3mf =/= sliced G-code though? It's just a 3d model that can have settings like tree supports at certain places or thicker perimeters on certain spots etc... You need to slice the 3mf yourself..
There's nothing that takes it out of plastic waste territory, so how good and expensive do you want your waste to be when you could have bought a proper ball instead?
This prolly took 11 days and 14 nights 🤣
Felt like it lol. Wednesday I left and Saturday there it was ✨
I just researched tpu filament and wanted to make a basketball lol
Use HIPS it is bouncier
I use hips for ABS supports and wargame terrain, never considered it bouncy, but it makes sense.
Isnt that easily soluble?
Maybe in a dedicated solute, but I don’t think in water
Use a PEBA filament. They're some that are $50 now
Damn thats a lot
Whatever you go with, see if they have a 3mf file to pair with it. Sometimes the settings are already baked in there and good to go.
Don't do this.
This only works if you have the exact printer the 3mf is compiled for.
So like the Bambu site (can't remember what it's called) where it specifies which 3d printer you are downloading the 3mf fine for.
You should never ever ever run someone else's sliced gcode under any circumstances, it's a great way to start a fire or damage your 3d printer
3mf =/= sliced G-code though? It's just a 3d model that can have settings like tree supports at certain places or thicker perimeters on certain spots etc... You need to slice the 3mf yourself..
Eh, you can just import the model from it, or just change the settings as you wish. It's not the end of the world like you say it is.
Great tip, but hopefully anyone who opens a 3mf file knows to select their own printer 😅
https://preview.redd.it/9imyrbrowt9g1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9009265f4e85b1b96fe436eef188438789df7eb2
How does it bounce?
Given how they refuse to show a video, it probably bounces like shit. Why would you even use PLA, even PETG is more flexibleEdit: I'm wrong
Here you go friend happy holidays https://streamable.com/t9fy9p I'm 6'3 for reference so it has a pretty fantastic bounce... For now 😀
I stand corrected. I'm surprised that PLA can bounce like that, have you tried other materials or did you just choose PLA because you had it?
https://preview.redd.it/wrlqp4vn2z9g1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c66fee8c1b9e061c26240e58da49edcd0d0c6eb
I was surprised too, lol. I tried tpu which doesnt really bounce but makes for great soccer ball and dog toys!
Check it out! https://streamable.com/t9fy9p
Bounce test?
Incredible. Just use it on the court. Concrete scuffs it up of course 🥹
I tried one with yxplorer flex pla… bounce is awful. Is there a sub $30/kg filament option that actually bounces well?
There's nothing that takes it out of plastic waste territory, so how good and expensive do you want your waste to be when you could have bought a proper ball instead?
Eh, it’s more about the fun/novelty of it…. But regardless, would be helpful to know what filaments work well for these!
Yeah I got a blue food safe spool for cheap from that brand a few months back. Bad bounce, incredible dog toys 🙃
But it will be a nice lamp 👍🏽💡
I been dunking with it all weekend 😂
You used PLA-HR? Does it actually bounce well? I got the wisdream filament that's intended for this print and those worked great
BIQU PLA-HR. It bounces better and is lighter than an actual basketball imo
Looks very similar to the wisdream stuff I was talking about