can you try printing something hollow, like a cube, but halfway through the print you pour water inside? Then you finish the print and you have a thing with water inside.
theres something just, magical about 3d printers to me, I mean seeing something on a computer screen and then being able to physically _hold_ the object, its just really crazy.
An even better secret is if you want the plastic to actually stick to the metal, make the cutout smaller than the metal and scratch the metal surface. Stop the print like before, only this time heat the metal, and press it into the slot. The bond is pretty good.
Awesome video. What about if, to make a bracelet, you print a handful of beads in a small circle, then half way through you pause and embed a rubber band? There wouldn't be that knot you always get from home made bracelets.
Paden Gentry you could also do that with cast beads and some "premium"(not cheap chinese) bracelets do that aswell. just make a bead mold, put in a string, and fill with plastic Edit: didn't watch to the end where he asks for ideas with embedding.
I did that with my key as well after I saw this video. It worked fairly well and I also rounded the key cover so that the key wouldn't feel like it cuts into my fingers any longer. Nice video, I like it!
That is super cool. I've been looking at making some custom keys, but don't want to buy a bunch because of the different types of key ways. You have given me a great idea!
You should try putting magnets in a sphere so to create a monopol. Then create a monopol surface of the other polarity. The sphere would basically float in mid air... Now THAT would be pretty cool...
Thanks! It would probably be more complicated than embedding keys because you would need to pause printing multiple times to insert the magnets into the sphere. Or, you could create a truncated icosahedron (soccer ball) in parts, insert all the magnets and then glue it together. Also, the "surface" should be "bowl" shaped so the "sphere" doesn't float out... That being said - you probably know better what to do than me...
In SolidWorks, wouldn't it be easier to get the key outline and the cover outline and then extrude the cover full height? You would then use the key outline to cut a hole in the cover. Much fewer steps, I think. Also, if the shape was acceptable, you could generate the cover's outline using an offset from the key outline, I think. Nice work!
smart never showing the whole key, I have seen people get into locks with 3d printed keys, I am tempted to try it on my own locks to see if it actually works
Very cool idea. The same way you can also include bolts and nuts into a print. Or maybe embedding some LED strips into a transparent print? Not the very high power one because of the heat. But why not something for Christmas?
He did but if you look at 9;23 you can see full keys. You don't need the actual key you can tell by shape what company it is and than get the measurements than you have the cuts from image. That's how the TSA screwed up an image they posted and within minutes the image was grabbed before they pulled it and now there are all the TSA lock keys for luggage in a friendly STL file. Granted the keys shown towards end might not be current. He did so good in the beginning hiding the cuts also. Really like how he did the tops got me wondering if I can pause mine easily without watching and waiting.
@@TedZarcone "if I can pause mine easily without watching and waiting." You likely know this by know but there's g-code which will pause most printers. I'm sure I could find some videos to help with the topic if you want/need more info.
Super cool idea with the embedding, you could maybe embed some sort of electronic components into a 3D print so they still function but have a cool new housing. A USB stick or something? I don't know if the print head and filament would get too hot for it and thus damage the electronics but it'd be worth a shot :)
Magnets? Use for a lid on a phone cover if you know where to put them. Or fridge deco, motor stator or armature if you know how to do brushless. Trick keeping the magnets from jumping up to your heater cartridge.
That is freaking cool any tutorials on setting up pauses for the printer? Also a suggestion if you just type the type of key into Google image search you can usually find a line drawing or black and white drawing of the key to scale so you don't have to do all that tracing in a lining to get the shape of your key
Print some keys and test them on some locks, i'm interested if the plastic is rigid enough to work! It would also make some fun content, which would compliment your channel ;)
In Cura you can load imasges and make STL files from them, for the Key Head for example. Then make this a hole in TinkerCAD to be cut out this shape form what ever
Print some keys and test them on some locks, i'm interested if the plastic is rigid enough to work! It would also make some fun content, which would compliment your channel ;)
Man, I don't know many people who would think to censor the image of their physical key for security. Good thinking ahead. Also, ask your relatives to send you reference images for their keys and make some designs for them. Then ask for a copy of their keys to 3D print on, and give them the finished product later. I imagine they will then dispose of the old copies, or ask you to do another print so they can have a spare.
when making an extrude in SOLIDWORKS, there should be a check box in which you can avoid the two bodies from merging. that way you wouldn't have to offset your extrude from the key.
try making an full housing of a glass then break the glass inside. leave a hole beforehand in the print so you can put a cunstruction glue in it or something. so you would have a broken glass in a usable glass shape Hard to explane, hope you get it xD
You could make grip covers for spatulas or something. As a gift for someone. like personalized spoons. sounds stupid. but it would be really cool to have a set of dog spoons for a kid. not exactly a dog. and I sound so stupid. You could make a knife holder. Actually that sounds cool. It's pretty flat and you would be able to put it into the printer and encase it. but I wonder if it'd let you take it out.. Hmmm.. You could make a saw cover.
What's the model and make of your printer? Very impressed with the way your mind works! I've been interested in 3D printers and now I your videos to show me how they work. Thanks!
Nanamo0n I've only also tried the New Matter mod-t, which is cool, but fails way too often for now... I've heard monoprice printers are pretty great for the price. solidoodle printers also get good reviews.. hopefully I'll actually be able to try more printers hands on for you guys one my channel picks up some more :)
Awesome idea but I don't like that circular shape (maybe mostly because it's only on one side :D sometimes I hate my perfekcionist part xD). I think it will be better same shapes on every key but it'll be varicoloured and there can be some text with description like house doors or school locker.
Devin, I've seen you use Illustrator to do this a couple times, bring something from a scan into the 3d modeling world. Did you know about the Sketch Picture feature in SolidWorks? It's essentially cutting out the middle man of illustrator and allows you to maybe save some time? Just thought I'd let you know!
you could've saved a long time by using Ilco's key blank database, I'm pretty sure Lowe's and Home Depot branded key blanks are custom ordered from Ilco
I know this was long ago, but could you please try embedding a coin to make a custom coin that flips better due to the weight? Fun for coin flips and cheaper than a full metal print.
I honestly have been throwing the idea of embedding items into my prints for a while, but I have yet to consider what exactly to embed. One thing I have been doing is putting painters tape onto a layer of a print if the infill starts becoming spagetti
Presume the same could be achieved with free software like inkscape and Fusion 360. Could you explain more how to set up the printing to pause, move the print head out of the way to embed the object, then set it going again? Do you use Simplify3D for this, or another slicer, and does it require special gcode?
I don't even own a 3d printer, but I watch all your stuff. Just the process of all of this is fascinating to me.
Therandus what a compliment, thanks!
after watching your videos, I realized how much I need a 3d printer! :D AWESOME CHANNEL!!!
Make Anything // 3D Printing Channel i just feel like 3d printing will make a huge change for all the people out there
same here
Same. 🙌
Dang it, how can you continue to be so freaking awesome???
You'll get it someday Joel ;p
He stays inspired lol
You're also awesome Joel!!!!!!
YOU can imbed handles for spoons for kids, for a better grip.
Or maybe people with arthritis.
hmm, that would be an interesting challenge :)
love your channel love it
can you try printing something hollow, like a cube, but halfway through the print you pour water inside? Then you finish the print and you have a thing with water inside.
Michael Gavartin risky, but cool idea! especially with a transparent filament
Make Anything // 3D Printing Channel but maybe one day, maybe put a box on the print bed and print in that?
you can create an hourglass this way (with either water or sand)
oooo that would be cool... I might have to try it!
don't forget to share some photos (or at least the model :P
theres something just, magical about 3d printers to me, I mean seeing something on a computer screen and then being able to physically _hold_ the object, its just really crazy.
An even better secret is if you want the plastic to actually stick to the metal, make the cutout smaller than the metal and scratch the metal surface. Stop the print like before, only this time heat the metal, and press it into the slot. The bond is pretty good.
joblessalex aka welding
Awesome video. What about if, to make a bracelet, you print a handful of beads in a small circle, then half way through you pause and embed a rubber band? There wouldn't be that knot you always get from home made bracelets.
This is a great idea!
Paden Gentry yeah that's awsome
Paden Gentry you could also do that with cast beads and some "premium"(not cheap chinese) bracelets do that aswell. just make a bead mold, put in a string, and fill with plastic
Edit: didn't watch to the end where he asks for ideas with embedding.
I did that with my key as well after I saw this video. It worked fairly well and I also rounded the key cover so that the key wouldn't feel like it cuts into my fingers any longer. Nice video, I like it!
Make half a baby rattle or toy then put some bells in it then finish the design
I never thought to use a scanner to make my life easier recreating base objects like microchips. you sir have earned a sub
That is super cool. I've been looking at making some custom keys, but don't want to buy a bunch because of the different types of key ways. You have given me a great idea!
You should try putting magnets in a sphere so to create a monopol. Then create a monopol surface of the other polarity. The sphere would basically float in mid air... Now THAT would be pretty cool...
+Vjekoslav-Leonard Prčić wait.... That sounds awesome!!!
Thanks! It would probably be more complicated than embedding keys because you would need to pause printing multiple times to insert the magnets into the sphere. Or, you could create a truncated icosahedron (soccer ball) in parts, insert all the magnets and then glue it together. Also, the "surface" should be "bowl" shaped so the "sphere" doesn't float out... That being said - you probably know better what to do than me...
I love all of your projects...everything has turned out so cool!
Very instructive and a cool idea. Thanks!
I love your 3d printing videos
You just gained a new subscriber. Thanks for the idea and i hope to see more from you like this in the future.
does anyone else just live watching it get printed
I don't really have a 3D printer , but this is so cool I can't help but watch every video that you make the are so AWESOME!!!!!
In SolidWorks, wouldn't it be easier to get the key outline and the cover outline and then extrude the cover full height? You would then use the key outline to cut a hole in the cover. Much fewer steps, I think.
Also, if the shape was acceptable, you could generate the cover's outline using an offset from the key outline, I think.
Nice work!
I'm sure there are awesome things to do with magnets. Thanks for sharing.
Neil Makes It true... I would just have to use an aluminum hot end so the magnet doesn't stick to the printer :P
Good point. I bet you could use a drop of super glue to keep the magnet in place while it prints.
very true!
smart never showing the whole key, I have seen people get into locks with 3d printed keys, I am tempted to try it on my own locks to see if it actually works
If you have any unique coins you could show them off in a case like that, even having the design of the coin open in the print
Gives me an idea of something to do with some old multi-tool parts
Quick? You are amazing!
Hiding the biting. Smart man!
Those are awesome! May have to subscribe. I like how you talk through everything :) very well made videos.
So creative!
Very cool idea. The same way you can also include bolts and nuts into a print. Or maybe embedding some LED strips into a transparent print? Not the very high power one because of the heat. But why not something for Christmas?
You should print a holder for your 3d pens and plastic or like a case for it
For Easter, make an Easter egg with candy inside.
How about a top for the boring kitchen knives
when he scanned the key I was screaming that people cam copy his key and re make it. but he blanked...
He did but if you look at 9;23 you can see full keys. You don't need the actual key you can tell by shape what company it is and than get the measurements than you have the cuts from image. That's how the TSA screwed up an image they posted and within minutes the image was grabbed before they pulled it and now there are all the TSA lock keys for luggage in a friendly STL file. Granted the keys shown towards end might not be current. He did so good in the beginning hiding the cuts also. Really like how he did the tops got me wondering if I can pause mine easily without watching and waiting.
@@TedZarcone "if I can pause mine easily without watching and waiting."
You likely know this by know but there's g-code which will pause most printers. I'm sure I could find some videos to help with the topic if you want/need more info.
Just yesterday I was thinking about a similar thing for dog-tags I have. Thanks for the great tip and vid.
This is awesome
Super cool idea with the embedding, you could maybe embed some sort of electronic components into a 3D print so they still function but have a cool new housing. A USB stick or something? I don't know if the print head and filament would get too hot for it and thus damage the electronics but it'd be worth a shot :)
Knife handle will be pretty cool. btw there is check if you want to make bodies touching but not to be merged in Solidworks.
you should make a 3D printed phone case
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Crazy Lps he did
Magnets? Use for a lid on a phone cover if you know where to put them. Or fridge deco, motor stator or armature if you know how to do brushless. Trick keeping the magnets from jumping up to your heater cartridge.
You should try making a phone case
Brilliant!!
You had me liking the video on 0:54 seconds already :-)
Great video !!!
So cool !!!
That is freaking cool any tutorials on setting up pauses for the printer? Also a suggestion if you just type the type of key into Google image search you can usually find a line drawing or black and white drawing of the key to scale so you don't have to do all that tracing in a lining to get the shape of your key
I have embedded nuts for jig handles. that works well.
thats funny, if only i could design like that. i am just learning about fusion right now... cheers nice vid
Could you plz do a 3d pen review on the 3D Simo mini and compare it to the Creopop, scribbler and 3doodler?
The project you did with the bindings you can do in on piece but imbed the pages
the bottom doesn't need to be flat to imbed it, really you only need 1 flat side
Kenneth Buckingham good point :)
More detailed description of the process please
ok that is so awsome
I WAS WONDERING IF THAT COULD BE DONE. I JUST GOT THE CR-10 (MY FIRST MACHINE) . I WAS THINKING INSERT NUTS TO LOCK THEM IN VERY COOL.
nice. Might be useful for embedding a pcb.
good idea
Great idea. Endorsed by Joel. Subscribed :D
You could pre- bend metal wire and embed it into NinjaFlex to create a bendable Arm for a desktop lamp...
Thats actually very cool. Great video. Hope everything is okay by the way.
Thumbs up for using Illustrator!
It doesn't even need to be flat. My dad embedded a metal pin for one of his puzzles and it was rounded
So now I have the exact dimensions and tumbler pattern of your keys?
decognition brb.. switching all my locks
Print some keys and test them on some locks, i'm interested if the plastic is rigid enough to work! It would also make some fun content, which would compliment your channel ;)
Shravan it does as long as a lock mechanism is smooth
Nerys it doesn’t matter much if the lock is smooth as long as you use a strong filament
You could Embed those melded plastic drops form your recycling 3d prints video to make a ring
In Cura you can load imasges and make STL files from them, for the Key Head for example. Then make this a hole in TinkerCAD to be cut out this shape form what ever
Print some keys and test them on some locks, i'm interested if the plastic is rigid enough to work! It would also make some fun content, which would compliment your channel ;)
Man, I don't know many people who would think to censor the image of their physical key for security. Good thinking ahead. Also, ask your relatives to send you reference images for their keys and make some designs for them. Then ask for a copy of their keys to 3D print on, and give them the finished product later. I imagine they will then dispose of the old copies, or ask you to do another print so they can have a spare.
I just bought my first 3d printer today and it's amazing.
r3g27 congrats! which printer?
Wanhao i3 Plus, just finished the first print, the OK hand what was on the SD card and it came out great.
nice, welcome to the club ;)
Thanks, you recommend any prints ?
print one of my galactops!
www.thingiverse.com/thing:1768027
I love this concept! Why don't you try to print some custom knife grips or grips for pots and pans? Create a custom kitchen!
This is really neat! Still catching up on your videos here - as you can see - LOL.
could you print your own key? I know they have stronger and weaker materials but I'm unsure if it would work.
when making an extrude in SOLIDWORKS, there should be a check box in which you can avoid the two bodies from merging. that way you wouldn't have to offset your extrude from the key.
+Ben Blank there is, but that little extra space accounts for tolerances too, so the key has a tiny bit of wiggle room when printing!
Nice one
That is pretty awesome! How would one achieve this using fusion 360? Project the key geometry of the key to design around it?
try making an full housing of a glass then break the glass inside. leave a hole beforehand in the print so you can put a cunstruction glue in it or something.
so you would have a broken glass in a usable glass shape
Hard to explane, hope you get it xD
Cool! I can get flexible filament to print at 60mm/s on my printer. i'm not using ninjatek cheetah.
The first thing that came to my mind was making a knife handle. Or how about a saw handle using a sawzall blade for the saw.
You could make grip covers for spatulas or something. As a gift for someone. like personalized spoons. sounds stupid. but it would be really cool to have a set of dog spoons for a kid. not exactly a dog. and I sound so stupid. You could make a knife holder. Actually that sounds cool. It's pretty flat and you would be able to put it into the printer and encase it. but I wonder if it'd let you take it out.. Hmmm.. You could make a saw cover.
You could make knife handles?
What's the model and make of your printer? Very impressed with the way your mind works! I've been interested in 3D printers and now I your videos to show me how they work. Thanks!
I have a Makerbot Replicator 2.. not sure they sell it anymore however.
Make Anything // 3D Printing Channel Thanks. Have you tested any other ones? What would you recommend?
Nanamo0n I've only also tried the New Matter mod-t, which is cool, but fails way too often for now... I've heard monoprice printers are pretty great for the price. solidoodle printers also get good reviews.. hopefully I'll actually be able to try more printers hands on for you guys one my channel picks up some more :)
Getting a 3D pen today
Awesome idea but I don't like that circular shape (maybe mostly because it's only on one side :D sometimes I hate my perfekcionist part xD). I think it will be better same shapes on every key but it'll be varicoloured and there can be some text with description like house doors or school locker.
I don’t know how you still remain cool. It’s probably hard to maintain
Can you explain how you got the new color filament to just fuse onto the old filament? You just held it up like it was magic!
just pause the print and swap filaments. If they're the same material they should fuse together no problem!
Devin, I've seen you use Illustrator to do this a couple times, bring something from a scan into the 3d modeling world. Did you know about the Sketch Picture feature in SolidWorks? It's essentially cutting out the middle man of illustrator and allows you to maybe save some time? Just thought I'd let you know!
you could've saved a long time by using Ilco's key blank database, I'm pretty sure Lowe's and Home Depot branded key blanks are custom ordered from Ilco
Are you able to replicate a key entirely with something stronger like and? And make it functional even if it's limited use for a spare for example
I know this was long ago, but could you please try embedding a coin to make a custom coin that flips better due to the weight?
Fun for coin flips and cheaper than a full metal print.
you could embedd magnets into prints, i dont have any idea to do with that right now but i think youll figure it out ^^
which 3D printer do you use?
her performents looks grate!
love the way you censored the teeth on the key in illustrator so that people can't copy your key
Can you put this design on my mini factory, I have the same type of key but I don't have a scanner
Thanks. I am embedding magnets to my fridge magnet too.
What 3D printer software do you use that allows you to stop at a certain layer
ITS COOL GUY!!!!!
Ok I'll go now
I honestly have been throwing the idea of embedding items into my prints for a while, but I have yet to consider what exactly to embed. One thing I have been doing is putting painters tape onto a layer of a print if the infill starts becoming spagetti
3D print a glove around your hand!_!_!_!_!_!_!
Best Idea... just hot glue the silicone cover to the key... I just saved a lot of time and a whole video
It doesn't make the cover less ugly though
Make Anything // 3D Printing Channel c
you can import the image directly into solidworks.
How is it the printer doesn't think the top of the key needs support and prints support material where the key should be?
I turned support material off, so even if it seems like it will fail, the printer will try to print what I tell it to
What about a book cover and print a drawing/designs on it?
Can you do this with a 3d printing pen?
Try to cover a magnet and then make it get around a charger. Then you can stick your charger on another magnet on a surface.
Presume the same could be achieved with free software like inkscape and Fusion 360. Could you explain more how to set up the printing to pause, move the print head out of the way to embed the object, then set it going again? Do you use Simplify3D for this, or another slicer, and does it require special gcode?
I set up the pause manually through my printer's interface... I believe it can be done in Simplify3D, but I haven't looked into it much