Jingle Ball Cat Toy
Source: Thingiverse by BrianEnigma
The Jingle Ball Cat Toy is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by BrianEnigma. This is a cat toy ball with a simple design that's quick to print. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a cat toy ball with a simple design that's quick to print. My first foray into similar toy balls required a lot of support material. This one consists of two domes that friction-fit together with pegs. The size -- slightly smaller than most similar commercially-sold cat toy balls -- and the mostly-closed-off design are loosely based on an existing cat toy that my kitties are partial to, except that one is held with glue, not pegs. Use it as-is, put a jingle bell inside (as I did -- rescued from a previously stepped on cat toy), or hide a catnip sachet inside (an empty tea bag works well). For those wanting to get into OpenSCAD, I have included the *.scad source code, although it's not trivial, it's well partitioned into functions, uses reasonable variable/constant names, and isn't …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Jingle Ball Cat Toy 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 BrianEnigma.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by BrianEnigma, 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.