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Spinning Top

by cgpena
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Spinning top that prints without support in 3 pieces. The pieces are held together by the center piece (the ring). The ring is meant to be heavier than the other pieces so print it with 100% infill. Or, print it in metal and please let me see some pics and tell me how it performs. You can also print the ring in a different color. You can completely enclose the ring so it's not visible, or you can leave it partially visible (see pics). The ring will snap at several depths before being completely enclosed.

So far I can get about 3 minutes of spin out of this model. I printed it in PLA using 100% infill for the ring and 30% for the rest at 0.1mm height. The ring snaps nicely into the other two parts.

NOTE: The one on the pic was printed at 50% scale and works great. I tried printing it at 70% scale but the ring is a bit loose so I had to add a few pieces of paper to make it a tighter fit. Also at 70% it seems to only spin up to 2:40 or so as opposed to 3:20 at 50%.
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence
Why?
no supports · 3-part assembly
Support-free
Supports 0/3
Assembly 1/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Spinning Top ?
Any FDM printer should handle Spinning Top just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 50 mm is recommended.
Does Spinning Top need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Spinning Top — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Spinning Top available in?
Spinning Top is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.
Is Spinning Top free to download?
Yes, Spinning Top is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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