Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket

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.

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/