Here are the top 8 things we thought you would love to create. These are some real world life hacks that can be solved. We absolutely love them and we thought you would too…
Screw On Bag Clip
To start off the list, this gadget is a bag clip with a screw-cap on one side. You can both keep a bag’s contents fresh and be able to pour out its contents easily.
The designer recommends printing with a 0.2-mm layer height, 10% infill, and five perimeters for stability. For the filament, PLA or PETG would work well. Depending on the contents, you also might want to go with a food-safe filament.
Who made it? Minkix
Who printed it? This useful design has 121 recorded Makes, 19 Remixes, and almost 290,000 downloads!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Book Finger Ring
To start off the list, this gadget is a bag clip with a screw-cap on one side. You can both keep a bag’s contents fresh and be able to pour out its contents easily.
The designer recommends printing with a 0.2-mm layer height, 10% infill, and five perimeters for stability. For the filament, PLA or PETG would work well. Depending on the contents, you also might want to go with a food-safe filament.
Who made it? Minkix
Who printed it? This useful design has 121 recorded Makes, 19 Remixes, and almost 290,000 downloads!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Cable Organizer
The silicone casings on charging cables, especially iPhone cables, aren’t the strongest. If you’re not careful, the protective wrap can wear and tear, and you’ll need to replace it earlier than you wanted to.
This gadget goes around both ends of a cable and was specifically designed for iPhone chargers. When attached, the gadget provides protection for that vulnerable last bit of wire that’s often bent too much.
Who made it? Serge Romero
Who printed it? There are 5 posted community makes, though the model has been downloaded over 14,000 times.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Bakers Cube
Measuring quantities is a tedious task for chefs and bakers as you want just the right amount of whatever ingredient you need. This cube has multiple versions that include both metric and imperial measuring systems. It’s been featured in numerous YouTube videos that can be found on the project page.
The designer recommends printing the cube in a 0.1- to 0.2-mm layer height and with a 12% infill. You should also make sure you’re printing this model in a food-safe filament if you’re using it to measure something you’ll be eating.
Who made it? iomaa
Who printed it? This baker’s cube model has an incredible 279 recorded Makes and over 48,000 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Charging Outlet Shelf
Do you ever need a quick phone charge, but the only outlet is too far off the ground? This gadget allows you to charge your phone no matter the position of the outlet. The model has an opening where the plug should fit though and you can wrap any extra cable too.
The designer advises printing with a 0.3-mm layer height as well as with 25% infill.
Who made it? Boxplyer
Who printed it? This design has over 1,100 downloads and 7,000 views.
Where to get it? Cults
Tripod
Do you ever want to take that perfect photo but don’t have someone to do it? Well, this camera tripod should do just the trick!
The design is made up of nine parts that, when put together, have an open and adjustable screw mount at the top. With this, you could fit a camera, phone, GoPro, or any other device you’d like. You’ll need a few non-printable parts, too, including a 4-mm screw.
Who made it? Djanba
Who printed it? This multi-use tripod has over 1,300 views and 175 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Key Chain Phone Stand
Sometimes trying to relax with a movie can be just the opposite when you don’t have a good phone angle or your hands get tired of holding your device up. Lucky for you, this gadget will keep your phone in place so you comfortably watch whatever you want.
This gadget can fit right onto your keyring, lanyard, or keychain. The project page has five different animal options that you can see them all in the designer’s YouTube video. These small gadgets, about 20 x 20 x 22 mm, are a quick print and use just a small amount of filament.
Who made it? Shira
Who printed it? This keychain phone stand has almost 15,000 downloads and several community prints.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Toothpaste Squeezer
We all know the struggle of trying to get the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube. This three-part toothpaste squeezer allows you to use almost every last bit of toothpaste!
This design has been updated with new versions so assembly is super easy; all you need to do is press the cylindrical piece inward to engage the lock, and pull it out to disengage.
Who made it? Hoofbaugh
Who printed it? This squeezer has over 4,500 views and 624 downloads. There’s been one posted community print as well.
Where to get it? Cults