Balance Board Bottom Bob

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Check out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82xXciVxsQKthONKeYbhnw for videos on 3D modeling, printing, and home automation. My office is abuzz with the latest trend - stand-up desks. One of my coworkers brought a balance board that's been a huge hit! Everyone, including me, takes turns balancing on it. When I took a look at the bottom, I knew it was time to fire up my 3D printer and create a new project. I've dubbed it the "bottom bob" thingy. I designed the thing in Fusion 360, printed it with 40% infill in PLA, and waited nearly seven hours for it to complete when using Honeycomb infill. Since then, I've tweaked my printing speed and infill settings (using Cubic) and managed to shave off three hours from the print time. The balance board itself is a beautiful Laminated Pine Round measuring 17.75 inches by one inch. I picked it up at Home Depot for just six bucks! I used #6 x 3/4-inch wood screws to attach the bottom bob to the board. Testing continues as I figure out if this thing can handle my weight of 230 pounds. So far, it seems sturdy and reliable - even at 40% infill (Honeycomb or Cubic). At 20% infill, it holds up to my weight but makes creaking noises (which might be fixed by filling the thing with epoxy or silicone). I highly recommend printing at 40%, despite the longer print time. I've also attached some photos of a board I made using black cherry stain and poly. Check out my functional 3D designs on Thingiverse! If you like them, consider supporting my projects by using one of these links when making purchases from these sites - it won't cost you anything extra! Banggood: https://goo.gl/uXGg84 AliExpress: https://goo.gl/KRNurW Amazon: https://goo.gl/nWhmjJ