{"id":164592,"date":"2022-04-02T15:13:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T07:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&p=164592"},"modified":"2022-08-12T15:32:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T07:32:00","slug":"3d-printed-card-models","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/3d-printed-card-models","title":{"rendered":"3D Printed Card Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A wide range of so-called \u201cbusiness card\u201d models is available on STL sharing websites. These models are flat, and therefore they are 3D printed in no time. They also consume a very small amount of 3D printing material. Card models can be a fun extra when sent with Christmas cards or just as a gift to a colleague at work. Let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/p>\n

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3D Printed Card Models \u2013 Good Use For Filament Samples<\/h2>\n

They are easy to print and require so little filament, that even a sample is enough for several prints. We managed to print 3 velociraptor card models from a filament sample that came together with a 3D pen we bought. The same story with the leftovers. Another good point is that in most cases, depending on your printer, those filament bits don\u2019t need to be on spools. They are light and can be placed on your printer frame or a spool holder. We demonstrated this in our video.<\/p>\n

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3D Printer Filament Samples \u2013 Each Is Enough for Several Prints (Image: 3DWithUs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy to Assemble \u2013 But Fragile<\/h2>\n

Some models are harder to put together, but don\u2019t be put off as most of them come with instructions. Smaller models with a great number of parts are more fragile. Tiny components can be easily broken or even lost while being detached from the card frame. Maybe it is a good idea to scale a model, making it larger and easier to handle. Please mind that all 3 vectors have to be scaled to keep the correct proportions. In the picture below, a business card velociraptor model is shown together with its scaled remix, both can be found on Thingiverse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3D Printed Card Models \u2013 Scaled Velociraptor Unassembled (Image: 3DWithUs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
A Touring Bike is one of the best models. It comes with the detailed instructions. Its designer CyberCyclist has added STL files with extra corner extensions to make the model stick better to the printing bed. This helps to avoid warping while printing thin objects with sharp corners. There is also a themed remix by the same designer that can be used as a Christmas tree ornament.<\/div>\n
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Although \u201cbusiness card models\u201d are fun to play around with, please beware that small bits can pose a choking hazard to little children. Also, some models are fragile and don\u2019t hold together very well.<\/p>\n

Please watch the video below to see how the card models work.<\/p>\n