Slicer Discord
Improved Fidget Spinner - designed for PLA – 3D printable model from Thingiverse Thingiverse

Improved Fidget Spinner - designed for PLA

34 Downloads
34 Likes
0 Makes
Go to Model
Improved Fidget Spinner Gadget

PLA has lousy wear and creep capabilities. I started with a typical Fidget spinner design but by the end of the day the center bearing was loose. This model has a split collar to better capture the center bearing and allow for epoxy or other glues to bind plastic to plastic without destroying the bearings. At the time of posting this design I have only been using this for a few days and still firmly assembled, it is an improvement on a one piece design jut not sure how it will hold up over the very long term.

Things you will need:
- Gel Glue or Epoxy
- 4 x 608 bearings (skateboard bearings)
This design also works with 1 bearing for the center but works better with 4
- Foam tape, electrical tape or other type of tape for finger pads

Assembly is simple.
1) Start with the center. Test fit this part first. Place one of the collars on the bearing. Add a small amount of epoxy or similar gel type glue where the plastic ends and the
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence
Why?
print-in-place design · significant post-processing
Print-in-place Hardware needed
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 2/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Post-processing
Gluing, Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
No ratings yet
No comments yet – be the first!

Similar Models

4 Suggestions
Feed Blog Slicer Cost Calculator Image Search Submit Kontakt Discord ☕ Buy me a coffee
DE EN FR ES IT NL

Add to Collection