Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Being able to design your own parts makes owning a 3D printer so much more rewarding. If you are looking for something to design to advance your skills, and perhaps would like to win some free filament, you should consider entering a design contest on Printables. This week I did just this, creating a modular toy car design, which pushed my design skills nicely.
In this video, I'll take you through my design process and give you tips on how you can maximise your success. I also provide instructions for those wanting to manufacture their own version of my toy car design.
Don’t worry about winning or losing, because the real victory comes from being willing to take on a challenge. These contests also have the added benefit of creating printable items that are clever solutions to everyday problems. I have chosen to make this video independently. I have no relationship with Prusa or Printables.
Download and print my two-in-one toy car: printables.com/model/386458-toy-car-modular-and-articulated
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=XHzOzxCQ7MU&list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
0:42 Printables contests
Printables video: youtu.be/6oUeLKaFoUA
Printables flash contests page: blog.prusa3d.com/introducing-flash-contests_61600
Current Toy Cars contest page: printables.com/contest/335-toy-cars
Contest terms: blog.prusa3d.com/introducing-flash-contests_61600/#terms
1:54 My design criteria
2:46 My finished design
3:40 Modelling in CAD
Source CAD: cad.onshape.com/documents/51552dc1e82eeedee9818a83/w/5f0c3dca1edbd969e9617509/e/e76a8af727508cd171a43542?renderMode=0&uiState=63dc3abccfda3d09efb83135
5:51 Printing
6:34 Post processing
6:45 Assembly
M3 x 16mm screws: amzn.to/3HsTNHw
11:58 Final car
12:19 Conclusion
Trophy image credit: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emojione_1F3C6.svg
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
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Being able to design your own parts makes owning a 3D printer so much more rewarding. If you are looking for something to design to advance your skills, and perhaps would like to win some free filament, you should consider entering a design contest on Printables. This week I did just this, creating a modular toy car design, which pushed my design skills nicely.
In this video, I'll take you through my design process and give you tips on how you can maximise your success. I also provide instructions for those wanting to manufacture their own version of my toy car design.
Don’t worry about winning or losing, because the real victory comes from being willing to take on a challenge. These contests also have the added benefit of creating printable items that are clever solutions to everyday problems. I have chosen to make this video independently. I have no relationship with Prusa or Printables.
Download and print my two-in-one toy car: printables.com/model/386458-toy-car-modular-and-articulated
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=XHzOzxCQ7MU&list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
0:42 Printables contests
Printables video: youtu.be/6oUeLKaFoUA
Printables flash contests page: blog.prusa3d.com/introducing-flash-contests_61600
Current Toy Cars contest page: printables.com/contest/335-toy-cars
Contest terms: blog.prusa3d.com/introducing-flash-contests_61600/#terms
1:54 My design criteria
2:46 My finished design
3:40 Modelling in CAD
Source CAD: cad.onshape.com/documents/51552dc1e82eeedee9818a83/w/5f0c3dca1edbd969e9617509/e/e76a8af727508cd171a43542?renderMode=0&uiState=63dc3abccfda3d09efb83135
5:51 Printing
6:34 Post processing
6:45 Assembly
M3 x 16mm screws: amzn.to/3HsTNHw
11:58 Final car
12:19 Conclusion
Trophy image credit: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emojione_1F3C6.svg
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
