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3D Printing Projects

Every Thursday is #3DThursday at Adafruit! Tune in for a new project using 3D printing and DIY electronics. Get inspired to use 3D printing in your projects and find out how to design things using CAD software. Learn to print enclosures, cosplay elements, camera mods, and much much more from Noe Ruiz and Pedro Ruiz.

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LEGO-Compatible Servo Mounts Video 25.09.2024

Make LEGO builds into animated, moving works of art with micro servos and Adafruit’s PropMaker Feather RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/6043 Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/lego-servo-mounts 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...

LED Noodle Video 11.09.2024

You can build an Victorian-era inspired lamp using an LED Noodle and 3D printed parts. This features a 12V LED noodle that’s shaped in a zigzag pattern that wraps around a transparent 3D printed core. A glass dome fits over the LED giving this a unique aesthetic. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/led-noodle-lamp/ 12V LED Noodle https://www.adafruit.com/product/5731 HUSB238 USB-C Power Deliver...

Blinka LED Sign IoT Countdown Video 16.08.2024

Countdown the days until CircuitPython Day 20204! This project uses a QT Py ESP32-S2 and NeoPixel dots strand to light up each day, counting down the days until August 16th 2024 - The snakiest day of the year! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/blinka-led-sign/ Qt Py ESP32-S2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325 NeoPixel Dot Stand https://www.adafruit.com/product/5225 Visit the Adafruit shop...

Theme Park Wait Time Display Video 14.08.2024

This handy time display project will let you gauge crowd levels, even if you live thousands of miles away and didn't even have a trip planned! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/park-wait-time This project syncs with queue-times.com theme park queue lines to show the LIVE wait time of rides in any given moment! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com -------------------------------...

CNC Rotary MacroPad Video 31.07.2024

You can build a dedicated macropad for controlling your 3D printing slicing software with snap-part NeoKey switches, a CNC rotary encoder and the Feather RP2040 running CircuitPython. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/cnc-rotary-macropad/ CNC Rotary Encoder https://www.adafruit.com/product/5734 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5735 Snap Part NeoKey Switches https://www.adafruit.com/product/51...

ESP32 iOS Controller Video 24.07.2024

Build a BLE media controller for your iOS device with a touch screen and a Feather ESP32-S3 running CircuitPython. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/esp32-s3-ble-ios-media-controller Feather ESP32-S3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5323 TFT FeatherWing 3.5in https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651 This project displays audio track and album information from an iOS device directly on a 3.5in TFT dis...

IOT Filament Sensor Video 03.07.2024

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-filament-sensor You can build an IoT sensor for your 3D printer so you can be alerted if you’re out of filament. We think this is a great proof-of-concept that can help prevent failed prints. This project uses an IR Optical Sensor that can detect whenever an object passes by the sensor. The breakout is mounted to a 3D printed bracket right above the 3D printer...

Soundbox RP2040 Video 12.06.2024

Build a fun soundbox project using CircuitPython and Adafruit PropMaker Feather RP2040! This massive arcade button plays different sounds each time it's pressed. Embedded inside the arcade button is a NeoPixel strip that lights up when pressed. Assembly Tutorial https://learn.adafruit.com/soundbox-rp2040/overview Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/tree/main/...

Dune Sand Worm Thumper Video 05.06.2024

Build a Worm Thumper from the movie Dune! motion activated servo powered by CircuitPython and the Prop-Maker Feather RP2040 Guide: learn.adafruit.com/dune-worm-thumper 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 ow...

USB Media Dial Video 22.05.2024

This is a USB HID device that is set up to play media and adjust the volume of your speakers. Underneath the knob is a NeoPixel strip that changes color whenever it’s turned up or down. You can single-click to play and pause media, double-click to skip to the next track. If you long press, it’ll mute the speaker's volume. The electronics are housed in our 3D printed snap fit enclosure that feature...

Halo Energy Sword RP2040 Video 15.05.2024

Halo Energy Sword with motion activated sound effects powered by CircuitPython and the Prop-Maker Feather RP2040 https://learn.adafruit.com/halo-energy-sword-rp2040 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 D...

Gravity Falls Memory Gun Video 01.05.2024

Build a prop replica of the Memory Gun from the Gravity Falls TV show. Powered by the Feather PropMaker RP2040 and CircuitPython, this 3D printed prop lights up and plays blaster sound effects! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/gravity-falls-memory-gun Feather RP2040 PropMaker https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 Blue 3V LED Noodle https://www.adafruit.com/product/5508 1.3in OLED Stemma QT h...

Watch IO feeds on a TV Video 17.04.2024

Display Adafruit IO data on any DVI or HDMI display with the Raspberry Pi Pico W and Adafruit’s Pi CowBell DVI Output! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/dvi-io Using this Pico DVI AIO project, we’re able to display data from multiple sensor nodes on our HDMI monitor. This is a great way to display sensor data on any HDMI TV especially for workshops or educational office spaces! Visit the Adafruit...

IoT Battery Charger and Monitor Video 03.04.2024

Build an internet connected battery charger and monitor with Feather ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT, CircuitPython, and Adafruit IO. The on-board MAX17048 LiPoly battery monitor chip reads the batteries voltage and is displayed on the Feather ESP32's built-in color TFT display. Use the on-board button to cycle between icons and text. The project uses Adafruit IO actions to receive an SMS text or email when...

PiCowBell Proto Brick Plate Video 27.03.2024

You can develop Raspberry Pi Pico W projects with Adafruit’s PiCowBell Proto Boards. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/PiCowBell-Doubler-Brick-Plates The PiCowBell Doubler features STEMMA QT, a reset button, socket headers and lipo battery charging. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafrui...

IoT Bird Feeder Camera Video 20.03.2024

You can build an internet connected bird feeder camera with Adafruit IO and CircuitPython. This project captures images of birds that you can view on an Adafruit IO feed or dashboard. We designed and 3D printed a bird feeder to house the Adafruit MEMENTO, a large battery, and a PIR sensor. It’s got a tray for holding bird seeds and a perch so birds alike can visit and have a meal. Bird Feeder Guid...

MEMENTO Programmable Camera Video 13.03.2024

This is MEMENTO, Adafruit’s DIY programmable camera dev board. With MEMENTO, you can take photos using the Fancy camera software with CircuitPython. You take photos and save them as JPEGs or animated GIFs. You can even apply image filters like this GameBoy-like effect. You can use the built-in buttons to change settings like the photo resolution and switch between different image filters. Memento...

Face Tracking Robot Video 06.03.2024

Build an interactive robot that tracks your face using Memento Adafruit's DIY camera dev board! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/face-tracking-robot-with-memento A servo moves the robot's head and actually follows your face. When the robot detects your face, a NeoPixel ring lights up making this feel like an interactive companion robot. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ---...

ItsyBitsyESP32 wFL Case Video 28.02.2024

3D Print an enclosure to fit the ItsyBitsy ESP32 with a wFL antenna! https://learn.adafruit.com/itsybitsy-esp32-wfl-case With a WiFi connection, you can use CircuitPython Web Workflow to program and debug your dev board. This works great with any WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device! It’s also compatible with the WLED firmware so you can build advanced lighting projects with NeoPixel LEDs! Visit...

Digital Clock Video 14.02.2024

You can build a digital clock with a large 7-segment display, a Feather RP2040, and CircuitPython -- no internet required! For time keeping, this build uses the DS3231 Real Time Clock module for precise and accurate timing. Full Tutorial https://learn.adafruit.com/digital-clock-with-circuitpython/ Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/blob/main/Digital_Clock_wi...

Iot Doorbell with MEMENTO Video 07.02.2024

Build a simple IoT doorbell camera using Adafruit's MEMENTO. Press a mini LED arcade button to snap a photo and display it on an Adafruit IO Dashboard. The electronics are housed in a 3D printed snap fit enclosure.  Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-iot-doorbell-camera-with-memento/ Memento https://www.adafruit.com/product/5420 420mah Battery https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236 Mini LE...

Remote Shutter Button for MEMENTO Video 24.01.2024

Build a remote shutter button for the Adafruit MEMENTO camera! Guide: learn.adafruit.com/memento-shutter Our 3D printed snap fit enclosure houses the button PCB and doubles as a handle so you can take photos without any camera shake. This button PCB features an on-board JST PH connector making it easy to connect to the MEMENTO camera board. ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HE...

NeoPixel Fidget Game Video 17.01.2024

Build a fun CircuitPython project for fidgeting that doubles as an LED chase game!  Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-rotary-fidget/ Feather RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4884 ANO Rotary STEMMA QT https://www.adafruit.com/product/5740 24x NeoPixel Ring https://www.adafruit.com/product/1586 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ---------------------------...

MEMENTO Camera Case Video 10.01.2024

You can 3D print your own snap fit enclosure for the Memento, Adafruit’s all-in-one camera dev board for creating your own, fully customizable digital camera. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/memento-3d-case Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Top 3D Printing Projects in 2023 Video 27.12.2023

3D Printing in 2023! Here are just some of the 3d printing projects @adafruit during 2023 with @ecken and @videopixil ! https://youtu.be/ #adafruit #3dprinting 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 pr...

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