Exploding Spinning Top / Expanding Arms Spinning Top
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A spinning top that launches its arms into the air with the help of centripetal acceleration while its spinning!
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- Printables
- Category
- Other Toys & Games
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution
A fun model to show centripetal loads in action. As the model spins, the arms inside shoot outwards. The model is print-in-place and requires no assembly after printing. However, for a nice and smooth print please follow the following print setting recommendations.
Print Setting Recommendations
Layer Height: 0.16 mm
Outer Wall: ~ 100 mm/s (slower speeds will give more precise results)
Supports ON BUILD PLATE ONLY
Enforce supports on a small cube around the base so that it doesn't fail see picture:
After Print Recommendations
The first time you print the spinning top the arms motion inside the spinning top will be a bit stiff. To get the best experience, after you print the spinning top gently push the arms back and forth to loosen the mechanism inside.
Enjoy!