by MrFozzie, published
Fully functional PokeBall made to be an exact replica of the real thing! Uses only 3D printed parts and super glue yet has fully functional hinge and button which presses in a unlocks a catch to allow you to open it, using the flex in the plastic to act as a spring. Hinge opens to 90 degrees and stops like the real thing and does not stick out the back so cannot be seen, also just like the real thing. The button also hides its own mechanism from view adding to the authenticity. Parts have notches and grooves to ensure perfect alignment while glueing allowing you to have a perfect model with ease.
I believe this to be the most accurate and easy to print PokeBall you can make with a 3D printer so print your own and get catching Pokemon! Even the stand looks like a PokeBall from above.
Other PokeBall lids coming soon including:
Great Ball
Ultra Ball
Master Ball
Timer Ball
Net Ball
Quick Ball
Heavy Ball
Luxury Ball
Premier Ball
Nest Ball
So check back regularly to get them as they come out and if you have a favourite not on the list let me know and I will try my best to get it designed and made as fast as I can!
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use a raft as parts are not prone to warping and make clean up harder, I do use a brim however to aid adhesion.
Instructions as follows:
Print all parts with support touching build plate.
Remove support, however the PokeBall has been designed to hide all supported surfaces, so they should be hidden from view so a smooth finish is not vital for it to look good.
Print the lids with the dome side up like an igloo.
Print the Inner Shells the other way up like a bowl.
Print the Button with the flat surface on the build plate.
Use 3mm filament as a hinge pin and shape to fit smoothly as in the pictures so it follows the same curve as the back of the ball. (I will provide a print file for this for those who use 1.75mm filament, hopefully with the correct shape for the almost invisible hinge)
Do a dry fit of all the parts.
Super glue the lids to their respective Inner Shells.
Place the Button inside the Outer Button with the two bumps positioned downwards to fit into the Inner Shell Bottom and super glue the Outer Button to the Inner Shell Top being careful not to glue the Inner Button in place as it must be able to be pressed.
Insert the hinge pin attaching the two halves together and glue in place also taking care not to glue the hinge in a fixed position.
If you have problems with supports I will provide files with built in support soon.
Rafts: No
Supports: Yes
Resolution: 0.05mm to 0.2mm
Infill: 10%+
