!When I was 13, my dad bought me a 3D printer for Christmas. At first, I wasn't very excited about my new present: it didn't interest me. Within a month, I realized the potential that the printer had and began experimenting with simple CAD. Three years later, I now use my 3D printed inventions on a daily basis!
Custom Apple Airpods Case
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I wanted a way to protect my Airpods without needing to purchase a cheap silicon option on Amazon. After getting some online inspiration, I decided to make my own case with a personal touch. I began by downloading a basic 3D printed case file and made lots of edits such as the edges, charger hole, etc. I added the Dodge Hellcat logo on the front of the case, and a colored red paper liner to add more detail. I love the Dodge Hellcat cars and found a way to incorporate it into an everyday item!
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Integrated Bike Tool Storage
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After watching many videos online showcasing the latest (and most expensive) bike tool storage technology, I decided to make my own integrated tool system for free. I started by taking lots of time to measure my inner pedal cranks and seeing how much room I had to work with. I then bought an inexpensive multi tool and took it apart. I used CAD to make my own original design and placed the tools from the multi tool inside my model. After adding some electrical tape to create friction to keep my model from falling out, it does the same thing that other products do for a fraction of their price.
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Wood and 3D Printed Cologne Stand
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During my sophomore year of high school, I began collecting colognes. I wanted a better way to store these expensive bottles rather than just placing them on my glass desktop. My first solution was a wooden stand which I created from scrap wood in school. I cut every piece precisely so it would stand straight. After acquiring more colognes, my wooden stand became too small, leading me to 3D print a stand instead. My orginal design mimics the wooden stand, except filled in to add structrual integrity. I also added borders around each level to prevent the bottles from accidentally falling.
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3D Printed False Piggyback Shock
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When I started mountain biking, I had a hand-me-down 2007 Kona Coiler (older than me) mountain bike. It was very heavy and had lots of outdated components. One of these obsolete components was the suspension shock (on the left). The bike featured a coil shock which is considered old technology. New shocks (on the right) are typically air sprung and have a piggy back. The piggy back is an extra oil reservoir that prevents the oil inside the shock from overheating. This system is only found on high-end suspension shocks. Having an old shock, I decided to make my own "false piggyback" to imitate the look of high-end suspension shocks. I 3D printed a clamp with a piggyback attachment that zip ties to the existing shock. This system looks very authentic from far, and even experienced mountain bikers have not realized the piggyback was fake until I told them!
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JetSki Strap Stress Reliever
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After buying an old Kawasaki Jetski, I sought out to find every problem or missing part on either the Jetski or trailer and improve it. One main problem that I found on the trailer was that it was missing a piece to prevent the strap holding the Jetski from rubbing on sharp metal. I designed a stress reliever that prevented direct contact of the strap and the sharp metal. I purposely made the bracket very smooth and rounded out, and even made cones on each end to help the strap stay centered. Without this reliever, the strap holding the Jetski onto the trailer could begin wearing down and eventually snapping, causing the Jetski to fall off the trailer.
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