Project and Printing Setup

Before you get started, please make sure you have a few things:

1. 3D Printer (or 3dhubs)
2. Minimum build plate 200mm x 200mm
3. Ninjaflex (any color)
4. Regular PLA or ABS

Design Files

You can download all files once I have finalized the material configuration that performs the best. Testing is currently under way :)

Print the Hub

The largest piece of the Ping3D, make sure your printer can fit this piece in your printer!

Settings used:

Material: PLA (Colorfabb Woodfill Fine, 2.85mm)
Nozzle: 0.8mm @ 212*C
Heated Bed: 60*C
Build time: 5 hours 16 minutes
Filament length: 10711.1 mm
Plastic weight: 85.41 g (0.19 lb)
Material cost: 3.93

Print the Handle

I printed this piece with Wound Up! coffee filament, because, well, I had it around and it smells sooooo good when printing. It also feels very nice.

Settings used:

Material: PLA (Wound Up, 2.85mm)
Nozzle: 0.8mm @ 215*C
Heated Bed: 55*C
Build time: 4 hours 1 minute
Filament length: 5601.4 mm
Plastic weight: 44.67 g (0.10 lb)
Material cost: 2.05

Print the Cushions

These pieces are quite tricky, they also require additional days of processing in water. The specific filament used is Poro-lay Fomm 60, which provides a "foam" layer between the ninjaflex pad and hub. Please print 2 of these.

Important Slicer Note:
I did 2 solid bottom layers, the rest is 35% infill (whatever pattern you like). Do not use a solid top layer, as this must be used for effective play dynamics.

Settings used:

Material: Poro-lay Fomm 60 (3mm)
Nozzle: 0.8mm @ 230*C
Heated Bed: 60*C
Build time: 1 hour 3 minutes
Filament length: 1349.9 mm
Plastic weight: 10.76 g (0.02 lb)
Material cost: 0.50

Finishing:

Once both pieces are printed, fill a large bowl with hot water. Don't worry, any heat is fine, the heat will shorten the time needed to soak. I let mine soak for 3.5 days, then I let the water slowly dry over 2 days. This allows enough time for the support material to fully leave and the material to shrink slightly.

Print the Pads

These pieces should be printed slow and watched carefully. I didn't run into any trouble, but flexible filaments can sometimes cause issues. I used a few sample packs to play with color choices, see Printed Solid's Ninjaflex Sample Spools. Please print 2 of these. Also, for a nice texture I added blue tape to the build plate, since my Ultimaker 2 uses glass.

Important Slicer Note:
I did 3 solid bottom layers, the rest is 25% infill (whatever pattern you like). Do not use a solid top layer, as this must be used for effective play dynamics.

Settings used:

Material: Ninjaflex, (3mm)
Nozzle: 0.8mm @ 225*C
Heated Bed: 55*C
Build time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Filament length: 2185.6 mm
Plastic weight: 17.43 g (0.04 lb)
Material cost: 0.80

Assembly

These steps are subject to change, so I will be brief.

Glue all major surfaces, and slide handle onto hub. Make sure to be careful with the glue, since I burned the ninjaflex while doing so :(

Let all glue cure for 24 hours before playing!

ENJOY!