15 Useful 3D Prints: Go From Beginner to Advanced!

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Published 2023-02-14
In this video, I'll share 15 USEFUL 3D prints that will test your skills (and your printer), and help you go from a beginner to an advanced 3D Printer. Brought to you by PCBWay, your one-stop-shop for PCB prototypes and assemblies. Check them out at jle.vi/pcbway

In this video, I’m going to share 25 functional, practical, and USEFUL 3D prints that will not only put your 3D printer to the test, but will each challenge you to learn a new and important skill that every 3D printing enthusiast has to learn.

Instead of wasting kilos of filament on useless junk, I’ve chosen a series of prints that test you and your printer on each of the different skills involved in 3D printing, from bed adhesion and retraction to advanced slicer settings and flexible materials… all while leaving you with a practical part you can actually use when you’re done.

It’s a veritable TRIATHLON of 3D printing. Can you print them all? Will you?

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00:00 Introduction
01:04 Tupperware Lid Organizer
🗿 Tupperware Lid Holders by Lewis2e on Printables: www.printables.com/model/175582-tupperware-lid-hol…
03:11 Drinking Glass Labels
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04:52 Threaded Containers
🗿 Threaded Containers by Jonathan Levi on Printables: www.printables.com/model/365894-threaded-container…
05:49 Cable Mount Organizers
🗿 Cable Organizer by LordTalon34 on Printables: www.printables.com/model/260035-cable-organizer
06:32 Cable Winders
🗿 Charger Cable Organizer by DFV Tech on Printables: www.printables.com/model/289859-charger-cable-orga…
08:34 Tablet Stand
🗿 Tablet and Notebook Stand by Virus4711 on Printables: www.printables.com/model/161491-tablet-and-noteboo…
10:19 Drill Dust Collector
🗿 Wall Drilling Waste Cup by Zbigniew Trzepizur on Printables: www.printables.com/model/259170-wall-drilling-wast…
11:30 Broom Holder
🗿 Broom Holder by fns720 on Printables: www.printables.com/model/62410-broom-holder-print-…
12:09 Plant Labels
🗿 Stylish Plant Labels / Tags by fortinmike on Printables: www.printables.com/model/61741-stylish-plant-label…
13:06 Dragon Scales Planter
🗿 Dragon Scales Pot and Planter by SASSy Design on Printables: www.printables.com/model/353853-dragon-scales-pot-…
14:19 3D Printed Carabiners
🗿 Multi-USe Carabiner by Parker Boyd on Printables: www.printables.com/model/328486-multi-use-carabine…
15:10 Better Shoelaces
🗿 Better Shoelaces by Johnny B Mac on Printables: www.printables.com/model/308702-better-shoelaces
15:58 Dual Sorting Tray
🗿 Dual Multi Sort—A Dual Sided Sorting Tray by Malcolm on Printables by: www.printables.com/model/269060-dual-multi-sort-a-…
16:31 Parametric Cable Organizer
🗿 Parametric Cable Organizer by djedje_zr7 on Printables by: www.printables.com/model/123345-parametric-cable-o…
17:16 The Laptop Saver
🗿 The Laptop Saver (a sub-desk level drink holder) by Martin_au on Printables: www.printables.com/model/26711-the-laptop-saver-a-…
17:56 Conclusion

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All Comments (21)
  • @thenextlayer
    THANK YOU for watching, sharing, liking, and subscribing. PLEASE let me know if you liked this video and would like to see more like it!
  • @baddan
    I suggest showing credits to the creators of the models when showing the makes
  • I would also like to see a video about calibration. As a relatively new user to the 3d printing world it gets a little overwhelming to understand everything. Maybe a series going from basic techniques to advanced
  • @Linkophere
    The video is great for guiding you to problems without helping with any of said new found problems. equivalent of a teacher throwing the textbook at you and telling you to read the chapter.
  • @LikeAboss168
    Use the tips of the calipers for a thinner surface you’ll get a better reading on the thickness of a curve
  • @miker6484
    I have commented in the past that these YouTube content providers will build bank accounts at the expense of normal subscribers, who don’t get the same treatment they get from the manufacturers when things don’t go well with a product that they promote. After expressing my feelings at “The Next Layer” because they promoted products I was unhappy about, I was quite surprised to get a message asking for additional information. Long story short, they took my information and used their influence to make improvements at the manufacturer! My issue was resolved within a couple days and I’m certain the improvements will benefit future customers. My apologies. There are providers who care about their subscribers and are willing to use their influence to hold companies accountable…The Next Layer is one of those providers! Well done and Thank You!
  • @GeorgeWells00
    What a really great set of prints and wonderfully clear explanations of why!
  • @Sirron2007
    Great list of functional prints to learn from. Just want to throw in a couple of my favorite types, bookmarks for testing first layers and bag clips for print in place.
  • @natmickan
    As someone who also does a lot of drilling around the house, I’ll let you in on a cheaper, more effective & more accessible trick for catching the dust: try a post-it instead. You stick it to the wall just below where you’re drilling & fold the bottom half up so it’s like a paper shelf to catch the dust. It catches all of the dust (because it’s stuck completely against the wall), & if you don’t have a post-it, you can use tape & paper to achieve the same effect. It was a game changer for me :)
  • @Lyoishi
    I have had a printer a few months and I had never imagined printing shoe laces. Will have to give it a try Would definitely like to see a detailed calibration video, a lot of popular ones are quite a few years old. Since you have an X1 I am sure you have seen the issues people have even with a "plug and print" printer, especially with pressure advance.
  • @dwatts51187
    This was an awesome video. Definitely a bunch of things I’m going to have to print now. Would love to see a video demonstrating how to dial some of these settings in. Maybe a troubleshooting advice video.
  • Great video! Loved the graphics and and text. Really gives good info on what each print is showcasing! Keep it up!
  • @ericsts
    Great video !!!! I am trying to 'teach' my printer to make some bridges without support and then print the Tup lid organizer!!
  • @janpoepke9002
    Thanks for the great Tipps and Ideas... really useful channel!
  • @NP907AK
    I love how we have just about the same printing setup. Both using 1X Carbon, same filament dryer and I can see that mirror finish on the Tupperware top holder meaning you using a Wham Bam plate.
  • @only1muppet
    In regards to your plants and gardening, has anyone suggested you get a soil test kit? It’ll give you insight into what nutrients your soil might be lacking and help your plants thrive.
  • @leo3times
    Nice video & print ideas. New to 3DP and am struggling a bit with settings. Been using Cura 5.2 but also trying Prussia 2.0 (I think). I'm getting a bit frustrated with the settings on mini's but still learning. I made some 50 cent piece sized mini's that have words on it. Letters run together 😊. So I appreciate the ideas for checking the tolerances. 👍🏻