Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3996821.

I needed a funnel to pour my desiccant back into the bottle after recharging.  The funnel I had  was too narrow in the spout.  I wanted to do in in vase mode (spiralize), but didn't find exactly what I wanted.

I made this using CadQuery (https://github.com/dcowden/cadquery or https://github.com/CadQuery/cadquery) and FreeCAD.  All of the diameters and heights are easily adjusted

If you want to try CadQuery, I think FreeCAD is the easiest way.  Once you have FreeCAD installed, you should be able to install CadQuery inside FreeCAD through their built in addon manager.  

If you don't want to mess with CadQuery or FreeCAD, if you leave a comment or message me, I can make and upload a different sized stl file.

vase mode parametric funnel

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4087094.

I needed an adapter to be able to hook up my dust collector (https://www.thingiverse.com/make:724045) to my Dewalt 735x Planer.  The connection on the planer didn't fit the hose that came with my Ridgid Vac.  I designed the adapter with two female ends to fit the planer and the hose. 

I made this using CadQuery (https://github.com/dcowden/cadquery or https://github.com/CadQuery/cadquery) and FreeCAD.  All of the diameters, lengths, and thickness are easily adjusted.

The adapter has tapered connections at each end, meant to fit the slightly tapered hose and planer connection.  By being tapered, they still fit snugly if the diameters are a little off (any error just changes how far the hoses seat into the adapter).  The taper I used was 1/20 (1mm change in diameter per 20mm of length - very slight taper).  While the taper will overcome differences in diameters, I wanted to make the adapter short, so I needed a few tests to get the depth of insertion right (0.2mm change in diameter changed ~10-15mm depth of insertion).

The CadQuery file allows you to change the sizes, and to print test rings (3.5mm deep) to verify the size and how far it will seat.  The test rings only took ~8 min to print.

The wall thickness is also adjustable, and I used 1.6mm.  In Cura I set line-width of 0.4mm and wall thickness of 0.8mm.  This way there is just and outer and inner wall (no infill).  I find that Cura at least doesn't use nice continuous line between the inner and outer walls (fills the space with lots of small lines instead of nice continuous circular lines).  If you want it thicker, I would suggest adjusting the wall thickness setting to avoid this (e.g. to make a 2.4mm thick adapter, adjust the wall in the CadQuery file to 2.4 and then use a wall thickness of 1.2mm in Cura).

If you want to try CadQuery, I think FreeCAD is the easiest way.  Once you have FreeCAD installed, you should be able to install CadQuery inside FreeCAD through their built in addon manager.  

If you don't want to mess with CadQuery or FreeCAD, if you leave a comment or message me, I can make and upload a different sized stl file.

parametric hose adapter

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4700813.

I wanted to make some storage boxes for playing cards, and saw SpoonUnit's design (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3616094).  I ended up starting from scratch to make a much simpler box. I fits the full UNO, DOS, or phase 10 decks easily.  skip-bo has more cards so I upscaled the z direction to 120% for it to fit nicely.  

I liked how SpoonUnit make the UNO logo, and ended up making them for UNO, DOS, Phase 10, and skip-bo.

For the logos, scale the Z direction to be a multiple of your layer height.  For example, I used 0.2mm, so I scaled it to be 3.2mm in the Z direction (16 layers).  For a four color (level) print, this would be 4 layers per color.  I used Cura to add a filament change at layers 5, 9, and 13.  Logos should be printed at 100% infill.  The white lines on the UNO and DOS ended up being to thin, and doesn't show up well.  I was very happy with the skip-bo logo though (I printed it blue, red, blue, then white).

Update (18Jan2021):
I added a version of the card box for standard Bicycle Cards (they are a different size than the other game cards).  I also added simple stl's for the suits that can be added to the box.

Update (20Feb2021):
Added a requested ligretto logo (with and without a background base).  Scale as needed.

Playing Card Box

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4830102.

This is a printable rim to make a helium tank into a simple container.  I had a empty helium tank sitting around and decided to cut the top off and make a lidded container.  I designed and printed a rim to cover the edges.  The top has a flange so it nests inside the bottom.  I printed the rim in parts because my printer was not big enough.

I made this using CadQuery (https://github.com/dcowden/cadquery or https://github.com/CadQuery/cadquery) and CQ-editer (https://github.com/CadQuery/CQ-editor). All of the diameters, thickness, and sizes are easily adjusted.  The dimensions I used were pretty tight

Helium Tank Container

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3977546.

I liked both Pahchay's Emergency Cash Keychain (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2797977) and I_need_a_better_name's Emergency Cash Capsule (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3087577).  I liked that I_need_a_better_name's was completely closed, and printed it.  It worked well (though I broke it as a test).  I decided to make one that had thinner wall and did't have a thick bottom.  I wasn't sure exactly the dimension that would work, so I made a parametric model.  The wall and base thickness, the cavity height, the breakpoint thickness, etc are all easily changable.  I did this using FreeCAD and CadQuery (https://github.com/dcowden/cadquery or https://github.com/CadQuery/cadquery).  This means it should be easy to adapt to bills of different size (Euro for example).  I ended up playing with the dimensions to get one that didn't try to put infill in the walls, but instead had solid walls of the right thickness.  It is still plenty strong, but easily snap-able.  The model here was printed at 0.2 layer height, 0.4 line thickness and 100% infill.  The infill is only at the very top, and it actually prints faster at 100% than it did at lower percentage due to the smoother movements (at least for me).

Edit - I guess I should mention, you need to add a "pause at height" or equivalent  in your slicer before the top closes so that you can insert the money.

Emergency Cash Capsule (parametric)

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4049740.

Simple addition to JD2005 's extended mount.  I added another mounting point for another led strip.  I used an LED strip I got on Amazon (USB powered, 1m total, as two 0.5m segments - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PDG2F5Q/).  I cut one of the strips in three parts that fit the mounting bars almost perfectly.  I used JD 2005's design to put one bar in the back, and this remix to put one in the front and one closer to the frame.

Works well, but my soldering sucks...

Dual LED Strip Mount (extended)

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3970528.

I doubt very much anyone else will need this.  I made this to store a brace I made for some simple sawhorses.  The sawhorses are made of 2x4 and simple steel connecting bits you can purchase.  I do not permanently attach the crosspiece of the sawhorse so that I can take it apart and store it folded up.  The problem with this is that the legs can fold in while you are using it, making it less stable and harder to move or pickup.

To fix this I cut a brace at the bottom out of 1/2" pvc pipe that holds the legs open.  The fit into a short hole drilled into the legs.  It work perfectly, but I wanted a way to store the pvc brace when it was folded up.  This is the 3D printed bit.

I could have made this simpler, but used the chance to learn to use CadQuery (https://github.com/dcowden/cadquery or https://github.com/CadQuery/cadquery - depending on the version).  This is a python based way to make 3D parametric models, similar in some ways to OpenSCAD.  I used it as an addon to FreeCAD, which seemed the easiest way to start.  It worked well, and seemed a lot easier to me than OpenSCAD.

I attached the CadQuery script along with the stl.  It should be easy to alter the dimensions if you want or need to.



Bracket for 1/2" PVC pipe

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4648788.

This is a leg mount for my Rigid ShopVac that I made a two-bucket Thien Baffle dust collection system for (https://www.thingiverse.com/make:724045).  I wanted to be able to mount the two-bucket dust collector above the ShopVac so that it takes up less space and move around as one unit.

The leg mounts fit into/over the accessory mounts on the Rigid ShopVac casters.  I made it to accept a 2x2 post (1.5"x1.5").  I purposely made it a little tight so the 2x2 can be shaved to a snug fit.

I made this first using SketchUp, which honestly was a bit of a pain due to some curved faces.  Sketchup also mangled the stl file, so I used an online fixer.  The Sketchup stl is what I printed.

As a exercise, I remade the part using CaqQuery (https://github.com/CadQuery/cadquery).  I haven't tried to print this, but it should be easier to adjust if someone needs different size.  

Rigid ShopVac leg mount

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3626156.

I used the Twisted_Heart.stl from Athruz - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2781414/ (thanks for including the solid model).  I wanted to make a twisting heart box using vase mode (I use Cura, so "spiralize outer contour" to be more exact).  I adjusted the twist rate, size, and height in TINKERCAD.  The clearance between the base and lid are based on a 0.4mm nozzle, if you are using a different size it will need to be edited.  I made the base taller than the lid so that there is always some of the base sticking out.  In my first version they were the same height and it was almost impossible to open if you closed it all the way.

Twisted Heart Box (Vase Mode)

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3499642.

This is a dock for my Nokia 6.1 cell phone.  This is a was a practice of sorts.  It works well as a dock, but my eventual plan is to make a cell phone dock specifically for my car.  My plan is to use a similar holder to this one, without the base, and instead have a GoPro style mount built into the back so I can attach it to a custom bit that attaches to my dash.

This is built specifically to fit my phone in the case I have, which is a cheap one I found on Amazon, but it works well (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C9S32MW/).  The USB-C cords this is made to fit were also from Amazon, and I found them surprisingly well made (nice cable, metal fittings on the ends).  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073WV3KCD/

Nokia 6.1 Dock

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3481449.

I made this version of a tool holder for my Ender 3.  There are many different versions available, but I didn't find exactly what I wanted.  I used a bunch as inspiration, but followed one by odivelas most (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3378075).  I rearranged where the tools were so it felt easier to get to them.  My Ender came with a small needle, so I added a hole at the back right that holds it nicely.  I also connected the two sides to form a small tray that is good for holding screws or bit you might be working with.  I couldn't edit the stl file easily, so I make it from scratch in Sketchup.  I have include the sketchup file is anyone wants to edit it.

Ender 3 Tool Holder

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3512754.

This is a simple remake of jerint's magnetic tape holder (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3467287).  My wife's measuring tape was longer, so I had to enlarge it.  I also had some magnets, they were a different size (6.3mm diameter, 2.5mm thick).  I made this is sketchup, which approximates circles roughly, so you can see that it is a polyhedron.  I think it looks okay though.  It works fine but needed a little sanding to get the two halves to turn smoothly (may depend on your printers accuracy).

magnetic measuring tape spool

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3595011.

I wanted to add a Raspberry Pi running Octopi (OctoPrint) to run my Ender 3 Pro.  It can be see in the pictures in crowser's remade case (https://www.thingiverse.com/make:573845).  I wanted the pi to run off the Ender 3's PSU, and went for the USB powered route instead of hard wiring a buck converter.  

Here is the buck converter I used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07121W7Q4/  Others would probably work just as well, I just looked for 3A (5V) USB out that could use 24V input.  If you don't get 3A output, the pi will probably complain about being underpowered (mine complains if I use a 2.1 power supply).  I wired the buck converter to connect directly to one of the unused 24V pairs on the PSU.  The USB power connection is at the back of the PSU case.

I created a test print to make sure my mounting mechanism for the buck converter worked (buck converter mount).  You could use this to quickly test or adapt for a different buck converter.  Once this seemed to work, I incorporated it into the PSU case.  It's not perfect. 
 One of the clamp prongs snapped on my full print, but I made it work (didn't want to print the whole thing again).

For the PSU case, I pretty much followed the design of the original.  I put the buck converter mount on the bottom, at the back.  to make sure there was enough room, I deepened the whole case by 5 mm.  There didn't seem to be any way to print it without supports, unless I changed the design significantly.  I used Cura's Conical Support (experimental), which seemed to work well.

I included sketchup files if you want to edit it.

Ender 3 Pro PSU case with USB

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