I cannot get these things to snap together to save my life. I have made two now and neither one snaps together. I took a hammer and tried to snap them together but all that does is smash together the little tabs that are supposed to snap together without actually snapping them together. I did it just like you did in the video. I used 0.1mm layer height. The quality of the prints is excellent.
Sorry to hear that's caused you trouble. It may seem counterintuitive, but you may get better results with thicker 0.2mm layers. Thicker layers usually result in stronger prints and you don't actually lose quality when the thing you're printing is purely vertical, like the posts used in this design. The material used may also be a factor. I recommend PETG, plain PLA, or PLA+ for mechanical prints. Silk PLA or PLA with too many additives are more likely to snap than raw PLA. If you decided to try printing it again, I hope these tips will help!
I just found this channel and I must say, the quality of these designs is unmatched by other creators. Your models are elegant in design and look amazing. Keep up the good work! :)
Ha ha great job! When I had one get stiff and refused to pop into place i carved the tab a little and it worked, didn't think it would survive such forceful persuasion.
Honestly, I was just looking at my collection/pile of different filament colors and brands this morning. And after telling myself "I need to find something to do about this before it gets out of control", your video just happened to be on my RUclips page just staring at me. Thanks for the great ideas, and I look forward to checking out your other designs. Keep it up!!!
Awesome! There are tons of other great entries for the "Last Meters" contest that will help you use up that scrap pile: www.printables.com/contest/70-last-meters Happy Printing!
Thank you for your great prints and videos. Sorry if I am missing something but what ring do I use for the large magnets design? I can’t seem to find a design that works. Thanks again!
Glad you like it! The top lid is compatible with all of the magnet versions. It's a tight fit, so it's expected that you may need to force it on a bit. Good luck!
Sure! I've updated a STEP "Template" file which can be used by many 3D CAD programs to punch add any sized magnet hole you might need. If CAD software isn't you're thing, you can also use the "Negative Volume" tool inside PrusaSlicer to create the needed magnet pocket.
Hey I know its a bit late into the month but if you could do something for Pride Month I think that would be super cool. Not sure what you could make but would be awesome. :P
You could - assuming you're already accounting for any issues that can arise from plastic and short arcs! If I were making a switch though, I'd probably use this Toggly Fidget button as the starting point instead: ruclips.net/video/zfiyeE8l3-0/видео.html
My primary printer is a Prusa MK3s and a Prusa MK3s+. I also use a Sidewinder X-1 and a R3D Daedalus, although those are currently down. The filament brands I use most are Hatchbox, Prusament, and (more recently) Durmaic. I also use Inland filament, but mostly on prototypes.
Absolutely! Most of my designs are posted under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Any design with that license can be printed and sold! I also include links to explain how to properly attribute the model so more people can find it. Good luck!
The fidget caps can be pretty tight (see the very end of the video), but with a little work they will eventually snap on. If your printer over-extruded slightly, you may need to cut of the snap taps and glue the top on. Good luck!
It can be quite tight. You have a couple options: - Try placing one end on first than angle the other side on and "encourage" it with a hammer. - Or just trim off one of the tabs and glue the top on. I hope one of those works for you :)
@@3DPrinty I figured out the issue 😅 The slicer im using is still in beta and when I imported the file, about half of it was cut off under the bed. Once i properly got the file sliced i was able to snap it on no problem! I even made a second one. Out of all the 3d printed fidgets, this simple little guy is my favorite!
love this design with magnets 👏😎
Thanks! Magnets make every design better :D
Dude I love your designs and videos
Loving last "easy" assembly workarounds 🤣🤣🤣
It worked in the end :)
I cannot get these things to snap together to save my life. I have made two now and neither one snaps together. I took a hammer and tried to snap them together but all that does is smash together the little tabs that are supposed to snap together without actually snapping them together. I did it just like you did in the video. I used 0.1mm layer height. The quality of the prints is excellent.
Sorry to hear that's caused you trouble.
It may seem counterintuitive, but you may get better results with thicker 0.2mm layers. Thicker layers usually result in stronger prints and you don't actually lose quality when the thing you're printing is purely vertical, like the posts used in this design.
The material used may also be a factor. I recommend PETG, plain PLA, or PLA+ for mechanical prints. Silk PLA or PLA with too many additives are more likely to snap than raw PLA.
If you decided to try printing it again, I hope these tips will help!
As someone with adhd, the stuff you make is a godsend.
I'm very happy to know they've proved useful! Happy clicking :D
Love it! Such an underrated 3dprinting channel~
Thanks so much! I'm happy that I'm not overrated yet :)
@@3DPrinty agreed!
All the mega channels were underrated at one point too… I hope to watch it grow into its full potential.
Thank you! The channel has already fulfilled its primary goal... to keep my printers busy!
@@3DPrinty lol
Amazing music btw give the entire video such a warm feeling
Thanks so much!
Great work as always and I liked seeing all those glittery pp filaments side by side!
Thanks! I've been on a Proto-pasta kick lately.
@@3DPrinty I use a lot of their matte fiber for my trellis plant designs.
Such a nice little fidget
Thanks so much! It's so tiny that it's faster to print a new one than to find where you misplaced it!
I just found this channel and I must say, the quality of these designs is unmatched by other creators. Your models are elegant in design and look amazing. Keep up the good work! :)
Thanks so much! More designs are on the way!
Ha ha great job! When I had one get stiff and refused to pop into place i carved the tab a little and it worked, didn't think it would survive such forceful persuasion.
Your solution was probably better! But I made so many copies that I didn't mind risking one with more direct measures.
Honestly, I was just looking at my collection/pile of different filament colors and brands this morning. And after telling myself "I need to find something to do about this before it gets out of control", your video just happened to be on my RUclips page just staring at me. Thanks for the great ideas, and I look forward to checking out your other designs. Keep it up!!!
Awesome! There are tons of other great entries for the "Last Meters" contest that will help you use up that scrap pile: www.printables.com/contest/70-last-meters
Happy Printing!
Great stuff as always but I really enjoyed the honesty at the end :)
Gotta share the lows with the highs!
Awesome! Inamngonna have to print one of those switches
Awesome! Happy printing!
I especially appreciated the after credits bonus on this one lol
Gotta show the bad with the good. It worked eventually!
Ok now you HAVE to make a gigantic fidget!
Gives me an excuse to go play with magnets 😁
It's always a good day to play with magnets!
Thank you for your great prints and videos. Sorry if I am missing something but what ring do I use for the large magnets design? I can’t seem to find a design that works. Thanks again!
Glad you like it! The top lid is compatible with all of the magnet versions. It's a tight fit, so it's expected that you may need to force it on a bit. Good luck!
7 of those in a line or on a board and you have a weekly task indicator :)
Very good idea!
Really cool Is there a way to accommodate 4x1mm magnets?
Sure! I've updated a STEP "Template" file which can be used by many 3D CAD programs to punch add any sized magnet hole you might need. If CAD software isn't you're thing, you can also use the "Negative Volume" tool inside PrusaSlicer to create the needed magnet pocket.
"Protopasta collection" subtle flex
Hey I know its a bit late into the month but if you could do something for Pride Month I think that would be super cool. Not sure what you could make but would be awesome. :P
It might be too subtle, but tomorrow's video ends with a rainbow celebration that was inspired by Pride Month!
When you design a lot of fidget spinners, best to avoid discussions of their usefulness! (I would absolutely press all those colorful buttons...)
I suppose it comes down to the definition of "useful"
Adds 'hammer' to the list of indispensable 3D printing tools.
Absolutely! Fortunately, as Adam Savage says, "evert tool's a hammer".
LOL the end :)
Had to be honest!
I can totally sell these
Happy printing and selling!
Mine is just an idea but I guess we can modify it as an on/off switch for electricity, right?
You could - assuming you're already accounting for any issues that can arise from plastic and short arcs! If I were making a switch though, I'd probably use this Toggly Fidget button as the starting point instead: ruclips.net/video/zfiyeE8l3-0/видео.html
@3D Printy simple and genius i like it 👍
Quick question, what printer and filament do you use?
My primary printer is a Prusa MK3s and a Prusa MK3s+. I also use a Sidewinder X-1 and a R3D Daedalus, although those are currently down.
The filament brands I use most are Hatchbox, Prusament, and (more recently) Durmaic. I also use Inland filament, but mostly on prototypes.
Hello, I did a redesign based on the snappy fidget toy, is it okay with you if I commercialize with it?
Absolutely! Most of my designs are posted under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Any design with that license can be printed and sold! I also include links to explain how to properly attribute the model so more people can find it. Good luck!
I did a total re-design with a functionality purpose, will read the correct way to pay attributions, thank you very mucho!
Thanks! I love seeing people remix and improve on my designs! I hope your functional remix sells well :)
Bet I can print it with 5m
I bet you can print several with 5 meters of filament.
@@3DPrinty no I meant I only print one and use 5m
The amount of wasted filament I'd produce until I get it right once would be more then 5 meters
The non magnet version does not put together
The fidget caps can be pretty tight (see the very end of the video), but with a little work they will eventually snap on. If your printer over-extruded slightly, you may need to cut of the snap taps and glue the top on. Good luck!
i tried making the itty bitty but i cant get the top on lol its driving me crazy
It can be quite tight. You have a couple options:
- Try placing one end on first than angle the other side on and "encourage" it with a hammer.
- Or just trim off one of the tabs and glue the top on.
I hope one of those works for you :)
@@3DPrinty I figured out the issue 😅 The slicer im using is still in beta and when I imported the file, about half of it was cut off under the bed. Once i properly got the file sliced i was able to snap it on no problem! I even made a second one. Out of all the 3d printed fidgets, this simple little guy is my favorite!