phunkymunky
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Has anyone actually printed one of these? Would love to get one, but would like to see what it looks like printed - interior and exterior
The Poké Ball: An Accurate and Functional Representation
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bigv69er
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3d printed?? I dont think he has released the file.. Has he?
RyunoOhi
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I'm new to the RPF, but I just wanted to say, I love your Pokéball designs, & all the great engineering discussions you've been having. I'm making a Great Ball, & I would like some advice. I already have the sphere (a plastic Great Ball I bought at Megacon, that originally screwed/unscrewed), but I want to make a hinge mechanism. I filed down the threading, & dremeled out where the button will go. Now, what I'm thinking of doing is similar to the commercial Pokéballs you can buy, where there's something similar to this, called a torsion spring, & an exterior hinge. Since I cosplay, I don't mind the hinge, because I'm more concerned about the spring-action opening movement & the interior of the ball. However, I'm not comfortable buying a torsion spring online because I don't know what dimensions or strength it would need to be. I'm thinking maybe something like this, but I'm not 100% sure. In addition, where might I get a push-button mechanism for the front button? I'd really appreciate your help on this, since you seem to be the local Pokéball hinge expert!
P.S. If I can successfully construct this logistical monstrosity, I'm making a comprehensive tutorial, & you'll definitely get credit as an inspiration.
P.S. If I can successfully construct this logistical monstrosity, I'm making a comprehensive tutorial, & you'll definitely get credit as an inspiration.
3rdEarthDesign
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I've managed to make my own replica version of the Pokeball, I'd be interested to know what the folks here think.
I've managed to conceal the hinge and I've also thrown in some special effects in terms of lights, rumbling, working button and it opens. I had to make one compromise though, the black belt around the centre is mounted to the bottom section as opposed to the top. This was a forced design choice born out of the need to house the electronics, batteries and most of the major components in the base (if I put them at the top the whole thing would just become top heavy).
You can find out more about my build on the Instructable: www.instructables.com/id/Working-Pokémon-Poké-Ball-3d-Printed
I've managed to conceal the hinge and I've also thrown in some special effects in terms of lights, rumbling, working button and it opens. I had to make one compromise though, the black belt around the centre is mounted to the bottom section as opposed to the top. This was a forced design choice born out of the need to house the electronics, batteries and most of the major components in the base (if I put them at the top the whole thing would just become top heavy).
You can find out more about my build on the Instructable: www.instructables.com/id/Working-Pokémon-Poké-Ball-3d-Printed
