# 3D Design **URL:** https://3dprintingspace.com/c/3ddesign/9.md [Latest](https://3dprintingspace.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://3dprintingspace.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the 3D Design category](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/about-the-3d-design-category/23)
**Author:** [@Keith](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Keith)\ **Replies:** 0
Use this branch of the forum to talk about all 3D design related topics! Having a design problem? Cannot figure out how to get an offset plane to wrap helically around an axis? Ask it here and the community will help … --- ## [Can I print this?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/can-i-print-this/9807)
**Author:** [@jacobhenn](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/jacobhenn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/can-i-print-this/9807 "2025-01-15T11:09:32Z")
Hi guys, I am new to 3D printing, and I was wondering if I would even be able to 3D print something like this? As you can see, there is no flat side to print on, so I was wondering if the 3D printers I have access to can… --- ## [3D printed Orthotics](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3d-printed-orthotics/8711)
**Author:** [@Tempus\_3D\_Printing](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Tempus_3D_Printing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3d-printed-orthotics/8711 "2024-06-19T19:19:58Z")
We would like to share some of the amazing 3D printed orthotics builds we have been doing for local customers. With 3D scanning and special software, they are able to get some pretty amazing results! Here is a post w… --- ## [Printing a Bridge Between Holes](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printing-a-bridge-between-holes/8024)
**Author:** [@rsterne](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/rsterne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/printing-a-bridge-between-holes/8024 "2024-03-22T02:03:52Z")
Here is a little trick I came up with for causing a bridge above a shouldered hole, where the diameter steps down and the OD of the new wall is smaller than the ID of the larger hole, so there would be no support for the… --- ## [Modeling Advance Supports for Production Workflow - Resin](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/modeling-advance-supports-for-production-workflow-resin/5651)
**Author:** [@Yarkspiri](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Yarkspiri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/modeling-advance-supports-for-production-workflow-resin/5651 "2023-05-10T21:54:30Z")
--- ## [Awesome Threaded Insert Tool](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/awesome-threaded-insert-tool/5465)
**Author:** [@Blenky](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Blenky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/awesome-threaded-insert-tool/5465 "2023-03-29T19:30:15Z")
I found this video and built the tool as DIY Engineering recommended. It works fantastic and so simple to make. I had to make some minor mods to the 3D printed handle to fit my soldering iron and that was it. I am pro… --- ## [My Journey into the World of 3D Design](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/my-journey-into-the-world-of-3d-design/5406)
**Author:** [@Saad.alikhan](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Saad.alikhan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/my-journey-into-the-world-of-3d-design/5406 "2023-03-17T12:26:36Z")
As someone who has always been interested in art and technology, 3D design has been a natural fit for me. Over the past year, I’ve been exploring various 3D design software programs and techniques, and I have been absolu… --- ## [Software for design for iPad?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/software-for-design-for-ipad/3155)
**Author:** [@Arnaldo](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Arnaldo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/software-for-design-for-ipad/3155 "2023-02-02T03:58:24Z")
Does anyone know if there is a design software for iPad that can be use to print to 3D printer? I just ordered my first 3D printer and starting to do research to learn. Thanks in advance --- ## [What are the best, useful 3d prints out there](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-are-the-best-useful-3d-prints-out-there/5067)
**Author:** [@antsriondel](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/antsriondel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-are-the-best-useful-3d-prints-out-there/5067 "2023-01-18T08:48:14Z")
Feel free to post all 3d prints you find to be the best, or the most useful, you know of. --- ## [Design Tricks for Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing (Powder bed / industrial)](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/design-tricks-for-multi-jet-fusion-3d-printing-powder-bed-industrial/5055)
**Author:** [@Tempus\_3D\_Printing](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Tempus_3D_Printing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/design-tricks-for-multi-jet-fusion-3d-printing-powder-bed-industrial/5055 "2023-01-16T15:57:58Z")
For people who are interested in learning about industrial 3D printing, we would like to share some design guidelines to help you get the most out of 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion powder-bed 3D printing technology… --- ## [My Fan Showdown Entry](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/my-fan-showdown-entry/3369)
**Author:** [@mobiobi](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/mobiobi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/my-fan-showdown-entry/3369 "2022-10-16T18:10:01Z")
Any of you other nerds see my fan design performing on YouTube? --- ## [Filament used as a functional element](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/filament-used-as-a-functional-element/4555)
**Author:** [@mobiobi](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/mobiobi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/filament-used-as-a-functional-element/4555 "2022-09-07T04:06:32Z")
I’ve seen filament used as hing pins, here’s my use as push/pull cables on Printables. Does anyone have any other ideas? --- ## [Great Freecad Tutotials!](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/great-freecad-tutotials/3400)
**Author:** [@Ted](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Ted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/great-freecad-tutotials/3400 "2021-12-26T17:21:52Z")
Just thought I’d spead the word on a super duper series of freecad videos. MangoJelly Sulutions on the YouTube. --- ## [Need help designing](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/need-help-designing/3275)
**Author:** [@eeffoc](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/eeffoc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/need-help-designing/3275 "2021-11-19T20:22:53Z")
I’ve been asked by my church if I could 3D print a replacement letter for its sign. I said sure why not I’ll give it a try but now I’m stuck. I’m not sure how to approach recreating this letter I’m not very good with 3D… --- ## [Slicer settings for a horizontal cylinder](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/slicer-settings-for-a-horizontal-cylinder/2749)
**Author:** [@Mr.Croquet](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Mr.Croquet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/slicer-settings-for-a-horizontal-cylinder/2749 "2021-08-03T12:58:26Z")
I’m printing a cylinder 16mm diameter and about 3 inches long. For strength, it needs to be printed horizontally. I’ve been working with PLA+ but anything stronger is also open to consider. The problem with the print is … --- ## [Meshmixer STL editing](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/meshmixer-stl-editing/2768)
**Author:** [@SpaceMoose](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/SpaceMoose)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/meshmixer-stl-editing/2768 "2021-07-18T20:23:31Z")
Is anyone familiar with using Meshmixer to edit STLs? I printed out a side mount bracket for a spool holder and found that the holes for the t-nut insert are too small. I thought I’d just ream them out with a drill but… --- ## [Slicing Error (Blender)](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/slicing-error-blender/2680)
**Author:** [@JSmith92](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/JSmith92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/slicing-error-blender/2680 "2021-06-12T17:49:18Z")
So I am the most beginner of beginner for actually designing my own 3d models. I’ve watched a bunch of tutorials and landed on using Blender. I wanted to make a little juice box as a test and it seemed to work out well, … --- ## [openSCAD Techniques, Tricks, and Hacks](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/openscad-techniques-tricks-and-hacks/1482)
**Author:** [@LGSGreybeard](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/LGSGreybeard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/openscad-techniques-tricks-and-hacks/1482 "2021-04-03T04:20:20Z")
I’ve been using openSCAD almost to the exclusion of other design tools, and although it has substantial limitations (something like a c “struct” would be peachy, for instance) its advantages are more than enough to make … --- ## [Creating Lethophane](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/creating-lethophane/1343)
**Author:** [@Amiro62](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Amiro62)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/creating-lethophane/1343 "2021-03-26T17:30:43Z")
I discovered Lithophane to print and has been ask to me in high demand to print. Im including some links to help with the process. Free Photo Editer to remove back grounds for example and retouch pics Lithophane Link… --- ## [Raspberry Pi case](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/raspberry-pi-case/2170)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/raspberry-pi-case/2170 "2021-03-25T16:10:41Z")
Very new to 3-D printing Dealing with the possible heat from the raspberry pi,what filament would you use to print the case --- ## [Autodesk Fusion 360 - Thoughts?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/autodesk-fusion-360-thoughts/946)
**Author:** [@chris](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/autodesk-fusion-360-thoughts/946 "2021-03-05T22:56:45Z")
What are your thoughts on Fusion 360? Most people enjoy using this software because of its easy to use features and free license for personal use. Have you used Fusion 360 in a commercial environment? Does it stand… --- ## [Inches or Millimeters... Go!](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/inches-or-millimeters-go/1499)
**Author:** [@tony](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/tony)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/inches-or-millimeters-go/1499 "2021-03-03T21:08:12Z")
I like to design all my work in inches! A lot of companies I deal with prefer inches. What do you think? --- ## [What have you designed](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-have-you-designed/1100)
**Author:** [@Red-Nick](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Red-Nick)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/what-have-you-designed/1100 "2021-03-02T13:07:00Z")
What are some items that you have thought of and designed to be 3D printed? Was it a prototype that had many iterations or a toy that you just had to have? Let’s share our creativity and discus our methods of putting i… --- ## [Blender sculpting](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/blender-sculpting/1745)
**Author:** [@Benchy](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Benchy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/blender-sculpting/1745 "2021-02-23T02:37:22Z")
Here is my first blender sculpting efforts. Never used blender until weds. I’ve been at it for 2 days now off and on. Feed back? Constructive criticism? This was my first, just playing around with the tools, figur… --- ## [How do I fix an STL for printing](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-do-i-fix-an-stl-for-printing/1040)
**Author:** [@CaptainSky](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/CaptainSky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-do-i-fix-an-stl-for-printing/1040 "2021-02-22T02:57:20Z")
So I got this STL recently and when I import it into MeshMixer it blows up with errors (non-manifold in many parts, etc) I printed a scaled down copy of it but it was far from perfect. Any suggestions? --- ## [Freecad is...there's gotta be a better way](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/freecad-is-theres-gotta-be-a-better-way/1139)
**Author:** [@Benchy](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Benchy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/freecad-is-theres-gotta-be-a-better-way/1139 "2021-02-21T01:48:44Z")
Freecad is frustrating, im new to the whole thing. Very familiar with vector graphics, but having a very hard time wrapping my head around the line segment system and how they join. I keep getting basic shapes with 2 co… --- ## [STL Modification](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/stl-modification/1473)
**Author:** [@daffod](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/daffod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/stl-modification/1473 "2021-02-18T14:04:31Z")
I have an stl file and i try to mod in free cad and i keep getting errors. All i am doing is doubling the thickness of part. its 1 MM and i am doing is making it to 2 MM thick. --- ## [Looking for a FREE 3d cad design software?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/looking-for-a-free-3d-cad-design-software/870)
**Author:** [@chris](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 5:12am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/looking-for-a-free-3d-cad-design-software/870 "2021-02-14T05:12:01Z")
Many people starting out in 3d CAD design often load up Tinkercad because its a FREE 3d modeling software. You can download Tinkercad here: https://www.tinkercad.com/ Have you used Tinkercad? What is your overall exper… --- ## [Design programs - Which is best?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/design-programs-which-is-best/1099)
**Author:** [@tony](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/tony)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/design-programs-which-is-best/1099 "2021-02-12T16:12:47Z")
Tell us about your experiences with 3D design software! From Inventor to Solidworks, and Catia to NX. Let us know what you think the best 3D modelling method is! --- ## [N3 Technologies Inc](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/n3-technologies-inc/151)
**Author:** [@tony](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/tony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/n3-technologies-inc/151 "2021-02-11T02:37:28Z")
Need design work? Well N3 Technologies Inc. is a company that does just that… and more. From 3D modelling, to professional technical drawings, to sourcing out parts, N3 Technologies Inc. does it all. The highest quality… [Next page](https://3dprintingspace.com/c/3ddesign/9.md?page=1)