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Open Source Universal Ball Joint (to reuse!)

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F3D, STEP, and STL Folder details Close
  • Ball-joint_v2.f3d
  • Ball.step
  • Ball.stl
  • Ball_v3.f3d
  • Ball_v3.f3d
  • Ball_v3.step
  • Ball_v3.stl
  • Base.step
  • Base.stl
  • Base_V3.step
  • Base_v3.stl
  • Screw.step
  • Screw.stl
  • Screw_V3.step
  • Screw_v3.stl

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Publication date 2021-02-12 at 15:36
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2021-01-27 at 16:03
Design number 292190

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3D model description

PROJECT PRESENTATION

I share with you the source files allowing you to make a solid ball and socket connection to reuse in your designs.
This version is the result of a long series of iterations to find the right design.

This ball joint allows to have a displacement of 25° from its axis, and at 360°.

I used it in my design of phone support: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4694593

This includes .step files and files from Fusion (.f3d).

I hope this will help you in your future designs!

Reuse it well!

UPDATE 11/02/2020 (V3 files)

  • Better sketch in Fusion 360 with more constraint (will less go messy)
  • Larger walls for the base to avoid printing problems

Feel free to comment what you think of this design and tell me how you use it!

If you want to help me, don't hesitate to visit my paypal. me for the price of a nice croissant !
=> https://paypal.me/DieZopfe

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3D printing settings

What I've used :

Printer Brand: Creality
Printer Model:Ender 3
Raft:No
Support:No
Resolution: 0.2 max
Infill: 25%
Filament Material: PLA

  • Any material does the trick, but pay attention to the interlayer connection.

  • The parts are in the ideal position for 3D printing.

  • A more important filling is recommended for the part "Ball".

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