The 10 Coolest Things You Can 3-D Print Right Now

Cameras, guitars, RC aircraft and more!

One survey of the 3-D printing landscape will quickly show you that it’s brimming with novelty items and useless junk. But don’t let that overwhelm you! We sorted through the clutter to create this list of 10 projects that are both awesome and practical.

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Thingiverse (Camera, Lens)
Dan Nosowitz, OMOTE 3D SHASHIN KAN
Shapeways (Bottle Mount, Valve Cap)
ODD Guitars, MIT Media Lab, Nate Lanxon via WIRED UK
Thingiverse, Shapeways,
Thingiverse
Thingiverse (Megaphone, Amplifier)
Thingiverse (R/C Sailplane, Quadcopter, Gliders)
Thingiverse
Thingiverse
 
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