{"id":1269,"date":"2012-03-20T14:29:45","date_gmt":"2012-03-20T14:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/archives\/1269-downloadable-files-for-3d-printing-on-shapeways.html"},"modified":"2014-07-03T17:16:43","modified_gmt":"2014-07-03T17:16:43","slug":"downloadable-files-for-3d-printing-on-shapeways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/downloadable-files-for-3d-printing-on-shapeways","title":{"rendered":"Downloadable Files for 3D Printing on Shapeways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recent post on the <a href=\"\/blog\/archives\/1267-The-Free-Universal-Construction-Kit-3D-Printing-interoperability-between-children.html\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Connector Kit<\/a> reminded me of the value of free <a href=\"\/gallery?url=gallery&amp;downloadable=1&amp;sort=newest&amp;s=12\" target=\"_blank\">downloadable files for 3D printing<\/a>. &nbsp;It gives those with no 3D modeling experience a chance to experience the thrill of seeing a digital file translated into a physical object and gives 3D modelers the chance to give a little something back to the community.<\/p>\n<p><!-- s9ymdb:18935 --><a href=\"\/gallery?downloadable=1&amp;sort=\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"serendipity_image_center\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Downloadable.jpg\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/gallery?url=gallery&amp;downloadable=1&amp;sort=newest&amp;s=12\" target=\"_blank\">Downloadable<\/a> section is currently one of the most popular search queries on Shapeways and there is some great content from the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/model\/241778\/1st-gen-ipad-smartcover-spine.html\" target=\"_blank\">1st Gen. iPad Smartcover Spine<\/a> to the <a href=\"\/model\/27095\/electric-guitar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Electric Guitar<\/a> for Minifigs, the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/model\/296686\/repair-part-for-a-bugaboo.html\" target=\"_blank\">Repair Part for a Bugaboo stroller<\/a> and even a <a href=\"\/model\/77306\/dremelfuge-classic.html\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Dremelfuge<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>We know you spend a lot of time, energy and expertise making awesome 3D models that hold great value both personal and financial. &nbsp;If you have some 3D models that are not selling or are a previous iteration of a current design, why not share the love and make the item downloadable to others. 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