UFO-shaped Hovercraft - balloon powered by uhltimate

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A1 mini

0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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A1 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill with 10mm brim on the screw

58 min

1 plate

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Description

Introducing my new UFO-shaped hovercraft print, powered by a balloon!

This model is made up of two parts: the UFO hovercraft itself and a screw with the balloon attached (you need a balloon). To inflate the balloon, simply blow it up through the screw. When you press the screw together, the air will stay inside. Next, attach the screw to the UFO hovercraft by giving it a twist until it's secure. Now you're ready to let it go!

Watch in amazement as the UFO hovercraft glides effortlessly across any flat surface. As the balloon deflates, the hovercraft will eventually come to a stop, but not before providing you with plenty of fun and excitement.

It's a great way to demonstrate the power of air pressure and the principles of physics in a fun and engaging way. Plus, it's easy to assemble and use, making it a perfect activity for both kids and adults alike.

Hint: Infill ≤ 20% (I use 10%)

print with “no support”

Features:

easy inflate over a screw
prevent from deflating by simply pressing the screw
the screw stabilizes the balloon

… not sealed ?

the neck of the ballon acts as a sealing, if its attached to the hovercraft. If the screw goes haywire, you can remove the ballon and roll up the neck of the ballon to make the sealing thicker.

Comment & Rating (36)

@Andy1989

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Nice Model

@I3Design

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

works great. The air output hole could be slightly bigger tho

@user_2247328453

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

👍

@Druckwienix

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

the printing worked without any problems. the plate also runs reasonably well over the flat floor. suggestions for improvement would be a better distribution of the air holes on the bottom of the plate, so that it would slide even better. so far there is only one. the balloon hangs down while driving. a small holder should be put there to stop it from doing that. this improvement would also speed up the vehicle. otherwise it's a fun toy, thanks

@Xzaninou

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

The print is good and my kids love the toy. Yet, the "screw" needs brim on the A1 otherwise it detaches from the build plate

@khornung

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I must say that I truly admire the design work that went into this "simple" model. The screw is ingenious. Its incredible functionality improves the toy by at least 400%. I usually spend weeks on designing models (like this insert https://makerworld.com/en/models/169894#profileId-186574) so I can truly appreciate the effort that went into making this. My boys love it!

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