I wanted to create a quick list of my favourite 3D prints for the summer of 2020. Hopefully this gives someone ideas for their new 3D print and highlights some of these cool models out there!
Gear Bearing
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:53451
A quick printed Gear Bearing is a fascinating model. It makes a cool sound while spinning and is all printed in place. By this time this model is a classic!
3D Benchy
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622
Must include the 3D Benchy in this first list. It’s a great looking print and used for benchmarking. You may notice that one of the benches looks horrible, it did not print well at first.
Trivenger Boomerang
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/15353-trivenger-boomerang
I printed a few of these, the photo above is the first version. It turned out a bit rough, but it still flies! This is one of my favourite models so far.
Bag Clip(s)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:330151
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/27216-bag-clip-print-in-place-cam
The bag clips never stop being useful. These are the 2 designs that I have printed multiple times already:
Stratos Glider
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:31944
This is one of the original gliders, all the way from 2012. I’ve had some luck make these fly and they do get stuck in trees sometimes.
Forbidden Tower
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2574499
Not a functional print, but looks beautiful and cheerful when painted.
My own print designs
The last one in this list is just a simple replacement piece for a portable desk. However it was my design and it serves me well now. Designing your own pieces, even simple ones, is very rewarding:
If you have any suggestions or your favourite prints send them my way on Twitter!