Espeon Ball - Pokemon - Pokeball Functional

Espeon Ball

Espeon (Japanese: エーフィ Eifie) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship during the day or with a Sun Shard in the player's Bag. (Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.) It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Vaporeon, Espeon, Flareon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. Espeon is one of Wes's first Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum, alongside Umbreon.

Custom Espeon - Inspired Poké Ball:

This custom Poké Ball is inspired by Espeon . The design incorporates the inner mechanism created by MrFozzie, while I used Fusion 360 to create the top and bottom shells. All parts are designed to be printed in a single color and glued together—no AMS is required.

Improvements Over the Original Design:

• The hinge mechanism has been simplified and optimized for printing in place.

• Inner and outer button designs were modified to eliminate overhangs, enabling support-free printing.

• The print profile was designed for easy printing, with increased perimeters on the hinge for greater durability.

• Supports and seams were manually added for better results.

   

Features and Options:

• The outer parts feature variable layer heights for a smoother finish.

• Two hinge versions are available: a print-in-place hinge and a separate hinge. Choose the version that best suits your needs.

   

Support My Work:

Assembly Instructions:

1. View the Assembly Mechanism: Refer to the video of the original Poké Ball's design for detailed guidance.

    

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   Glue Components:

   • Attach the top and bottom pieces to the hinge mechanism.

   • The piece with a hole in the button mechanism should go on the top.

   • The button does not need to be glued. Insert it into the ring, then glue the ring to the hinge mechanism.

Final Product Features:

This fully functional Poké Ball is designed to replicate the real thing as closely as possible. It uses only 3D-printed parts and super glue to create:

• A hinge that opens to 90 degrees and locks securely, mirroring the authentic mechanism.

• A button that hides its mechanism for added realism.

• Notches and grooves in the parts to ensure perfect alignment during assembly.

[Legal Disclaimer] This is a fan-art work inspired by the Square Enix universe. All character rights belong to their respective owners.