Toothpaste Press

by schreiberf in Living > Life Hacks

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Toothpaste Press

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My mother needed a way to get the toothpaste out of the tube after it had been used a lot. My solution was to make a tool that squeezed out the toothpaste for her.

Supplies

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Computer

TinkerCad

PrusaSlicer

3D printer

Filament

TinkerCad

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1. Open the Tinkercad app and sign up or log in.

3D Project

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2. Make a new 3D project.


Create Design

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Design and customize your toothpaste press. Make sure you are using the correct measurements for your toothpaste! (If you need to be in inches, go to settings, then units, and switch to Imperial units.)

Export

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Export your file as a .STL file.

Open PrusaSlicer

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Open the PrusaSlicer app with your 3D printer.

Import

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Click on the file button on the top, then press import. Find your .STL file and upload.

Change Settings

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Change the filament, supports, print settings, and infill for your desired outcome.

Slice and Export G-Code

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Press "Slice Now" and "Export G-Code"