When someone posts their model here, I very often see only a MakerWorld link. While it might be easier for Bambu users, it makes it more annoying to users that don't have an account there. Same goes for Cults and other forced registration sites. In my opinion, Thingiverse and Printables should be the preferred choice for sharing a free model, since they are more open to users that just want to download a model and nothing else.

Edit: It seems to be mainly because of the reward system, which apparently pays out really well (probably temporarily done at a loss by Bambu to attract new users to their ecosystem). I can understand people using this if they are able to get free printers just by sharing their models for free.

I’m not sure what it is, but this Valentine’s season has just been exhausting trying to filter out the pretty looking garbage on Makerworld. I’ll see something that looks really fun, only to discover that the print itself is just terrible and poorly designed (if designed at all).

What are some other favorite sites you use for finding fun, well designed, 3D print projects?

I saw something similar online and decided to try to make one myself! It uses an rp2040 zero and an sh1106 display. Its pretty simple but I think it turned out well. Let me know what you think! Link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2375872-cat-desk-pet#profileId-2600921