Airless Tennis Ball v1.1 by filete3d

filete3d

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

Anycubic Vyper

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

2.6 h

1 plate

4.8(186)

TPU 95A - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill w/ support

3 h

1 plate

4.9(141)

PLA 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

2.3 h

1 plate

4.8(214)

Adapted for A1 Mini (PLA)

2.5 h

1 plate

4.9(26)

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Boost

1348

1539

823

7.2 k

5.4 k

Released

Description

Airless Tennis Ball version 1.1. Tested and approved!

After several tests, we concluded that the geometry presented in this model is the one that performs the best with the given materials.

The conclusions on recommended materials show that to achieve impact resistance it must be printed on flexible materials with a certain level of hardness to keep bounciness.

The best material to print this ball is TPU 98A since it gives a bounce similarity to the real one. (Almost 50% from the drop distance)

PLA Flex also gives a bounce similar to the official one but can be seen some cracks after a while of use. (We are testing a new mesh redesign for this material in particular).

TPU 95A resists impacts without breaking but has a bounce reduced to approximately 20%.

PLA or PLA+ will work only for displaying purposes. We do not recommend using these materials if you want to make it bounce as it can break easily.

v1.1 Fixed seam line detail to enhance bevel from hex mesh.

V2.0 already uploaded!, check it out here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/253687#profileId-270125

Check my current state on airless balls:

Airless Ping Pong ball https://makerworld.com/en/models/386079#profileId-286461

Airless Tennis Ball v2.0 https://makerworld.com/en/models/253687#profileId-270125

Airless Baseball Wiffle Softball Ball v2.0: https://makerworld.com/en/models/227359#profileId-244997

Airless Basket , Soccer, Voley or Handball Ball v1.2: https://makerworld.com/en/models/223189#profileId-241192

Airless Golf Ball: https://makerworld.com/en/models/383904#profileId-284030

Comment & Rating (823)

@YahooJAPAN

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

It's a simple item but with a fantastic design. Nice idea. Easy to print with little filament. Used P1S

The designer has replied

@filete3d

Thank you!, nice to see its being printed all around the world!, ciao!

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@monsterstorm78

Replying to @filete3d :

What supports did ya use

@filete3d

Replying to @monsterstorm78 :

normal supports, you need to manual paint supports only for the base (Easy to do with paint bucket and only on overhangs option enabled)

@wadecbr

Print Profile

TPU 95A - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill w/ support

Printed fine and yes it bounces 😜

The designer has replied

@monsterstorm78

Normal supports or tree supports

@E_T_

Replying to @monsterstorm78 :

normal supports. I’ll take a photo of the settings if you aren’t using Bambu Studio/Handy

@E_T_

Replying to @monsterstorm78 :

also add a 10mm brim

@Jurdis

Print Profile

PLA 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Exellent! This is made of neon yellow pla filament.

@monsterstorm78

Can ya use tree supports on this or normal ?

@Jurdis

Normal supports work well because the support only comes on the round bottom surface against the building plate. The structure of the ball itself does not need support.

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@user_4001533944

Printed with Bambu Lab PLA Basic on my A1 Mini using the default settings. I'm unable to successfully remove all of the supports. Any advice will be appreciated.

The designer has replied

@filete3d

Hi there! you need to manual paint supports only for the base (Select bucket painting and enable only on overhangs option), before printing check in preview on bambustudio that the supports are only generated there 🤞

@user_4001533944

Replying to @filete3d :

Thank you. I've still got a lot to learn.

@filete3d

Replying to @user_4001533944 :

take your time! if you need more help feel free to inbox me

@MiniBlocs80

printed out of PLA plus I’m gonna print it out of tpu 95A when I get some

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The designer has replied

@filete3d

Super! Long live the Enders!

@thecelogroup

Replying to @filete3d :

I still have an ender 3 when I first started 3d printing

@Herroc8

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed in TPU, nice result but the lower part is printer with many small defectos. In any case such as cool model.

The designer has replied

@filete3d

I am going to evaluate a repositioning of the model on the plate so that the supports do not get in the way, or a small adjustment of the model to facilitate that sector. Thanks for the review!

(Edited)

@pocool

TPU 95A 100% infill and 50%inffill.Hit the ground with some force, you can bounce back.

(Edited)

GIF

The designer has replied

@filete3d

amazing! thank you! wich one do you recommend the most?

@pocool

Replying to @filete3d :

50%infill

@NYDER

Really good job! Even on ender 3 V2

The designer has replied

@filete3d

Same as my ol ender 3 v2!, nice BL touch update

@NYDER

Replying to @filete3d :

Thanks. I hope in future i can get bambu by out of points on this platform it's my 4th day here :) any tips ?

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@filete3d

Replying to @NYDER :

i know it sounds hippie but be yourself with 3d modelling, keep designing your things, get inspiration on trending models and try to add your touch on requested models. For a couple of days you are doing great!