Pokeball, with magnetic clasp and release mechanism
Source: Thingiverse by Lykon
The Pokeball, with magnetic clasp and release mechanism is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Lykon. I wanted to make this Pokéball with magnetic casp but I also wanted to be able to really press the button and make some kind of release happen, so I edited it. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I wanted to make this Pokéball with magnetic casp but I also wanted to be able to really press the button and make some kind of release happen, so I edited it. You will need a spring (from a pen or a battery pack) and some strong glue to assemble it (I've coated the base of the spring with epoxy and glued everything that needed to be glued using super glue and epoxy). In the pictures I had to use a bigger magnet since I did not have small ones, so I enlarged the holes with a dremmel. Just to let you know it's possible. The only parts that do NOT have to be glued are the bottom half, the pin and the internal part of the white button. I've also swapped the top and the bottom since the black ring is supposed to stay with the top red part (both in the original anime and in the latest games, Su…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Pokeball, with magnetic clasp and release mechanism is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Lykon.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Lykon, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.