Made this just for fun for the Sensory Play Contest!
I have children and wanted to create an interesting fidget toy. Since I had the skills, I thought—why not give it a try? 😊

Size & Materials

• Size: ~5x5 cm
• You'll need glue to join the two halves of the hull.

Concept & Inspiration

This is the final result of my experiments with fidget toy ideas—a hybrid of a joystick, a sphere, and sensory patterns.

My children (ages 5 and 8) quite liked it. It feels unusual in the hands, but I think the result is intriguing. When you play with it, sometimes you focus on feeling the patterns, other times it becomes an anti-stress fidget you move in different directions, and occasionally the geometry itself captures your attention.

I'm not sure if the original idea was fully realized, but I can honestly say the outcome is interesting.

Printing Tips

Printed with PETG, PLA, and combinations of both.

• Layer height: 0.2 mm (though 0.1 mm is better for the sensory parts).

Instructions for Print & Assembly

1. Print 2 pcs of `SensoCubeStick_Half-print-2pcs.stl`

   • No supports needed
   • 30% infill works well
   • Orientation: wide part of the sphere facing upward

2. Print 1 pc of `SensoCubeStick_Center-print-1pcs.stl`

   • Supports required
   • Can be printed without rotation or with a 45° rotation
   • 30% infill

3. Assemble
   Place the center part between the two halves at a slight angle—don’t force it.

4. Glue
   Apply super glue (or similar) to join the two halves. Wait ~5 minutes.

5. Done!
   Your fidget is ready to use.

Feedback

Hope you find it interesting—please comment and share your thoughts on how it feels!