Pen Ball
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€2.37 – €2.89 net (excluding VAT)
For file: Small_Pen_ball_Large_Pen_hole_0.2mm_PLA_MK3S_2h58m.gcode
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- Weight reported by the author
- 26 g
- Print time reported by the author
- 2.96 hr
- Source material
- PLA
- Estimate material
- PLA
- Estimate printer
- Bambu Lab P1S - 0.4 nozzle
- Estimate process
- 0.20mm Standard
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A writing aid that makes it easier to grip pens and pencils.
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- 4.75 / 5
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Other 3D Objects for Learning
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
This is a customizable (parametric) 3D printable writing aid. The pen ball makes it easier to grip a pen, pencil, or other writing utensil and may be useful for someone who has difficulty holding a pen or pencil directly.
The diameter of the ball and the writing utensil diameter are available in different sizing and are able to be customized further if needed. There are multiple sizes available for this device for both the device size and pen hole size.
Print Settings
Infill: 20%
Resolution: 0.2mm
Supports: No
Rafts: No
Sizing Guide
| Pen ball version | Pen hole size | Ball diameter (mm) | Maximum Pen Hole Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small pen ball | Narrow | 50 | 5 |
| Standard | 50 | 10.5 | |
| Wide | 50 | 12.5 | |
| Medium pen ball | Narrow | 60 | 5 |
| Standard | 60 | 10.5 | |
| Wide | 60 | 12.5 | |
| Large pen ball | Narrow | 70 | 5 |
| Standard | 70 | 10.5 | |
| Wide | 70 | 12.5 |
Assembly
Additional Documentation
https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Pen-Ball
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