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This print in place cat toy contains a rattling ball that looks impossible to get inside the toy. Luckily all you have to do is print it place with no supports and you have a toy your cats will love. Oliver Tested and Approved!
What makes it special Of everything I have printed and designed, this vortex passthrough still stands out to me. The design is easy, it is very functional, and it uses a low amount of filament. Print settings Infill: 0% - there is…
Just another impossible spiral design. I wanted an hourglass style cone and a longer one so drew normal hourglass cones and pyramids as well as dubbel length versions ;-) I'd love to see some makes ;-) Printer settings I used: PETG 0.4mm…
Printing Instructions/Recommendations 50% gryoid infill provides weight and strength so it can move through with just gravity 0.2mm layer height PLA for good finish Offset is around 0.2mm between objects - will not scale down well Print…
The Design Since some have asked for other shapes, here is Version 3 of the Impossible Passthrough/ Vortex Thread Illusion with an Octagonal Base This also fits perfectly with Impossible Pyramid Passthrough, Greater Clearances give smooth…
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Here is a fun Easter related model. The two pieces screw together to form an egg. There are two versions of the inner piece, one with a hole in the center to hide money and one without. The mode is similar to the popular “impossible”…
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BIG EDITION IMPOSSIBLE PASSTHROUGH FIDGET TOY A BIGGER FIDGET TOY FOR MORE FUN.250MM!!!!!!!!!! WARNING:FOR THE {{{GREEN PART}}} {{{OUTSIDE PART}}} BEACAUSE I HAVE 2 FAILURES WHEN THE PRINT GOES ON 4h30min YOU MUST TURN THE SPEED ON…
I wanted to try designing an impossible pass through model and decided to use a simple 20mm calibration cube as a base. The tolerances between the parts measure 0.4mm - so it's rather simple to accomplish a working 3d print. Please…
This cat toy is unique and puzzling to comprehend at first glance, but prints all at once with no supports. The ball inside rattles around but cannot be removed from the D20 (trust me, I've torture tested it with my cats). It also makes a…
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I designed these three fidgets that are interchangeable. Let me know if you would like any other shapes. NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
What makes it special I made this one as my favorite shape in the BEST impossible vortex passthrough series. It is a square pyramid, and it comes in two parts. The inner piece slides through the outer piece, twisting as it goes. That is…
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To print these designs, you can use your regular slicer settings. All the models are pre-oriented and can be printed without supports. Print them in two colors of pla/petg to achieve a stunning two color effect, or do a few color swaps at…
The Design Here's a new Tall mini version of the impossible passthrough! Fully Compatible with the V2- Mini Vortex Thread (see end of gif) The “male” part of the thread seems to defy physics by passing through the slightly larger “female”…
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Safer, Tougher and Easier to play with than other designs Here we have the Pointless Impossible Passthrough Cone. This has been specifically designed to be easier to play with There are no pointy parts on this design and its much less…
Hi guys, here's my Impossible phone stand! Seeing some of the amazing tensegrity structures on internet I had to give it a try. I wanted to give this stand a floating / hovering sense and make it unlike any tensegrity structure I've ever…
Three numbered pieces interlock to form an impossible-looking cross. No glue, magnets, screws, or additional parts are required. The model prints quickly and requires no supports. The video demonstrates one assembly method, but there are…
I saw this awesome illusion in a magazine. I decided to design it in Fusion for 3D Printing. The goal was to make it without needing any supports while keeping it in one piece. While there are other version of impossible cubes on…
The Design Back by Popular demand with a Mini Pyramid Passthrough. Compatible with the rest of the V2 Series Now in the shape of a 3 sided pyramid (a tetrahedron), The “male” part of the thread seems to defy physics by passing through the…
A twist on the famous Moai statues on Easter Island. Use glue stick when printing. Also needs support. I used tree supports with 30 degree threshold angle from build plate only. Remove small overhangs.
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At first, this piggy bank appears impossible to open, with a dovetail joint on all four sides. In reality, this is a simple box with two parallel dovetails, spanning the same direction as the coin slot. Print Instructions: Print both…
I printed the 16mm version of Waveman's sturdy infinity cube (thanks for sharing!) https://www.printables.com/model/88525-sturdy-infinity-cube but I discovered that it was fused just enough that I needed pliers to free the blocks (and…
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Yet another passthrough impossible cone fidget, or whatever these things are actually called. I was teaching students how to make them in Onshape this during a summer school course I teach on 3D printing and design, and I was inspired by…
Summary This is a 1:24 scale model of a grand piano with chair in a kit / gift card style. Some characteristic details can be discovered. Even the keys are recognizable! After printing, the model can be assembled with the help of…
Printing Instructions/Recommendations 50% gryoid infill provides weight and strength so it can move through with just gravity 0.2mm layer height PLA for good finish Offset is around 0.2mm between objects - will not scale down well Print…
A spinning top that when spinning, gives the illusion that the ball and handle are not touching the outer ring. Print with supports touching buildplate, just to support the ball and bar. The handle screws into place.
I designed this bolt myself but it is based on the bolt in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvi8A2XCK94 works best when printed in 0.1mm layer height I updated the files for better tolerances, the right scale and a new version…
The ESP32-CAM enables you to build a complete webcamera and is available from under five bucks! Here's some great info from someone on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MicAM_A0_lU There are a bunch of ESP32-CAM cases available…
After Watching Mr.Puzzles video on youtube and needing a money gift box for a friend I decided to make this seemingly Impossible Dovetail Puzzle Box and it worked really well and it is a really fun print. The "bottom V.2" has a much…
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Comes with two different twist options; form fitted and round. Use a bit of glue on the print surface to ensure good adhesion. Printed with 15% Gyroid.
Impossible Passthrough Hexagon. Have Fun. Printed with 0.4mm nozzle 0.2mm layer height No supports
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- The Cruciform Key - Added a version of the keys cut in half for printing flat. *EDIT* Update 20/08/23 Changed the model to reflect screen accuracy based on new images!
Cool fidget toy i designed myself, print without brim so you dont have to clean up later
The Impossible Chopsticks Holder is a clever and fun design! This unique model will hold your chopsticks and make a great conversation piece at your next dinner party. Disclaimer: Please be advised that the Impossible Chopsticks Holder…
Christmass tree impossible passtrough fidget All you need is a well tuned 3d printer. You dont need to use supports. Happy printing :)
A fidget tree toy i made in Fusion.
My version of a popular dovetail "impossible" puzzle box with a secret lock mechanism. See in action here: Print instructions Additional hardware: 2 8*3mm magnets ( https://tinyurl.com/1e00vzpa ) 1 9.5mm steel ball (…
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4 Smaller yet sturdier Fits on standard size chess board
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XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4
I designed this fun fidget toy to be satisfying, fun, & cool. Print the sphere with supports touching build plate only and print the tube with supports once again, touching build plate only. And it would probably be best to use tree…
Impossible Fidget Cone! There's 2 print profiles. One where both parts are on the same plate, and the other includes 1 part on each plate if you would like to use several colors or just want to print separately. The lower layer height,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/YR8nzGXxVZA?feature=share The Penrose Triangle is a classic example of an impossible object that has captivated people's attention for decades. It was first introduced by Lionel and Roger Penrose, who were…
This is a modification (remix) of the secret box I designed a long time ago. ======================================================== Update 2024-12-31 I modified the top slightly. I noticed that the force of the neodymium magnet can be…
A version of an Impossible Table. The diameter of the table plate is 18cm.
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Hi, for some time now I wanted to play around with these cool passthrough designs but I didn't know how it was done. I found a good video about it ( here ) some days ago and tried it out. This passthrough heart it the result. Filament…
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XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4 Smaller yet sturdier Fits on standard size chess board
What makes it special A smooth, satisfying spiral fidget in a modern cone shape. It is a super easy print, and it is fun to watch the two spiral parts come together. Try different color schemes to change the look completely. This type of…
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4mm
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4 Smaller yet sturdier Fits on standard size chess board
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4mm
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4 Smaller yet sturdier Fits on standard size chess board
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4mm
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4mm
I've turned the best Halloween candy ever into an impossible passthrough fidget! Print Settings: 0.2mm layers, 10% infill, and change colors at layers 165 and 330 Happy Halloween! Are you interested in selling your prints of my designs?…
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4mm
XY Size Compensation on the Inner Piece at -0.4 Smaller yet sturdier Fits on standard size chess board
The egg is 105 mm high and is completely pass-through. As is usual for an egg, it must be handled with care. The ribs of the outer part are only connected to the baseplate at a narrow point at the bottom. They can easily break off. The…
The pictured screws are the long and longer versions. All screw STLs except impossible_two_way_screw_unsupported.stl have a built-in support for the upper head. The unsupported STL is included in case you want to remix it somehow. I don't…
A sphere trapped inside the edges of a hollow cube. The sphere won't fit through the cube. But 3D printers let us create shapes like this by printing them in place. The cube is pocket-sized at 25mm edge length. You need a brim around the…
What makes it special I made this circle version because the BEST impossible vortex passthroughs are my favorite designs to print and play with. The shape is simple, it uses a low amount of filament, and the two pieces fit together…
Looks great sitting on desk. Use a bit of glue to ensure adhesion Printed with 15% gyroid
Showcasing the magic of 3D printing, the Impossible Pyramid Fidget features a perfectly captured sphere inside a geometric pyramid. This intriguing design is available in both monochrome and dual-color versions, adding an extra layer of…
The Impossible Nut is a print in place bolt with two ends that can not be removed but the nut on the bolt spins freely. The nut will need support when you are printing it. I allowed for tolerance of the print but if you are printing the…
Here you have number one of my tiny (scary) heroes, the crazy articulated skeleton. It is designed with the connection type i use for my ultra articulated snakes, dragons and lizards. That enabled to get the size down to 38mm in total,…
This is an SVG vector file for laser cutters to assemble a tensegrity table, aka an impossible table. Use nylon fishing line or any other strong thin thread to assemble.
Impossible Passthrough Fidget I recommend print the 2 pieces separately but I have included a file that prints them together. WARNING: PRINTING THEM TOGETHER IS MORE RISKY AND THEY MAY GET STUCK. I HAVE NOT TESTED IT YET.
Printing Instructions/Recommendations 50% gryoid infill provides weight and strength so it can move through with just gravity 0.2mm layer height PLA for good finish Offset is around 0.4mm between objects - will not scale down well Print…
Super simple to print, 0.2 layer height, 10% infill, no supports. can be resized I shrunk it down to about 30mm in height and it still worked pretty well
This is a classic wood working trick. A dovetail is usually used to joint two pieces of wood together. This box is a "modern" printable version of it, print it and let your friends figure out how to open the box. For the locking mechanism…
Stylish antigravity structure, created by Austin Steingrube
Impossible Passthrough Fidget Toy – Mind-Bending Illusion | No Supports | One-Piece Print Description: Challenge the eye and the mind with this Impossible Passthrough Fidget Toy, a clean geometric illusion designed to look like something…
UPDATE Sept 2023: Improved the size of the SX-70 version (others to follow soon) to allow for the newer Polaroid batteries. These are now .3mf models exported from fusion360, and may not be in the proper orientation. ---------- This is…
Here you have number two of my tiny (scary) heroes, the crazy articulated spider. It is designed with the connection type i use for my ultra articulated snakes, dragons and lizards. That enabled to get the size down to 44x36x10mm in…
I'm back at replacing my local hardware store. This time with copper pipe straps for 1/2" copper pipe. Blender file included. The first one ended up being a bit tight so I made a slightly bigger one in case you don't need it so tight.
This is a mold for quickly making snowballs in the shape of a rhombic dodecahedron . This particular polyhedron has a couple of properties that make it really cool for snowballs: It's space-filling, meaning that you can stack these with…
Crevice tool for vacuum cleaners with tube diameter d35 mm (tested on Thomson). Possible extension from 120 mm nozzle up to 280 mm. Printed with Pusament PETG. Layer height 0.3 mm should be enough since its not a mechanicaly exposed part…
Update: Added parametric OpenSCAD file > SAP temp tower.scad Customize your temperature calibration tower via thingiverse's Open in Customizer or open the scad file in OpensCAD. Be sure to edit the gcodes to match your customized tower…
This design was inspired by the Impossible Pyramid Passthrough and the question “can you make it spin?". The design is completely from scratch and in contrast to the pyramid, this uses two separate, subtly different shapes for the…
Printed with PLA at 200°C Nozzle and 60°C Bed temperature Printed at a 45° angle with Tree Supports
I use to think that floating holes were not possible to print without support. Oh how wrong I was. Print instructions After reading the comments of With_Maltodextrin and most importantly, watching this video:…
An impossible cube. Mindblowing. Materials needed 6x printed part 6x M3 self-tapping screws, 10mm length Assembly is straightforward as shown in image. Have fun! Print Settings Printer Brand: Creality Printer: CR-10 Rafts: No Supports: No…
First attempt at this sort of fidget
An optical illusion shows an impossible triangle when viewed from the correct direction.
Inspired by this model by @FabianVeile . His design is great and very elegant, but I could never get enough pressure on the lead to be usable. Instead of tweaking the print settings a bunch, I decided to try my hand at a new design…
This gift box looks like it's impossible to open it. But you can, if you know the trick. It has an inside space of 70x70x15 mm to hold banknotes, concert tickets, vouchers, jewellery or a wedding ring. A hidden magnet and a steel ball…
