NBA BASKETBALL AIRLESS BALL V1 by 3DXAV

3DXAV

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

66.3 h

1 plate

4.4(19)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

32.1 h

1 plate

4.7(17)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

34.4 h

1 plate

3.7(3)

A1 Mini70% scale0.2mm layer2 walls15% infill

18.2 h

1 plate

3.5(2)

Boost

416

641

104

3.1 k

453

Released

Description

Check my video:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3wOa_IrgJh/

https://www.tiktok.com/@3dxav/video/7339355425621413126

I bring a replica of the 3D Wilson NBA airless ball with its peculiar design with a honeycomb structure that does not need to be inflated, no valves and does not deflate.

This version is not an exact replica. I modeled it from scratch, taking inspiration from the original and making modifications that I considered pertinent.

The diameter is 25 cm you can scale it if you wish.

The best rebound results have been with PLA Flex as you can see in the gif in this post. You can test it with TPE or TPC, it bounces more than TPU.

My Other Airless Models:

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
I have already seen many impressions of my NBA Airless Ball's prototype and I can list the 3 filaments with the best results in rebound and resistance:

FLASHFORGE Flexible PLA
ATARAXIA ART Flexible PLA
SaintSmart GT-3 High Flowability Flexible PLA Filament
Spectrum PLA
Spool3DCA PLA Flex
Super PLA + Overture

Super PLA+ by Overture excels in printing smaller ball versions, avoiding fracture risks. Its excellent bounce makes it perfect for smaller models, offering enhanced durability and fun. In larger models, it may encounter strength issues, only print small.

Disclaimer: None of these brands sponsor me

Comment & Rating (104)

@.s_.

i printed this and the other one in a few filaments. so far none bounce perfect, but i am hopeful that my latest try works well. it is called artraxia flexiple pla from amazon. it says shore hardness of 89a. i tried dremel fpla and some tpu and some tpe too. the dremel fpla or tpe bounce the best thus far.

The designer has replied

@3dxav

Thanks to share your thoughts! I’m excited to see your results

@JIGL

I would love to see how this goes, I was close to purchasing that same filament

@.s_.

thr small one didnt print great with a .4 nozzle. i tweaked the print profile and am trying the full size ball but using my .8 nozzle. the roll said .6 was recommended for the material. hopefully it works out good but i already wish i could change my slicer settings more. i miss being able to set the flow rate on the fly like when using octoprint. much of the quality issues i see in this curremt print which will be done in around 8 hours... this artarxia struggles to print this with very much speed.

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@StevenM

Printed great ;)

The designer has replied

@3dxav

WOOOOOOOAAAH! I love your result and that you printed the logo in another color! great

@rivera.squid

what filament did you use?

@StevenM

Replying to @rivera.squid :

It's printed with Spectrum PLA - Deep Black and Polar White :)

@FingRidiculous

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

I used Ataraxia PLA Flex and it bounces decently.

The designer has replied

@3dxav

Thanks!!

@3dxav

Thanks for sharing your results! looks awesomeee

@Makos

@FingRidiculous what settings did you use? can't get it to print right with this pla flex or flashforge

(Edited)

@user_520645636

Hey Everyone, I tried printing this design in TPU 95A. Attaching photos for reference.

The designer has replied

@3dxav

Great result! thanks for sharing

@3dxav

Check the update in the description I listed the filaments with the best rebound results

@tisoniv

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

perfect replica! well done!

@3dxav

Perfect result! thanks for printing it!

@Joseph.mannin

does it bounce ?

The designer has replied

@user_3490553316

tried with Tpu 95A, no to soft

@3dxav

Try with this https://spool3d.ca/flexible-pla-1-75mm-3d-printer-filament/?

@bstrate03

Replying to @3dxav :

Did that filament work with your Bambu Printer? I know sometimes they can be picky with which filament to use.

@cerezo128

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

si no fuese por los soportes que necesita quedaría muy bien.es lo que tienen las formas esfericas

@Sting3DJohn

high elasticity

@kallan

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

took a long time but worth it printed in tpu supports took 30 minutes and a pair of pliers too get off my fingers got scraped raw but I got it off love it keep up the good work

@DigitalNomad

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Amazing design. I changed the print setting a bit and have gotten 6 good bounces out of it without breaking. Printed with Overture Super Pla+

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