PipeFitter

About PipeFitter

Generate a 3D-printable pipe adapter from parameters and export it as a binary STL.

In the maker’s words

Ever need to connect two pipes of slightly different sizes together? I kept opening CAD and spending more minutes tweaking designs than it should take for such a simple task, (especially getting connectors and tapers at each end designed.) I finally made the tool that I've wanted forever: specify a couple of diameters, lengths, and bends and get a quick, exportable STL/3MF of my design in seconds rather than minutes/hours. My personal use case was connecting vacuum hoses together in my workshop. You can make practical designs: https://mankyd.github.io/pipefitter/#s=12~2~26|26.5~2.5~26&b... Silly designs: https://mankyd.github.io/pipefitter/#s=12~2~11|12~2~112|12~2... or outrageous ones: https://mankyd.github.io/pipefitter/#s=12~2~19|27.5~4.6~32|7... And because all the parameters are in the url, its easy to bookmark and share whatever you find interesting. I hope you find it useful, or a…

Where people found it

• Hacker NewsShow HN: PipeFitter – Quick, Browser-Based, Parametric Pipe Connectors4 points0 comments9 days ago