The print gallery

Classic prints worth making, from a first-ever test boat to a fully articulated dragon. Each card lists the settings that work well. The pictures are placeholder schematics — once you print these for real, Max, drop your photos into the assets/ folder.

Calibration Schematic of the Benchy calibration boat

The Benchy

The internet's favourite test boat. If it prints clean, your printer is dialled in. Start here.

PLA0.20mmNo supports~1h

Calibration Schematic of an XYZ calibration cube

XYZ Calibration Cube

A 20 mm cube with X, Y, Z embossed on its faces. Measure it with calipers to check your dimensions.

PLA0.20mm20% infill~20m

Decorative Schematic of a spiral vase

Spiral Vase

Printed in "vase mode" — one continuous spiralling wall, no layer seams. Surprisingly elegant and quick.

PLA0.30mmVase mode~2h

Functional Schematic of a mechanical gear

Spur Gear

A real working gear. Print two and watch them mesh. Great intro to functional, mechanical prints.

PETG0.20mm40% infill~45m

Functional Schematic of an L-shaped mounting bracket

L-Bracket

A sturdy right-angle mount with screw holes and a gusset. The kind of thing 3D printing is quietly best at.

PETG0.20mm50% infill~1.5h

Just for fun Schematic of an articulated dragon

Articulated Dragon

Prints in one piece, fully poseable, no assembly — the joints are built into the model. Pure 3D-printing magic.

PLA0.20mmSupports off~4h

Swap in your own

Every image here is an .svg in the assets/ folder. To show a real photo of a print you made, replace the <img> source with your picture — no other changes needed. Keep it roughly 4:3 and it'll fit the card perfectly.