I first saw yesterday's post on Facebook of all places and started modelling a 3D printable version straight away as a fun Saturday project. Fun little modelling project, and looks 10/10 outrageous.

I wanted to share my second "completed" design after starting to learn Fusion 360. It's a fully 3D printed gumball dispenser with a working ratchet mechanism that only allows the knob to turn clockwise.

The hardest part was definitely the ratchet. My first attempt at a traditional ratchet and pawl setup was too small to work reliably with just printed parts. I eventually solved it by creating a single, flexible "spring-gear" that combines the spring and pawl into one piece.

My original plan was to also add a coin slot so the knob could only be turned when a coin is inserted, but that got a little too complicated for my current skills. That will have to wait for version 2.

The ball holder would look a lot better with transparent filament, but I didn't have any on hand at the moment.

This could be a perfect gift for dispensing candy or something small. Food safety with 3D prints can be a concern, so It's probably best to use individually wrapped sweets or use a food-safe coating on the parts if you plan to use it with unwrapped treats.

I've uploaded the model files if anyone wants to check it out or print their own. I'd love to hear what you think!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1622388-gumball-machine-working-with-only-3d-printed-parts#profileId-1712816

This was the first print and I could move the stop up a bit so the phone doesn't slide down so far, but not bad for a first attempt! No more dead phone in the AM

So we were gifted an air conditioner, but the mounting system with wrong/broken. I designed a plate that would securely fasten the exhaust hose to a 1" rigid insulation panel I cut to fit in the window opening. The design sandwiches the insulation between two fitted flanges and is (over-) secured with 6 M3 screws.

I expected to have to go through a lot of design iterations to get clips that would fit the hose securely and also be strong enough, but I got it on the first try. Hole in one!

Here's the Onshape link: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/80d731a5dd06aae83946d8a8/w/4e08635664dce8e09af2c9fc/e/04e043b7f89c7cbeca6de786?renderMode=0&uiState=687bbd60c8ac4b246a345f5c

Are the simple shapes? Yes. Do they make me happy? Also yes.

The base is a model I've been using since 17'. I added a rectangle today so I could mount the heated grip controller and audio controller.

So I printed myself some SAK scales to replace the old one that are warped. The bed texture adds some grip to the knife. Overall they feel better than the OEM ones. I took some random scales step file I found and made some tweaking and updates cause I like them to be really tight and without logo.

https://makerworld.com/models/1618124

We’re adopting a baby golden retriever soon so I had to install a doggy gate for the stairs. Drew this with Sketchup online and it fit first try!

As a beginner with both drawing and 3D printing I’m really happy with how it turned out!! This is an amazing hobby.

With scraper blade. Used at my work, a training kennel and have held up better than the metal ones.

protective cover for joycon joystick, hope can avoid drifting

to mount on neogrip2

have card storage

can dock directly without removing the case/cover

With scraper blade. Used at my work, a training kennel and have held up better than the metal ones.

As part of my new looping setup, I needed to be able to tell these buttons apart at a quick glance. I also needed them to be easier to hit, so these caps are 16mm in diameter, and they fit snugly and tight over the original buttons.

STL/3MF: https://makerworld.com/models/1617679