@metikumi
I love transforming digital concepts into physical reality through 3D printing and other crafting methods—sometimes to solve a practical problem, sometimes purely for the sake of art and beauty. Web: https://metikumi.com/
Just pushed a new update to the Function Playground app! I added a super simple moving average filter for functions, plus start and end values for blend operations. Small changes, but hopefully useful ones 😄
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#FunctionPlayground #Update
If the preview in the Flower Pot Builder wasn’t showing up for you, it was due to a caching glitch. Sorry about that! It’s fixed now, and everything should work again after a quick page reload. Thanks for your patience!
The 3D model of a blue flower pot.
A screenshot of the interface from the Flower Pot Builder.
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A few more tweaks: the profile preview now adapts to quality settings, decorations are optional, and I cleaned up several parts of the UI to make things easier to use.
It’s all about small steps toward a smoother experience.
The 3D model of a blue flower pot saucer.
3/4
I’ve relaxed some of the previous limits—originally set to keep things simple. Now you can go as low as 10mm in height! That means it’s much easier to design matching saucers or smaller containers
The 3D model of a blue flower pot.
The 3D model of a blue flower pot.
A screenshot of the interface from the Flower Pot Builder.
2/4
I also improved how the mesh and wall profiles are optimized. The new default “Z Resolution” is now set to “Optimized”, with a new setting to control the optimization angle. Smoother prints, smarter defaults.
The 3D model of a blue rectangle flower pot.
A screenshot of the interface from the Flower Pot Builder.
The 3D model of a blue rectangle flower pot.
1/4
I’ve just released an update to the Flower Pot Builder! The biggest change: you can now add fillets or chamfers to the main edges of your pot designs. It’s a small detail that can make a big difference.
Try it out here: metikumi.com/tools/flower...
#3DPrinting #FlowerPot #Tool #Update
It feels like the essentials for creating simple, functional flower pots are now in place. What’s left are a few small UI tweaks. If you notice anything that’s still missing or have an idea that could make the tool nicer to use, I’d love to hear from you.
I just added five new features to the flower pot builder — new decoration shapes, a clear visualization of the overhang correction, the maximum diameter display, a twist angle, and improved mesh optimization.
Check them out: metikumi.com/tools/flower...
#3dprinting #flowerpot #builder
Just finished a design for a large wall-mounted bin! I wanted something functional that also looks clean on a wall or shelf edge. It prints without supports, and doesn't warp, even when printed in PETG.
Details and files are up on the project page: www.printables.com/model/1482023
#3dprinting
I just released version 0.9.2 of my Flower Pot Builder! This update adds new wall shapes that let you create more complex, yet still simple and functional pots. Hope you have fun exploring the new possibilities!
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#3dprinting #flowerpot #builder
You might be wondering: why create yet another flower pot builder when so many already exist?
To answer this question, I wrote a short blog post:
metikumi.com/blog/2025/11...
#3dprinting #flowerpot #builder #blog
Just published a new tool: a flower pot builder!
It’s still in beta, but already stable enough to play around with. Compared to my vase generator, this one’s simpler to use. Still early days, but a solid starting point—hope it’s useful!
metikumi.com/tools/flower...
#3dprinting #flowerpot #builder
Just published a heavy-duty hose hanger! Designed to handle serious weight and built to last. As usual, I made several variants to cover different needs. All the details and download links are up on the project page: www.printables.com/model/1473915
Today I finished moving the LuckyResistor website away from WordPress to a super fast static site! It’s not a huge project, but around 40k people visit each month to read the articles, which makes it absolutely worth the effort. I’ll keep it running as long as the funding allows. luckyresistor.me
I just released Function Playground V1.12! 🎉 Two precision upgrades: enter height, bottom, and top diameters with millimeter fractions, and a new info overlay that shows the exact minimum and maximum diameter plus where they occur.
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#3dprinting #function #playground
I just uploaded new saucer alternatives for the quadratic flower pots! 🌱 The LR2508b saucers fit perfectly with the LR2507 and LR2508 series, but they come with a steeper 30º side angle, a bit more height, and extra room around the pot. Enjoy! www.printables.com/model/1145080 #3DPrinting #FlowerPot
When browsing the flood of new uploads on #Printables, I really wonder if it’s worth putting effort into free quality content. Without promo reach, new creator's great models get buried. “Trending” just highlights what’s already popular—feels like the app store issue. #Printables #Prusa3D
Tried help folks find my “painters pyramid” model on #Printables, as it didn’t show up in #search—despite keywords being in the summary and tags. After adding it to the title it appeared 🤷♂️ Feels like keyword-stuffing titles is the only way to be found. Anyone else seen this? @prusa3d.com
Function Playground 1.10 is out! This one’s all about smoother previews and faster exports. Real-time feedback helps during heavier operations, and STL exports are now binary—smaller files, quicker downloads, better memory use.
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#3DPrinting #FunctionPlayground #Release
New in Function Playground: Noise + Perlin Noise! 🎉
Perfect for adding bold patterns or smooth, organic textures to your shapes.
Try it out: metikumi.com/tools/functi...
#3DPrinting #FunctionPlayground #Release
Version 1.8 of Function Playground is out! 🎉 I’ve added support for quadratic and cubic Bézier curves – and yes, they’re fully interactive. Great for shaping your models just the way you want.
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Check “example_08”!
#3DPrinting #FunctionPlayground #Update
Just released a UI update for the Function Playground! The cell editor and main settings now opens as a page, replacing the function grid. This makes it easier to fine-tune parameters and see changes instantly in the preview.
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#3DPrinting #FunctionPlayground #Update
Just printed a few of my Plant Pot Spacer Rings again, and I’m happy to say they’re still working great after all this time! It’s a small tweak, but it really helps my houseplants avoid soggy roots.
Project: www.printables.com/model/395668
#3DPrinting #Houseplants #Gardening
I’ve just added a blend operator to the Function Playground! With this new feature, it’s now much easier to blend one function into another, or create smooth fade-ins and fade-outs.
Hope you enjoy exploring it!
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#3DPrinting #FunctionPlayground #GenerativeDesign
I’m excited to share that I’ve just released version 1.4 of my Function Playground app! This update brings new output factors, offsets, and operators—plus, you can now preview the curve for each cell. Enjoy!
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#3DPrinting #GenerativeDesign #FunctionPlayground
I printed this one using the Wood filament from Extrudr. It’s made from renewable materials like lignin and other biopolymers, and it gives the object a warm, unique texture I really like.
www.extrudr.com/shop-eu/prod...
#3DPrinting #Wood #Filament
This vase was fully designed in Function Playground and printed on the Prusa XL. It’s “example_03” in the app if you want to try your own spin on it.
The project’s also up on Printables, with the model and a PrusaSlicer file:
www.printables.com/model/1273354
#3DPrinting #Generative #Design
Function Playground v1.2 is live!
This update brings several small (but mighty!) improvements that make designing 3D vases easier, smoother, and even more fun.
Give it a spin: metikumi.com/tools/functi...
#3DPrinting #GenerativeDesign #Update
The documentation for the Function Playground app is online! 🎉
metikumi.com/docs/functio...
Also, there is a short tutorial video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZq...
Enjoy!
#3DPrinting #FunctionPlayground #Documentation
One of my favorite features in Function Playground: instant STL export. Just one click and your model is ready to slice and print (perfect for vase mode!). You can save projects to work on later, or share them via a unique URL metikumi.com/tools/functi...
