Fold-a-Ball - A foldable ball that fits in your pocket

This is a ball that folds up and fits in your pocket. It is a tennis ball sized folding ball suitable for cats, dogs and the kids in all of us.

This is a print-in-place 1-piece ball that folds (not collapses) into a 12mm thick disc. It can be deployed and collapsed quickly and easily.

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. If you are printing it for a cat, for example, PLA would probably be fine. But for a medium-sized dog, you will need PETG, Nylon or something else similarly strong. And, you will want to print with a minimum of 4 walls and 100% infill.

100% printed - no hardware, fasteners, or adhesives required. No support is required.

Free for a limited time. Please collect it, like it and download it now to help support me in the league competitions. Thank you.

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/