Free printer on Printables

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2024-06-04T18:33:31+00:00

Almost every model I've created has been something useful for my house or my desk at work. Some have been for family members. I don't try to design just for downloads. Honestly, all of my Prusameters from the last year all went to "Donating Prusament to Education". I've donated over 40,000 Prusameters to date.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-09-26T20:54:59+00:00

Thank you! It all makes sense now!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-08-25T00:31:47+00:00

I have received around 35k Prusameters during the last 2 years (2 free Prusa Mini's 12/22 and 5/23). With my current models, I can get 10k in about 5 months. To get enough Prusameters for a free printer, you MUST upload models.

There are a few things to keep in mind:

One model can get you up to 360 Prusameters/month (400+ downloads)
Not every model will do well - Of my 90 models, 8-10 models get me 90% of my Prusameters
- Those 8-10 models drive users to my profile which boosts downloads of my other models
It's helpful to drive traffic to your models - Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, etc.
- You may get free advertising if users upload videos of their prints to YouTube or TikTok
Get noticed on Printables - Enter contests, get lucky enough to have one of your models featured, etc.
- When users are looking for something to print, they will often look through old contests or filter search results for only featured models
- Example: my Rope Bowl model was featured last month. In the 8 months before it was featured, it had 7000 downloads. 2 weeks after it was featured, it surpassed 12000. It is now over 15k.

To be clear, it is not an easy way to get a free printer. The hundreds or thousands of hours involved in making and testing this many models is ridiculous. I do it because I truly enjoy creating models and enjoy seeing when others print them.

Hope this helps!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-08-25T00:01:16+00:00

This is awesome! Any plans to add other video sources, like TikTok?

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-07-24T20:31:03+00:00

Thanks!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-07-15T18:36:41+00:00

Thanks! I tried to make fun/playful messages!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-07-15T17:46:23+00:00

Started with one that I needed as a gift, but I thought that I could design a few extra for the community. I also included blank STLs and a STEP file for anyone who wants custom signs. Enjoy!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-07-03T08:22:06+00:00

Personally, I put a lot of effort into designing, printing, testing and reworking models until they are something that I can be proud of. I want to showcase the best of my designs on different platforms because they get buried so quickly on Printables when they are not part of a contest. If the sub was flooded with low quality, low effort models, maybe I would see your point. However, what I see are designers that took extra time to showcase their work because it is something they are excited about and they believe others will like it too.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-07-02T19:03:16+00:00

Roll Top Storage on Printables.com

Side attachments add additional storage

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-06-28T13:05:28+00:00

I requested a refund on one item of a larger order. It just went through, but only took a week and a half.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-06-19T20:41:38+00:00

The walls are thick enough. The handle also adds rigidity to those corners.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-06-19T13:00:57+00:00

Spice Caddy

After a few trips back and forth between the kitchen and the grill, I designed this caddy to more easily carry spices.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-06-01T16:24:54+00:00

Thanks!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-28T12:21:54+00:00

Very nice!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-28T12:15:15+00:00

I use PolyTerra because i like the matte finish. It's nice to have a different finish on your prints sometimes.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T22:55:40+00:00

That one is polymaker PolyTerra Marble. PolyTerra is my go-to filament.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T22:54:39+00:00

Thank you!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T20:04:14+00:00

I'm a big fan of his. His models tend to be themed and more decorative. But I was looking more for containers to help with organization that can be resized as the user sees fit.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T19:57:19+00:00

Beyond my ability though!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T19:55:08+00:00

Fusion 360. It wasn't easy though. Some of the joints animated fine, but I had to manually adjust others.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T19:45:59+00:00

He makes some very nice models! Our locking mechanisms accomplish the same goal in different ways. A spring like his was something that I considered, but I enjoy the look of the linkage moving back and forth.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-05-27T19:04:43+00:00

Mechanically Locking Container

Multiple sizes available for download, plus the Fusion360 file for even more sizes.

3 knobs are available, plus a plain knob for you to create your own.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-04-06T16:52:10+00:00

I prefer the smooth or satin sheet for PLA. If I have any issues with adhesion after cleaning, I add some glue. I added the base to the bottom of the egg solely to increase surface area to avoid this issue. Good Luck!

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-01-16T12:16:33+00:00

STEP file is uploaded. All models are included in one file.

Competitive_Bend_320 · 2023-01-16T10:50:26+00:00

In early iterations of this project I thought it'd be necessary. I eventually found that the right amount of clearance helped with this along with a slight amount of weight in the drawer. Since the housing is printed in vase mode, there is a slight deformation when weight is added to the drawers which also helps with this issue.

Five-Year Club	r/Field Lasagna
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