V3 Balloon-Powered Benchy – Fun on the Water
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Description
Balloon-powered Benchy V3 – Pool & Tub Fun! 🎈⛵
Make your summer print unique – with this fun 3D-printed Balloon-Benchy, the well-known boat test model with a balloon motor for aquatic adventures in the pool or bathtub! The V3 boasts improved weight distribution and is more stable in print. Water ingress should now be significantly reduced!
🔧 Features
- Familiar Benchy Design – iconic 3D Benchy with a fun balloon propulsion system.
- Balloon Propulsion – inflate, insert, release – and the Benchy speeds across the water.
- Print-Optimized – no support needed, direct assembly for quick fun.
- Summery & Robust – perfect for hot days and water fun in the garden.
- V3 - featuring improved weight distribution and buoyancy, and a more stable print.
🛠️ Print Details & Tips
- Settings: 0.2 mm layer height, 3–4 outer walls, 10–15% infill for optimal buoyancy
- Balloon Attachment: Simple mounting device at the top – ideal for standard balloons.
✅ Why you'll love this Benchy
- Simple Fun Factor: Inflate the balloon & let it rip – kids and adults will love it.
- Easy Print: Support-free, ideal for quick prints.
- Educational Fun: A great example of physics (thrust + buoyancy) in action.
🧭 Conclusion
This balloon-powered Benchy is the perfect summer project for makers: quickly printed, easily assembled, and tons of fun on the water! 👌
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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