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Just trying my luck here 😅 I am currently looking to design and print a multi functional drip tray, would love to hear your inputs as plant parents:) Here's how it works:

The tray allows for you to top or bottom water (in the primary reservoir) using fresh or runoff from another top watered plant. When top watering, the aerated plate is tilted at an angle by the spring valve which allows for better drainage and breaking of the perched water table effect preventing root rot. For bottom watering, the aerated plate is detachable. Regardless, once done you simply latch the plate down which in turn opens the valve allowing runoff to bypass the vertical arm into a cup for a remote watering experience. The higher volume capacity also means you wouldn't have to worry about overflow or leakage from overwatering.

Looking to print on the Bambu P1S using PETG

According to the creator of model on the left my similar free model on the right created from scratch and featuring different dimensions, different set of icons and a different font "infringes their copyright".

>On 14 August 2026, the uploader shared an image of my original Number Sense Flowers on Instagram, tagged my business account kindli.co, and then revealed their CAD model with the statement: “I don’t like waiting” and “Wouldn’t it be better to have nine petals instead of six though?”

>This provides direct evidence that the uploader accessed my work and deliberately used it as the basis for the model. I have never given this person permission to reproduce, adapt, digitise, upload, distribute or license my design.

The thing is: I posted my take on the concept a day before the files of the model on the left were released for sale. Do I miss something in understanding that while being implementations of the same idea (and ideas are not protected by copyright, concrete implementations are) these models are not copies?

Also, let's assume I'll adjust my design to use 9 petals instead of 6. Would you still consider it a "clone"?

Update 1: Martin's reponse:

>We understand your point regarding general design concepts, but we must respect the formal copyright report submitted by the original creator. Ideas themselves are copyrighted/same; your version and the original design are honestly very similar in their specific execution and details.
To ensure a fair process, we are currently waiting for additional data, patent documentation, and further responses from the reporting party. Once we receive and evaluate those details, we will get back to you with an update regarding your model.

Update 2: LOL, she (the seller of the flower STLs) just made a printable version of this https://imgur.com/a/sjor10E

Uses under 1 gram of filament

https://www.printables.com/model/1813424-reusable-cable-tie-petg-fast-print-robust#-available-sizes

For any beekeepers or people with beekeeper friends, made a little thing to help you keep track of your hive's status (queen status, brood status, when you last checked in, etc.)

Full design and info can be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/1810460-hive-status-tracker

I have way too many of these guys laying around lmao so I figured I'd make a organizer

Link: https://www.printables.com/model/1810536-stackable-dupont-wire-organizers

A few days ago I noticed that there's an ongoing contest on Printables for Geared Spinners, so I got inspired and created CLIPGEAR!

CLIPGEAR is an infinitely^(1) expandable, modular gear system. Snap the bases together, clip the gears on, and build your own complex contraptions - or simply use it as a fidget!

Check it out on Printables here.

Suggestions and requests are very welcome!

^(1. Physics will likely challenge the "infinitely" argument.)

https://www.printables.com/model/1810010-handle-hatch-hybrid-filament-bucket-for-indx-exten

Designed for the CORE One INDX, this helps to improve chamber heat retention while enhancing waste capacity overall.

Enjoy - Grogg-3D

Hi guys I'm saying again....

I made a really cool remix of a gear !

And two people rated it as 5 stars: at the start off the print table it's a bit hard to turn but after you turn it couple times it fast and good !

Here's the link: ~30 grams spinning gear

The print:

1:56 hour

~30grams