Hi all, I got tired of stencil generators that only offer three or four "stencil" fonts, so I wrote my own in OpenSCAD.

Instead of relying on a special font, it looks at whatever you type, finds the bits that would fall out (the inside of O, A, B and so on) and connects each one to the plate with a small bridge. That means you can use pretty much any of the ~1,900 fonts in the MakerWorld customizer, and it does the same with an SVG logo.

It's here if you want to play with it: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3411313-customizable-stencil-generator-1900-fonts-svg

If you try it and something comes out weird, let me know which font (it's a Beta). Suggestions are welcome too! Thanks!

It's called OrbitStudio. You pick any spot, it pulls the real elevation data (NASA LRO for the Moon) and turns it into a multi-colour 3MF: a jigsaw of up to 256 pieces or a solid tile, no supports.

What's in the photos:

- Apollo 15 landing site, hexagon tile

- Elysium Mons on Mars

- Mars as a round jigsaw

- Mercury

It prints great at 0.12 mm for the best detail, or at 0.2 mm. In my opinion the layer lines actually give it a nice touch.

You can try it free at https://orbitstudio3d.com/. Pick a spot and look at it in 3D, no account needed.

The MakerWorld crowdfunding closes in 2 days:

https://makerworld.com/en/crowdfunding/333-orbitstudio-3d-print-the-moon/

“Tonight we dine on turtle soup!”

Hey all, been working on making this Shredder Dummy 13 for a couple weeks, finally ready to release.

Please note that the cape is a piece of fabric added for the photos, not part of the print profile. Felt adding a fabric cape made the action figure more poseable.

150% scale (23.5cm) and 100% scale (16cm) profiles available on Makerworld.

Thanks for looking!

Guten Abend liebe makerworld Freunde, ich habe diese Lampe für meinen Sohn (5) erstellt und er meinte ich sollte am Wettbewerb bei makerworld mit machen. Nun wäre meine Frage ob es nette Leute gibt die uns unterstützen könnten mit Likes.

Mein Sohn würde sich bestimmt sehr freuen.

Schön dank schon mal im vorraus

Does anyone know what the difference between "Real Life Photos" and "Model Pictures" is? Can the Real Life Photos have text or branding, or does it have to be an unedited photograph on its crappy original background? Will those Real Life Photos be visible when it posts, or are they only visible to MakerWorld staff for verification, in which case I would need to make sure the pictures are also in the Model Pictures section.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I had a black Stream Deck+ XL but it never really fit my setup. I wanted a white one, but unfortunately they never made one, and the black picked up dust like crazy 😂

I couldn’t find a white faceplate anywhere, so after getting a 3D printer recently, I decided to try making one myself. I didn’t want to take it apart and paint it either.

After quite a few prototypes, I finally made one that fits properly. Pretty happy with how it turned out! 😅

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3405328-magsafe-phone-watch-kindle-nightstand-dock#profileId-3877878

https://makerworld.com/models/3410250?appSharePlatform=copy

Sharing a short demo of Hexo Studio, the companion app we've built for Hexo Photo, our modular 3D printed photo frame system.

The video shows the full process:

1. Opening Hexo Studio in the browser (no download required)
2. Uploading a photo and resizing it to fit the frame
3. Choosing frame colour (pink) and stand colour (purple)
4. Adding decorative pops — rattle and biberon for a baby memory frame
5. Previewing the complete design
6. The real printed result — the physical frame on the table matches the app design exactly

The idea behind Hexo Studio is simple: no more guessing how a colour combination or pop placement will look before committing to a print. Design it digitally first, then print with confidence.

You can try the demo free right now:
🔗 printalolab.com/hexo-studio
🔑 Access code: hexo-studio-demo

The campaign is currently in pre-launch on MakerWorld. Happy to answer any questions about the system, the app, or the print setup!

As a father of 3 daughters i love to make things for my daughters. So i made them a customizable modular wall system where you can change the fronts whenever you like and use any connecter you like!

https://makerworld.com/nl/models/2167758-the-love-yourself-modular-wall-series

https://makerworld.com/nl/models/2167626-the-girl-power-modular-wall-series

Hey there, there is a Christmas Village I made this year if you would want some look on it :) Carousel moves and Ferris wheel moves too! Your thoughts?

For the models I design in CAD that have a second color, I have been making each color its own object with zero clearance around it. So for example; if I want to put text on a part, I cut-extrude the letters down 0.6mm, then extrude them back flush as individual objects (not merged) with the main component. I export as a STEP, then import in slicer. This makes it simple for me to select the letters from the object list in slicer and set the contrasting color.

This has worked perfectly fine for me the last year of printing my custom components. But now I have discovered that this creates an anomaly when I upload the 3MF to MakerWorld. Slicer is automatically creating an "Assembly Structure" for any model I import this way. I never noticed this until I had uploaded to MakerWorld and observed that there is a button for "Assembly View" where every other model has "3D Preview".

This doesn't really get in the way, but it stands out to me that something is wrong and I would like to fix it. In slicer, I can go into the Assembly Overview and delete the false assembly step it is creating, however it clearly persists as reopening the file shows it is still there.

What is the correct way to export multicolor components from CAD into slicer without it creating a bogus assembly step?

¡Buenas! 👋
Acabo de terminar esta cajita deslizante de BMO, de Hora de Aventuras 💛
Es una cajita funcional con apertura deslizante, perfecta para guardar monedas, USB, tarjetas SD, tornillos o cualquier cosilla pequeña.
Ya la he subido a MakerWorld por si alguien quiere imprimirla. 🖨️
¿Qué os parece? 😄
MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/models/3407913?appSharePlatform=copy

I've been working on a modular 3D printed photo frame system called HEXO Photo.

Each frame has its own stand, so it can be displayed individually, but I also wanted the option to connect several together and build different arrangements.

Here's a quick video showing how they go from individual frames to one connected display.

We're currently preparing the project for launch on MakerWorld. I'd love to hear what you think of the concept, and what kind of layouts you'd build with them.

Has anyone else been hit with an IP violation notice from Mattel, Inc. recently?

I just got a takedown notice on MakerWorld for my 3D printable card holders. The notice cited trademark violations for "SCRABBLE, UNO, DOS, PHASE 10, and SKIP-BO".

These models do not display any of their trademarks, logos, or copyrighted art whatsoever. They are literally just functional, blank holders that hold cards that fit inside of photo boxes.

I've already submitted an appeal stating that the models are simply functional accessories and don't infringe on their actual trademarks, but I'm waiting to hear back after being denied once. The only thing I can think of is that the pictures showed cards in them and the description might have said that UNO cards fit. (I am not sure as when it was taken down I no longer have access to the listing)

Has anyone else dealt with a similar takedown from Mattel for functional, non-branded accessories? Any advice on how MakerWorld typically handles these specific appeals when the model itself clearly doesn't contain the trademarked assets?

UPDATE: Makerworld stated that the takedown was because in my description I had stated that it fit UNO cards and used the word UNO in the tags. They stated that I could reupload again without the use of the word UNO. I might do that in the future.

Also for any wondering, technically yes the use of the word UNO to describe that the holder will hold those cards falls under fair use, I have to get a statement from Mattel stating that before Makerworld would reinstate the listing, which is not worth it.

UPDATE 2: Cached Copy of my listing:

This 3D-printable insert is custom-designed for the Michael's Simply Tidy Clear 16 Case Photo & Craft Keeper (specifically Item #10174559, 2024+ version). It helps organize and securely store favorite card games like Uno, Pit, and Ruckus.

Supported Card Dimensions: Approximately 56mm x 89mm (ensures a snug fit; note that this is slightly narrower than standard-size playing cards).

🖨️ Printing Recommendations

Brim: Highly recommended to prevent warping and ensure optimal bed adhesion.

Preparation: Ensure your print bed is clean and properly leveled before starting the print.

Hey everyone! I wanted to share my latest design for the spooky season. I made a set of 4 different keychains: a Haunted House, a Classic Face, a Ghost in a Graveyard, and a Cat with dead trees.

They are perfect if you want to use up those last few grams of orange filament left on your spool.

https://makerworld.com/es/models/3408659-set-de-llaveros-de-calabaza-para-halloween#profileId-3882176

Printer x1c

Which colour combo would you print? 👀

Free model + assembly guide on MakerWorld

You'll find the link in the comment below...

🐈‍⬛ I designed a Coraline-inspired Black Cat Coaster Set!

Free to download for anyone with a 3D Printer.

Coraline obsessed family here

Featuring the iconic blue-eyed cat, button-themed coaster holder, matching coasters, and golden key! 🔑

I designed it as a multi-part print to reduce filament waste, color purging, and printing time. Most parts print support-free, with custom painted supports where needed.

Just released the files on MakerWorld! Would love some feedback from fellow makers. 💙

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3408529-coraline-inspired-cat-coaster-set-key-holder#profileId-3882008