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Fancy Egg 3 Update to the Update

Hey everyone!

I was given feedback that the updated Version of Egg 3 was a bit tight and difficult to thread together, so  I reworked the bottom side of the egg to be much easier to assemble!

I ended up having to do a bit more testing than anticipated to re-align the pattern, but I printed a full test and it seems perfect.  The top and bottom are much easier to thread together and the pattern aligned perfectly for me.  

If you already downloaded the Fancy Egg...

Arceus Pokeball v2 New Inserts Available

Hey everyone!

Two things to announce with the remade Arceus Pokeball:

1.  I have uploaded new inserts.  A set for storing Nintendo DS Games (Holds 10 Games), and a set for SD/Micro SD Cards (Hold 12 each)

2. I have uploaded the F360 file for the Arceus Pokeball so you now have access to the most recent version to make your own edits with!

Next up, i'll be creating some of these same inserts for the Original Pokeball, then going into making some of the other ...

Heavy Ball v2 Now Available!

Hey everyone!

I just finished remaking and testing the Heavy Ball STL's for the Arceus Pokeball V2 and they are now available in the Archives.

Everything is the printed the same for the Heavy Ball as the "normal" version, except you print the Heavy Ball top instead of the normal Ball Top, and also print 2 of the SD card covers that go on top.

Next up for the Arceus Ball V2 is going to be re-making the DS Inserts and SD/Micro SD Card Inserts.  After I get the inserts fi...

Rupee Storage Case Now Available!

Hey everyone!

Introducing the Rupee Storage Case!

This is a design I've had in my head for a while and finally found a little bit of time to bring it to life!  The goal was to make the storage case as easy to print and multi-functional as possible.

The design features a print-in-place hinge, requires no supports, and comes with a wide variety of different storage inserts that snap in and out of place.  The case itself also has a simple snap feature to keep it c...

Update/Fix to Fancy Egg 3

Hey everyone, 

So the original file for the two piece version of Egg 3 had an issue where the pattern wouldn't fully align when closed.  I actually spent quite a bit of time testing and prototyping quite a few different pieces trying to fix the issue to no avail, but I've FINALLY figured it out!  

I got a successful test print this morning and the new version of Egg 3 now aligns when closed all the way. I have already replaced the old files in the Archives with the...

Arceus Pokeball Version 2.0 Now Available

Hey everyone, 

I've posted about it a few times but Version 2 of our Arceus Pokeball is done and available at last!  I have kept the files for the original version available as well for anyone that prefers that one.  

Overall, I think Version 2 is much easier to print and assemble, and it produces a much better end "product."  The assembly is easier, but it also allows to replace components that may break which was not very easy or possible with Version 1. &nbs...

Fancy Easter Eggs

Hey everyone!

So I've been wanting to create a set of "deluxe" Easter Eggs for a while now, and a couple weeks ago decided to make it happen!  I had to do a few new things in Blender that I'd never done before, including threads, but after a good bit of playing around this is the result!  The Fancy Easter Eggs.  

I've uploaded 3 different Fancy Easter Eggs, and you have the option to print any of them as one single piece, or in 2 hollow pieces that thread together ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hey everyone!

I wanted to present to you, the Four Leaf Clover Candy Bowl & Vase, now available in the archives!

St. Patrick's Day kind of snuck up on me this year, and I made a last minute decision to put together a couple decorative designs for the occasion!  I actually didn't have plans for any St. Pat's designs this year because I've been so busy working on finishing up some of the other models, but I had a last minute change of heart this morning and decided to whip ...

Original Pokeball Update + Switch Inserts Added

Hey everyone!

So I'm not too sure how many people printed the Original Pokeball with the spring-loaded feature in it, but after testing it out for myself along with feedback from a lot of you I have decided to remove the spring from the design for now.

I, along with a few others, found that even if the spring has good strength when first printed, after just a couple days of the model being closed the 3D-printed spring becomes pretty much useless.  I have played around with ...

Progress on Pokeball Designs/Behind the Scenes

Hey everyone!

I've mentioned it in the Discord server a few times, but I have been working hard this past week on completely redesigning the Arceus Pokeball and finishing up tweaks to the functional Original Pokeball.  

I've gotten to the point with the Arceus Pokeball redesign that I wanted to share with you all how its going!  I should be finishing it up very soon, but its looking promising to be a much stronger and easier model to print and assemble.  

Bot...

**UPDATED Articulated Koi Fish Now In The Archives

Hey everyone, 

I've listened to everybody's feedback and have made some improvements to the Koi!  Biggest thing I heard was that people were either having difficulties with the articulated points breaking or being weak.  I definitely appreciate the feedback, so  I've made 2 main improvements:

- The articulation joints are twice as thick now and much stronger

- All of the side fins have more clearance now so they can flop all the way up and down

The ...

New Rocket Available

Hey everyone, 

I've just uploaded my own design for the rocket on the Stomp Rocket Design.  If you were unaware, the original utilized the same rocket from the Thingiverse design and my original intention was to create my own.  Well, here we are!

Its essentially the same style as the other one, except with a point tip to hopefully cut through air a little more efficiently.  

If you're interested in printing the design, the plunger HAS to be printed in F...

Articulated Koi File Re-Uploaded

Hey everyone, 

So I received some feedback that a few people's slicers had issues with the Articulated Koi.  I suspect its because it had a TON of faces.  I did reduce the mesh before exporting, but I was able to reduce it MUCH more.  

I have just RE-UPLOADED the files for the Articulated Koi and they are about 1/4 of the size of the originals, with no noticeable changes to the model.  If you previously downloaded the model you may want to re-download it ...

Articulating Koi Fish

Hey everyone!

The Articulating Koi Fish is available in the Archives at last!  If you follow me on Tik Tok, you may have seen me on Live working on this model endlessly over the past week.  To be honest, it took me somewhere between 80-90 hours to complete this model, which is longer than I've ever spent on a single model.  

The process it takes to create something like this is very new to me (I made it in Blender), and I definitely made my fair share of mistakes al...

Voronoi Heart (and Low Poly)

Hey everyone, 

In case you didn't see my last post, I did a tutorial on how to make any model either Low Poly or with a Voronoi pattern (see photo).

In case you have zero interest in messing around with Blender, I have uploaded the files into the drive.  I put the Voronoi Heart and the Low Poly version.  Either version will need supports, but the Voronoi Pattern will not need supports in the holes!

Here is the link to where its at in the drive, hope you enjoy...

Blender Tutorial: Easily Create Low Poly/Voronoi Textures On ANY Model

Hey everyone, 

We've got another Blender tutorial in the Tutorial Directory.  This one is great for any experience level, and will show you how to quickly make any model Low Poly or Voronoi.

No Blender experience needed, and its a couple really cool modifiers to get some unique surface textures.  

Hope you enjoy, and please feel free to let me know what other types of tutorials you want to see!  I'll be uploaded a Fusion360 tutorial soon as well, it wil...

Stomp Rocket!

Hey everyone!

So if you follow me on Tik Tok you may have my recent posts working on this Stomp Rocket, some of you even helped me design it on Live (Shoutout to Nick for the airflow expertise)!  

It was a design someone released on Thingiverse to be made with PLA, but I wanted to design a version that could utilize flexible filament for the Plunger!  Fun little quick side project, but i've also been having a lot of fun with flexibles in general lately.  I personal...

Behind The Scenes/Articulated Koi Fish Update

Hey everyone, 

In an effort to be better about giving you guys more behind the scenes content, I wanted to show you guys a more in depth on how the Articulated Koi Fish design is coming along!  

This is definitely a very challenging design for me to create, but I'm very excited at how its turning out!  The process flow I'm working on nailing down in Blender will help me to create other really nice detailed articulations along with the Koi in the future!

As...

Pokeball Version 2.0

Hey everyone, 

I have just uploaded some improvements to the Original Pokeball (Function Version) in the Archives.  

There is at least a minor tweak to every single part so you'll need to use all new pieces if you were previously printing the first version.  Here are the changes I made:

- I gave the Button a little bit of built in resistance so it doesn't release the latch so easily.

- I included a "tighter snap" version of the button  AND t...

What I've Been Working On

Hey everyone!

I wanted to record a video showing you some of the projects I've been working on and a little behind the scenes for me lately.  

I didn't put out as many models as I would have liked in January, but I've still been working hard on some designs and look forward to releasing them soon!

I mention it in the video, but I would love to get your feedback on what kind of models you look forward to seeing!

Functional Pokeball (Spring Loaded) Now Available!

Hey everyone, 

We have our functional Original Pokeball at last!  I have to thank you all so much for your patience on this once, I wanted to have it done a long time ago but it definitely proved to be a little trickier than I expected!

This is just Version 1 and I've already got some improvements I'm working on.  Specifically working on making the spring stronger, and still just testing how well it will work long term in general.  

The design requires ...

Art the Shelf Elf Version 3

Hey everyone, 

I apologize for the delay in getting our newest version of Art the Shelf Elf into the Archives!  If you follow me on Tik Tok you probably have seen the improvements, but here are the newest upgrades:

- Shoulders are now ball and socket (still print and place) which allows for a better range of motion. 

- Facial expressions are printed separately. Currently I have included 3 different options: A blank, Happy/Sad, and Smirt/Shocked.

- Hats ...

F360 Tutorial: Cutting & Keying for 3D Printing

Hey everyone, 

I was recently asked for some guidance on cutting and keying models in Fusion 360 for 3D printing, so I thought I would put together a quick tutorial with a few techniques you might be able to use!  

Here is the link, you can also find it in the Tutorial Directory in the Archives!

https://www.loom.com/share/7c34005275ae467...

Intro to Blender (Creating Vase Mode Prints)

Hey everyone!

So sorry its been about a week since you've heard from me!  Life has been a bit crazy since the holidays, but i'm getting back on track now!  

I put together a little Patreon exclusive Intro to Blender video for those of you that have been interested in giving the program a try.  It is a more in depth version of the videos I posted to my Tik Tok recently showing how to create vase mode prints.  

Here is the link if you would like to che...

Goombas! (Regular & Planter Versions)

Hey everyone!  

So this was a recommendation from a member a little while back, and I've finally managed to create it!  Oddly enough, this was a bit more challenging than I expected.  I figured it would be about the same process as the Mushroom Planters, but I was completely wrong, haha.  

 I created the original Mushroom Planters in Fusion 360, but the Goomba project definitely called for Blender!  The major difficulty for me came in getting the faci...

Holiday Pokeball!

Hey everyone!

So I wanted to get this model out a lot earlier in the month, but better late than never right?  This is my attempt at a Holiday Themed Pokeball!  I've been having fun with different snowflake patterns this month and figured it would make a great Holiday Themed Ball.  

This design works exactly like the Pumpkin and Original Pokeballs.  Prints in 5 separate pieces and snaps together afterwards with no glue needed.  The inner piece and buttons ...

Version 2: Art the Shelf Elf Now Available

Hey everyone!

So I just released Version 2 of Art the Shelf Elf into the Archives!  Check out the video above if you want to see the new changes, but basically I:

1)  Got rid of his butthole

and 

2) Made it to where the head can no longer rotate while printing!

These updates should make the model much more easily printed, and no worries about the head rotating anymore.  

I do have more plans to continue improving the design in the futu...

Art the Articulating Shelf Elf

Hey everyone, 

So recently one of our members (Nick Rodriguez) suggested that I try to make an Elf on a Shelf.  I have never created an articulated print, so I figured this would be a fun project to try out!

Art the Elf is fully print in place with no supports needed, and the head rotates a full 360 to display one of two different faces.  (I can create more faces if anyone wants!).

Here is the link where you can find the model in the drive:

2021-12-16 05:12:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Support Free Santa Ornament

Hey everyone!

So if you aren't aware I recently acquired a 3D scanner and have been working on getting acquainted with it.  I haven't seen too many support-free Santa ornaments out there so I searched far and wide to find this ornament at an Antique Store!

After scanning it, I imported it into Blender to sculpt out some of the details (I didn't realize how smooth the actual model was underneath the paint). 

I have created 2 versions; Ornament & Decoration. &n...

All The Newest Rocks (12)

Hey everyone!

I finally had some time to upload all of the recent rock mashups I created!  Seems like it takes longer to upload them than it does to make them sometimes!

In case anyone is curious, I'm DEFINITELY slowly down on the rock mashups and have other projects that I'm focusing on.  There will still be a FEW, but not nearly as many.  

Here is the folder containing ALL of the mashups, they all have different print instructions to make sure to check th...