Great Ball - Fully Functional Pokeball with Button and Hinge

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Barnacules proudly presents this highly detailed PokeBall, a must-see video! Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SkTL3rZV00 UPDATE: September 27th, 2016 A new 3mm Hinge Pin file has been added for those who prefer using the 3mm hinge with their 1.75mm filament printer. This file can also be used to print a pin of the right shape instead of using filament. UPDATE: August 24th, 2016 The 1.75mm Inner Shells have had their holes enlarged from 1.8mm to 2mm as requested by many users, making it easier for 1.75mm filament to fit. UPDATE: July 19th, 2016 Due to tolerance issues with the Outer Button, a new version has been created with a larger tolerance, making assembly easier. It is highly recommended that you print the "Outer Button Smaller" unless you have complete confidence in your printer's accuracy. DESCRIPTION This fully functional GreatBall is an exact replica of the real thing, made entirely from 3D printed parts and super glue. The hinge and button are fully functional, pressing in and unlocking a catch to allow for easy opening. The flex in the plastic acts as a spring, allowing the hinge to open up to 90 degrees and stop like the real thing. The button also hides its mechanism from view, adding to the authenticity of the model. Parts have notches and grooves to ensure perfect alignment while gluing, making it easy to achieve a perfect model. I believe this is the most accurate and easy-to-print GreatBall you can make with a 3D printer, so print your own and get ready to catch some Pokémon! The stand even looks like a PokeBall from above. Other PokeBall lids are available, including: * PokeBall: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1615753 * Ultra Ball: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1675718 * Master Ball: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794489 * Timer Ball: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794410 * Net Ball: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794277 Check back regularly for new designs, and if you have a favorite not on the list, let me know and I'll do my best to create it as soon as possible! PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Do not use a raft as parts are prone to warping and make clean-up harder. I recommend using a brim to aid adhesion. Instructions: * Print all parts with support touching the build plate. * Remove support, but since the PokeBall has been designed to hide all supported surfaces, they should be hidden from view, so a smooth finish is not essential for it to look good. * Print the lids with the dome side up like an igloo. * Print the "Inner Shells" the other way up like a bowl. * Print the "Button" with the flat surface on the build plate. * Use 3mm or 1.75mm filament as a hinge pin and shape it to fit smoothly, following the same curve as the back of the ball. * Do a dry fit of all the parts. * Super glue the lids to their respective "Inner Shells". * Place the "Button" inside the "Outer Button Smaller" with the two bumps positioned downwards to fit into the "Inner Shell Bottom". * Insert the hinge pin and attach the two halves together, gluing in place while taking care not to fix the hinge. * You will need: + 1x Lid Blue + 1x Red Stripes + 1x Inner Shell Top (choose filament size and with or without support) + 1x Inner Shell Bottom (choose filament size and with or without support) + 1x Button + 1x Outer Button Smaller + 1x Stand (optional) + Super Glue If you have any problems with supports or printing, let me know and I'll do my best to help. The tolerances are quite tight as this design works on my printer; if you encounter issues, please let me know. Happy Printing!