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Balance Board
by danfinlay
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Creates a rounded half-sphere with mounting holes
that can be screwed to a board to create a balance board.
There were other similar models on Thingiverse when I made this, most notably [Ankle Board](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28251), but I didn't like having the screw in the top, since this is the primary balance surface.
I also wanted to be able to scrunch the rounded shape, since [some highly regarded brands](http://www.thesurfzone.net/store/product/cat_0/id_40/) count their flatter dome shape as a market advantage, and it supposedly makes a pleasant experience.
With this, you can customize all your screw dimensions, the screw count, the total size, and the height of the dome. I recommend planning out your board first, so you can print a dome to fit your needs!
Also supports wood screws with tapered heads, and allows them to neatly sit in the mount plate!
I've provided 3 different models, both with and without support trees that I generated in MeshMixer. The
that can be screwed to a board to create a balance board.
There were other similar models on Thingiverse when I made this, most notably [Ankle Board](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28251), but I didn't like having the screw in the top, since this is the primary balance surface.
I also wanted to be able to scrunch the rounded shape, since [some highly regarded brands](http://www.thesurfzone.net/store/product/cat_0/id_40/) count their flatter dome shape as a market advantage, and it supposedly makes a pleasant experience.
With this, you can customize all your screw dimensions, the screw count, the total size, and the height of the dome. I recommend planning out your board first, so you can print a dome to fit your needs!
Also supports wood screws with tapered heads, and allows them to neatly sit in the mount plate!
I've provided 3 different models, both with and without support trees that I generated in MeshMixer. The
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