Airless Basketball GEN 13 (FPLA+) by PartyLime

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0.4mm nozzle, 0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

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83.6 h

1 plate

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0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Designer

67.8 h

1 plate

4.6(17)

Minreon Gen13 0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer 2 walls 100% infill

Designer

45.6 h

1 plate

5.0(2)

WisDream FlexiTough with EASY TO REMOVE SUPPORTS

70.5 h

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Check out my latest model (BIQU Airless Basketball for best printing results)

After lots of prototyping and discussions with Sting3D, I' proud to present the Airless Basketball Gen 13.

This is designed to print in Sting3D's FPLA+ (also called PLA-B Splat by DUDV2). The printed weight is 610g and when printed with a 0.6mm nozzle, the ball bounce is comparable with a normal basketball. I have put the ball through it's paces on the court and it's still 100% in tact.

I would recommend using the 0.6mm nozzle for this as the ball will bounce slightly better and the support removal is much easier.

Discount link for DUDV2: https://dudv2.com/discount/PartyLime

This model is for personal use only under a standard digital file license. Redistribution, sharing, or commercial use without authorization is prohibited and will be subject to legal action. For commercial use, including selling printed models, please contact me to purchase a commercial license.

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Comment & Rating (275)

@evank

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Print Profile

0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Had issues with getting support off the build plate and was hard getting it off the ball, but I used a 3rd party plate and didn't wash it so probably my fault. Printed amazing though and has full bounce, incredible model.

The designer has replied

@PartyLime

I also found this really hard. I'm not sure how to combat that. I tried glue on the print bed to help it release but then the model peeled up during printing.

@devbiglife

Replying to @PartyLime :

you can protect your buildplate just with a thin layer of glue!

@PartyLime

Replying to @devbiglife :

I tried that but then it wouldn't stick at all! haha

@sam3dbox

Where can i buy Sting3D's FPLA+?

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@PartyLime

Where are you based?

@pwhalen

Replying to @PartyLime :

I'm based in the US.

@3DEVERYTHING

we have dudv2 pla-b it just what we call fpla https://dudv2.com/discount/PartyLime this will get you 10% off

@minreontech

Big thanks for this sharing awesome Airless Basketball Gen 13 version optimized for our WISDREAM FlexiTough Flexible Filament, so more 3D printing enthusiasts can enjoy this fantastic design. Can't wait to see what you all great prints!

@printyprinty

Is this filament suitable for use with AMS?

@minreontech

Replying to @printyprinty :

No, current formula is not compatible with AMS.

@The_Creator

Print Profile

0.4mm nozzle, 0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Support Issue

The designer has replied

@PartyLime

If you want the supports to come off easily, you need to print with the .6mm nozzle. The profile provided is specifically for the FPLA+ material also

@The_Creator

Replying to @PartyLime :

ok, thank you

@The_Creator

Replying to @PartyLime :

i was using a 0.4 nozzle so thats probably why

@J0SH44

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If I have a P1s and I buy a spool of the Sting3D's FPLA+ and I use my .6 hardened nozzle, which Print Profile is the best to use? I am still fairly new at this and I want to make sure I do it right as this would be, by far, my longest and most expensive print yet and I don't want to mess it up. I would also ask if my standard print plate that came with my P1S is fine for this. Do we need any special settings or just load the default Basic PLA profile? The BIQU print talks about manual supports, which scared me away as I am clueless there (I still have lots to learn). Are these profiles pretty close to 'for dummies' that I can just pull up and start printing? No manual support creation needed? If I wanted to make a Women's version, can I just print at 96.6% or would I need to make additional changes to other areas in order to scale down to a women's size ball? Sorry for all the questions but I just want to make sure I have an idea of what I am doing before I even start down this path/journey. Thanks

The designer has replied

@PartyLime

HI, I'd suggest using the settings on my other model (BIQU airless basketball). The 0.6mm nozzle print profile there will work really well. The manual supports are already set up in the print profile so you won't need to do anything before printing (for a full sized ball). For the smaller ball, you will need to scale it down. I think the manual supports will remain after scaling so you shouldn't have anything else to change before printing

@J0SH44

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Replying to @PartyLime :

Thank you for the reply. To make sure I understand I am going to repeat a little of what you said to make sure I have it right. I should use the .6 BIQU Airless Basketball print found at https://makerworld.com/en/models/724517?from=search#profileId-655693. Using this print, I should be able to just click on the "Open in Bambu Studio" button and print away with the settings supplied in that print profile, which include the supports already there. If I want to make it a Women's size ball at 96.6%, I should be able to just scale it down and the supports will adjust accordingly. Do you recommend using the Sting3D FPLA+ or the BIQU PLA-HR. Both seem similar and price is the same--it looks like neither will go through the AMS--so I am happy to use whatever is best for the print. Is my textured PEI Plate that came with my P1S good enough or should I buy a different one? Thanks again for all the help, really excited to give this print a try.

@PartyLime

Replying to @J0SH44 :

Yes, that's all correct. Either material will work as I believe they are very similar. I used the textured plate that came with my P1S and it stuck to it really strongly. I had quite a tough job removing it from the bed but it was worth it to avoid any warping on such a long print

@How2Texan

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0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

it acctually works!

@meirlanda

did you use tpu?

@How2Texan

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Replying to @meirlanda :

I used the PLA-Splat which he specified. It is a new material specifically engineered to print basketballs. Kind of expensive and long lead but it works!

@user_503859644

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Print Profile

0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Printed @ 70% with flashforge Flex PLA.

@Savv

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Print Profile

0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

print3d in 95a tpu. print came out great. supports sucked to get off. dose more of a thud then bounce lol

The designer has replied

@PartyLime

Looks great! If you want it to bounce try out Sting 3D's FPLA+ or BIQU's PLA-HR

@maureen.nemetsk

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Print Profile

WisDream FlexiTough with EASY TO REMOVE SUPPORTS

perfect print. Was able to pull the supports off in one piece without using any tools.

@BritishCarGuy

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Print Profile

0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill

Turned out amazing! I was out of town for a week so I set it to 50% speed since I was gonna be gone anyways. Not sure how much a role that played in the final product but it turned out perfect. Only downside is the DUDV2 PLA-B sticks to the plate a little too well and I ruined one of my smooth plates when trying to remove it.

@flashtu1980

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Jep you need 3d spray or glue not for better stick but as a layer to seperate

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