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I love to design and make things that we can use. My goal is commercial-quality, functional and innovative designs that provide utility, solve problems, and improve quality of life. but sometimes also just things that are fun!

I am driven by the virtually unlimited potential of 3D printers to bring ideas to life. I am particularly passionate about:

  • Utility and Functionality: Crafting designs that allow you to do things you couldn’t do before, or can now do more easily or effectively.
  • Quality of Life (QoL) Improvements: Designing tools and aids that simplify tasks, organize spaces, and enhance efficiency.
  • Games and Puzzles: Creating fun and challenging puzzles that leverage the complexity achievable with 3D printing.

I try to test every design I upload on multiple printers and using multiple materials to ensure as best as possible your success when printing my designs.

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Become an Explorer member on logicalplanet and support my campaign to bring utility and functional designs to 3D printing. This membership tier is for anyone who wants to help support and encourage my work. I will do my best to create a reciprocal value for your support by sharing my designs, knowledge, and expertise.

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  • early access to test prints and future design releases,
  • access to paid model release(s) for free,
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As my membership plans are new, I am hoping they will evolve and optimize for members over time. Thank you for your support.

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Become a Settler member on logicalplanet and in addition to the benefits of the Explorers membership and an increased download limit, you gain commercial print selling rights to all logicalplanet products on Thangs. As well as documentation support for product sales on request.

This membership tier is for anyone who wants to sell printed products, using my designs, commercially. You can sell up to $10k per month of product using the license provided under the membership.

As a Pioneer member, you will have

  • early access to test prints and future design releases,
  • download up to 10 paid models per month for free,
  • design request priority,
  • direct communications with me via Discord and email,
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  • limited commercial selling rights, and
  • product documentation for commercial sales on request
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Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket

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Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket - Very fun and easy print. First time I tried color change on my machine and worked flawlessly. Ty - 3d model
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Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket - A great design that prints well with the settings provided by the maker. - 3d model
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Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket - Very nice! My first print was high speed, low density and it came out "OK" but two rings broke for lack of support. This one I printed per the instructions (took two hours) and it is just perfect. Now I am wondering if there is a lubricant that can be applied to make it work more smoothly. - 3d model
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This is a ball that folds up and fits in your pocket. It is a fun and entertaining general purpose tennis ball sized folding ball.

It is a print-in-place 1-piece ball that folds into a 12mm thick disc. It can be deployed and collapsed quickly and easily. 100% printed - no hardware, fasteners, or adhesives required. No support is required.

This version of my folding ball has a middle core that serves two purposes. First, it increases the overall mass which helps with throwing, and second, it strengthens the ball by creating a cross member in the middle of the deployed ball.

I have posted a "Light" version of the same ball here... https://than.gs/m/1179490

Your material selection and slicer settings will determine how durable and strong the printed ball is. I recommend a durable and flexible material like PETG or something stronger. You will want to print with a minimum of 4 walls and 100% infill.

Safety Note: As with any plastic toy, please supervise children and pets while they’re playing with it! While the ball is durable, it’s still 3D-printed, and material could break off.

Print Settings:

  • Material = I recommend PETG but any material should work.
  • Nozzle = 0.4mm
  • Layer height = 0.2mm
  • Line width = 0.4mm
  • Wall count = 4 (1.6mm)
  • Top and Bottom Layer Count = 5
  • Infill = 100%
  • Ironing = Not required, but can be enabled to improve layer separation after printing
  • Brim = No
  • Support = No

Commercial Licensing is available through my logicalplanet Memberships here on Thangs. I will customize and provide commercial support to members on request.

See my blog for more details and other product info… https://www.logicalplanet.com/

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388 Likes1.6K DownloadsNovember 8, 2024
388 Likes1.6K DownloadsNovember 8, 2024
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