open sause - battle tops kit ( attack , defense and stamina )

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https://www.printables.com/model/1776126-open-sause-battle-tops-kit-attack-defense-and-stam/files

This project is more than a collection of 3D printable spinning tops—it is a complete design and manufacturing guide that combines engineering principles, performance optimization, and practical 3D printing techniques.

Instead of providing only ready-to-print models, the project teaches users how weight distribution, blade geometry, print orientation, infill density, modifiers, material behavior, and tip design influence the way a spinning top performs.

The guide begins with the universal components shared by every top, ensuring a strong and reliable foundation before introducing three specialized categories:

• Attack Tops for maximum impact and aggressive battles.

• Defense Tops for absorbing attacks and maintaining stability.

• Stamina Tops for achieving the longest possible spin time.

Every section explains not only what settings should be used but also why they are important, making the guide educational for beginners while still providing enough detail for experienced makers to fine-tune their own designs. The inclusion of ergonomic improvements, optimized slicing strategies, and experimental concepts demonstrates a thoughtful approach that bridges industrial design, mechanical performance, and additive manufacturing.

Attack Tops

The Attack series is designed around one primary objective:

Transfer as much rotational energy as possible into the opponent during impact.

The guide explains that attack tops perform best when their mass is concentrated toward the outer edges of the blade rather than evenly distributed throughout the body. By increasing rotational inertia while strategically positioning weight on opposite sides, the top can deliver significantly stronger collisions.

To achieve this, the blades follow an elliptical design philosophy. The elliptical profile allows the top to preserve rotational energy while efficiently directing impact forces into the opponent. Instead of simply spinning fast, these blades are designed to convert stored rotational energy into aggressive hits capable of knocking opposing tops away.

Four Attack Blade Variants

The guide introduces four progressively aggressive designs:

01 – Basic

• Classic elliptical blade.

• Strong structural integrity.

• Reliable all-round attack performance.

02 – Quickty

• Smaller and lighter version.

• Faster acceleration.

• Higher agility during battle.

03 – Advanced

• Wider elliptical profile.

• Increased striking surface.

• Greater impact strength while maintaining good rotational energy.

04 – God Mode

• Features hammer-like striking sections integrated into the elliptical body.

• Concentrates impact into specific contact points.

• Designed to maximize knockout potential by delivering powerful directional blows.

Printing Strategy

Rather than printing every part uniformly, the guide uses modifier cylinders inside the slicer to selectively increase infill density only in the regions responsible for delivering impacts.

This creates:

• heavier striking zones,

• preserved balance,

• reduced unnecessary weight,

• improved energy transfer.

The guide also emphasizes matching modifier orientation with the base structure so that the denforcements align correctly. Incorrect modifier placement could reduce impact efficiency, making careful slicing just as important as the physical design itself

Defense Tops

While attack tops aim to hit harder, the Defense series is engineered with the opposite philosophy:

Maintain stability, absorb incoming impacts, and remain spinning despite repeated attacks.

Instead of concentrating mass at isolated striking points, the defense blades distribute weight more evenly across the body. This balanced mass distribution minimizes wobbling and helps the top recover after collisions.

The guide introduces two variants:

01 – Basic Defense Blade

A conventional defensive blade focused on:

• balanced weight distribution,

• consistent stability,

• reliable resistance against aggressive attack tops.

02 – Experimental Defense Blade

The experimental version introduces one of the most interesting concepts in the guide.

Small rounded structures inspired by ball bearings are integrated into the blade geometry. The intention is for these rounded features to rotate or redirect impact forces in the opposite direction during collisions.

Rather than fully absorbing an opponent's energy, the design attempts to redirect or reject part of that incoming force, reducing the amount of energy transferred into the defender. This experimental approach explores an alternative defensive strategy beyond simply adding more weight.

Flat Tip Design

Unlike the sharp tip used for stamina, the defense top employs a wider flat contact tip.

Although this increases friction and slightly reduces total spin duration, it significantly improves stability by providing a larger contact area with the surface. The result is a top that resists tipping over and remains upright when struck by aggressive opponents.

Printing Strategy

The guide recommends:

• Honeycomb infill

• Approximately 40% infill density

• Consistent settings across the top body, blade, and supporting components

This creates a balanced structure that is strong enough to withstand impacts without becoming unnecessarily heavy

Stamina Top (Longest Spin Contest)

The Stamina top is designed with a completely different objective:

Reduce every possible source of energy loss so the top spins for the maximum possible time.

Rather than maximizing impacts or resisting collisions, the focus shifts toward efficiency.

The blade incorporates golf-ball-inspired dimples across its surface. Similar to the aerodynamic principle used in golf balls, these small depressions help reduce aerodynamic drag caused by moving through air. Lower air resistance means the top loses rotational energy more slowly, allowing it to spin longer.

The guide also specifies using a sharp pointed tip, minimizing the contact area with the ground. Less surface contact results in lower friction, further reducing energy loss throughout the spin.

Printing Strategy

The recommended print profile includes:

• Honeycomb infill

• 30% infill density

The lighter internal structure reduces overall weight while maintaining sufficient strength, allowing the top to retain momentum more efficiently over extended periods.

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