Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Make: 2015 3D Printer Shoot Out Test Models is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

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The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

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Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

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The Make: 2015 3D Printer Shoot Out Test Models is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by MAKE. Make Magazine's third annual 3D Printing Shootout was conducted using these files, created by Andreas Bastian to benchmark performance of desktop 3D printers. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

Make Magazine's third annual 3D Printing Shootout was conducted using these files, created by Andreas Bastian to benchmark performance of desktop 3D printers. You can read all 26 machine reviews in Make:'s Annual Guide to 3D Printing 2015 (Volume 42). These test geometries are designed to evaluate specific performance characteristics and motion systems in common low-cost FDM/FFF machines. Traditionally, layer height has been used as a proxy for resolution or quality, but it is a bit of an oversimplification of what is often termed "print quality". ##Prints: 1. Dimensional Accuracy 2. Bridging Performance 3. Overhang Performance 4. Negative Space Tolerance 5. Fine Positive Features Performance 6. XY Resonance 7. Z Resonance

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Make: 2015 3D Printer Shoot Out Test Models is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by MAKE.
Who made this model?: Designed by MAKE, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.