Desktop Skee-Ball
🕑 Added 2024-02-05 18:08:47 +0000 UTCDesktop Skee-Ball is not only a super fun desktop game, It's the best way to procrastinate. This is the most fun desktop game I've made so far, and it's definitely the coolest looking as well. It's also very aesthetic and can be printed in colors to match your setup. These make great gifts but can also be sold for a profit.
Components you'll need to order. All of these should be on Amazon Prime. These are the exact same components as desktop golf.
1. The Balls: 1/4" Steel Ball Bearings (Amazon)
2. The Magnets: Small Round Magnets (Amazon)
3. The Tube: 3/8" ID, 1/2" OD PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing (Amazon)








--Assembly Instructions--
Everything goes together in an intuitive way. However, here are some instructions on assembly.
Machine
- Snap Bottom Cover onto Machine Base
- Snap Hole Board into Machine Base
- Snap Top Cover onto Machine Base
- Insert Clamps into sides of the Machines
- Screw screws into clamps and secure to desk
- Insert tube into hole on Bottom Cover
Launcher
- Install the 2 magnets into the slots as shown below
- Insert screw into Launcher, tighten onto desk
- Place the Hex Piece into the tee box hex hole
- Click the Spring onto the hex
- Insert Release lever into hole underneath the Launcher
- Cut Tube to length (some sag is fine) and insert into the tube hole. Start with the tube longer than needed and test to see if the ball has the correct speed. Cut tube shorter if more speed is needed

Comments
Barry Beach
What are the angles on the cover and machine base? I'm not sure my printer can handle them without supports.
ForgeCore Co
It goes into the hole in the machine base to secure the bottom cover.
where do the nail go ?
ForgeCore Co
Everything I’ve ever printed has been exclusively PLA!
Garrett Waite
Is PETG required for the spring part? Or have you had success with PLA. I only ask cause from the photos it looks like PLA om the spring for every model beside the bowling spring.
Shawn
This is cool!