DESKTOP BASKETBALL

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Ver 1.0
December 2024

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INDEX
Summary of Parts………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………3

Basketball & Hoop Assembly.………………………..…………………………………………………………………………5

Net Locking Pin & Rear Panel Preparation…..…………………………………………………………………………6

Side Panels Assembly……………………………..………………………………………………………………….…………….6

Launchpad Assembly………..………………..……………..………………………………………………………………..……7

Ramp Assembly………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Cage Assembly…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11

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 SUMMARY OF PARTS
3D Printed Parts
Backboard

Rear Left Side Panel Backboard Mounting Bracket

Net Post

Center Left Side Panel

Net Locking
Pin
Front Left Side Panel

Rear Panel
Hoop
Mesh
Upper Ramp

Ball Launcher

Launchpad
Support Beams
Center Ramp

Lower Ramp Launchpad

Locking Pin

Rear Right Side Panel

Center Right Side Panel

Front Panel
Front Right Side Panel

Basketball

Nut Insert Tool

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 3D Printed Parts (cont…)
Canopy Frame

Canopy Cage Multi-part version

(single-part version included)

Canopy Brace

Side Cage Reinforcement Strip

Rear Cage

Side Cage
(Single-part version)

Short Post

Long Post

Side Cage
(Multi-part version)
Front Cage

Other Parts

QTY PART DESCRIPTION QTY PART DESCRIPTION

13 M3x8 Hex Socket Head Cap Screws 25 M3 Nuts

12 M3x12 Hex Socket Head Cap Screws 4 6x2mm Round Magnets

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BASKETBALL & HOOP ASSEMBLY

Have these parts ready to go… Step 1

8x Basketball Half Parts Begin by joining the Basketball Half Parts to each other using
1x Mesh glue. Mind the orientation of the half parts so that the grooves
1x Hoop of the ball align with each other when assembled. Repeat for
1x Backboard each ball.
1x Backboard Mounting Bracket
1x Net Post

Glue

Step 2
Take the Mesh and curve it into a
cylindrical shape. Insert the Mesh into
the channel on the underside of the
Hoop and glue it into place. Optionally,
you can glue the ends of the Mesh
together once inserted.

Step 3
Glue the Hoop assembly, Backboard Mounting Bracket, and Net Post to the Backboard.

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NET LOCKING PIN & REAR PANEL PREPARATION
Step 4
Have these parts ready to go…
1x Net Locking Pin
Taking the Net Locking Pin and Rear Panel, glue two (2)
1x Rear Panel magnets to each, taking care of the polarity of the magnets to
4x 6x2mm Round Magnets ensure the Net Locking Pin is held in place by the magnets
when inserted in the rear side of the Rear Panel.
Glue

SIDE PANELS ASSEMBLY

Step 5
Have these parts ready to go…
1x Front-Left Side Panel
Take the Front-, Center-, and Rear-Left Side Panels and connect
1x Center-Left Side Panel each one together using four (4) M3x8 Socket Screws and
1x Rear-Left Side Panel Nuts. Repeat for the Right Side Panels.
1x Front-Right Side Panel
1x Center-Right Side Panel The side panels are designed with recessed nut sockets for
1x Rear-Right Side Panel easy positioning and to assemble the unit without the need of a
secondary tool such as a wrench. For your convenience, the
8x M3x8 Socket Screws recessed nut sockets are present on both sides of applicable
8x M3 Nuts connection points for you to choose which direction you prefer
to insert the screws for easy assembly.

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 Have these parts ready to go… Step 6

1x Left Side Panel Assembly Take the Left Side Panel Assembly and connect the Front Panel
1x Front Panel using two (2) M3x12 Socket Screws and Nuts. Optionally, you
can use the Nut Insert Tool to assist in inserting the nuts fully
2x M3x12 Socket Screws into their slots.
2x M3 Nuts
1x Nut Insert Tool [Optional]

LAUNCHPAD ASSEMBLY
Step 7
Have these parts ready to go…
1x Left Side Panel Assembly
Take the Launchpad and Ball Launcher and insert the lower
1x Launchpad portion of the Launchpad Locking Pin through the underside of
1x Ball Launcher the Launchpad and Ball Launcher. Take one (1) M3 Nut and
1x Launchpad Locking Pin insert it in the lower part of the Launchpad Locking Pin.

1x M3x8 Socket Screw Next, take the upper portion of the Launchpad Locking Pin and
2x M3x12 Socket Screws place it above the lower portion and secure them together
3x M3 Nuts using one (1) M3x8 Socket Screw.

Do not over tighten. The Ball Launcher should be able to slide and rotate freely on the Launchpad.

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Step 8
Take the Launchpad and secure it to the Left Side Panel Assembly using two (2) M3x12 Socket Screws
and Nuts.

Note the orientation of the Launchpad. “R” must face the rear of the unit, and “F” must face the front of
the unit, as indicated in the images below.

RAMP ASSEMBLY
Step 9
Have these parts ready to go…
1x Left Side Panel Assembly
Take the Left Side Panel Assembly and insert the Lower, Center,
1x Right Side Panel Assembly and Upper Ramp into their corresponding slots as indicated in
1x Lower Ramp the images below.
1x Center Ramp
1x Upper Ramp Note the orientation of each ramp. “R” must face the rear of the
2x Support Beams unit, and “F” must face the front.
4x M3x8 Socket Screws
8x M3x12 Socket Screws
12x M3 Nuts

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Step 10
Take the Right Side Panel Assembly and join it to the Left Side Panel Assembly, taking care of the Ramp
and Launchpad to ensure everything joins properly and that there are no parts getting caught. Do not use
excessive force.

Step 11
Using two (2) M3x12 Socket Screws and Nuts, connect the Launchpad to the Right Side Panel Assembly.
Then, take two (2) M3x12 Socket Screws and Nuts and connect the Front Panel to the Right Side Panel
Assembly. Use the Nut Insert Tool for assistance if required.

Step 12
On the underside of the assembly,
connect the Support Beams using four
(4) M3x8 Socket Screws and Nuts.

Use the Nut Insert Tool for assistance if

required.

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Step 13
Using four (4) M3x12 Socket Screws
and Nuts, connect the Rear Panel to the
Left and Right Side Panel Assembly.

Use the Nut Insert Tool for assistance if

required.

Once complete, your unit should resemble the image below.

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CAGE ASSEMBLY
Step 14
Have these parts ready to go…
1x Basketball Net Assembly
Begin by inserting the Basketball Net Assembly into the Rear
1x Net Locking Pin Panel. Secure the Basketball Net Assembly using the Net
2x Short Posts Locking Pin.
2x Long Posts
1x Front Cage
1x Rear Cage
2x Canopy Frame
1x Canopy Brace
2x Side Cage
1x Canopy Cage
2x Side Cage Reinforcement Strip (If
using the Multi-part version of the Side
Cage)

Glue

Step 15
Next, insert the Short Posts in the rear side of the unit, and the Long Posts in the front side of the unit as
indicated in the image below.

Note that each Post has a small dowel which must be facing upward when inserting the Posts into the
Side Panel Assembly.

It is optional to glue each Post into place. If you choose to glue each Post, it is highly recommended to
continue with the assembly rst to ensure proper t of each part going forward, and return to glue these
parts later

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Step 16
Slide the Front, Rear, and Side Cages into place using the channels in each Post and Side Panel as guides
shown in the image below.

Note the recessed portion of the Side Cage which must be facing upward when inserted.

If you are using the Side Cage Multi-Part version, you can glue the Side Cage Reinforcement Strip to join
the Side Cage parts together so they do not bend or sway opposite of each other. There are two arrows on
the inner part of the Side Cage Reinforcement Strip to indicate which side should be facing up.

Step 17
Flex the Canopy Cage into an arc shape
and slide it into the Canopy Frame. There
are channels in which the Canopy Cage
can be seated inside the Canopy Frame.

Ensure both parts of the Canopy Frame

have no gaps when being joined together.

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Next, take the Canopy Brace and clip it underneath the Canopy Frame in the center as shown in the
images below.

It is highly recommended to glue the Canopy parts together to keep them in place, however, it is best to
proceed to the next step in the assembly guide to ensure proper t of all parts prior to gluing anything in
place.

Step 18
Finally, align the Canopy assembly above the Posts and Side Cage parts and press it downwards into
place, ensuring the Side Cage and Post dowels t inside the channels of the Canopy Frame.

Once you ensure proper t of all parts, you can add glue where required to secure everything together.

THAT’S IT!
CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING THE BUILD!

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