Updated Advent Calendar for 2017

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I'm building a 3D printed advent calendar! This project started with a design on Thingiverse by Peter Leppik, and I asked some fellow designers to join in and create new blocks for the calendar. They worked their magic using Fusion 360, and we ended up with an amazing new version of the original design. Check out this YouTube video to see it all come together: https://youtu.be/Q736GT5KMEY And if you want to learn more about how we made it, read this article on htxt.co.za: https://www.htxt.co.za/2017/12/01/south-african-makers-team-up-to-create-a-3d-printed-advent-calendar/ All the blocks are available now, but I'll be adding a new insert or gift each day, so be sure to check back regularly! If you want to join in on the fun, share your photos on social media with #3DPrintAdvent. Here's what we have so far: Day 1 - Fireplace by Shaun Nadan (www.printedbypixel.co.za) Day 2 - Mini Spool by Tom Van den Bon (https://www.instagram.com/tomvdb/) Remixed from thing 2324616 Day 3 - Christmas Rubber Ducky by Andries Smuts (https://www.instagram.com/lam_armory/) This insert has two options: a single piece or individual pieces for different colors. Day 4 - Christmas Lollipop by Tom Van den Bon (https://www.instagram.com/tomvdb/) Print as is, or change filament on the last few layers for a fun lollipop effect! Day 5 - Christmas Robot by Lelanie Smuts (https://www.instagram.com/lam_armory/) Assemble the parts to create your very own robot! Day 6 - Christmas Stocking by Candice Howe (www.cancore3d.co.za) Day 7 - Water Bottle Rocket by Andries Smuts (https://www.instagram.com/lam_armory/) Use a brim for this one, please! Day 8 - Beemo by Rick Treweek (http://www.trobok.com) Print at high resolution and use 1.75mm filament for the arms and legs. Day 9 - Trumpet by Candice Howe (www.cancore3d.co.za) Day 10 - Lego Block by Tom Van den Bon (https://www.instagram.com/tomvdb/) Day 11 - Severed Foot by Thomas Torr (https://www.instagram.com/p.leyland) Day 12 - Mistletoe/Holly by Candice Howe (www.cancore3d.co.za) Day 13 - xmas Poo Emoji by Shaun Nadan (www.printedbypixel.co.za) Day 14 - Popsicle (Ice Lolly) by Tom Van den Bon (https://www.instagram.com/tomvdb/) Day 15 - Jeep by Gerhardt Breedt (www.RaptorImports.co.za) Notes from Gerhardt: * Set the box infill to 20% for best results. * The jeep can be printed upright with supports. I used ZenziWerken's CNC Jeep design, which was originally meant for wood and glue. I remeshed it and scaled it down to make it printable. Day 16 - Benchy by P.J Prinsloo (https://www.instagram.com/funtech3d/) A scaled version of this popular design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622 Day 17 - Abstract Apple by Mohammed Hassen (https://www.instagram.com/redapple3dee) Day 18 - xmas Scene by Shaun Nadan (www.printedbypixel.co.za) Day 19 - Heart Box by Chris Venter (https://www.3d-printing-sa.co.za/) Day 20 - The Grinch by Shaun Nadan (www.printedbypixel.co.za)