r/functionalprints • • 5h ago

Organisation / Storage I built a free generator for Gridfinity drawer organizers: any drawer size, split for your bed, no glue

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r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Parametric Model Assistive key turner for arthritis & limited hand dexterity: flexible TPU pin bed grips any type of key with zero adjustments [OmniGrip]

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I designed this helper tool (OmniGrip) for people with arthritis, tremors, or limited hand strength who struggle with the painful pinch-and-twist motion needed to turn a key.

Most printable key turners rely on fixed, narrow slots that only fit standard flat house keys meaning anything with a thick plastic head or an odd shape just won't work. On top of that, swapping keys on them can be a pain if your fingers don't work great.

Instead of a rigid slot, I used a bed of flexible TPU 95A pins inside a rigid outer shell. When you push any key down into it, the pins bend out of the way and lock around the profile with a lot of friction. No fiddling or setup needed just press it in and turn.

A few quick design details:

\- The outer handle has 5 rounded lobes so you can turn it using your whole palm or knuckles instead of a tight pinch grip.

\- The TPU insert locks into the rigid shell with a 10-tooth spline inside, so it won't spin freely when you apply torque.

\- There's an ejection hole at the bottom: if the TPU ever wears out, you can just push it out with a pencil and print a new 15g core instead of wasting the whole shell.

\- As a side bonus, it works great on a desk as a pen/stylus stand so you can grab things with a full fist instead of trying to pinch them flat off the table.

Modeled parametrically in OpenSCAD so dimensions can be tweaked if needed.

Files and details here:

https://makerworld.com/models/3440853?appSharePlatform=copy

Feedback and suggestions are very welcome!


r/functionalprints • • 18h ago

Fuckng Useles Friday Sauza shotglass stand

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r/functionalprints • • 23h ago

Electronics / Mounts / Enclosures New boards in my microcontroller (eg. Raspberry Pi, Arduino) case customiser!

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The main difference between my customiser and others out there is I have pre-set dimensions for popular boards to make it easier to just pick your board and style.

I do need help making sure I have dimensions for all the boards people want, though, there are a lot of variations and clones out there!


r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Tool / Jig / Fixture My PhoneDeck Pixel9A with a Magsafe Case and RII Keyboard.

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r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Mechanical (Gears, Hinges, Motion) DIY vacuum main brush gears - 3D printed in POM

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r/functionalprints • • 17h ago

Organisation / Storage Ultimate Rugby Collector’s Coaster Set

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r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Tool / Jig / Fixture Needed to remove a weird round nut

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I know it probably has a name, but that's neither here nor there.
Edit: Looks like it may be a type of spanner nut

Needed to remove this nut from a telescope motor so I can measure the gear (my calipers don't reach into the bowl far enough).

Third iteration fit (couldn't accurately measure the nut either XD) and with a few picture hanging nails heat set I got it out.

Now to learn how to design a gear!


r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Repair / Replacement Parts Sharp liftaway canister upper cone replacement

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Broke my sharp vacuum canister when trying to clean out a horrific smell that turned out to be the neoprene washer between the top and bottom sections. The first model didn't have enough airflow indicated by the sound of the vacuum. Modelled in onshape, printed on a p1s. Saved me ~$40 for a replacement canister.


r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Home / Furniture / Household Lid for my Philips Avent bottle warmer

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I printed a simple cover for my bottle warmer since it doesn’t come with one. It helps keep dust out of the water when I’m not using it, might help reduce heat loss while it’s warming up, and gives me a spot to put a few things on top when the warmer isn’t in use.

https://makerworld.com/de/models/3439781-philips-avent-bottle-warmer-lid#profileId-3922499

Nothing fancy, just a little practical thing I wanted for my own kitchen. Figured I’d share it in case anyone else finds it useful!

I’ve uploaded the model to MakerWorld if anyone wants to check it out.


r/functionalprints • • 2d ago

Tool / Jig / Fixture BucklePop, accessibility tool for opening buckles!

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r/functionalprints • • 1d ago

Tool / Jig / Fixture Did some 3d printing to make the disassembly easier

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r/functionalprints • • 2d ago

Outdoor / Automotive / Bike Big Agnes Dirt Dagger Stake Pusher and Cleaner

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There are nice tent stake pushers and cleaners for things like the MSR Groundhogs, but somehow none seemed to exist for the stakes that came with my Copper Spur!

I made this to both act as a pusher and cleaner in one lightweight (1.5 gram) part.

Feel free to test it for yourself!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3434828-big-agnes-dirt-dagger-stake-pusher-and-cleaner?from=search#profileId-3916401


r/functionalprints • • 2d ago

Organisation / Storage Psyduck Controller Holder

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Just made my newest model and am super proud of it.
Psyduck Controller Holder


r/functionalprints • • 3d ago

Organisation / Storage Printed a NS Organizer for friend.

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r/functionalprints • • 4d ago

Tool / Jig / Fixture 3D Printed Featherboard

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Didn’t love the prices and features of available featherboards so I designed and printed my own. 3/8” nuts thread on to 3/8” bolts locking the body into place on the table saw. I designed handles for the nuts for ease of use. The featherboard slides into a 3/4” channel but can be customized to fit into any size channel. The feathered piece is also removable from the body, in case feathers break they can be replaced without re-printing the body.

If anyone would like I can post more videos of it in action or how it works/is assembled. I can also post STLs if anyone is interested. I printed this using PET-G, it cost about $2 in filament and has lasted 4 weeks of heavy use.

P.S. I originally posted this in r/woodworking and was asked to repost here. I am working on setting up a GitHub to share the STLs!


r/functionalprints • • 5d ago

Organisation / Storage Erasable and Flexible Notebook Paper Sheet

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After many failed attempts, I managed to create a rewritable notebook page that doesn't snap along the lines. It is just 0.24mm thick and can be folded repeatedly without breaking. I know it might seem like a trivial thing—just a simple sheet of paper—but it’s not. To create it, I had to make a three-layer sandwich. The middle layer provides the structural integrity; this way, there are no weak points in the sheet, and flexibility is guaranteed.

You can view all the tests performed via the project link. I hope it proves useful to someone as a notebook-style "erasable board."

https://makerworld.com/it/models/3421810-erasable-flexible-notebook-paper-sheet#profileId-3899178


r/functionalprints • • 5d ago

Organisation / Storage Pills for days! Free on makerworld

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Made so many people happy with my variants of the pillbox/spice tower. A lot of people struggle to take their pills every day, so happy this is helping some of them. All free on makerworld!

Every day of the week https://makerworld.com/models/1916456
Parametric version https://makerworld.com/nl/models/2924560
Night and day version https://makerworld.com/nl/models/2567681
Spice tower variant https://makerworld.com/nl/models/3081955
 


r/functionalprints • • 6d ago

Electronics / Mounts / Enclosures Case for my breadboard

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r/functionalprints • • 7d ago

Electronics / Mounts / Enclosures I made a phone stand that fits in my wallet

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r/functionalprints • • 6d ago

Electronics / Mounts / Enclosures Printed a Rams/Braun-style desk case for a Waveshare 7.5" e-ink panel and Pi Zero

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I wanted a proper home for a Waveshare 7.5" e-paper panel and a Pi Zero 2 W, so I designed this case. It’s a slanted white box with a flush wood bezel and side inlays, loosely inspired by 60s Braun gear.

* The glass is clamped by a screwed-in front mask (4 × M2), so the panel is held securely even with the bezel off.
* The bezel press-fits into the front recess. I designed for magnets, but the fit was snug enough that I didn’t use them.
* The Pi sits on a removable base and the USB cable exits through a rear notch, so the panel and Pi are easy to service.
* Two posts per side tie the frame to the body, which fixed the front corners cracking on my earlier prints.

The screen in the photos is a stats dashboard I wrote for myself. That’s not part of the listing; this is the case only, and it works with anything that drives the panel from a Pi.

Files (STL and laser SVGs): [MakerWorld Link](https://makerworld.com/en/models/3409295-mid-century-7-5-e-paper-display-case-waveshare)


r/functionalprints • • 7d ago

Organisation / Storage I designed a modular cable management system for my desk setup

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r/functionalprints • • 6d ago

Fuckng Useles Friday made a wall light that just looks like a frosted panel when it's off

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r/functionalprints • • 7d ago

Repair / Replacement Parts After the headband of my Corsair HS35 v2 broke, I printed a new one.

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r/functionalprints • • 7d ago

Organisation / Storage This tray setup turned into the perfect garden irrigation kit

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I’m using these tray bins to organize all my garden irrigation fittings in an Apache 4800 case. I scaled the tray height to 54 mm and used the divider options to sort the different parts.
I’d planned to add a 12 mm plywood layer between tray levels, but found that thinner foam in the bottom and the case’s egg-crate lid foam give the trays a snug fit. The small parts stay in their compartments when I close it up.
I wanted something organized that I could take out to the garden when I’m working on irrigation and potentially leave out there without worry. This model fit the job beautifully. Thanks to the designer, Shutter_Ghost on Thingiverse!