Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket
bylogicalplanet
This is a ball that folds up and fits in your pocket. It is a fun and entertaining general purpose tennis ball sized folding ball.
It is a print-in-place 1-piece ball that folds into a 12mm thick disc. It can be deployed and collapsed quickly and easily. 100% printed - no hardware, fasteners, or adhesives required. No support is required.
This version of my folding ball has a middle core that serves two purposes. First, it increases the overall mass which helps with throwing, and second, it strengthens the ball by creating a cross member in the middle of the deployed ball.
I have posted a "Light" version of the same ball here... https://than.gs/m/1179490
Your material selection and slicer settings will determine how durable and strong the printed ball is. I recommend a durable and flexible material like PETG or something stronger. You will want to print with a minimum of 4 walls and 100% infill.
Safety Note: As with any plastic toy, please supervise children and pets while they’re playing with it! While the ball is durable, it’s still 3D-printed, and material could break off.
Free for a limited time. Please collect it, like it and download it now to help support me in the league competitions. Thank you.
Print Settings:
- Material = I recommend PETG but any material should work.
- Nozzle = 0.4mm
- Layer height = 0.2mm
- Line width = 0.4mm
- Wall count = 4 (1.6mm)
- Top and Bottom Layer Count = 5
- Infill = 100%
- Ironing = Not required, but can be enabled to improve layer separation after printing
- Brim = No
- Support = No
Commercial Licensing is available through my logicalplanet Memberships here on Thangs. I will customize and provide commercial support to members on request.
See my blog for more details and other product info… https://www.logicalplanet.com/