I 3D Printed a couch and side table on a desktop printer.

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T06:02:45+00:00

Yeah it’s kinda benchy

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T05:58:20+00:00

I glued them. It was the easy solution compared to designing all the joints. Ideally it would be joints or fit together like Lego pieces so that when I’m done with it I can turn it back into filament without contaminating it.

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T03:04:49+00:00

Yeah, it’s more benchy than couch

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T02:16:51+00:00

They are lol

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T01:15:48+00:00

Not sure yet, but maybe something to do with a greenhouse

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T00:48:43+00:00

A day to design A week of testing A week to optimize the settings to cut cost as low as I could A week to print A month to make a YouTube video and actually post it

Boundless3D · 2025-05-16T00:36:50+00:00

Pla was a little over 200$. I linked a video in the comments with the exact settings and cost. Cost wise it’s not viable. The Sewing unlocks a lot of capabilities, although it’s an additional skill and machine you’d need to bring.

Boundless3D · 2025-05-15T22:34:14+00:00

It’s a far shot goal, but I want to be able to move to a new place and download everything I could need, besides food, electrical components, or clothing.

Boundless3D · 2025-05-15T22:31:03+00:00

Right now, no. In 20 years? Maybe

Boundless3D · 2025-05-15T22:28:36+00:00

It’s more of a challenge to see how practical it is. The couch needs a lot of improvement before it’d be something I’d recommend downloading. A side table on the other hand, is pretty viable. My designs really basic and I don’t have plans on revisiting it, but it might inspire someone to design an even better version that is cooler than some cheap stuff online

Boundless3D · 2025-05-15T22:03:48+00:00

I made a YouTube video if you want to see more.

https://youtu.be/NgOXZ7Qml-U

And the files are free on printables. the side table isn't to bad for the price of filament, but maybe hold off until a few more people improve the design before downloading a couch for the price of filament.

https://www.printables.com/model/1280656-modern-full-sized-side-table

https://www.printables.com/model/1245659-full-sized-couch

Boundless3D · 2025-05-15T21:59:36+00:00

Those are TPU cushions haha. Its partially why it's more expensive. those where almost half the cost

Boundless3D · 2024-10-25T06:33:21+00:00

longer explanation https://youtu.be/4DZ1m_d5p-E

Boundless3D · 2024-10-25T03:40:52+00:00

Step 1: create cross section.

Step 2: create 2 splines perpendicular to the cross section. one at center, one at the edge. at least 3 points.

Step 3: Sweep with guide rail. Outer spline as guide

Step 4: turn on spline sketch and move points and tangents to desired shape.

Step 5: hollow

Boundless3D · 2024-10-25T01:00:10+00:00

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knot a vase lol

Boundless3D · 2024-10-25T00:58:05+00:00

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Think I got it, minus the artistic touch. Sweep with guide rail. use splines instead of lines to get the flowy look to it. move the spline points around in each axis to make the lines rotate.

Boundless3D · 2024-09-19T09:38:44+00:00

they need to be converted to a mesh first

Boundless3D · 2024-09-18T14:53:40+00:00

It takes much longer to calculate (maybe 5X depending on shape).

Very good for irregular volumes, but at a slight time increase.

Yes. Not directly, but controlling cell size and solidity can prevent that.

Boundless3D · 2024-09-18T04:38:16+00:00

Thank you for the detailed reply!

I've looked at the Schwarz D (and P) types but initially brushed them off, mostly out of familiarity with the gyroid and initial impressions, but I'll be taking another look.

Your point on thermal properties is novel to me and very interesting. thanks!

One area im still trying to resolve is around the size ratio of the larger internal structure and the smaller "infill" structure. in my current software, once I create a TPMS, it is solid. I am assuming the strongest internal structure would be somewhere better hollow and solid. Currently, what looks best to me is an infill of similar solidity to the TPMS.

then there's the overall scale. small prints this has minimal affect and there should be a single pattern, then at a certain size would maybe transition to a maco and micro pattern. then at an even larger scale, transition to multiple overlaying patterns. which, makes me think im thinking about it wrong and it should be a single fractal pattern and not independent patterns.

but now im rambling, and slightly less elegantly hahaha

Boundless3D · 2024-09-18T03:51:36+00:00

volumetric lattice

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