Mini Desktop Catapult – Small Build, Big Launches!
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3D-printed mini catapult that shoots surprisingly high! Fast print, no supports, fun guaranteed.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Other Toys & Games
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution
🧩 Model Description
The Mini Desktop Catapult is a simple, fun and surprisingly powerful print that turns a quick build into a flying success. It’s compact, fast to print, and super satisfying to use.
Whether you're demonstrating physics, entertaining kids, or just want to launch paper balls at coworkers — this model delivers! It comes with a small ball, but you can launch almost anything light enough to fit.
⚙ Key Features
✅ No supports needed – fully optimized for FDM
✅ Very short print time – under an hour in many cases
✅ Surprisingly strong launches – flies impressively high
✅ Comes with a ball – but you can use coins, paper, etc.
✅ Scalable – works great at any size
✅ One-piece design – no assembly required
🛠 Customization & Scalability
Easily scale up or down in your slicer.
The catapult performs well at different sizes — just adjust the projectile accordingly.
Great for classroom demos, desktop toys, or stress relief builds.
⚠ Technical Notes
Supports: ❌ Not needed at all
Material: PLA (TPU for a soft ball if desired)
Layer height: 0.2 mm
Infill: 15–25%
Print time: very fast — under 1 hour (mini size)
Prints in one piece or with separate ball included
📸 The first two images were AI-generated to showcase the model in use. The rest are real photos of the actual 3D print!