How to add magnets to 3D prints in 6 easy steps

Six easy steps I follow when adding magnets to my prints. Let's take a look at how to design the model and how to pause the print to add the magnets.

Blog post with the steps from this video:
https://dphacks.com/2025/11/02/how-to-add-hidden-magnets-to-3d-prints/

Model feature in the video:
It's a honeycomb grid for Amaran Ace lights. 3D Print model available at Printables and MakerWorld

https://www.printables.com/model/1445533-amaran-ace-honeycomb-grid-light-modifier

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1889543-amaran-ace-honeycomb-grid-light-modifier#profileId-2023935

Maker/IoT Boards for Sale:
🛒 https://www.tindie.com/stores/dphacks/

Amazon affiliate links of products I use or shown in this video. If you purchase a product on Amazon after clicking one of the links below, I get a small commission for referring you to Amazon at no additional cost to you.

Small Caliper: https://amzn.to/48ObBMO
I like this caliper because it doesn't seem to chew throw batteries like other calipers.

Small 5x2mm round magnets: https://amzn.to/47g8HxG

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00:00 Intro
00:53 Measuring the Magnets
01:28 Adding Clearance
02:40 Layer Heights
03:35 Adding a pause
04:11 Check magnet polarity
04:31 Adding the magnets