They make that already! I’m 3d printing in cork filament right now. It’s like 40% cork fiber 60% corn based plastic. I’m making cork response pads.
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I picked up an AnkerMake M5C for 200 bones during a holiday sale. I can’t believe how well it’s worked with minimal tinkering and using Cura or Prusa for slicing. It’s a superb entry-level printer. I plan on getting a Bambu or Prusa next.
I’ve printed a few YoYo related parts so far. Butterfly caps for my Mod44, and some bearing holders. I need to pick up some wooden dowels and start printing yoyo halves.
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As for no computer that’s gonna be hard cause you need to slice the file. You could get g code for your printer and filament of choice sliced by someone you know with a computer and desire to help you and some makers add g code as an option for exporting their file for their setup,
However there are online slicers (the UI generally isn’t great but it gets the job done) and if you have an iPad there are some apps that can be used to slice files.
Mobile only definitely is more limiting though.
From there you have a bunch of options to send the file to the printer on bambu as the mgmt portal is web based and there’s a phone app
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I appreciate everyone teaching me. I have concluded I will likely just try to buy what you make, and possibly commission if I come across a pipe dream throw Id like to see conseptualized
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Damn whoever did the base model for that looks like they did a great job 
The prints look great!
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Yes! Credit to Lotaxi for that model. The response pads fit perfectly!
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How are you securing the pads to the yoyo? Glue?
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Don’t give up the dream!
Although your dream will require a computer and has a learning curve. Like most good things, it’s worth the reward.
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The cork and carbon fiber composite pads I printed fit so snug I’ve played a few hours with no adhesive and they are still tight in there.
I’m also working on printing pads in TPU. They need an adhesive, I bought a can of super 77 for it. But honestly I think my kids glue stick would work too.
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This is also printed out of cork. I call it The Ork. 4mm stainless steel axle. The face is the response system. You can feel the texture from the face during response but it hasn’t eaten a string yet.
I left off the c in cork in a typo and had an idea. Thus the ork was born. Some bonus shots of it printed in white HTPLA as well. It has a super deep shmoove and is very fun.
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OMG how much to commission like 2 of these?! This would make a perfect gift for my friends birthday, and I also just want one lmao.
Brilliant!!!
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I want a silly cork and a silly tpu and a silly carbon fiber YoYo and I don’t want to print with those materials lol I’ll gladly pay for dealers choice on design and color. Let me know if you’re interested in such a proposition. Heck I’ll gladly glue my own YoYo lol
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I don’t really intend to start a business but I’ll message you both and get some weird yo-yos in your hands.
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Omg that’s so cute and smart!
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THE ORK is now live for anyone who wants to make one themselves.
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Is it one piece or two
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Nothing makes me wish I had a 3D Printer more than this.
You better remind people not to feed him after midnight.
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That one is two pieces and requires a stainless steel pin for the axle. I link to the pins I bought on Amazon on that page.
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Here’s a new one piece print in place fixed axle. The other 3 models including the heart are better performers but I wanted to do a classic imperial shape for fun comfortable pocket use.
I call it the Impertinent, it’s basically an imperial with a chunk bit out of it. This one in the picture was 3d printed in linden tree wood filament. It’s by far the cleanest wood filament I’ve ever used. This is right off the printer, no sanding or finishing.
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