3D Printing Projects

Build a Keyblade inspired prop with lights and sound effects using Prop-Maker FeatherWing! 3D print the parts and use circuit python to program the Feather M4 Express and NeoPixel LEDs. Learn guide https://learn.adafruit.com/propmaker-keyblade/ Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 Adafruit Prop Maker FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988 16x NeoPixel Ring h...

Make a custom name tag with Adafruit e-Ink FeatherWing! The 2.13in e-paper display features red, black and white. 3D print a stand and display text and images on your desk. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/eink-featherwing-display-stand Adafruit 2.13in e-ink FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/4128 Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 M2.5 Nylon Standof...

Make an IoT Alarm Clock with Adafruit's PyPortal! 3D print a Star Trek TNG inspired enclosure. Use the touchscreen to set the alarm with a LCARS inspired UI. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-alarm-clock/ Get Adafruit PyPortal https://adafru.it/4116 Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C https://adafru.it/2465 Speaker https://adafru.it/3968 Arcade Button https://adafru.it/471 2500mAh battery htt...

Designing a parametrically driven mounting plate for the Adafruit PyPortal. Download Design Files: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-wall-mount Get Adafruit PyPortal https://adafru.it/4116 Shop for parts for your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/ Join the Adafruit Discord http://adafru.it/discord 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvN...

This is a 3D printed wall mount for the PyPortal. The two part design features a hanging setup so it can be docked and undock. The mounting bracket can be attached to an existing light switch plate. We think this will be nice for IoT projects that need to be stationary. Source files and documentation: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-wall-mount Say hello to PyPortal! The easiest way to build yo...

Learn how to add silkscreen graphics to the manufacturing tab in Autodesk Eagle. Use the change tool to move objects in footprints. ItsyBitsy M4 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3800 ItsyBitsy M4 on github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-ItsyBitsy-M4-Express-PCB For more info on importing silkscreen graphics: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/importing-custom-images-into-eagle/ 3D Printing...

Guide + Files: Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-view-master Build a View-Master inspired device using Adafruit PyPortal. Pull down on the crank to display images like a slideshow. 3D print the enclosure and learn to how use Circuit Python on hardware! Adafruit PyPortal https://adafru.it/4116 Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C https://adafru.it/2465 3.7v 2000mAh Lipo Battery https://adafru.it/2011...

3D print a case for the Adafruit PyPortal! Build a portable IoT project using Adafruit's PyPortal and PowerBoost. Get started with circuit python and program hardware with a touch screen display! Learn guide, documentation, code https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-case/ https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal Get Adafruit PyPortal https://adafru.it/4116 Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C https://www.a...

Create complex bodies using the line tool, surface extrusion and thicken commands in Fusion 360. Bit of a maze type shape that is easy to create and modify. 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 Tutorials Playlist: h...

I like to make animations of PCBs spinning. Rotating things in the animation workspace can get a little weird. Here's how I set them up in Fusion 360 using Joints. Sign up for PyPortal https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116 3D Parts on Github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.yout...

Display your Pi Zero on your desk with this simple yet useful 3D printed stand. Files, code, learn guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-zero-stand/ Raspberry Pi Zero W https://www.adafruit.com/product/3400 Raspberry Pi Zero Starter Kit https://www.adafruit.com/product/3411 M2.5 Black Nylon Standoff Kit https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299 3D Parts Library on GitHub https://github.com/ad...

Working on a stand-up case for a display and micro-controller. Needed to drive the view angle of the screen with user parameters. Adafruit 2.13" Tri-Color eInk / ePaper Display with SRAM https://www.adafruit.com/product/4086 Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 Adafruit LoRa Radio Bonnet with OLED https://www.adafruit.com/product/4087 Raspberry Pi Zero W https://www.ad...

Build a mini mac with HalloWing that displays boot screen actually plays startup chimes! It uses the Adafruit HalloWing M0 Express and runs Circuit Python. The capacitive touch pads cycling through images and sounds stored on device. Circuit Python makes it easy to display images on TFT displays. The HalloWing PCB snap fits onto the face plate without any screws. A mini speaker plugs into the audi...

In this tutorial we'll take a look at applying Joints to PCBs in Fusion 360. The issue in this project is the PCB could not be repositioned in Fusion 360. The solution is to suppress the automatically created joint, capture position and apply a new joint. Fusion 360 Eagle PCB Tutorial from Autodesk Eagle mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3T2uQE-k8o Visit the Adafruit shop online - http:/...

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/astrolite-neopixel-upgrade Astrolite by Hasbro, introduced in 1969, was a building toy set made of clear tubes that snap fit together, allowing one to build cities or robots of light! In this project we’re adding NeoPixels and motorizing the color wheel. The Adafruit CRICKIT is great for this project, it can drive NeoPixels, servos and lots of other sensors and co...

Build a time tracking cube! Flip the cube to switch between tasks so you can automate your time sheets. An accelerometer tracks orientation and neopixels light up each task. Use Adafruit IO to log data into a feed and store timestamps of each task. Setup triggers in Zapier and create an action to update a google spreadsheet. Get the Adafruit Feather HUZZAH and start building your IoT projects. Ada...

Celebrate the new year by building a working scale replica of the Time Square Ball Drop with Adafruit Feathers and NeoPixels! Learn guide, code and 3D files: https://learn.adafruit.com/new-years-eve-ball-drop/ Happy New Year! Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 RTC Precision FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3028 Prop-Maker FeatherWing https://www.adafruit....

In this tutorial we'll take a look at designing a snap fit mount for the Adafruit Circuit Playground boards. Adafruit Circuit Playground Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333 CAD Parts on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafrui...

This is a simple 3d printed bumper for the Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 designed for flexible filaments. This provides protection and comfort to the acrylic case. Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 Kit https://www.adafruit.com/product/4020 CAD Files and Settings https://learn.adafruit.com/neotrellis-m4-bumper Get Ninjaflex Filament from Adafruit (10% off!) https://www.adafruit.com/category/783 Cheetah Ninjaflex 2.8...

In this tutorial we'll make a simple 3d printed bumper using flexible filaments. This provides protection and comfort to the acrylic case. Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 Kit https://www.adafruit.com/product/4020 Get Ninjaflex Filament from Adafruit (10% off!) https://www.adafruit.com/category/783 PCBs and CAD files on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-NeoTrellis-M4-PCB-and-Enclosure Fusion 360 S...

In this project we'll 3d print a bumper for the 11" iPad Pro (2018). Download files: https://learn.adafruit.com/ipad-pro-bumper This bumper is 3D printed with flexible filament and will protect the edges and rear facing camera. The design features a cutout for the USB-C port. Beveled buttons on the side allow easy press of the volume controls. The frame is padded for protection and allows the tabl...

In this project we’re making a motion activated gift box using Adafruit Crickit and Circuit Playground Express and a PIR sensor! Full guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motion-gift-box This holiday themed box moves around the floor as it makes creepy sounds and lights. It uses a PIR motion sensor to detect movement and a TT motor to spin a wheel. It also triggers lights and sounds making this an in...

In this tutorial I walk through cutting corners on a box using two different methods. I got inspired by the design of the control box on the Prusa i3 MK 2 3D printer and though it'd be interesting to apply this to an upcoming project. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram:...

Build a sci-fi inspired bike light using Adafruit Feather and NeoPixels. Use an RGB LED Button to cycle through different colors and animations. The button will actually match the colors of the NeoPixels! Code, Build Instructions, and Source Files: https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-headlight/ Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 24 NeoPixel Ring https://www.adafruit....

Here's a walkthrough of the hilt assembly we designed in Fusion 360. Most of the components used in the project are available to download in our 3D parts repo on github. Links below! Adafruit CAD parts on github https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts Lightsaber Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/lightsaber-featherwing/ Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 P...