Update 11/23/2023: Updated the print profile to create smoother lines on the model through adaptive layer height along with ironing the button to make it feel better to the touch. I also added accessories for the pokeballs for those who want them over here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/72372#profileId-76562

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White2701 over on Thingiverse made an awesome Pokeball design that I wanted to print to the highest quality possible on my Bambu X1 Carbon. After some tweaks and changes, I was finally able to come up with a print profile that is both strong, quickly printed, and hides many of the imperfections a round surface printed with a 3d printer can create.

Best setting for a balance of speed and quality:
.16mm layer height preset inside the project labeled as “0.16mm Optimal @BBL X1C - Pokeball”

Leave the objects as they are. I have tuned each one to its specific need to achieve the best fidelity for the dome shape we want out of the model.

I have set the colors up how I wanted them but feel free to use the filament paint feature to repaint as you desire.

If you want finer detail you can use the .08mm profile but I have found that there are basically no differences in detail and overall outcome but it is much slower.

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Here White2701's instructions and description from the original posting on Thingiverse at: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5863954

Summary

I want to make my own 3D print model kit Pokeball with these thing:
-No support
-Simple design, no open needed, least part as possible
-Easy to print, fun to built, no tool no glue
-Compact and sturdy for a hand toy

With that in mind, I tried my best to create my own take on classic Pokeball, and I really happy with the result.

I'd love to here your thought about the model, if you like it, give it a like, if you want to give a feedback. please comment, thank you so much!

***Update: I add a No Runner version for the black ring. Thank you for the love, I appreciated it :D

Print Settings

Printer brand:

• ELEGOO

Printer:

• ELEGOO NEPTUNE 3

Rafts:

• Doesn't Matter

Supports:

• No

Resolution:

• 0.2 (Note from Cruv: In my profiles I change this to .16 to better align with quality over speed)

Infill:

• No need

Filament brand:

• eSUN

Filament material:

• PLA

Notes:

• Remember to lock the lock in the middle of the black ring before assemble the button
  
• You can print the ring red, the rest white to make a Premiere Ball
  
• There are 2 version of the black ring, it just the same but with or without the runner. If you want to gift or to have an experience of building your own Pokeball, using the Runner version for more fun :D

Instruction