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Welcome to STEMFIE, a groundbreaking 3D-printable construction set toy designed to spark creativity and learning in children and adults alike. Created from a passion for STEM education and hands-on learning, STEMFIE offers endless possibilities for building and inventing at home. Dive into our projects and experience the joy of innovation with every print!

Every STEMFIE file's shape and orientation is optimized for 3D printing on a filament-based 3D printer. The STEMFIE project is open-sourced to the community; you can download all files from stemfie.org/download.


The story 

As a child, my favorite pastime was playing with construction set toys. I loved inventing machines and fondly remember when my father and I played with MECCANO for hours, building the most incredible contraptions. So playfully, he gave me the tools and opportunity to experience the joy of being an inventor!

I use various 3D software and printers in my profession. In 2017, I started thinking about designing a 3D-printable version of my childhood favorite toy. After mulling over this idea, I began prototyping and defining the scale and dimensional standard of this new toy.

The result was the combination of my passion for construction sets and 3D printing, which became a toy I named STEMFIE, a hypocorism of the acronym S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

My father, Pedro, gave me the joy of being a creator! I now want to share this with you, all the children and makers in the world – hoping that you will find the same joy as I have in playing with it, learning, and, most importantly, being an inventor! 
 

Paulo Kiefe

Creator and curator of the STEMFIE Project

 

 

 


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What are the recommended print settings for STEMFIE?
    • A: STEMFIE parts are designed for optimal 3D printing using standard settings on filament-based 3D printers. The recommended settings are as follows:
      • Material: PLA filament
      • Layer height: 0.2 mm
      • Perimeters (shells): 2
      • Top solid layer count: 4
      • Bottom solid layer count: 3
      • Infill: 15%
  • Q: Should I use support structures in my printer’s slicing software?
    • A: No, support structures are not needed. Every STEMFIE STL file is specifically designed to print without supports.
  • Q: Where can I find all STEMFIE part files and ready-to-print projects?
  • Q: The STEMFIE part filenames are complex. Is there an explanation for the naming style?
  • Q: Can I request specific STEMFIE parts or projects? Can I test future designs?
  • Q: What are the license terms for the STEMFIE project?
    • A: You can read about the license terms on this page.
  • Q: How is the name STEMFIE pronounced?
    • A: STEMFIE (pronounced /ˈstɛm-fi/ 🔈) is derived from the acronym STEM. It’s pronounced similarly to "selfie," symbolizing the concept of "self."
  • Q: How can I help the STEMFIE Project?
    • A: You can support the project by visiting this page for more information. 🙏

STEMFIE Logotype and Press kit

Click this link to download the STEMFIE logo in vector and pixel formats and the complete press kit.

 


 

 

 

 

Quick-print sample

STEMFIE.org Quick print sample shoulder screw pin nut washers brace

The STEMFIE Quick-print Sample file is an easy way to test a few STEMFIE parts and fasteners. You can also check the STEMFIE Calibration File for more elaborate types of fasteners.

Support

STEMFIE.org DOWNLOAD Parts

STEMFIE is a free, open-source, 3D-printable construction set toy that helps children learn STEM! Download the files freely, and please support my efforts to expand this project.