3D Printing Projects

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 printed case is designed to look like a classic typewriter and features a real service bell. It has two mi...

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 effects, brightness dimming for night time and cute animations like winking eyes. The clock is powered by an...

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 Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keyset USB Keyset Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keys...

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 1.3in TFT Display: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.ad...

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 to keep the Pi cool. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com -------------------------...

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 shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http:...

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 ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: htt...

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 defiant jazz, watching your favorite TV show, or sync with your mobile device. Just please don't throw i...

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 HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts t...

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: https://learn.adafruit.com/16x16-neopixel-matrix-square-pixel-display/ Sparkle Motion: https://www.adafruit...

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: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100 Sparkle Motion Mini: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http:...

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 can make yourself. The “Alganas” hat and coat stand from IKEA features a simple design that stands up-ri...

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 rotary encoder to set up the intervals and to start and stop the countdown. You can customize the blocks of...

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 for filming your projects. With an OLED screen and rotary encoder, you can change the direction, adjus...

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 temperature resistance. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com -------------------------------...

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: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Prin...

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 https://www.adafruit.com/product/1187 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com --------------------------...

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 keyboard for displaying videos, recipes and even controlling home assistant devices. Visit the Adafruit sho...

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 center button for scrolling and clicking. It’s essentially a wireless USB controller that pairs with an App...

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 for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https...

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 media player. The NFC cards are fitted inside a 3D printed case inspired by VHS cassette tapes. This p...

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 - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafrui...

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 https://learn.adafruit.com/propmaker-jack-o-lantern Faz-Wrench https://learn.adafruit.com/faz-wrench Memory Gun https://learn.adafruit.com/gravity-fa...

Build the Tri Rod from Zelda Wisdom of Echoes Guide: learn.adafruit.com/zelda-tri-rod Features LED animations and motion activated sound effects. Powered by the Adafruit RP2040 PropMaker Feather, this uses the built-in accelerometer to trigger LED animations and different sound effects. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS...

Turn an IKEA Pumpkin LED lamp into a distance sensing Halloween prop that plays music and sound effects! A continuous servo rotates the pumpkin as spooky laughter blasts from the 3D printed base. Perfect for greeting your guests at Halloween parties or scaring treat or treaters. PropMaker Jack O’Lantern Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/propmaker-jack-o-lantern/ Feather RP2040 PropMaker https://www...