Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Film Developing Bot for AP Dev Tanks 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.

Where do I download the STL file?

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.

Designed by SuperWilli, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

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.

Film Developing Bot for AP Dev Tanks 3D printable model by SuperWilli

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Film Developing Bot for AP Dev Tanks

Source: Thingiverse by SuperWilli

The Film Developing Bot for AP Dev Tanks is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by SuperWilli. Hello Everybody, this is just a quick and dirty design of a Film Development Bot, for use with AP Developing Tanks. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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86 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-06 License: GPL · commercial OK Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: automation, development, film, film develop, Film Developing

About this model

Hello Everybody, this is just a quick and dirty design of a Film Development Bot, for use with AP Developing Tanks. If you are into developing your own film, you probably know how tiresome it is to babysit your developing tank just to turn it every 30 seconds. With this design, a cheap servo, microcontroller and a bit of electronics knowledge you can just sit back and have a cup of coffee, while your development bot does the rest. I used a little leftover lipo battery for powering the electronics, but if you don't feel comfortable messing with lipo batterys, you can wire up a usb socket and power everything externally from a phone charger or a powerbank. I don't know much about programming at all, so my code is full of nonos and you probably schould write your own, however i will make it a…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Film Developing Bot for AP Dev Tanks 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 SuperWilli.
Who made this model?: Designed by SuperWilli, 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.