# 3D Printing

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/community/3d-printing/58.md

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## [About the 3D Printing category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-the-3d-printing-category/41078)

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**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-the-3d-printing-category/41078 "2026-06-18T13:23:22Z")

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From design to print. Workflows, tolerances, hardware, and everything in between.

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## [EV nuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ev-nuts/41660)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ev-nuts/41660 "2026-09-21T07:49:09Z")

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Gave me some practical joke ideas for EV owner friends. :thinking: Some bits of wire and a random activator circuit for a mini strobe light. Mildly evil genius stuff.

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## [Mad mod pays off](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mad-mod-pays-off/41606)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mad-mod-pays-off/41606 "2026-09-10T16:46:29Z")

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Both my AMS units have been apart fixing broken filament clogs. Putting the connectors back on at the funky angle with big fat fingers is maddening to say the least. Made me mad so I cut it! :kitchen\_knife: Took a 2.5 …

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## [3D Printer on the desktop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer-on-the-desktop/41566)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-printer-on-the-desktop/41566 "2026-09-04T15:52:04Z")

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For quick sizing / prototyping small parts on the desktop. £ for mm2 Really cant beat this printer.

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## [Advice asked: Small indentation at the bottom of my print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-asked-small-indentation-at-the-bottom-of-my-print/41562)

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**Author:** [@margriet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/margriet)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-asked-small-indentation-at-the-bottom-of-my-print/41562 "2026-09-02T17:02:05Z")

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Hi everybody! I designed this model in Shapr3D on my iPad. In the model, the side walls are completely straight and smooth. However, when I print it on my Bambu Lab A1 mini, I always get a small indentation where th…

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## [In modelled supports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-modelled-supports/41322)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-modelled-supports/41322 "2026-08-31T12:00:53Z")

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I wanted to try to breathe some life into the 3-D printing topic section here. I had a few thoughts and perhaps I’ll write some others but for now - in model supports. Do you use them. I have explored some solutions wit…

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## [Anybody Fancy a MakerWorld Collab?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anybody-fancy-a-makerworld-collab/41458)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anybody-fancy-a-makerworld-collab/41458 "2026-08-29T10:25:52Z")

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Anybody fancy a Bambu MakerWorld Collab? Start as simple as you like. Blank sheet of paper. I’ve done models on Cults but have been shy of MakerWorld. See if we can get any downloads.

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## [Print Strength](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-strength/41484)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/print-strength/41484 "2026-08-16T20:40:37Z")

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It’s quite the rabbit hole, but very important consideration in designing a 3d printed object. The material type, the orientation of the part in relation to the layers. I see a lot of discussion online about orientating…

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## [Horizontally Printed (In Place) Hinge Design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/horizontally-printed-in-place-hinge-design/41433)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/horizontally-printed-in-place-hinge-design/41433 "2026-08-15T18:21:36Z")

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Following on from the sister thread. This presents a more challenging print design perhaps. In respect of the desire to print it horizontally. Please feel free to share your thoughts. r

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## [Parametric parasol stand adapter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-parasol-stand-adapter/41430)

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**Author:** [@margriet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/margriet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-parasol-stand-adapter/41430 "2026-08-10T07:53:14Z")

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Hi everyone, I made this adapter for our parasol stand and used it to practise something I learned in the last Shapr3D Challenge: using variables. I want to give it back to the Shapr3D community, so here is also the …

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## [Fly Inn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fly-inn/41406)

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**Author:** [@michelpiazzini](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/michelpiazzini)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fly-inn/41406 "2026-08-08T15:16:37Z")

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Here fun project to help our garden birds. Designed in shapr3d en printed with a Bambulab P2S. Happy fly inn.

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## [A Roof Filter for Our House... and of Course for the Neighbor also](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-roof-filter-for-our-house-and-of-course-for-the-neighbor-also/41401)

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**Author:** [@margriet](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/margriet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-roof-filter-for-our-house-and-of-course-for-the-neighbor-also/41401 "2026-08-06T07:36:43Z")

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One happy designer! :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: This project took quite a few prototypes before it was finally approved. Every new version was first printed in pink PLA. Not because I liked the color, but because…

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## [3d faceted hexagon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-faceted-hexagon/41350)

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**Author:** [@MahPohTofu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MahPohTofu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-faceted-hexagon/41350 "2026-07-30T18:56:15Z")

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Hello all, would anyone know how to model this in shapr3d? Best wishes, T

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## [Colour 3d printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colour-3d-printing/41329)

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**Author:** [@stringboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stringboy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colour-3d-printing/41329 "2026-07-30T18:31:26Z")

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Hi Simple question for you guys. I have to embed a body within a body so I can 3D print in a different colour. I thought simple but it has shown a few issues. First I tried creating the first object - a disc 3mm thic…

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## [What hardware you modelling on?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-hardware-you-modelling-on/41159)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-hardware-you-modelling-on/41159 "2026-07-25T19:27:35Z")

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I adopted Sharp3d perhaps 2 years ago, downloaded it on holiday in Lanzerote (as it happens) to keep the mind busy. HAven’t looked back since. That was on the iPad Air 4th Generation 11”. I also have in on an iMac, but …

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## [Best way to recreate a model from Tinkercad?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-recreate-a-model-from-tinkercad/41206)

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**Author:** [@jmkp](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jmkp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-way-to-recreate-a-model-from-tinkercad/41206 "2026-07-13T15:48:20Z")

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Hi all! I am just getting started with Shapr3D, working through tutorial videos and creating some basic models with some success. I am about to embark on recreating a model originally made in Tinkercad (although with som…

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## [Trying to create alignment pins and holes for split body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-alignment-pins-and-holes-for-split-body/41088)

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**Author:** [@gstanden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gstanden)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-create-alignment-pins-and-holes-for-split-body/41088 "2026-07-11T21:49:13Z")

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I split the body and created pins per instructions and made sure pins were separated bodies. When I select the face to create the holes for the pins on the other half of the body, then select the pin, I don’t get a “Done…

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## [Assistance for design of hinge for handcuff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-for-design-of-hinge-for-handcuff/41170)

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**Author:** [@alex\_brocky](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alex_brocky)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assistance-for-design-of-hinge-for-handcuff/41170 "2026-07-05T08:55:52Z")

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Please be patient, I am just learning! I am looking for an explanation, or screen shot of how i may gp about designing a single handcuff. its how the hinge would design, and then the clasp the other side that would go…

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## [Exporting a part for printing considerations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-part-for-printing-considerations/41103)

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**Author:** [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-a-part-for-printing-considerations/41103 "2026-06-25T15:35:27Z")

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I exported a part to print that was slightly tilted. I used the “Lay on face” command in Bambu slicer. When I printed 3 of the same parts the 2 circles at the bottom of each part lost adhesion to the bed on the same edg…

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## [Cannot get past tutorial due to scroll not working in program only](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-get-past-tutorial-due-to-scroll-not-working-in-program-only/41105)

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**Author:** [@nuttycolin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nuttycolin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-get-past-tutorial-due-to-scroll-not-working-in-program-only/41105 "2026-06-25T10:33:21Z")

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The scroll on my mouse is 100% not the issue as it works on everything else. I am stuck on the tutorial. Can you please resolve this issue or tell me how to bypass this one step?

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## [Is there anyway to create more STL controls for export? Custom is still not developed enough?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-create-more-stl-controls-for-export-custom-is-still-not-developed-enough/41086)

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**Author:** [@rt6151](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rt6151)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-create-more-stl-controls-for-export-custom-is-still-not-developed-enough/41086 "2026-06-19T13:22:42Z")

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Im really enjoying learning and using Shapr3d but he STL export controls are very crude compared to other modeling softwares. Is there any plans to improve it? For instance, when I export a model as an stl and use eithe…