# Yoyo CAD & Prototyping Adventures **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [August 7, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547 "2018-08-07T15:40:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/83 "2018-09-16T20:24:42Z")
> [@WickerWraith](#): > > what kind of settings do you have for your renders? they all look really good! In Fusion360 I am using the default soft lighting environment. My cups are relatively shallow in most cases, but I rotate it around until the lighting looks good before rendering it out. Also, use one of the rougher aluminum appearances - the polished ones reflect the light away from the camera. You can customize them if you need to! ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/84 "2018-09-25T19:52:14Z")
I finally put in my order with FPM today. Forgot to include shipping + paypal fees to my earlier estimates, so my actual cost for a small run of 10 yoyos is ~$610, not $550. I went with the simpler engraving, and I think I’ll be seeing them in my mail in about 2 weeks. Can’t wait to see how they look/play! ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/85 "2018-09-25T20:14:41Z")
Definitely post pics when you get them! ---
**Author:** ![krq](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/krq/32/139217_2.png) [@krq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/krq)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/86 "2018-09-26T15:54:25Z")
Looking for the exact details of the breaking system, axel and bearing of any clyw yoyo ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/87 "2018-09-27T20:43:42Z")
> [@krq](#): > > Looking for the exact details of the breaking system, axel and bearing of any clyw yoyo They use standard M4x whatever mm axles and C-sized bearings. The response pad has a different size - they have an OD of 21mm. I’ll try to measure the rest of the pad tonight for you. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/88 "2018-09-27T21:23:29Z")
Measured the CLYW compass + a loose Buddah Pad (CLWY Snow tire size) for these measurements. ID: ~14.23mm OD: ~20.80mm Thickness: ~2.09mm (this is hard to measure!) ---
**Author:** ![krq](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/krq/32/139217_2.png) [@krq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/krq)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/89 "2018-09-27T22:22:34Z")
Thanks. I remember I tried to measure how deep it is with a mechanical pencil. It was around 2mm too ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/90 "2018-09-27T22:25:52Z")
Wait, 10 yoyos? I thought it cost 500$ base for 5 yoyos? How’d you get that deal? ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/91 "2018-09-27T22:40:25Z")
I asked someone at FPM directly. They quoted me $400 + S/H for 5 and $550 + S/H for 10. Monometals only. ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/92 "2018-09-27T23:50:14Z")
Could you please give me their contact info? I got quoted 560 for a run of 5 without shipping or anything… ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/93 "2018-09-28T13:01:31Z")
> [@WickerWraith](#): > > Could you please give me their contact info? sylvia at [fp-manufacture.cn](http://fp-manufacture.cn) She works for [Fenghuida Precision Manufacture Co.](https://www.facebook.com/Fenghuida.cn/) (FPM/Yoyofriends) ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/94 "2018-09-28T16:00:17Z")
oh, that’s why I got quoted a lot more. I thought that mythrow was the same place and same thing as yoyofriends factory. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/95 "2018-09-28T20:04:36Z")
Mythrow is essentially a US contact for FPM. I think they do more work for you (eg. you can send them a paper sketch and requirements instead of a CAD file) but there’s more cost overhead as well. It’s still a good option for folks who don’t want to spend a lot of time learning solidworks or fusion360, or all the various aspects of yo-yo design. ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/96 "2018-09-28T20:12:22Z")
> [@MarkD](#): > > sylvia at [fp-manufacture.cn](http://fp-manufacture.cn) that first link of yours doesn’t work. can you fix it when you have time? ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/97 "2018-09-28T20:36:02Z")
and also, whats the difference between ordering from mythrow and ordering directly from fenghuida? cuz mythrow included anodizing, bead blasting, bearings, axles, and pads in their quoted costs. and will fenghuida give you advice on your design and help you out with the seat for free, will any help be an added cost, or do they just not do it for you? they dont really have a yoyo webpage, so you’re kinda all i got for getting this info :joy: ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/98 "2018-09-28T20:47:45Z")
It’s an email address, sorry. Change at to @, just didn’t want to have her work email get found by spam bots. FPM will include a finish plus any anodization, any type of aluminum, pads, bearings, axles, and they can fix your seat for you too. If you want general advice on your design you can share it here ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/99 "2018-09-28T23:24:56Z")
so basically if you know how to use CAD there is no reason to use mythrow over FPM? ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/100 "2018-09-28T23:25:51Z")
Yeah, pretty much. ---
**Author:** ![WickerWraith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wickerwraith/32/60872_2.png) [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/101 "2018-09-28T23:29:54Z")
kk, thanks for the help! probably gonna get a prototype run of 7 for the design i posted earlier, will post final cost and what settings i chose for the run, as well as whatever else fits this thread’s theme. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/102 "2018-10-16T10:00:24Z")
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