Cups-and-balls magic cup — 3D-printable model preview

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Cups-and-balls magic cup

Perform the classic cups-and-balls trick

The oldest magic trick there is. A cup with a stacking lip so three of them nest and slide over each other smoothly, a ringed outside to grip and hide the move, and a hollow base deep enough to hide a small ball. Print three and learn the routine.

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Size: Ø 64 mm, 70 mm tall
Shape: Round
Walls: 2.0 mm
Volume: 52.3 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 64.9 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Kids & play
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 8 steps

What’s in it

Round, Ø 64 mm, 70 mm tall, with 2.0 mm walls
1 patterned wall panel (raised)

How to print it

Print three. Use 20 mm soft balls or rolled paper balls.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 64.9 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $1.30 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (a 3MF per part, plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with every part on its own plate).

Questions

What size is the cups-and-balls magic cup model?

The cups-and-balls magic cup model measures Ø 64 mm, 70 mm tall. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print three. Use 20 mm soft balls or rolled paper balls. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 64.9 g of PLA (52.3 cm³ printed solid), roughly $1.30 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the cups-and-balls magic cup model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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