# Let’s talk 3D printing **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [July 23, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700 "2020-07-23T16:28:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 72
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1427 "2025-05-14T01:39:11Z")
Neat looking CW. How does it play? Also, is that a Free Solo? ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1428 "2025-05-14T03:38:03Z")
Thanks! It plays well enough. The design has a little deflection when you grab it. Works better in TPU than PETG, but the PETG is ok. And yes, that is a Free Solo. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1429 "2025-05-15T17:30:01Z")
Why can’t I hold all these G2s??? ![limes_guy](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/1/6/c16bce56dfe55b9e9b917356ab00a56eda095b43.png) 3d printable interlocking stackable boxes that hold G2 tubes sideways or upright so you can stack them and grab one from the middle. ![tempImageUsi5mM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/8/c/d8ca5a31e5b06783d9182a6e7e5a26ebee927289.jpeg) ![tempImager7j3FN](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/4/9/b493553a09bf1eda808563e3c64b315cdbfaf802.jpeg) > **[The G Square (A G Squared Yo-Yo Storage Solution) by AudreySickburn |...](https://www.printables.com/model/1296609-the-g-square-a-g-squared-yo-yo-storage-solution)** > > Why can't I hold all these G2s???? | Download free 3D printable STL models ---
**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1430 "2025-05-15T17:31:42Z")
5…ppphhhhhfffftttt! You only have 5? JK! I love this - can’t wait to print some up. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1431 "2025-05-15T17:37:12Z")
Some of my boxes are tied up in other uses. Like 3d printer webcam stands…. ![IMG_9029](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/9/a/b9a7757efc6f9c0180f061a970d4fac4ad365cfa.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cutting2crew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cutting2crew/32/349079_2.png) [@Cutting2crew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cutting2crew)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1432 "2025-05-15T20:22:03Z")
I’m new to 3d printing but not cad so l w been busy making up some throws, if anyone prints any please let me know how well they come out with pics and opinions 🪀 > **[Cutting2crew | Printables.com](https://www.printables.com/@Cutting2crew_3047631/models)** > > Profile of the designer Cutting2crew full of 3D printable models in STL, 3MF and STEP formats. ![1000033583](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/3/0/a30493c1831291f8126bea7bd33449279457a4aa.jpeg) ![1000033577](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/c/8/5c84190e24445bf80a0904d96892327debca4149.jpeg) ![1000033293](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/9/2/29291d1e86242e895315be1e91fa175b7702786c.jpeg) ![1000033276](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/d/4/cd4f24a4014d6293171f44c8b31e2c528b41e257.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1433 "2025-05-23T17:44:05Z")
This is a throwback to when I broke my first cheap printer and got really elevated and rebuilt the entire x carriage from zip ties to print replacement parts. The monstrosity. ![IMG_3021](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/5/3/b53a121c0fbf9ecca032b16015573ba8005b031b.jpeg) The replacement x carriage. ![IMG_3192](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/8/f/88f3136232ac00bbe2417a8bbb0bbe440e2cdfa2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1434 "2025-05-25T00:14:14Z")
Three more No Jive guts based printable yo-yos. Make a Satellite pagoda aka mating UFOs if you are brave enough. > **[The Nosedive Yo-Yo by AudreySickburn | Download free STL model | Printables.com](https://www.printables.com/model/1306810-the-nosedive-yo-yo)** > > No Jive compatible in classic profile | Download free 3D printable STL models > **[A Little Jive, as a Treat: No Jive Guts Yo-Yo by AudreySickburn | Download...](https://www.printables.com/model/1306815-a-little-jive-as-a-treat-no-jive-guts-yo-yo)** > > More Jive! | Download free 3D printable STL models > **[Satelljive - Satellite No Jive Yo-Yo by AudreySickburn | Download free STL...](https://www.printables.com/model/1306825-satelljive-satellite-no-jive-yo-yo)** > > More Jive to the engines captain! | Download free 3D printable STL models ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1435 "2025-05-25T00:42:34Z")
Mannnnn y’all are making me want to get a 3D printer lolol > A little Jive, as a Treat sent me 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Kalic00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@Kalic00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kalic00)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1436 "2025-05-25T00:44:03Z")
Do eeet But do it for practical reasons, totally don’t think of practical reasons to justify to your partner why youre getting a machine to make yoyos ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1437 "2025-05-25T00:45:03Z")
So far only saved by my ignorance, I have not done any research into them at all lol ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1438 "2025-05-25T02:57:31Z")
I have…. 3 yoyo making machines. (And two in my garage :joy:) Edit. I’m giving one of the garage ones to nephews in order to prove that I don’t have a problem. ---
**Author:** ![MinerJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/minerj/32/629515_2.png) [@MinerJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MinerJ)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1439 "2025-05-25T17:00:57Z")
Moving this here to prevent derailing the other thread. Harder TPU is actually very low friction despite being flexible. We use it at work for cable guides where thousands of feet of soft PVC sheathed cable are being fed into a steel pipe at high speeds, precisely because it’s low friction. It’s also commonly used for phone cases because the low friction makes it easy to slip in and out of pockets. The problem is the friction coefficient is a bit temperature sensitive, so a coarse string and a hard throw could theoretically result in a surprise bind. I haven’t tested them thoroughly, but so far they seen to work well. The ones I sent were Overture “easy nylon” which I think is a copolymer (PA6 and 6.6?). I have some straight PA6, PA11, and PA12, but the easy print really is easier to print so it gets used a lot more. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1440 "2025-05-25T17:15:09Z")
Nice! The 6-66 stuff is highly temperature resistant so hopefully it holds up. I eagerly await testing. I just ordered a PA build plate for my core one to test some nylons. Interesting about the TPU I didn’t know that! I’ll be curious if it melts on hard throws during testing, the temperature resistant seems to vary wildly. I do have some rigid on hand. I’m disappointed in the iglide melting was hoping it would be low enough friction to avoid generating heat. I might try the 10% Teflon filament for the same reason. I checked temperature resistance on everything I have on hand and the highest heat deflection materials I have are polycarbonate rated to 113 C, Polyketone rated to 150, and HTPLA-CF rated to 150 after heat treatment. The polyketone and HTPLA-CF both have fibers and that could generate extra friction but also adds temperature resistance so I’m not sure if it will work better or not. ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1441 "2025-05-25T17:23:13Z")
I do very much appreciate the both of you for the ability to try these, and out of curiosity, I just tried them with a cotton string rather than poly, and threw multiple times as hard as I could. They held up perfect. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1442 "2025-05-25T17:25:29Z")
Alternatively to 3d printing I am shopping around on laser cutters right now and might end up trying to cut some wooden blanks or delrin if the laser can hack it. ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1443 "2025-05-25T17:31:52Z")
Wooden blanks sound amazing. I know that when I got into throwing wood, I was advised to strictly use cotton as poly would burn through a wood axle. Others have stated that’s a myth. I never tested the theory but based off today, I am definitely sticking to cotton for my wood throws. Wood comes in all kinds though, so it’s very possible that extremely dense woods would hold up to the heat from poly ---
**Author:** ![MinerJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/minerj/32/629515_2.png) [@MinerJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MinerJ)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1444 "2025-05-25T18:19:00Z")
My favorite build plate for PA is my G10. Need to bump the heat a little to get good adhesion, but it works great. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1445 "2025-05-25T18:23:26Z")
Interesting. I have a G11 and a carbon fiber build plate which should have similar properties. Prusa makes a PA specific plate which I just ordered. I usually use the G11 and CF plates for TPU. ---
**Author:** ![MinerJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/minerj/32/629515_2.png) [@MinerJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MinerJ)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/1446 "2025-05-25T19:21:36Z")
Yeah, G10/G11/garolite is fantastic for TPU. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700.md?page=71) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700.md?page=73)