AIRLESS BASKETBALL V1

AIRLESS BASKETBALL V1

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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
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66.3 h
1 plate
4.5(24)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
32.1 h
1 plate
4.6(19)

A1 Mini70% scale0.2mm layer2 walls15% infill
A1 Mini70% scale0.2mm layer2 walls15% infill
18.2 h
1 plate
4.0(3)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
34.4 h
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3.7(3)

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Description

Check my video:

 

Other videos:

https://www.tiktok.com/@3dxav/video/7340605163985456390

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C35IsrrrZqr/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cx_ftW2PEmj/

 

How was made:

 

 



I designed my own Airless Basketball from scratch with its peculiar design with a honeycomb structure that does not need to be inflated, no valves and does not deflate.

This version is not a replica. I modeled it from zero, taking inspiration from the original and making modifications that I considered pertinent.

The diameter is 23 cm you can scale it if you wish.

 

The best rebound results have been with PEBA-S Kimya as you can see in the gif in this post. Also you can test it with PLA Flex, it bounces more than TPU


My Other Airless Models:

 

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
I've seen many impressions of my Airless Ball's prototype and I can list the filaments with the best results in rebound and resistance, according to personal tests and feedback shared by the community:
 

  1. KIMYA PEBA-S (personally tested)

     
  2. ATARAXIA ART Flexible PLA 

     
  3. SaintSmart GT-3 High Flowability Flexible PLA Filament
     
     
  4. Spectrum PLA  (not bounce)

     
  5. Spool3DCA PLA Flex


     
  6. Super PLA + Overture

    Super PLA+ by Overture excels in printing smaller ball versions, avoiding fracture risks. Its excellent bounce makes it perfect for smaller models, offering enhanced durability and fun. In larger models, it may encounter strength issues, only print small.




    Disclaimer: None of these brands sponsor me

 

 

 

 

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i printed this and the other one in a few filaments. so far none bounce perfect, but i am hopeful that my latest try works well. it is called artraxia flexiple pla from amazon. it says shore hardness of 89a. i tried dremel fpla and some tpu and some tpe too. the dremel fpla or tpe bounce the best thus far.
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Thanks to share your thoughts! I’m excited to see your results
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I would love to see how this goes, I was close to purchasing that same filament
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thr small one didnt print great with a .4 nozzle. i tweaked the print profile and am trying the full size ball but using my .8 nozzle. the roll said .6 was recommended for the material. hopefully it works out good but i already wish i could change my slicer settings more. i miss being able to set the flow rate on the fly like when using octoprint. much of the quality issues i see in this curremt print which will be done in around 8 hours... this artarxia struggles to print this with very much speed.
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Printed great ;)
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WOOOOOOOAAAH! I love your result and that you printed the logo in another color! great
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what filament did you use?
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Replying to @rivera.squid :
It's printed with Spectrum PLA - Deep Black and Polar White :)
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0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
I used Ataraxia PLA Flex and it bounces decently.
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Thanks!!
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Thanks for sharing your results! looks awesomeee
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@FingRidiculous what settings did you use? can't get it to print right with this pla flex or flashforge
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Hey Everyone, I tried printing this design in TPU 95A. Attaching photos for reference.
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Great result! thanks for sharing
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Check the update in the description I listed the filaments with the best rebound results
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perfect replica! well done!
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Perfect result! thanks for printing it!
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does it bounce ?
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tried with Tpu 95A, no to soft
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Try with this https://spool3d.ca/flexible-pla-1-75mm-3d-printer-filament/?
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Replying to @3dxav :
Did that filament work with your Bambu Printer? I know sometimes they can be picky with which filament to use.
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high elasticity
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What material?
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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Looks pretty!!!
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during the Night the print structure somehow fell off of the printing bed and this happened so I had to cancel at 17 hours into the print :(
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si no fuese por los soportes que necesita quedaría muy bien.es lo que tienen las formas esfericas
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