# \#3d-printed **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/3d-printed/40.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [Seaweed deflector](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/seaweed-deflector/91)
**Author:** [@trappify](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/trappify)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/seaweed-deflector/91 "2026-08-25T23:41:08Z")
Hi, My T100’s are working beautifully on my surface vehicle, until I suck up some seaweed. So now I need to figure out how to fix this, since I want to be able to pass over shallow waters, where seaweed is inevitable… --- ## [3D printed DIY pressure(ish) vessel](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-diy-pressure-ish-vessel/22052)
**Author:** [@tedman](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tedman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-diy-pressure-ish-vessel/22052 "2025-11-26T03:06:17Z")
Hello, For a design project at my university, I need to make a water sampler that takes water samples from the surface down the bottom. I want to 3d print a hydrodynamic shape for the outside of the sampler to reduce th… --- ## [Blueprint Subsea X010 USBL Mount for BlueROV2](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueprint-subsea-x010-usbl-mount-for-bluerov2/13525)
**Author:** [@Ekder](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ekder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueprint-subsea-x010-usbl-mount-for-bluerov2/13525 "2025-10-28T22:56:43Z")
Hi all, I’ve had issues mounting the Blueprint Subsea X010 Beacon on the BlueROV2. As I couldn’t find anything readily available, I designed a mount and I’m happy to share it with you for your convenience. In the link … --- ## [Another DIY, 3D Printed AUV design](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/another-diy-3d-printed-auv-design/5121)
**Author:** [@Anty](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Anty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/another-diy-3d-printed-auv-design/5121 "2025-08-29T02:04:40Z")
Hi guys, if anyone is interested in 3D printed open source AUV platform / frame for DIY creation, here is my modest entry design for comments and/or suggestions (files download will hopefully follow soon :wink: link: Am… --- ## [6" Diameter AUV Hull for R&D](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/6-diameter-auv-hull-for-r-d/5300)
**Author:** [@kklemens](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kklemens)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/6-diameter-auv-hull-for-r-d/5300 "2025-08-15T12:58:01Z")
The engineers at Blue Robotics have strong motivation for marine projects and we often design some things in our free time. Sometimes they lead to new projects and sometimes they don’t. Its fun to tinker around and push … --- ## [The Ferret : a 3D printed ROV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/the-ferret-a-3d-printed-rov/9896)
**Author:** [@luc-rossi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/luc-rossi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/the-ferret-a-3d-printed-rov/9896 "2025-07-02T12:22:51Z")
I wanted to do it for a while … Making a 3D printed ROV ! Making a “cage” type ROV is (relatively) easy, but as soon as you want to make a streamlined machine, the difficulty (and the price!) Increases rapidly. So the … --- ## [4S Balance lead protector](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/4s-balance-lead-protector/17529)
**Author:** [@tony-white](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tony-white)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/4s-balance-lead-protector/17529 "2024-07-23T22:52:20Z")
Ahoy, mates! I wanted to share this nifty balance lead protection box I rigged up. It’s smooth sailing to 3D print, and the two parts snugly wrap around the standard 4S balance leads for Blue Robotics batteries. I’v… --- ## [3D Printed Controller Accessibility Add-ons](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-controller-accessibility-add-ons/17068)
**Author:** [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-controller-accessibility-add-ons/17068 "2024-06-05T15:28:48Z")
Hi everyone, I recently found out about The Controller Project, which Collects models of 3D-printable accessibility add-ons for standard gamepads and controllers Has links to a global group of people with 3D printers … --- ## [T200 Prop modification cad](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-prop-modification-cad/10155)
**Author:** [@Solared](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Solared)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 9:08am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-prop-modification-cad/10155 "2023-08-10T09:08:06Z")
Has anyone tried or tested or made available a prop for the T200, 4 bladed or much higher pitched for example, to make it more highly effecient at lower speeds for solar powered asv/usv? Thank you. --- ## [3d printed boat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-boat/14335)
**Author:** [@Highfreq71](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Highfreq71)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-boat/14335 "2023-07-14T08:53:29Z")
We just printed our latest boat, we have made 110cm, 130cm and 150cm. Material is PP+30%FG. In pic the 110cm version. It can use T200 and T500 motors. --- ## ["Make it Swim" CAD Contest! $1000 prize of BR components!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/make-it-swim-cad-contest-1000-prize-of-br-components/14034)
**Author:** [@tbolton](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tbolton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/make-it-swim-cad-contest-1000-prize-of-br-components/14034 "2023-05-19T02:24:38Z")
“Make it Swim” CAD Contest (ends May 5th) Calling all creators to the “Make it Swim” 3D Design Contest! To celebrate becoming a featured brand on printables.com, we are calling all 3D designers to the challenge of cr… --- ## [Robotic Fish Build](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/robotic-fish-build/13704)
**Author:** [@roboFisherman](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/roboFisherman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 8:32am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/robotic-fish-build/13704 "2023-03-03T08:32:41Z")
Hey guys, Just wanted to show off the robot I designed for a project. I was thinking about making the robot design open source so someone else could rebuild it, modify it, or make it better. Any inte… --- ## [3D Printing - Blue Robotics x Printables](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printing-blue-robotics-x-printables/13688)
**Author:** [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printing-blue-robotics-x-printables/13688 "2023-02-28T14:30:56Z")
Some Context… From its beginning as a thruster Kickstarter, Blue Robotics has always been focused on making marine robotics more accessible to more people. As a community of creators, developers, and users we flourish mo… --- ## [Newton Gripper Jaw Modifications](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/newton-gripper-jaw-modifications/10300)
**Author:** [@Marruger](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Marruger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/newton-gripper-jaw-modifications/10300 "2023-02-18T00:02:39Z")
Hi everyone, Looking at creating some 3D prints, and wanted to see what work was already done in the space. I would like to be able to either attach to, or substitute the jaws on the Newton Gripper with 3D prints, think… --- ## [Sharing Designs for 3D Printed Electronics Trays (3" and 2" Series Enclosures)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sharing-designs-for-3d-printed-electronics-trays-3-and-2-series-enclosures/10640)
**Author:** [@CBW3750](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CBW3750)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sharing-designs-for-3d-printed-electronics-trays-3-and-2-series-enclosures/10640 "2023-02-03T11:05:34Z")
In the Blue Robotics spirit of being open source and sharing projects in the marine robotics space I decided to help those who have the motivation and determination to modify and expand the BlueROV2. Attached are the ST… --- ## [Mostly 3d printed modular ROV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/mostly-3d-printed-modular-rov/8007)
**Author:** [@IKEDA](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/IKEDA)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/mostly-3d-printed-modular-rov/8007 "2022-06-24T16:42:59Z")
Hello everyone We are Japanese high school students.I apologize if there are any mistakes in my English. We designed and created ROV that can be used for various missions. The necessary parts can be 3D printed. Modul… --- ## [3D printed compression mounts for my AUV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-compression-mounts-for-my-auv/10216)
**Author:** [@tylerssims](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tylerssims)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-compression-mounts-for-my-auv/10216 "2021-07-20T21:20:40Z")
These are some of the parts of a solar AUV that I have been working on. It may look a little abstract without the fairings, rudder, and propulsor, etc. mounted- but I wanted to share some of my progress. These mounts ar… --- ## [Scratch Built 3d Printed BlueROV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/scratch-built-3d-printed-bluerov/8989)
**Author:** [@Aquatic\_Robotics](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Aquatic_Robotics)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 6:03am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/scratch-built-3d-printed-bluerov/8989 "2021-04-23T06:03:01Z")
Hello All. Us Scot’s are renowned for knowing the true value of money and after purchasing 3 x BlueROV’s for my work in the North Sea oil & gas sector, I decided that it was about time that I built a ROV of my own. I’m… --- ## [FathomX 3D printed din-rail mount](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/fathomx-3d-printed-din-rail-mount/9246)
**Author:** [@almathisen](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/almathisen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/fathomx-3d-printed-din-rail-mount/9246 "2021-03-10T13:23:51Z")
Hi. I was wondering if someone have 3D printed a bracket for fathomX to mount on DIN-rail? --- ## [Topside enclosure for Fathom-X and slim tether - DIY 3D print](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/topside-enclosure-for-fathom-x-and-slim-tether-diy-3d-print/8508)
**Author:** [@mateov](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mateov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/topside-enclosure-for-fathom-x-and-slim-tether-diy-3d-print/8508 "2020-11-05T01:42:26Z")
Hi all, Since we have 100 m slim tether and Fathom-X for spare, in addition to our 300 m “normal” tether with Fathom and slip ring I’ve decided to make a housing and use the 100 m slim tether as a lighter and backup opt… --- ## [Sturdy Servo Mount for 3D Printing](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sturdy-servo-mount-for-3d-printing/7990)
**Author:** [@gwa-gwa](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gwa-gwa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sturdy-servo-mount-for-3d-printing/7990 "2020-09-02T01:40:58Z")
Hi there guys, The official version of the servo mount has very skinny legs. I have tested 3D printed versions in PLA and PET and both have eventually sagged. I have found that the enclosure gets pretty warm inside. Bo… --- ## [Building my First DIY ROV - 3D printed](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/building-my-first-diy-rov-3d-printed/7862)
**Author:** [@bcjohnsontx](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/bcjohnsontx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/building-my-first-diy-rov-3d-printed/7862 "2020-08-23T00:57:23Z")
I am building my very first DIY ROV with my 2 boys to use in our now very clear lake here in Texas (thank you Zebra mussels). I am basing my project off of the “Albie” 3D printed ROV project posted here: The "Albie" 3D P… --- ## [3D Printed USV hull files available on Hackaday](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-usv-hull-files-available-on-hackaday/1217)
**Author:** [@kevink](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kevink)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-usv-hull-files-available-on-hackaday/1217 "2020-06-17T01:20:04Z")
I found this USV project on Hackaday the other day and the project leader was kind enough to make the 3D files available for download. n3m0 the autonomous boat | Hackaday.io I’m in the process of printing up my own h… --- ## [3D Printed Parts for Ocean](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-parts-for-ocean/6716)
**Author:** [@dtrail](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/dtrail)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-parts-for-ocean/6716 "2020-01-30T14:20:33Z")
Thinking about making some 3D printed parts for the BR2 ROV for use offshore. Wondering if anyone has experience using parts made of PLA. Any other filament materials you might recommend? --- ## [3D printed fin for T200](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-fin-for-t200/6293)
**Author:** [@e-sup](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/e-sup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-fin-for-t200/6293 "2019-11-27T20:12:47Z")
After 3 years and at least 100 km, I broke acrylic interface between SUP fin and thruster. pictures can be seen here: T200 on fishing SUP This is first prototipe, which need improvements. The intermediate plastic betwe… --- ## [3d printable intake guards for T100 and T200 thrusters](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printable-intake-guards-for-t100-and-t200-thrusters/291)
**Author:** [@piercet](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/piercet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printable-intake-guards-for-t100-and-t200-thrusters/291 "2019-05-14T16:33:24Z")
Here is a 3d printable front, and eventually rear intake guard for use with Blue robotics thrusters. It mounts underneith the stock nosecone, using two slightly longer M3 stainless bolts. This is an Open source CC by SA … --- ## [My tether spool](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/my-tether-spool/884)
**Author:** [@piercet](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/piercet)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 7:39am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/my-tether-spool/884 "2018-12-24T07:39:50Z")
Now that the ROV is electrically mostly functional, It’s time to work on the other end. Here is my take on a tether spool so far, based off a Technec Jackreel-f4. i found that I had just enough run in the center hub to r… --- ## [3D prints and attachments](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-prints-and-attachments/1123)
**Author:** [@Teaguey](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Teaguey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 10:15am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-prints-and-attachments/1123 "2018-09-11T10:15:13Z")
I’ve been looking at 3d printing parts for the blueROV2 I have just designed and shared a glare good as when I was out in Greece sunlight coming in the top of the dome made it hard to see but hopefully this helps elimin… --- ## [3D printed Fathom card and connection box](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-fathom-card-and-connection-box/3314)
**Author:** [@jan](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/jan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printed-fathom-card-and-connection-box/3314 "2018-09-05T22:01:41Z")
First of all thank you all for keeping this forum great and creative. I had use of a suitable Fathom card and junction box, and be able to fixate it to the tether reel or the transport case for the rov,reel and laptop. … --- ## [Custom 3D Printed 8 Thruster](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/custom-3d-printed-8-thruster/2845)
**Author:** [@underhgk](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/underhgk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/custom-3d-printed-8-thruster/2845 "2018-06-27T01:03:24Z")
Hello everyone! So This project was started a while back, prior to the release of the heavy configuration, as part of a senior design project. I figured now was a good time to share it. The body is 3d printed polyca… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/3d-printed/40.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=3d-printed)