Voronoi Bottle Holder

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I wanted to achieve two main objectives with this project: Mastering how to create a Voronoi patterned object and designing a bottle holder for a gym machine that lacked one. I discovered that the cup was quite versatile, though, and could be used for several purposes, including a simple pen holder, so I've actually printed multiple versions of these cups. The only one I haven't printed is the version without a flat bottom, so I don't know if that one can be successfully printed or not.There are many files available, but you don't need them all to create something. A basic stuff holder for a gym machine: stuff holder.stl, extension.stl (not necessary - just adds a small bit of extra length if needed), back for thin hook.stl, thin hook.stl A Voronoi bottle holder for gym machine: extension.stl if required, thick hook.stl, back for thick hook.stl, cup without bottom and no support.stl, extension for cup.stl A bicycle bottle holder: cup with bicycle mount holes.stl A lamp: cup with support.stl The "cup with support.stl" was my attempt to make this printable without heavy support, but this produced something with support that couldn't be removed. It makes a pretty lamp, though, so a lamp it is. The cup (any version) can be printed without support. It will only sag slightly (hardly noticeable). I never did create another version with supports because in the end, I was actually reasonably satisfied with the unsupported prints. Picky people may want supports, though. I've showcased this print at a presentation and only the pickiest of people with previous design experience really cared about the droopiness, but when I explained that it was printed without support, they suddenly became very happy.THE CUPS TAKE SEVERAL HOURS TO PRINT. Also, be careful of your choice of materials if you intend to actually use the print to hold a filled water bottle. Make sure you use a strong plastic (i.e. don't use one that has been weakened by whatever dye was put in it). The green one I have in the pictures broke at the hook but I made a replacement black one that has been holding up well and the only difference is the dye. The green one is glow-in-the-dark. Don't use that. The one on the bicycle is also glow-in-the-dark but it doesn't have a hook that has to experience the same forces as the one that broke, so it has held up well.