Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of the best features of Thingiverse is the customizer that works with OpenSCAD files. Unfortunately this feature I often unusable. In this video, I will teach you how to "customize" Thingiverse models using the desk version of OpenSCAD. Additionally, I will teach you how to create your own custom OpenSCAD models.
00:00 Introduction
03:13 Thingiverse Models
04:13 Thingiverse Customizer
06:20 Introduction to OpenSCAD
14:07 OpenSCAD Coding
22:20 Modeling a Coffee Mug in OpenSCAD
If you are going to use this mug/cup with hot liquids I recommend printing in PETG and coating with a food-safe coating such as this Epoxy Resin:
amzn.to/3n159pX
The above link is an affiliate link that helps support the MakeWithTech Youtube channel.
The following OpenSCAD website provides the installation files and user manual:
openscad.org
The mug modeled in the video is located on Thingiverse:
thingiverse.com/thing:4705269
Want to discuss OpenSCAD or Thingiverse. Head over to the DrVAX discussion forum:
forum.drvax.com
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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One of the best features of Thingiverse is the customizer that works with OpenSCAD files. Unfortunately this feature I often unusable. In this video, I will teach you how to "customize" Thingiverse models using the desk version of OpenSCAD. Additionally, I will teach you how to create your own custom OpenSCAD models.
00:00 Introduction
03:13 Thingiverse Models
04:13 Thingiverse Customizer
06:20 Introduction to OpenSCAD
14:07 OpenSCAD Coding
22:20 Modeling a Coffee Mug in OpenSCAD
If you are going to use this mug/cup with hot liquids I recommend printing in PETG and coating with a food-safe coating such as this Epoxy Resin:
amzn.to/3n159pX
The above link is an affiliate link that helps support the MakeWithTech Youtube channel.
The following OpenSCAD website provides the installation files and user manual:
openscad.org
The mug modeled in the video is located on Thingiverse:
thingiverse.com/thing:4705269
Want to discuss OpenSCAD or Thingiverse. Head over to the DrVAX discussion forum:
forum.drvax.com
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturer's site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. .
