Soccer Football Airless Ball by 3DXAV

3DXAV

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Print Profile(4)

All

X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

TPU *scaled 50%* 0.16mm much outside support

11.3 h

1 plate

4.8(26)

PLA 50% 0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

8.3 h

1 plate

4.9(11)

PLA FLex 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

15.6 h

1 plate

4.2(13)

98A TPU Good Bounce .16

8.9 h

1 plate

4.0(5)

Boost

598

752

139

2.5 k

510

Released

Description

Check my video:

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

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

After finding inspiration in the innovative design of Wilson's Airless Basketball, I aimed to take the idea a step further. I decided to embark on the challenge of creating a functional prototype of an Airless Soccer Ball, specifically designed for 3D printing. My goal was to develop a model that not only replicated the essence of the original design but also offered significant improvements in terms of durability and performance.

Incorporating the design principles of the NBA Airless Basketball, I immersed myself in the modeling process to adapt them to the context of Soccer. The result was an innovative prototype that challenges the traditional conventions of soccer balls, eliminating the need for inflation and providing a more consistent and reliable gaming experience.

My Other Airless Models:

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
I have already seen many impressions of my NBA Airless Ball's prototype and I can list the filaments with the best results in rebound and resistance:

FLASHFORGE Flexible PLA
ATARAXIA ART Flexible PLA
SaintSmart GT-3 High Flowability Flexible PLA Filament
Spool3DCA PLA Flex
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.
Kimya TPC -91A 3D

Disclaimer: None of these brands sponsor me

Precise Dimensions: The ball's design is based on precise dimensions, matching those of a size 5 soccer ball (21.65cm in diameter), ensuring consistency and adhering to the standard dimensions of a full-size soccer ball. Scale if you wish

Authentic Details: All characteristic elements of a soccer ball have been integrated, including hexagonal and pentagonal panels, as well as stitching details, to achieve an authentic and recognizable appearance.

Uniform Surface: The model's surface has been precisely designed to ensure high-quality 3D printing and a smooth finish, without imperfections or deformities, contributing to an optimal gaming experience.

3D Printing Optimized Design: The ball's design has been optimized for 3D printing, minimizing support areas and overhangs, facilitating the printing process, and reducing the need for post-processing.

Ready to Print: No assembly is required, as the ball is designed as a single piece, ready to be 3D printed directly, simplifying the process and ensuring faithful reproduction of the original design.

Comment & Rating (139)

@kallan

how is this a kit card

The designer has replied

@im.jackharvest

Some people just submit whatever they want to the contests, expecting to get disqualified, but easily gets 100x more eyes on it. It's cheating is what it is. If something 'barely' doesn't qualify as a kitcard, ok, disqualified. If something OBVIOUSLY isn't a kitcard, it should honestly be a month-long ban or something; They're just schmoozing points for giftcards with unsavory methods. Reporting them yields results. Just saying. 👍

(Edited)

@3dxav

Oh sorry, the system let me compete with this model and I thought that meant it qualified. I also saw that others have uploaded other random files to the contest and no one comments on them. Thanks for letting me know, now I will be more aware of this.

@kallan

I like it cool and i understand that if you don’t enter it no one will really notice your stuff great design

@TinnyMage101

Pretty cool and printed decently. I used flex PLA for the first one and now I'm printing a second with TPU.

The designer has replied

@user_935245544

which was better? TPU or flex pla?

@theotherone

how usable is it? Can you play with it?

@3dxav

Muchas gracias por tu aporte! LUCE INCREIBLE!

@StevenM

Came out great :D

The designer has replied

@3dxav

OMG IT LOOKS Awesome! 👏 Thank you 🤩. Please make a video on social media and tag me. I’m @3dxav in All my networks

@user_818803466

how did you do it two colored?

@StevenM

Replying to @user_818803466 :

I'm about to make another with 3 colors. White, gold and black :D

@erincccc

nice ball 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C39hGokMXi2/?igsh=MXY4cTQ4cGdnaGZlNg==

The designer has replied

@3dxav

Muchas gracias por tu aporte amigo!

@3dxav

@erincccc Check the update in the description I listed the filaments with the best rebound results

@luis.lopezjr.87

Just Started the print Flex PLA

The designer has replied

@howdoiopenpdf

let us know how bouncy it is. I'm curious about what material is ideal for these.

@3dxav

Recently someone from the Overture Brand printed the V2 model of the Airless NBA and it has been the best rebound result I have seen so far. With Super PLA + from Overture. This is not any sponsorship, in fact he didn't even tag me and I don't know if it really is that material that he claims to use. But I wanted to show it https://www.instagram.com/p/C33iNmuLp9G/

@luis.lopezjr.87

Replying to @howdoiopenpdf :

SainSmart GT-3 High Flowability Flexible PLA Filament

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@luis.lopezjr.87

All done

The designer has replied

@3dxav

Looks beautiful! thanks for printing it. Now to Play!!!

@Joosdt

Print Profile

PLA FLex 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed in Sunlu Silk TPU which is a bit harder. Worked great, bounched for a while, I could kick it etc. Went wrong when we stepped on it. Now it makes a great hat.