15 Useful 3D Prints: Go From Beginner to Advanced!
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In this video, I'll share 15 USEFUL 3D prints that will test your skills (and your printer), and help you go from a beginner to an advanced 3D Printer. Brought to you by PCBWay, your one-stop-shop for PCB prototypes and assemblies. Check them out at jle.vi/pcbway
In this video, I’m going to share 25 functional, practical, and USEFUL 3D prints that will not only put your 3D printer to the test, but will each challenge you to learn a new and important skill that every 3D printing enthusiast has to learn.
Instead of wasting kilos of filament on useless junk, I’ve chosen a series of prints that test you and your printer on each of the different skills involved in 3D printing, from bed adhesion and retraction to advanced slicer settings and flexible materials… all while leaving you with a practical part you can actually use when you’re done.
It’s a veritable TRIATHLON of 3D printing. Can you print them all? Will you?
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00:00 Introduction
01:04 Tupperware Lid Organizer
🗿 Tupperware Lid Holders by Lewis2e on Printables: www.printables.com/model/1755...
03:11 Drinking Glass Labels
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04:52 Threaded Containers
🗿 Threaded Containers by Jonathan Levi on Printables: www.printables.com/model/3658...
05:49 Cable Mount Organizers
🗿 Cable Organizer by LordTalon34 on Printables: www.printables.com/model/2600...
06:32 Cable Winders
🗿 Charger Cable Organizer by DFV Tech on Printables: www.printables.com/model/2898...
08:34 Tablet Stand
🗿 Tablet and Notebook Stand by Virus4711 on Printables: www.printables.com/model/1614...
10:19 Drill Dust Collector
🗿 Wall Drilling Waste Cup by Zbigniew Trzepizur on Printables: www.printables.com/model/2591...
11:30 Broom Holder
🗿 Broom Holder by fns720 on Printables: www.printables.com/model/6241...
12:09 Plant Labels
🗿 Stylish Plant Labels / Tags by fortinmike on Printables: www.printables.com/model/6174...
13:06 Dragon Scales Planter
🗿 Dragon Scales Pot and Planter by SASSy Design on Printables: www.printables.com/model/3538...
14:19 3D Printed Carabiners
🗿 Multi-USe Carabiner by Parker Boyd on Printables: www.printables.com/model/3284...
15:10 Better Shoelaces
🗿 Better Shoelaces by Johnny B Mac on Printables: www.printables.com/model/3087...
15:58 Dual Sorting Tray
🗿 Dual Multi Sort-A Dual Sided Sorting Tray by Malcolm on Printables by: www.printables.com/model/2690...
16:31 Parametric Cable Organizer
🗿 Parametric Cable Organizer by djedje_zr7 on Printables by: www.printables.com/model/1233...
17:16 The Laptop Saver
🗿 The Laptop Saver (a sub-desk level drink holder) by Martin_au on Printables: www.printables.com/model/2671...
17:56 Conclusion
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@maxmustermann194
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all your effort and ideas. If I may critisize a single minor thing: Your intonation going up at the end of a sentence is a bit irritating to the ear, e.g. 7:50 onwards. If you work on this, it will make watching the videos even more enjoayble.
@alexandrevaliquette3883
3 ай бұрын
The video production is very nice, but content is not my preferred one to be honest. Theses are useful prints, I agree, but... They are not torture test. The objective of torture test is to find as fast as possible what is the problem with your printer. Torture test use less plastic, so you can fix your printer before you risk wasting a larger print.
I suggest showing credits to the creators of the models when showing the makes
@summer_snow4695
10 ай бұрын
They are linked in the description, but yes, showing the credits to creator in the video would most likely be the better option
@eliazararevalo6924
9 ай бұрын
I never would have heard of the creators without this video. Free marketing for the creators plus direct linked credit? Can’t ask for more.
@_KorruptioN_
9 ай бұрын
100% agree. I have a bunch of models out that I see video creators using, I do wish my name was featured in the video since a majority of people don't read the full description, especially if they are watching on their phone
@LoganLovell
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely agreed. People don't always appreciate how much work goes into creating a model. When someone shares their model for free, the least people can do is give them proper credit.
@patrickguyum
6 ай бұрын
@@eliazararevalo6924Not at all comparable to the direct viewership and benefit reaped by the video itself.
The video is great for guiding you to problems without helping with any of said new found problems. equivalent of a teacher throwing the textbook at you and telling you to read the chapter.
I would also like to see a video about calibration. As a relatively new user to the 3d printing world it gets a little overwhelming to understand everything. Maybe a series going from basic techniques to advanced
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
that's a good one. until i get to it though, check out the Ellis Print Tuning Guide
@chainmailleguy
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer thanks! I will check it out. I look forward to seeing your guide too!
@Chris0612
Жыл бұрын
There are better places for this, look at the print quality in the video. Non of the showed prints came from a proper dialed in printer.
Great list of functional prints to learn from. Just want to throw in a couple of my favorite types, bookmarks for testing first layers and bag clips for print in place.
Use the tips of the calipers for a thinner surface you’ll get a better reading on the thickness of a curve
This was an awesome video. Definitely a bunch of things I’m going to have to print now. Would love to see a video demonstrating how to dial some of these settings in. Maybe a troubleshooting advice video.
I have had a printer a few months and I had never imagined printing shoe laces. Will have to give it a try Would definitely like to see a detailed calibration video, a lot of popular ones are quite a few years old. Since you have an X1 I am sure you have seen the issues people have even with a "plug and print" printer, especially with pressure advance.
I love how we have just about the same printing setup. Both using 1X Carbon, same filament dryer and I can see that mirror finish on the Tupperware top holder meaning you using a Wham Bam plate.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Yeah!! You got me on all 3! Now, time for you to build a voron 2.4 350mm…? I have some spare printed parts in orange and black if you wanna be twinsies
What a really great set of prints and wonderfully clear explanations of why!
Nice video & print ideas. New to 3DP and am struggling a bit with settings. Been using Cura 5.2 but also trying Prussia 2.0 (I think). I'm getting a bit frustrated with the settings on mini's but still learning. I made some 50 cent piece sized mini's that have words on it. Letters run together 😊. So I appreciate the ideas for checking the tolerances. 👍🏻
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Try out PrusaSlicer 2.5, it's quite good.
@leo3times
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer I just looked at it and it is 2.5 so it is the latest, thx. 👍🏻
Great video !!!! I am trying to 'teach' my printer to make some bridges without support and then print the Tup lid organizer!!
I liked that laces idea, time to discover TPU printing!
@thenextlayer
8 ай бұрын
Have fun!
You had me at item number 1 😂. I am sold 😊. Thank you.
I would love to see an in depth "how to calibrate your printer" video. Just moved to klipper and have had my previous settings become obsolete
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. That's a HUGE topic, that would take HOURS. For now, check out the Ellis tuning guide
Great video! Loved the graphics and and text. Really gives good info on what each print is showcasing! Keep it up!
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! These comments keep us going :)
I tried printing the cable winder - the lid. It sticks well to the print bed, but about 60% through, when it's printing the middle bits, it does not stick to the print anymore and then just starts printing in mid air. Any ideas why this may be happening? Thanks!
Was gonna subscribe initially but by the 3rd or 4th time he asked I was like okay man, clearly this is for plugging you and not the 3d printers
@thenextlayer
2 ай бұрын
I’ve gotten much better at that in more recent videos
@Cara.314
7 күн бұрын
Hah. Came to find this comment. It put this channel on my shit list.
I wish you the best in making youtube content and to help you there are some things i think worth mentioning: - If you really want to make the viewer to learn how to print better then, teach them! Pick only 3 models, which you think the most challenging and tell what to expect, and how to prevent from failure. You are just mentioning what to expect, but THE beginner, who watches this video will just scrach his head where to start. (BTW, You did great at 14:35 and 16:50!) - I wouldn't recommend such a big and high print FOR setting in the retraction. It's too much wasted material on the bottom before it starts showing the affection of the retract. Time and material could be spend more efficently. - Try to show the latest, and mostly the easiest ways to edit/make models. The Prusa slicer 2.6 came out 2 weeks ago with the alpha version, that makes you able to create text on your model. I think TPU could be later in the video coz it's more advanced, then a "second model for learn to print". - After a finished build you need to calibrate your printer first, and then you can print stuff with it... Don't be sketchy, when you made yourself to build a Voron! The whole point is to be professional, with fast and accurate printing. Calibration is foundation! - 11:00. Instead of explaining that why this model wasn't correctly made for 3D printing, you could explain how to repair the modell to make it fit. For example I would cut down the bottom 1-2 millimeters in the slicer and if it's needed, then I would bring in a box and shape it so it makes the bottom on the same thickness as it was before. - 12:00 If you already know the screws are gonna separate the layers, don't use woodscrews. They chamfered on the bottom so they will separate the layers, anygood the adhesion is... Use allen screws and washers instead. It's not just about the printing itself, but how you handle the print after the fact too.. - Don't hit your previous sentense. Vase mode has no infill as the hyperlapse shows, so you don't need, actually you can't change the infill by any means.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Great feedback thank you so much!
i must be a novice since all these prints is somewhat easy to throw at my printer it is pretty much dialed great in thanks for the vid anyways it's a great video for newcomers and people that hasen't tuned in their printer fully yet
I have printed the cable winder many times before - I should print more, that is :) But that Tupperware organizer looks like a challenge to my ender 3 clone
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Dooo it!
@djispro4272
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer I finally got some TPU. Where can I find those glass labels?
In regards to your plants and gardening, has anyone suggested you get a soil test kit? It’ll give you insight into what nutrients your soil might be lacking and help your plants thrive.
As someone who also does a lot of drilling around the house, I’ll let you in on a cheaper, more effective & more accessible trick for catching the dust: try a post-it instead. You stick it to the wall just below where you’re drilling & fold the bottom half up so it’s like a paper shelf to catch the dust. It catches all of the dust (because it’s stuck completely against the wall), & if you don’t have a post-it, you can use tape & paper to achieve the same effect. It was a game changer for me :)
@NickoBaggins
7 ай бұрын
I have always just held a damp paper towel underneath while drilling and wiped up anything that stuck to the wall. May have to try the sticky note to see which is better.
@spyrule
4 ай бұрын
You can also do this with an envelope and a piece of tape.
@johnparker2636
27 күн бұрын
Or use the bottom half of an empty milk carton -cheap, light and readily available.
Pushing me out of my comfort zone in a couple different ways, good. I’ll try the screw top container first.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Glad! The response to the video wasn’t wow so I’m happy you enjoyed it
Great video. Looking forward to the video on OpenSCAD. In particular or as a separate video can you show how to customize a print by putting text on the print such as someone's name. Thanks.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
It's out now! I decided to do it as a Short, b/c it wouldn't take much time to explain, not worht a 15 min video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXqGvLVyldmvj8Y.html
@ashokmoghe8035
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer thanks. Watched and liked your short video. 😀 I will give it a shot.
Just ordered my first 3d printer and now i got cold feet. So many things talked about in this video that can go wrong while printing, a bit overwhelming. But i guess i should just get the printer, start printing and deal with issues as i go
I'd love to see a video on the wall storage system you are using.
I enjoyed this video and appreciated the assessment of what aspects it would test. I think this could move into specific videos covering each of these items. I am news and noticed in the comments, we don’t know how to adjust our cooling or retraction. I haven’t found a guide or video set to really help me both understand what and why, but put me on a path to really dial it in. I understand there are far too many items to do in a single video, but maybe follow up ones which take one of these models and then explaining retraction and how to adjust it, then do another on cooling. Etc… Thanks again for the videos. I have been enjoying them.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Great idea I’ll think on how i could do it. And thank you for the kind words they are really appreciated
@advisorgee
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer I agree with Chris, I stopped watching about 2 models in as there is little point in me trying to print these if I have no clue how to fix the problems that show up
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
@@advisorgee Great feedback. I wonder if I should do a video that's like "common problems that make your prints suck" and try to condense years of my learnings into 1 video?
@advisorgee
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer That is a great title, and if you can make it into one it would be great.
I really appreciate how you explain how any challenges that you experience on a print is an opportunity to learn how to make your printer/slicer settings better.
@thenextlayer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate the comment
Hallo, witch Software is ist, you talked about at 3:48 in Thais Video? Thank you
With Prusa 2.6 Alpha 2.. you can just add text on to 3d models now.. so wondering if the 2nd print idea with "open scad" is really needed anymore?
I think im gonna try the tablet tray. I do have a question as to what slicer you are using for your Voron? I have a switchwire and having a hell of a time finding a profile for it.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
I use PrusaSlicer, but I might move to Bambu... it's crashing when I slice for Voron though.
I'm actually going to print that tablet stand, and probably a few of those parametric cable locks.
@thenextlayer
4 ай бұрын
Epic, enjoy! Watch some more videos, I have a LOT of recommended prints for you to check out
4:00 I just use a software to type text then use shapr 3d to wrap the text onto a model^^
Don't know about sorting, but a part tray or two would probably be beneficial to have 🤔
how did you get your bottom so smooth and shiny on the tupperware thing?
Thanks for the great Tipps and Ideas... really useful channel!
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! Really appreciate it :)
14:28 these (with pla plus and my settings) will support 100lbs, yes really, i hung one up and started to pull on it with a old fish scale, most i could pull was like 60 lbs, so i started to hang from it, had it at 100 before i shifted my weight again go put more on it and it went. In other news getting whacked by a 6lb fish scale at high speed in the hands and head hurts really bad. Cant wait to repeat the test with cf nylon in the future!
Great video. Only thing that wouldve made it better are the resources to learn the skills needed for each one.
@thenextlayer
4 ай бұрын
Good call!
@sophisticateddelinquency
4 ай бұрын
@@thenextlayer- Could always be added in the video info?
Great Video, But say what is the grid on your wall called and where can i get the files?
I want see a video about settings
OpenSCAD is actually my main 3D modelling software, but I am planning to move to Fusion 360.
more like this please
Hi there, what about the honeycomb wall with all the holders
@thenextlayer
7 ай бұрын
I did a full video about it check it out!
Great Video ❤ BTW Are you having a bad hair day, LOL Luv the Beanie 😂
Hey my brother. Glad I found your channel. Not to mention you from the motherland baby! ❤️❤️ Toda ach sheli.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Big up!
What a great idea for a video.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! It hasn’t performed that well surprisingly but hopefully more people will discover it
3d printed a mouse shell for my logitech g305. Turned out perfect but Tolerances need to be spot on. if not the pcb, scrollwhelle and other hardware will not fit!
What‘s the brand of the orange filament?
@thenextlayer
7 ай бұрын
On my wall it’s peusament
That was an interesting "how to punish your printer" video
I have an issue where i get holes in my outer surface (walls). They are not completely random, they appear als in the same Spot and they are not z-sean. My Z seam is already aligned. I tried drying my filament in a filamend dryer from sunlu but its not helping. At first the filament printed well but now… i even tried standard settings from cura.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Upload some pics on our discord we will help you out. It’s probably pressure advance not being well calibrated. Https://jle.vi/tnldiscord
I want that peg board thing you got there. Did you print it?
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Yes check my recent video on organization systems. I also have a full video about this coming in two weeks
What is the hex grid pattern holding your tools? Is it 3d printed?
@MatrixRay19
Жыл бұрын
It is, look up HoneyComb wall on Printables
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Of course :) It's the Honeycomb Storage Wall by RostaP, I did a short about it.
Nice models..... but what I want is what is in the background! Can't keep my eyes out of it. This wall mount system!! Where can I get the models?? Anyone know?
@thenextlayer
5 ай бұрын
I did a whole video about it. It’s called honeycomb storage wall! Check my past videos
This is epic considering I just got my first 3D printer 2 days ago. It's already down I clogged it somehow 🤣
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Congrats, you'll enjoy the hobby, and there's so much to learn. You'll get better. Don't give up.
Mais uma vez um vídeo interessante, mas gostaria de um tutorial de como se fazem esses objetos interessantes.😢
I know you divorced Prusa, but Prusaslicer 2.6a3 has a text tool in it now, you don't need open scad.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
I still use and love PrusaSlicer (lol on the divorce though), but I don't get along with the text tool that well, plus, some openscad models will let you actually like, modify the model itself, not just emboss or deboss text on it. Get what I mean?
Pretty Nice~😍
Plus I’ve gotta at least get a 3-1. Three function/useful. To one random fun one
Can you please share the link for the pegboard behind you TIA!
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
I did a whole video about it check it out
@mayurwagh7399
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer Hey sorry I am not able to find it in the list… can you plz mention the name of vdo… thanks!
what tpu shore are you using?
Great video topic. Love noob topics
Thanks 👍✌🖖🥃, good job, peace out, live long and prosper having a drink...
What is with the weird blurred box in the lower center of the screen in part of your video? It is very distracting.
@woodwaker1
Жыл бұрын
I noticed the same thing. Curious why it is there
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
I was an idiot and I left on the "recording controls" on my screenrecording software, so we blurred it out. Maybe it would've been better to not blur it.
@woodwaker1
Жыл бұрын
@@thenextlayer thanks for the honest answer!
@theoneohmresistor
Жыл бұрын
didnt see it until you pointed it put haha
What is the name of this art program? ım am cura to use
Thank you! I've been searching for and thinking about something like the Cable Winders to solve the mess of dozens of extra-cables I have.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help, enjoy, and make sure you're subbed :) More coming.
if i ever print a benchie, it will just be a trophy, but i think why not just print differentials, that would be the ultimate tourcher test.
Great video
@thenextlayer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit
Well that’s put every one off printing any of those lol 😂
You showed the 3d printed dog, where did you find that, please!
Love the videos! I am getting into 3D printing with my 11 year old son but need guidance. Would you be interested in online teaching? I am about to buy the Bambu Lab X1 carbon printer because of your great other videos I have seen. Please help me!!!
@thenextlayer
11 ай бұрын
Join our discord, we'll be happy to help you :) Also, if you wish to support the channel, please use our link to order your printer! jle.vi/bambulab
14:02 what does "dial in" mean in this context?
Ugh. Now I'm gonna have to make more 😏
I watch the first part and think... well that's a lot of material for a test that most likely will fail
Thanks for thee videos. It will be good to be more precise and concise … les small talk
@thenextlayer
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
I think that you forgot to talk about the hexagon wall in the background..;)
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
True!
Cool video
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
THX!
Like I normally don't comment on anything, but the soldering of the guy at around 7:40 are just not from this world. That he is soldering a rather modern Motherboard is already a stunning task to behold, but he is also so quick and precise with soldering, that I'm just not able to see him put any solder anywhere. I also wish to become a magician with that extraordinary level of skill.
@mikebond6328
7 ай бұрын
He was tinning his tip while listening and singing along to music.
@Cara.314
7 күн бұрын
Almost as if its just shitty stock footage.
I have a couple questions 1st is what printer would you recommend for a beginner and 2nd the honey comb wall do they go together like a puzzle so you can make it bigger
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
If budget allows, Bambu, otherwise sv06 jle.vi/Sovol And yep puzzle
Don't print thing under stress or pressure with PLA. It will yield or bend over time. There is lots of other plastic than PLA that can be used
Amen
Cable Mount Organizer link doesnt work.
instead of openscad, show how you can modify and add text in prusaslicer :)
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Not the same though because in openscad you can do like, lettering. Changing the actual model for example a sign. Not just emboss or Denise
I applied glue stick to the subscribe button and now my phone is all sticky 😩 But preheating the like button went well 👍
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Yessss someone acknowledged my joke! Thank you!
So….just filament printers then, not ‘3d printers’?
I get your overall point, but you are asking us to use a lot of filament to dial in a printer. Way to many people have crap ender printers .
Yeah no. If I have stringing problems, I dont want to discover that on a large print
I liked the “queue food safe army” bit. Ppl say that fdm prints aren’t food safe but it really depends on how you wash them. Most washing machines will get in the gaps just fine and if you still have a problem with that, a UV steriliser will take care of all your issues. Ppl gon say “that’s too much effort just to use a printed part” and I fully agree, but my point is that you are wrong and printed utensils *can be* perfectly food safe.
That is stuff for advanced 3d users not for beginners like me…
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Give it a try, challenge yourself, that's how you learn :)
I just printed 2 USB cable organizers today... 🥲🥲🥲 This model is far away solo cooler than the one I printed. I'll modify the print in place cable organizer with a hook to stay below my laptop support. When it's done I post the remix here. Thanks for the video.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
Cool 👍
You dont need a 3D printed part to collect drill dust, just roll a peice of masking tape so the sticky sides touch each other and place it on the wall below your drill hole, there will be a small gap between the tape and the wall where the dust will collect and stick to the tape
I see you, Claratin user.
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
I don’t use Claritin that much lol those are a different drug I’d rather not say ;)
Fine, keep your secrets.
i am greek so it seems pretty english to me
didn't find the food safe in comments
@thenextlayer
Жыл бұрын
I', shocked.
I have a printer, but I’ve decided I don’t want to devote my entire life to figuring out all the crazy Greek you're talking about. I didn’t sign up for freaking brain surgery.
Nozzle change is not necessary
Its all greek to me cause in greek so its easy I'd say 😅
I’m not sure how using your plug and play printer to print models you didn’t design is any kind of training or leveling up personally
Bro i put my printer to the test and i failed