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10-x-eng/clankie-cad

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0OpenSCADAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5Setup · easy

TLDR

A collection of 3D printable CAD models made with a tool called Clankie, shared as STL and editable OpenSCAD files for others to print, modify, and remix.

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    What it does
      Shares 3D models
      STL for printing
      OpenSCAD source included
    Workflow
      Download STL to print
      Open scad to edit
      Dimensions in mm
    Community
      Remix encouraged
      Share changes back
    Caveats
      Shared as is
      Check fit yourself

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Download an STL file from this repo and print it directly on your own 3D printer.

USE CASE 2

Open the OpenSCAD source file for a model to resize or modify it before printing.

USE CASE 3

Share your own remix of a model back to the repository for others to use.

What is it built with?

OpenSCAD

How does it compare?

10-x-eng/clankie-cadanorm/whetstone-guidehadley/gridfinity
Stars001
LanguageOpenSCADOpenSCADOpenSCAD
Last pushed2026-03-23
MaintenanceMaintained
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencegeneralgeneralgeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Editing the .scad source files requires the free OpenSCAD application, printing the .stl files just needs a 3D printer or slicer.

No license information is stated in the README.

In plain English

clankie-cad is a repository for sharing 3D printable CAD models that were made using a tool called Clankie. The idea behind it is simple: the STL files people need to print an object are made available, along with the original OpenSCAD source files whenever possible, so that anyone can print a model as is, open it up to inspect or modify it, resize it, or regenerate it from scratch. Because the repository is meant to hold many different objects over time, details about any individual model tend to live next to that model's own files rather than being explained in the main README. If you just want to print something, you download the STL file for that object. If you want to look inside the design, change dimensions, or rework the shape, you open the matching OpenSCAD source file instead. Unless a model says otherwise, all dimensions are given in millimeters. The project encourages a print, improve, remix, and share back cycle: if you take one of these models and change it, the expectation is that you share your modified version back to the community so other people can also benefit from it. The README is upfront that these models are shared as is, with no guarantee about fit, material choice, or print settings for any particular use. Anyone using a model is expected to check those details themselves before relying on the part for anything important. No license is stated for this collection, and the repository holds 3D model files rather than application software.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I downloaded a model from clankie-cad. How do I open the .scad file in OpenSCAD to change its dimensions?
Prompt 2
Explain the difference between the .stl and .scad files in this repo and when I'd use each.
Prompt 3
Walk me through resizing an OpenSCAD model from clankie-cad to fit a different sized part.
Prompt 4
How should I share back a remix of a clankie-cad model according to the project's guidelines?

Frequently asked questions

What is clankie-cad?

A collection of 3D printable CAD models made with a tool called Clankie, shared as STL and editable OpenSCAD files for others to print, modify, and remix.

What language is clankie-cad written in?

Mainly OpenSCAD. The stack also includes OpenSCAD.

What license does clankie-cad use?

No license information is stated in the README.

How hard is clankie-cad to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is clankie-cad for?

Mainly general.

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