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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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IoT Canary Night Light 3dprinting Video 24.05.2023

Build an IoT night light that changes colors based on the time of day or Wifi status! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/canary-nightlight Powered by a QT Py ESP32 S3, this has a 5x5 neopixel grid BFF soldered to the back for a low-profile build. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on...

EPCOT Spaceship Earth with WLED and NeoPixels Video 17.05.2023

Build your own IoT NeoPixel lamp inspired by EPCOT Spaceship Earth! Use a QT Py ESP32 PICO, NeoPixel BFF Driver and WLED to make amazing lighting effects! Designed by Noe Ruiz for Adafruit Industries Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/epcot-spaceship-earth-with-wled/ QT Py ESP32 Pico https://www.adafruit.com/product/5395 NeoPixel Driver BFF https://www.adafruit.com/product/5645 Soft NeoPixel S...

Bo Katan LED Headband Video 10.05.2023

Build a 3D printed LED headband inspired by Bo Katan from Star Wars. This design features engraved details that wrap around the headband and uses an adjustable elastic strap to fit comfortably over a person's head. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/led-headband/ Miniature Wired LEDs https://www.adafruit.com/product/5489 CR2032 Breakout with Switch https://www.adafruit.com/product/1871 CR2032...

Feather RP2040 USB Host Video 03.05.2023

The Feather RP2040 now has USB Host support for making and hacking USB devices. Our 3D printed case is designed to snap fits together and secures the Feather without any screws. Feather RP2040 USB Host Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-rp2040-with-usb-type-a-host Snap Fit Case Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/case-for-feather-rp2040-usb-host Feather RP2040 USB Host https://www.adaf...

Raspberry Pi Camera Case Video 19.04.2023

Build a timelapse rig with the new camera module from Raspberry Pi! We were able to capture stunning time-lapses with dynamic exposure thanks to the new HDR mode. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pi-timelapse 3D print our snap fit case to house a Pi 4, Pimoronoi’s 4-in HyperPixel display and the new camera module. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com --------------------------...

Clear Resin Parts from PCBWay Video 12.04.2023

You can get 3D printed parts in clear resin using the 3D printing service from PCBWay. This video is not sponsored or affiliated with PCBway and the parts seen here were purchased on our own behalf. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/clear-resin-3d-prints-with-pcbway/ These parts feature a crystal clear surface finish that’s reminiscent of the transparent gadgets of the 1990’s. They were 3D p...

AQI Air Quality Monitor Video 29.03.2023

Build a compact air quality monitor with 3D Printing and CircuitPython. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/aqi-case Powered by the Adafruit Feather ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT and a PMSA003I air sensor, this build can monitor air quality in real time! You can even read CO2, humidity and temperatures with a SCD4x sensor. The 3D printed case houses all the components to make a portable environmental monitor...

Star Fragment Lamp Video 15.03.2023

You can build a light up project inspired by the Star Fragments from video games such as Animal Crossing and Zelda, breath of the wild. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/star-fragment-iot-lamp/ The geometric star is fully 3D printed and illuminated with NeoPixel LEDs. It’s powered by a WiFi dev board to know what time it is so it’ll light up when the sun is setting and then turns off when th...

LED TRON DISC Video 08.03.2023

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/trondisc Build a Tron inspired prop using NeoPixel LEDs and CircuitPython. Powered by the Adafruit Feather and PropMaker FeatherWing, this tron disc is fully 3D printed. With the power of neodymium magnets, this disc can actually attach to your back! Using a mobile device and the Bluefruit app, you can change the color of the LEDs so it's easy to switch your team...

Floppy Disk USB Drive Video 01.03.2023

Build a retro inspired 3.5in floppy disk with PyPortal, CircuitPython and 3D Printing! This small USB drive displays icons and filenames on a color TFT display. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/a-floppy-thumb-drive-with-a-color-file-icon-display These throwbacks to a bygone era elicit nostalgia yet cannot be pinpointed to any particular time or place. This project draws inspiration from one...

Adafruit IO WipperSnapper with NeoPixel and DotStar Support Video 22.02.2023

Build projects with NeoPixel LEDs and WipperSnapper, Adafruit’s No Code solution for IoT Projects. Case Design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5869428 With Adafruit IO and WipperSnapper, you can control NeoPixels with an easy-to-use web interface. Just tap on the colorpicker to change the color of the LEDs. WipperSnapper now has support for both NeoPixel and DotStar LEDs allowing you to make gl...

Feather ESP32 Reverse TFT Video 15.02.2023

Prop up your Feather ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT with a 3D printed stand! Just what you need for displaying that IoT project you've been hackin' on. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/stand-for-feather-esp32-with-reverse-tft/ Feather ESP32-S2 Reverse TFT https://www.adafruit.com/product/5345 USB A Cable with Magnetic Tips https://www.adafruit.com/product/5652 M2.5 Hardware Kit https://www.adafruit.co...

Rocket Lamp Noise Generator Video 08.02.2023

Build a SciFi inspired Rocket lamp with 3D printing and CircuitPython! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/led-rocket-lamp Use Feather RP2040 and PropMaker FeatherWing to build advanced props with lights and sounds! Feather RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4884 PropMaker FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988 Rotary Encoder STEMMA QT https://www.adafruit.com/product/4991 Illuminate...

Tutorial: Moana Heart of TeFiti Necklace with Glowing LED nOOds Video 07.02.2023

Full tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/moana-glowing-heart-of-te-fiti-necklace/overview Bring the magic of the movie Moana to life with this DIY Heart of Te Fiti necklace tutorial by Erin St Blaine. This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a glowing Heart of Te Fiti necklace using Adafruit's nOOds - flexible LED filaments and a coin cell battery. These nOOds are a simple yet...

Holiday Tree with Feather RP2040 Scorpio Video 31.01.2023

Build a holiday inspired tree with CircuitPython and Feather RP2040 Scorpio! 3D print parts to build a tree-like structure and use 8 NeoPixel LED Strips to make a festive display. Learn Guide - https://learn.adafruit.com/holiday-tree-with-scorpio Scorpio Feather RP2040 - https://www.adafruit.com/product/5650 Small Mint Perma-Proto - https://www.adafruit.com/product/1214 NeoPixel LED with 3-pin JST...

Feather RP2040 Scorpio – Snap Fit Case Video 24.01.2023

3D Print a snap fit case for the Feather RP2040 Scorpio! This features mounting tabs and port openings for USB, battery, headers and more! Customize the design to make it fit your next LED project. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/feather-scorpio-snap-fit-case/ Scorpio Feather RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5650 USB-C Cable https://www.adafruit.com/product/5153 M2.5 Hardware Kit htt...

Raspberry Pi Pico W IOT Video 10.01.2023

Build IOT project with a Raspberry Pi Pico W and a PiCowBell! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pico-w-picowbell-case You can use Adafruit’s PiCowbell Proto board for the Raspberry Pi Pico to make your project plug-and-play. It features a built-in reset button, a STEMMA QT port and lots of pins for additional add-ons. Our 3D printed case makes it easy to wall mount so you can log sensor data with...

3DPrinting in 2022 Video 27.12.2022

3D Printing in 2022! Here are just some of the 3d printing projects @adafruit during 2022! RGB LED Matrix Cube https://learn.adafruit.com/rgb-led-matrix-cube-for-pi Little Desktop Connection Machine https://learn.adafruit.com/little-connection-machine NeoPixel VU Meter https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-mini-vu-meter LO-LA59 Droid https://learn.adafruit.com/lola-droid Smart Mirror with PyPortal h...

Scrolling Countdown Clock Video 20.12.2022

Build an IOT countdown clock using Adafruit QT Py ESP32 S2, alphanumeric STEMMA QT displays and Circuit Python! 3D print a stand and display a scrolling countdown to your special event! Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/scrolling-countdown-timer/ QT Py ESP32 S2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325 Alphanumeric STEMMA QT Display - Red https://www.adafruit.com/product/1911 Alphanumeric STEMMA...

iBook iPad case Video 13.12.2022

Retrofit an iBook G3 with an iPad Pro using 3D printing and parts from Adafruit! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ibook-ipad-case Gut an old iBook and use shell to hold a keyboard, trackpad and an 11" iPad. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Micro Lipo Charger v2 Case Video 29.11.2022

3D print a case for the updated Micro Lipo Charger V2! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/MicroLipo-Case The new V2 version features a built-in slide switch so you can easily switch between the two charging rates. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Layer by Layer – Quick Tip: How to apply multiple Appearances Video 28.11.2022

In this quick tip you can learn how to apply multiple appearances to faces in a model with a single body. Let's Go! 7/14 segment LED display by O Miller https://grabcad.com/library/7-segment-and-dual-14-segment-displays-1 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www....

LED Noodle Shop Sign Video 15.11.2022

3D print and build neon signs for miniature LEGO builds with LED Noodles! This 3D printed sign features three LED noodles that are press fitted and shaped like a noodle, bowl and chopsticks. Wires are cleverly routed behind the sign and it’s powered by a coin cell battery holder. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/led-noodle-shop-sign/ LED Noodle – Red https://www.adafruit.com/product/5506 LED...

IOT Pool Monitor Video 08.11.2022

You can build your own IoT Pool Monitor using Adafruit IO and WipperSnapper. Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-pool This can help you keep track of water temperatures by logging and plotting data to a dashboard! ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY pro...

DIY Disney Magic Band Reader Video 01.11.2022

You can build your own Disney magic band scanner with Adafruit Feather RP2040 and Circuit Python. This project uses the RFID Wiz Kit to scan your Disney magic bands to animate a strip NeoPixels and plays your favorite sound effects. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/magic-band-reader/ RFID Wiz Kit https://www.adafruit.com/product/5402 NeoPixel Strip https://www.adafruit.com/product/3634 Feath...

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