The “Plastic Smoothie”- Now You Can Utilize The Leftover Filament…

3D Printing is becoming more sensitive to plastic pollution that is created while printing the objects.

The biggest environmental issue that comes along with 3D Printing is the leftover plastic filament or spool after printing your  3D object.

Throwing away the filament in the trash is the only option you are left with as there are broken pieces of it and joining them is a costly process as there comes a  filament fuser or joiner which many enthusiasts have already experimented making. The below video explains how with the help of easy tools you can join the filaments.

 

There are many methods to recycle the filament and use it the next time, but the method shown in this article is more interesting and leads you to better 3D objects.

Designer Agustin Flowalistik shows us how to recycle 3D printing waste by creating a Plastic Smoothie, which can 0be used with a laser cutter to create vibrant objects. 

Agustin Flowalistik came up with an easy and cheap way to recycle failed designs and leftover filaments by making a concoct of a Plastic Smoothie. He uses the kitchen appliances and laser cutting technology you can create new objects with the endless array of color. After collecting all the leftover filament and making it into a finely shredded plastic scrap, melt the colorful mess of plastic in an oven.With this freshly baked sheet of recycled PLA, you can get creative using a laser cutter and a bit of vibrant imagination.

We give a brief overview of the “Plastic Smoothie” project below so you can get what the project is about. He shared it on Instructables and was developed with the help of non-profit TecnoLab La Rueca Asociacion  to increase the quality of life and well-being of disadvantaged communities. You can know more about how to effectively use plastic by controlling pollution here- Worry Not!! You Can Now Reuse Waste Plastic For Your 3D Prints.

Philosophy of the project

Affordable:  Electrical appliances are used for most of the projects as it is cheaper to use

Accessible: the machines used should be easily available in online stores.

Open: It’s an open source project and anyone can be a part of it.

What do you need?

The first thing that you need is an abundance of PLA filament scraps and failed prints.Also, an access to a laser cutter that you will find on Fablab or a local makerspace. If you want to know more about laser printing read here 3D Laser Printing is different from what you think.

There are other supplies needed for starting the plastic smoothie project, this is the checklist:

• Wood panels (40 x 30 x 0.3cm)
• Laser cutter (Flowalistik uses the Epilog Mini 18 40W)
• Blender (recommended 1250 Watts or above)
• Mini Oven (with oven tray)
• Parchment paper

Flowalistik shares some tips to make this project affordable, like using an old blender if you have any as if you start using it to shred plastic you won’t use it for making juice.Before using failed prints make sure to break them before blending them.You won’t want your blender to get damaged. He uses PLA for the project as ABS contains impurities.

Putting it all Together

The first step is gathering and blending your PLA filament, you can take the opportunity to decide the colors and textures you want to create. After the recycled plastic is shredded up, take an over. Flowalistik uses oven paper on the base of the tray, bending the corners to avoid any molten plastic from spilling oven tray and start baking.

After experimenting the maker found that the best results by melting the small plastic bits at 190-200 C for 20 – 25 minutes. After the plastic straps are melted, you need to quickly remove them and flatten them out on the wooden panels. Perform the pressing procedure quickly as the melted plastic cools down. Keep the oven paper on the plastic and add as much weight as you can onto the wood panels, and you’ll have a perfect sheet of recycled PLA.

Finally, Flowalistik uses an Epilog Laser Mini 18 40W laser cutter to cut the 3mm plastic panels. You can use the same settings as you would for a 3mm sheet of acrylic. The designer adds that he had to increase the power of the laser in order to make the engraving more apparent.

You can learn more about the Plastic Smoothie project and the laser cutting process on Flowalistik’s Instructables post. If you want to continue supporting the designer and his intriguing projects, head on over to his Patreon page.

Plastic pollution is what we are dealing with every day and thus we have to take every possible step to stop it. So do join the “Plastic Smoothie” project and get rid of all the plastic extras and failed prints.

Geeetech enlightens you on such projects which will help you save the environment.

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Top 10 3D Printed models if you love video games!

As an avid gamer, there will be loads of intricate figurines and memorabilia from your favorite video games that you will want to add to your collection. And if you’re someone who owns a 3D printer, then you can very well make your own models!

So in today’s Top 10 list, let’s take a look at some of the coolest 3D printed models if you love video games!

Overwatch- Reaper

Thanks to the amazing 3D printing community it’s super easy to download and print just about any gaming model. And since Overwatch is so popular it’s not at all hard to find a 3D model of your favorite avatar.

If you’re wondering which watch models on Thingiverse happens to be the most popular(and the one with the most amount of makes) its shockingly not Tracer, but in fact- Reaper. And if you too want to print your own then you can find it on Thingiverse here.

Witcher- Wolf Medallion

This Wolf Medallion may not vibrate like Geralt’s, but it definitely looks cool enough to pass off as the real thing! Designed by Daniel_W you can print out your own in silver PLA or paint it up after. Either way, it looks really cool and once you string it into a chain.

 

8 Bit Mario

There are so many Mario models to choose from but this 8-bit version by jakejake is hands down our favorite. With 26 pieces to print, assembling this 3D printed Mario is a fun little puzzle all on its own. But once you’re done putting it all together, the final result is well worth it. Don’t you think so? Find the STL files and all the instructions for this design here.

World of Warcraft- The Lich King

If you’re a fan of  World of Warcraft then you’ll agree that with a world so massive, there are plentiful characters that you can 3D print. However, we had to include the ice cold Lich King- Arthas Menethil because there’s nothing more badass than a figurine of Arthas wielding the Frostmourne! Made by Matthew McKeown you can find this design on MyMiniFactory here.

Legend of Zelda- Majoras Mask

We could probably make a whole list solely on all the awesome Legend of Zelda printables available out there. But if we’re going to pick just one then it has to be this fantastic design of Majoras Mask made by WeeMadSausage.

The design itself is intricate, vibrant and beautiful. You don’t have to use a wood filament but using it does add a certain charm to the mask, making it more realistic.

 

Portal- Companion Cube

Doesn’t this 3D printed Companion Cube look like it came straight out of the Portal game? Created by Ellindsey this model consists of 40 different 3D printed parts that are designed to snap together well enough that you won’t even need any glue!

Minecraft- Chess Set

What do you get when you merge the world of Minecraft with chess? A creative and aesthetic design by PotatoFi that is sure to rekindle your curiosity in the game of chess. And even if you don’t intend to play, it makes for a great showpiece too. You can download the STL files for this print here along with the instructions and tips from the maker.

Doom- Electronic Doomguy models

After taking a look at these adorable figurines you may find it hard to believe that Doom is a brutally intense game where you’re killing demons but nevertheless, we love these models made by zembacraftworks. Oh and they’re electronic too! Check out Zemba Craftworks easy tutorial so you that you can make your own!

Mortal Kombat- Sub Zero Mask

You too can be as cool as Sub Zero(get it?) once you 3D print his mask! Designed by Geoffro you can use this mask as a prop or even as cosplay. Just be sure to credit the designer! Find the print files here!

The Elder Scrolls V:  Vampire Lord Bust

Create your very own eerie Vampire Lord Bust from Skyrim thanks to designer Vsions and his stunning 3D printed model. There are two parts to this model- the main bust and some small horns which can later be assembled. Follow the instructions and STL files available on Thingiverse- here

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3D Laser Printing is different from what you think…

Everyone is getting familiar with 3D Printing and the new technologies that are evolving with its help. Businesses have started using 3D Printing for their product manufacturing or prototype designing thus it is an additive manufacturing method.

3D Printing is such a hot topic in the industry which intrigues almost every industry, right from fashion or food to architecture and more.

Whereas, Laser 3D Printing is where a laser beam helps to create a prototype or a product in a more precise manner. Thus it’s a whole new level of 3D printing itself. It provides a big help for the manufacturing industries to create exact prototypes.

What is 3D Laser Printing?

It is all about Subtractive manufacturing technology and laser added direct metal tooling, which helps to form complex parts using high power laser and metal powder. Unlike normal 3D Printing, 3D Laser printing uses a beam thinner than a human hair to print a whole new object. The laser beams have the power to cut, shape and engrave 3D Printed parts.

They have common working capabilities like CNC milling. But like CNC milling, the 3D laser printer doesn’t have a milling head. They are all in one printer yet with some limitations. These printers are expensive as they include a 3D printer, a 3D scanner, a laser engraver, and/or a CNC mill.

What is Selective Laser Sintering?

3D Printing being a vast industry, it has many processes which are still not that common or known just like 3D Laser printing, SLS. Selective Laser Sintering is a part os 3D Laser Printing is an additive manufacturing method. It’s a powder bed fusion method where nylon is transferred from the container holding fresh powder material onto the build stage in the process chamber with a recoating tool. A laser then selectively scans the thin layer of powder, sintering together powder particles in the shape of the cross-section of the first layer of the 3D part.

Glowforge is a magical printer- Best Printer

Dan Shipiro a former CEO of Google wanted to make the laser technology more usable. The aim of Glowforge- an all in one laser 3D printer is to create more beautiful things by giving the objects proper shapes and cuts. The company says it can cut wood, fabrics, leather, paper, linoleum, food, and even some plastics and also engrave metal and glass. It aims to help artisans and businesses to create innovative products just using one machine. The initial price of the printer with pre-order with discount is $3995 and thus is a cheap 3D Laser Printer.

Cost cutting is also something that the Glowforge developers are focussing on thus substituting the hardware components with sophisticated software. For a simpler design, there are no buttons on the Glowforge interface.Also, a camera inside the laser cutting chamber and image processing in the cloud will take the place of a motion planner which usually determines how the laser cuts the material.

There was a Glowforge Kickstarter project funded for a  month in 2015 which was very successful and lead to many people taking interest in a laser printer.

Conclusion:

3D laser printing is also becoming popular just like normal 3D Printing and is used for personal as well as industrial use. Many 3D printer manufacturers are creating Laser printers as they perform well and are all in one. Post-processing becomes easy with the Laser printers thus reducing your work.’

3D Laser Printing is a new wave in this Ocean of 3D Printing!!

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Can you 3D print a 3D printer?

3D printers can pretty much print just about anything. It’s even possible to 3D print your very own gummy candy now. So it only makes sense that we should be able to 3D print a 3D printer itself, right? Well, the answer’s a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. But let’s takes a look-

From prosthetic arms and organs to 3D printing an entire house, it’s safe to say that 3D printing has come a long way and changed our lives like never before.

However, one question that we’re all curious about is Can you 3d print a 3d printer?

Is It Possible?

Most of it- Yes! A 3D printer can print out most of the parts that you will need to build your own 3D printer. The structural components that make up a 3D printing machine can be printed and assembled even though the process itself would be time-consuming. But 3D printing the electronic parts is certainly more complex.

Reprap- The 3D printer that prints itself!

 

RepRap was the first ever self-replicating 3D printer designed for the purpose of 3D printing another one! Developed in 2008 by Dr. Adrian Bowyer, RepRap can print more than 50% of the components required to assemble a whole new 3D printer and the best part? It’s open source and freely available so anyone can make one! In addition to this, RepRap uses FDM technology which means the 3D printed parts can easily be made using the popular ABS and PLA filaments.

However, some of the electronic and metal parts especially a fully functioning motor are still hard to 3D print though there have been several attempts.

This means that although you can print most of the parts of a new 3D printer, we’re still not all the way there. 3D printing an entire motor and other mechanical parts are not something that can be done easily even if we use metal and other materials.

The good news?

Since 3D printing is an ever-evolving industry, we’re sure it’s only a matter of time that we print a fully functional 3D printer complete with the electronic and mechanical parts.

But until then, we can use RepRap! And since it’s an open source project free for all to use, you can build a 3d printer right from your home. In fact, Reprap’s Prusa i3 is one of the most used 3D printers in the world!  And with a comparatively lower cost and easy-to-assemble 3D printer kit, it’s easy to see why.

Apart from this, you can even check out Geeetech’s very own Prusa I3 A Pro 3D printer which is a great DIY kit and super easy to assemble!

Credits: reprap.org, space.com

Top 5 Artistic Uses of 3D Printing

Exploring new technologies in 3D Printing is something that enthusiasts and businesses are looking up to.Every great artist is adding some creativity and newness to the 3D Printing field.

The below workpieces are developed by some great artists:

A next level Fashion

Download your clothes, print them and get ready for every event with a unique design made by you. Danit Peleg is using 3 D Printing in Fashion.Like other artists in the Fashion world trying to use new methods techniques and fabrics to ensure an innovative hand to the industry, Peleg is also contributing to her new ideas and ways. The new dimension added to her work is the ability for customers to customize the designs.

Last year, she launched a new feature on her website enabling customers to personalize and order the world’s first 3D printed garment available to purchase online. In future, due to advancements, she wishes that these fashion design files could be downloaded and printed at home.Customizing a jacket on Peleg’s website will set you back about $1,500.

Barack Obama’s State of Union speech

Artist Giles Azzaro in his work, ‘Next Industrial Revolution,’ captures a 39-second clip of Barack Obama’s speech regarding 3D printing in a tangible form. He created a digitally patented software that can create a personal voice in 3D and can be printed and played.In the wake of preparing the bit of Obama’s speech for five hours, he printed the structure for 350 hours on a work area 3D printer.

The model resembles “alien scenes” with every one of the peaks and troughs to take after the high and low tones of the president’s voice. A laser passes the formed surface checking the sound account as appeared beneath and divulges the message on an intelligent screen.

The working of the gadget has appeared in this video here. You need to see it to trust it!Azzaro has also created voice sculptures of Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Neil Armstrong, Marilyn Monroe, John F Kennedy and others.

 Rob and Nick Carter 

The married couple, Rob and Nick Carter make old artforms new again by interpreting it into 3D prints. Their bronze models pay respect to crafted by ace painters like Vincent van Gogh and Giorgione. Underneath they brought an ink drawing—”The Heavy Trunk of an Oak, Sawn-Off Horizontally Above Its Roots,” which Dutch painter Jacob de Gheyn II finished in 1600—to life as a progression of nine bronze tree stumps masterminded in an open-air establishment at Kensington Gardens in England. The stumps were designed utilizing 3D examining, printing and bronze throwing strategies.

Vincent Van Gogh’s Ear

Vincent van Gogh, an extraordinary craftsman from the 1800s, is notoriously known for removing his ear to provide for a whore in 1888. He passed on soon after. An American based craftsman, Diemut Strebe, willingly volunteered to reproduce this bit of life systems. She gathered DNA and cells from his living awesome grandson, Lieuwe van Gogh, and a stamp that Vincent van Gogh had once licked. She at that point worked with MIT to build a tissue material from the DNA and utilized a biocompatible 3D printer and programming to print a correct reproduction of his ear.

This bit of craftsmanship, called ‘Sugababes’, definitely emerges at the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, Germany, since it is alive! The ear is put in a supplement arrangement as appeared above for food. To make it considerably more amazing, guests can converse with it and it can hear! The sound info is handled and changed over into nerve motivations progressively. It, be that as it may, can’t react.

More insights about this insane bit of workmanship are accessible here.

King Tut’s Tomb – A Replica Fit For a King

Tutankhamun, an Egyptian pharaoh was well known when his almost in place tomb was found by Howard Carter in 1922. Passed on mysteriously at 18 years old subsequent to a decision for almost 10 years, King Tut’s tomb has been the most seen, considered, and discussed in Egyptian history.

Notwithstanding, because of the inordinate research and archeological work, numerous were worried over the conservation and corruption of this momentous bit of history. In 2009, an English craftsman, Adam Lowe, chose to create a replica of his tomb precisely, every inch for inch, with his organization Factum Arte. The $690,000 venture looked so credible when it was finished that it conveyed tears to the eyes of an Egyptologist, Salima Ikram.

3D Printing changes your way to look at things and explore new doors towards making things possible so start it today and print your dreams out. Get the best printers at Geeetech.

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Make your Gaming Experience better with these DIY 3D Printed PS4 Mods and Accessories.

Play station 4 is the latest love of every gaming freak and we do love our Play Station more. To pamper it up more you can create 3D Printed accessories and mods. Be it an elegant 3D printed stand for your DualShock 4 controller, or an all-in-one cooling stand USB charging dock — if you can think of a way to make console gaming a little neater or better, the chances are someone has been there and designed that.

Enhance your gaming lifestyle with these DIY PS4 accessories, that will make your gaming experience more worthful:

Playstation VR Stand

This accessory helps your Playstation VR to stand stable with an exquisite look and you can’t lose your VR. The configuration is made by Cjwelcome with the thought of sleek design and usefulness in mind. Its tilted headband section and forehead rest are situated at such a point where when strapped on, the VR sits genuinely level and confronting straight. It has four countersunk gaps for sliding the headset.

One more outline by hachi roku is motivated by Cjwelcomes design and composed a customized one.

Download the records from Thingiverse.

PS4 Gamepad Smart Clip (Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini)

FuBama has created this design , with simple rubber bands so that it stays in place.You can add your customizations to fit it to your phone. An easy to print skeletal design, PS4 mods like this will let you take your PlayStation controller on the road as a Bluetooth controller for smartphone games. Download the file from Thingiverse.

PS4 Controller Charger

Not only to keep your PS4 accessory, you can also keep the controllers always charged. It is symmetrical so that you can charge your DualShock controllers and also keep them in place. With space for you to feed the console’s controller charging cables through, this PS4 accessory designed by Thingiverse user Stephan Steindl is simple and effective. Download the STL files from Thingiverse.

PS4 Controller Stand

For a single PS4 controller, a classy stand and no complex geometry make this a charmer in the world of PS4 accessories and is quite an easy print. Designed by Luke Boswell  and get it on Thingiverse.

PS Vita Grip With DualShock 4

Alongside being an astounding portable PlayStation, PSvita can be appended to your DualShock 4 controller.One of the not very many PS4 mods out there to make utilization of a specialty, yet a great component of the PlayStation 4 support, Thingiverse client MakingZone’s PS Vita mount allows you to advantageously utilize the DualShock 4 controller, rather than the Vita’s downsized catch design. The outline is made by MakingZone and purchase the files on Thingiverse.

Wall Mount PS4

Wall Mount your PS4 so you need creator jameswood notes that the heaviness of the comfort ought to be upheld by the main rack territory of each part, instead of the little prongs that protected it set up. This implies no under rack mounting — vertically on dividers as it were. The files can be downloaded from Thingiverse.

Thumbstick Extender

Mainly in fps games, this allows extending length of your thumbstick for precise aim and faster accuracy.Some PS4 mods enable you to improve and change your Dualshock controllers. The assumed advantages of expanding your thumbstick with this 3D printable PS4 mods come in recreations that require a high level of exactness.Designed by

icecryptex and you can get the files on Thingiverse.

Make your PS4 more exciting and fun with these 3D Printed accessories which will help your PS4 to look more better and help to stay it in place rather than misplacing it always.Now your PS4 has its own home where it feels warmer.

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9 “Pawsome” 3D printed accessories that your pets will love!

You may have made yourself some really cool 3D printed memorabilia but don’t forget about your furry friends! Today let’s take a look at some fun 3D printed accessories that you can make for your pets-

Cat Armor

Made by user PrintThatThing, this is the perfect armor your badass kitty and also makes for great Halloween attire! The armor itself consists of many smaller printed parts that are moveable and don’t restrict your pet from moving around. Along with the armor, you can even print out a matching helmet to complete the look. Available on Thingiverse, find the print files and instructions here as well as a short video to help you with the process:

Wearable Antlers

Another cute wearable is this antler made by creator Chad Ruble which can be worn by your pet dog, cat and even by you. All you need to do is print out the pair of antlers and slide a string through the holes. Want to print your own? Get them here.

There’s also a light up version made by Doodle_Monkey if you’re looking for something a bit more festive. Since the antlers can be printed hollow with clear filament, you can slide in some L.E.D. lights. Find the print here.

Space Helmet

If your cat is gearing up for a space adventure then what it really needs is a cool helmet to make sure it’s all safe! And luckily we have the perfect one thanks to Thingiverse user TurnRock. You can scale the size to fit your own cat with the files available here.

Pet Collar

3d printing your pet’s collar is so much more fun than buying one and we’re really digging this design by Michael Kroner. Since the collar consists of individual pieces than join together you can easily make it for any size! Check out the cool design here. 

Bird Feeder 4.0

A birdhouse like no other, this one quite literally resembles a cozy little nest! The design itself is intricately and beautiful to look at and made by user Printednest on Thingiverse. Make one of your own with the files available here.

Bat Beagle Mask

Bat dog is here to save the day! This design was made by Doodle_Monkey for his pet beagle but you can tweak the size to fit your pet once you have the right measurements! Get the print files on Pinshape here.

Pet Wheelchair

Since its hard to find an affordable and customizable wheelchair for pets, you can now 3D print your very own. Thanks to designer Rickee, you can find an in-depth explanation and step-by-step instructions so that you can make your own model right from scratch and help out your injured pet. What’s even better is that all the pieces can be customized as per the size of your pet for the perfect fit.  Find the Thingiverse files here.

Dog Bowl Water Bottle Carrier

This 3d model lets you carry your water bottle with you as well as turn it into a bowl for your furry friend! How efficient! Apart from that, there are tiny paw prints on the side which keep the bowl from rolling around. Yet another great design from Chad Ruble, this design is available on Thingiverse here.

Pet Feeder

If you aren’t around to feed your pet, this 3d printed pet feeder will do your job for you. All you have to do is set a  fixed time and quantity of pet food! The design itself will take a while to assemble but you can find all the instructions on cults3d here.

Credits: thingiverse.com, pinshape.com, cults3d.com, youtube.com

I bet you, Game of Thrones Fans will Love these 3D Printed Models.

We cannot deny the fact that GAME OF THRONES is the most loved series of this generation. And everyone is a fan of different roles played by the actor, some would love Danerys, some love Tyrion and Jon Snow is just next level love. Being a 3D Printing enthusiast and also a fan of GOT, you would be thinking of making 3d prints of your favorite character or your favorite house.

Here are some awesome entities from GOT that you can 3D Print:

House Stark Ring

The Great ruling House of Westeros which claim a long line of descendency that stretches back over 8000 years.The dire wolves are the heraldic symbol of the House Stark with Ned Stark and Catelyn Stark being the most courageous parents. And they even have a dire wolf as their pets.

Designed by  Nathan Schmid, you can shop or get the STL files from  Shapeways and is available in 8 different sizes.

Iron Throne

the whole story revolves around who will be the King of the Seven Kingdoms and will conquer the Iron Throne. The most vintage and yet classy throne is a bit hard to 3D Print with call the intricate design but though its fun.With wars waged over it, the Iron Throne is the most powerful seat to rule from in Westeros, even though its current ruler is not the most convincing.  It was made with 1000 swords and is a cute throne stand for your phone. A little spray paint and digital design file from Thingiverse will make your task the easiest. It is made by the designer  Revennant.

“Hand of the King “Pin

The second most powerful position in the Seven Kingdoms is the Hand of the King.The person holding this position is the King’s advisory and can make decisions in the name of the King. If you hold this position you are formally addressed as “Hand lord”. This classy pin maker is developed by r HasiGH can be found right here. Print it out, spray it with gold paint, add a pin to it and be amazed at its powers.

The King’s Crown

The Joffrey Baratheon’s crown is what we want to own, but not his character. Though that can get you some bad luck at weddings.This 3D printed replica of Joffrey’s crown would be the perfect Game of Thrones cosplay accessory or a great addition to a Game of Thrones collection.A very popular item on Thingiverse to buy or get the STL files and is made by xeijix.

Daenerys Targaryen Necklace

The mother of Dragons and a Khaleesi, she is the bravest character and we do like her for her Dragons and guts. She rules the fire, so getting this glam necklace makes you feel like you are a ruler in yourself. Become a blonde to match this necklace.Hop over to Paultini´s  Thingiverse here. The necklace is prepared in two parts and requires some post-processing, like smoothing, filing, and painting.

Daenerys’s Dragons

This is the favorite part of the series, the Dragons of Danearys. The three dragons have totally different characteristics like Drogon: Black with touches of red.
Viserion: Cream with touches of gold.
Rhaegal: Green with touches of bronze.

To round off your 3D Printed Game of Thrones collection the dragons are a must as they are the show stealers in the series.While there are a number of dragon models out there, this one, designed by maker Michael Perez, was inspired by the mighty Drogon.You may download Drogon from MyMiniFactory. Be aware that dragons, like humans, cannot eat raw meat. Designed by  Mr.Otis.

Cyvasse Board Game

The board game is not featured in the show but as described in the novel it’s a chess-like game, as the maker behind the design, Arian Croft, explains on his Thingiverse page, “I adapted the game to include everything mentioned in the book into a rules set I found believable for a game made during the emulated time period, while also keeping the games in mind that Martin has mentioned as inspiration during interviews.”

Being a set-piece game, there are many individual pieces to print, including 3 Rabble, 3 Spearmen, 3 Crossbowmen, 3 Light Horses, 2 Heavy Horses, 2 Elephants,1 Dragon,1 Trebuchet, 1 Catapult, 1 King, and 1 Keep. Of course, as there are two sides, you’ll need to print these sets twice and in two different colors. The .STL files for the pieces reflect these numbers, so you’ll only have to print each type once, however. You can also 3D print the board, which Croft also designed, and paint it to be checkered.The design file for the game is made by maker Arian Croft on Thingiverse.Made by dutchmogul .

If we have left out some important objects from the series to be 3D Printed you can make yours and send them to us. We will publish them on our Geeetech website as well as FB page.

Credits: thingiverse.com,all3dp.com,3ders.org.