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there are four batteries with wires attached to them

Flexing battery holders with integrated spring by enif

Enif's Flexing Battery Holders are fully parametrized and fully 3D printable battery holders. Instead of a traditional metallic spring, they use an integrated, flexible curled structure. Figure out how much power you need and print one for your next electronic project.

a blue and white clock sitting on top of a white plate next to a wooden table

Clockwerk - A 3D Printed, Three-Axis Tourbillon by aaddaamm

aaddaamm's Clockwork is a remarkable kinetic sculpture of a 3-axis tourbillon escapement, and is the world's first 3D printed multiaxis tourbillon. If you're not yet sure why you'd want to make this, just click through and watch the video. All will become clear.

a yellow pinwheel on top of a blue background with brown triangles around it and the words optical illusion pinwheel

Twin Blades

3d Inspiration

Cool Optical Illusions

3d Printing Technology

Optical Illusion Pinwheel v2.5 by Dalpek

Dalpek's Optical Illusion Pinwheel has two blades that rotate in opposite directions when the wind blows. The resulting effect is quite hypnotic. Print it, stick it on the end of a pencil, then find some wind. You'll be transfixed.

an engine is shown on top of a black stand with yellow wheels and orange hoses

Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine Model - Fully Functioning by ericthepoolboy

Following on the heels of his last batch of remarkable automotive designs, ericthepoolboy delivers a Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine that's complex, fully functional and, if you print it correctly, quite beautiful. Fire up your printer, because you're finally going to learn how cars work.

a man and woman sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor with wires all over it

LED bridge lamp by Opossums

Opossums' LED Bridge Lamp helps maximize light and minimize shadows when doing detailed work on tiny objects. The art deco inspired design is as attractive as it is useful. Acquire some LEDs and a power supply, print all the parts, then get back to (well lit) work!

two white boxes with screws and nails on top of a black table next to a sink

SciFi Small Part Storage Crates by AndrewBougie

AndrewBougie needed to organize some small parts, but was dissatisfied with the storage options available to him. So he did what any awesome person with a 3D printer would do. He designed these stylish SciFi Small Part Storage Crates and shared them with you.

Air Raid Siren - hand crank version by MlePh

If you've got a 3D printer, some screws, and the arm strength to really get it cranking, @MlePh's Air Raid Siren can make a fantastic amount of noise. Why aren't you making this Thing right now?

an origami piece of paper sitting on top of a table

Sculpture of San Francisco Housing Prices by dougmccune

dougmccune's Sculpture of San Francisco Housing Prices uses data from 5,000 recent home sales to artistically depict a growing disconnect between adjacent neighborhood. It might just be the perfect 3D printed conversation piece.

the skeleton of a dinosaur is shown in this image, it appears to be an adult

T-Rex Skeleton by MakerBot

MakerBot first shared the T-Rex Skull two years ago, and it quickly became one of the community's most downloaded and remixed designs. If you're fan, you'll be delighted to know that the full T-Rex Skeleton is finally available to download. Time to print!

two toy trucks sitting next to each other on a gray surface with orange and blue wheels

Mini Monster Truck With Suspension by jakejake

JakeJake's Mini Monster Truck With Suspension is easier to print and assemble than you might expect. The body and suspension print in one piece with no need for support, and all three components friction fit with no need for glue. Print a few in your favorite colors.

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Girih Tiles for Interactive Islamic Designs by mathgrrl

Is it math or is it art? Mathgrrl’s Girih Tiles for Interactive Islamic Designs is both, and fully customizable, too. Gather multiple colors of filament, carefully read the Thing details, then print and assemble something unique and beautiful.

an image of a yellow toy with the words educational brake caliper

Dog Wheelchair

Steam Science

Computer Aided Design

Educational Brake Caliper by chriswh86

Chriswh86’s Educational Brake Caliper came about when his 3D printing obsession collided with his love of motorsports. The result is a full sized model based on a Dwarf Car racer. We can’t recommend using it in a real car, but we fully endorse printing it and learning how it works. It’s a thing of beauty.

a red skull sculpture sitting on top of a table

Hunters - Hunter's Skull by SYFY

Hunter's Skull is an alien skull from Syfy's tv series, Hunters. The intricate design will look fantastic, if maybe a little creepy, on a bookshelf. Pick out the perfect color of filament and print one ASAP.

a hand holding an orange and black remote controlled quadcopter in front of some bushes

Micro 105 FPV Quadcopter - 8.5mm Motors, Micro Scisky by punkkills

PunnKills designed the Micro 105 FPV Quadcopter to be light weight, crash resistant, and highly protective of the onboard gear. Read through the details, comments, and makes to get the full story, then you'll be ready to print and fly.

an orange and white frisbee sitting on top of a wooden table next to a pair of scissors

Persistence Of Vision

Phenakistoscope by joehann

The optical illusion created by the Phenakistoscope has its roots in discoveries and experiments by Euclid and Newton, but it wasn't fully realized until Joseph Plateau nailed it down in 1829. Then it was just a short 187 years before johann517 kindly shared it with all of us.