Hi guys,
My name is Walid, I’m a student and I made a 3d printed yoyo. In this topic I’ll give you the plans and the informations that you’ll need to print you own yoyo at home. I’m from Belgium so my english may not be perfect, I hope you’ll understand.
To make this yoyo you’ll need:
-A 3d printer (I’m using an ultimaker 2) and some PLA
-Side effects from onedrop
-A size C bearing
-And some Silicon or some response pads.
Attach to this post you’ll find 3 files:
yoyo_final.SLDPRT: That’s the solidworks file. You’ll need that files if you want to change the shape of the yoyo or make some modification in the bearing seats. Also you can make some modification to update my model so he’ll fits your silicone pads. I’m using floatable silicone0
yoyo_final.STL: That’s the cura file. You’ll need that file if you don’t have the same printer than me. I’ll put print screens of my settings if you want to update them to your printer. The yoyo is 82% full but you can light it up a little, I like my yoyos heavy.
yoyo_final.gcode: If you have an ultimaker 2, put that file on your sd card and print it right away.
Things to know:
-The side effects is really hard to put the first time, but if I make the hole a little larger the yoyo will vibe. So push it hard the first time and then it will come off easy.
-If you put the side effects all the way in, the gape will be to small and the yoyo will be responsive. But that depends of the printing because the face were the side effects is resting is facing down, so the printing is very sloppy. You will have to pull off some little plastic string to put the side effects, that is normal. Maybe I’ll make an update so the side effect will not be able to go all the way down but I’m working on an other project right now.
-If the yoyo vibe, you need to screw it a little more.
-If the spin time is very short, the side effects are to deep, you need to push them back just a little bit.
Some photos and pictures:
Maybe I’ll update this part with a video if the rain stops. If you really want one, ask me in the comments.
Photo of the model:
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/438983yoyo1.png
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/735707yoyo2.png
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/202094yoyo3.png
Photos of the yoyo:
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/361530IMG20151025134946.jpg
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/782566IMG20151025134934.jpg
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/719179IMG20151025114800.jpg
Print screen of the cura’s settings:
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/896716cura1.png
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/477491cura2.png
Conclusion:
I’ve printed one with that shape, it doesn’t spin for too long but there is no vibe and I can make some good tricks with it (with a normal throw I do superman, then kamikaze, then a little trick like skin the gerbil then I feel that I should bind because I’m running out of spin) but it’s not as good as a real yoyo. If you have some side effects at home and a bearing, the yoyo will cost you less than 5USD (if you have acess to a 3d printer, I’m using the one at my school but I guess you could order it online).
ps: If a moderator can edit my post and correct my mistakes, I’ll be thankfull.