The Most Popular STL Files of 2022

If you enjoy using 3D printing, but are not a big fan of designing 3D objects yourself, then you have probably already used platforms such as Thingiverse or Cults, which offer ready-to-print designs. While the number of such platforms is large, the number of objects uploaded each day is even larger; designs offer infinite creative freedom. This year, we have once again looked at the most popular STL files of 2022 on Cults, highlighting those that impressed us with their creativity, usefulness and originality! Whether accessories, entertainment games or even entire furnishings, there was no stopping 3D printing this year. Let’s take a look together at the most popular STL files of 2022!

A Biting Archepteryx STL File

Whether you are a Jurassic Park fan or not, this STL file of an Archepteryx, made using 3D printing, is a convincing replica thank to its intricate details like the ability to bite and feathery wings. The Archepteryx, which is considered to be the earliest known bird, is extremely easy to print because the body and wings are one-piece and can be taken directly from the 3D printer without any kind of support fixtures. Using PLA material, the designer of this 2022 STL file states that the bite can vary depending on the filament used; so the stiffer the material, the harder the Archepteryx will bite. Make sure you print at 100% scale here so that the mechanisms work correctly. Finally, you can insert glass eyes, which should have a diameter of 12 mm. You can find the popular STL file HERE.

Photo Credits: I.magina 3d on cults3D

A Fully Functional 3D Printed Piano

Music lovers in particular will enjoy this 2022 STL file, because this is a fully functional grand piano! The piano, which was originally inspired by a Lego grand piano, shows what mechanisms are possible using 3D printing. When any key on the piano is pressed, a chain reaction is triggered, resulting in a specific sound being made by the insertion of levers and hinges. The piano’s printing time of 250 hours and it has a material consumption of 3 kilograms – which is mainly divided into PLA and a small part of PETG. Furthermore, it is important for you to know that this is not a pure 3D printed piano, as it includes fasteners and rods. You can find more about this STL file HERE.