Balancing Ball Container by muzz64

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

This minimalist design provides a functional, practical storage solution for small things as well as being... fun to fidget with on your desk / bench / table etc. because it can be balanced, wobbled and spun around.
This is a super easy print with no support required. However, raft is recommended to ensure good build plate adhesion due to the thin contact area of the lower edge with the build plate.
Great to use yourself and as a unique gift for almost anyone. And, they look great printed in any colour. At standard scale the Fidget Ball Container is 75mm in diameter, so has a surprising amount of space inside, but it can be uniformly scaled up / down to suit your storage needs (just not too small or the wall thicknesses will become too thin and weak).
The fun part is that it rolls around but can be balanced by the weight of the things being stored inside it. This lets you change the position of the things inside (i.e. shake around etc.) which will change the position / location of the opening. It can point straight up or be over on it's side. Tap it and you can wobble it or spin it around. You can have lots of fun fidgeting with this and it also has a practical purpose.
Please refer to the images and print setting instructions for additional information. And, please post images of your Fidget Ball Containers in use for other members to see.
Note: If you like this check out the rest of my practical and fun designs.