Monster M4SK Case Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/monster-mask-case/ Project Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkzPHCsK8Jw 3D...