# 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:** 85
**Author:** ![Yo-yo\_Power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f07891/32.png) [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1716 "2024-07-22T12:35:00Z")
Quality caliper suggestions for measuring yo-yos? ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1717 "2024-07-22T12:48:33Z")
> [@Yo-yo\_Power](#): > > caliper Mitutoyo makes high end ones. ---
**Author:** ![redativity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@redativity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/redativity)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1718 "2024-07-25T22:32:04Z")
Something I noticed: it seems certain parts of the yoyo can be made way thinner than the typically recommended minimum thickness. Below you can see a cut in half view of the yoyofactory bind, as well as the cad print out of the yoyofriends vulture (see the part I circled in red). In both cases, there is a small section of the wall that’s a lot thinner than the rest of the body. Both happen to be parts that contact the inner steel/brass ring, although I’m not sure if that has anything to do with why the aluminum can be made so thin. ![IMG_1755](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/4/b/54bfc136e13e7c416655da80864961e8d89ecf6e.jpeg) ![IMG_1756](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/b/5/fb5f43296af0e43263c731c8ebe3e3ef25dc980a.jpeg) An experienced machinist probably knows exactly how far you can push a design while avoiding material failure, so I don’t think I’ll be trying to copy this. Just an interesting observation I guess. ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1719 "2024-07-26T00:25:39Z")
I think this might be because the inner aluminum ring covering the brass is not necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the yoyo so it can go thinner without risk of breaking. But someone more experienced should chime in. @MarkD @hobbygod ---
**Author:** ![redativity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@redativity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/redativity)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1720 "2024-07-26T00:47:08Z")
No I’m referring to the main body. You can see a part of the wall is very thin. ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1721 "2024-07-26T00:49:42Z")
I see. I’m not sure then. I assume just an experienced machinist knows then. ---
**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:** [July 26, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1722 "2024-07-26T16:13:49Z")
> [@redativity](#): > > Something I noticed: it seems certain parts of the yoyo can be made way thinner than the typically recommended minimum thickness. Yeah - you can get away with this in some locations, on some parts. The guidelines for minimum thickness is only a heuristic and will fall apart under more detailed analysis of a specific part. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/c/4/dc43843655f138d900f42c4ceaffb9cf609e0c82.png) Here’s part of the Exia rim - the thinnest part is about 1.3mm, between the hidden corner of the weight ring and the outer profile of the yoyo. (see the light blue line segment). If I allowed a thinner part here, the weight ring could be broader and thinner while still being the same weight. A bit more rim weight potential, but not nearly as much as switching to an outer ring design. ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1723 "2024-07-26T19:04:11Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/e/4/3e4444953e19570e72d85d43593ff5480b69fd36.jpeg) ![Double_Rims_6061_+_Brass_Aqua_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/9/8/398939d7b6539e3d2c80fa33d0c0076ce399f4f1.jpeg) ![Double_Rims_6061_+_Brass_Aqua_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/1/5/415a19c77cd8529b8b8e82aeb2abf6144b3a8097.jpeg) ![Double_Rims_6061_+_Brass_RustyRed_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/5/a/55ac62641f2ec7b1d4ff202df6135d04c310c8ec.jpeg) ![Double_Rims_6061_+_Brass_RustyRed_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/5/6/d569a58217c8e1d7bda72ca32eb1c4d9d3074eff.jpeg) ![Double_Rims_6061_+_Brass_Pumpkin_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/1/6/61695210696216d7aead72e5e545049a64433602.jpeg) ![Double_Rims_6061_+_Brass_Pumpkin_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/a/4/4a472916e9da804aac56b47016a7848f4c9bc2da.jpeg) Specs: Width: 48mm Diameter: 56mm Half Weight: 32.73gms Assembled Weight: 68.37gms MMOI: 16679 Body Material: 6061 Aluminum Rims: Brass Axle: M4 x 8mm x 0.7mm Bearing: Size C Pads: “Standard” 19mm Thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![JoMatt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jomatt/32/292230_2.png) [@JoMatt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JoMatt)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1724 "2024-08-05T19:16:04Z")
Got closer to my desired shape. It just needs a few more adjustments. I thought I barely had enough space to add the weight ring but it actually forms 1/3rd of the whole body now that I’ve rendered it ![50mm old roundy render v1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/7/8/f78e669ab3e59ba9dc916b218d8317d4c0026b22.png) ![50mm old roundy render v2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/3/2/832d1480e1bc0824721d9e620c508e525ed5190e.png) ![50mm old roundy render v3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/e/6/8e6714e475fda5b33d8a6dcee0144b276307e0ed.png) ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1725 "2024-08-05T19:53:30Z")
This looks very cool! Do you have any specs? Are you going to have this yoyo made for you through FPM or someone similar? I would say at the area where the rim meets the yoyo have a fillet of around 0.25mm on both the ring and the body this will make the render look better, and I have been told it makes it easier to catch and easier to press fit. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/3/5/a35b356fdd6d71c724d9ae8058688841a6054e08.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JoMatt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jomatt/32/292230_2.png) [@JoMatt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JoMatt)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1726 "2024-08-06T04:00:14Z")
Yep, those are some of the adjustments I’m doing along with fine-tuning the gap width. I had my fair share of experiences throwing slightly dislodged bimetals that were not properly filleted and I wouldn’t wish them upon anyone. As for the manufacturer, I’ll have to ask a couple of friends if they have any recommendations as they have more contacts and decades of experience doing this, but I do remember FPM giving me a good price for a small quantity order a while back ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1727 "2024-08-06T04:06:25Z")
Do you have any specs? FPM for a bimetal of aluminum and stainless steel should be around $450 and shipping should be around $50-$80 for a quantity of 5 yo-yos. ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1728 "2024-08-06T18:16:41Z")
![Mini_W_7068_+_Plat](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/9/3/993eed295c955515a0643a496aa2c16f7e585f18.jpeg) ![Mini_W_7068_+_Plat_Aqua_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/7/9/5794e54ea6b0ed2f163397efc403e73fd604bbb4.jpeg) ![Mini_W_7068_+_Plat_Aqua_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/9/b/19bdf74fa4748433497b415542d6f2d7b03e9c21.jpeg) ![Mini_W_7068_+_Plat_Lilac_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/6/d/c6d46f5d46550e5581b89ae33c2d6bfed69eb07e.jpeg) ![Mini_W_7068_+_Plat_Lilac_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/8/c/a8cd42239978478e0270e016031b987aaa0416ba.jpeg) Specs: Width: 48mm Diameter: 40mm Half Weight: 32.96gms Assembled Weight: 68.73gms MMOI: 10281 Body Material: 7068 Aluminum Rim Material: Platinum Axle: M4 x 8mm x 0.7mm Bearing: Size C Pads: “Standard” 19mm Thoughts anyone? ---
**Author:** ![yoyoknight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoknight/32/67706_2.png) [@yoyoknight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoknight)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1729 "2024-08-06T18:35:26Z")
Reminds me of a minitee. Bimetal Minitee. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1730 "2024-08-06T21:02:28Z")
This would be a very expensive yo-yo :joy: ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1731 "2024-08-06T22:10:40Z")
I bet you some collector out there would still buy it though. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1732 "2024-08-06T23:13:37Z")
Probably, it would definitely be super cool ---
**Author:** ![eatpotaro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eatpotaro/32/275790_2.png) [@eatpotaro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eatpotaro)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1733 "2024-08-07T08:23:58Z")
platinum? damnnn. id totally buy one if i had funds for it ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1734 "2024-08-07T19:29:49Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/9/1/f91345698860752f6b58f54a90c91513ef1a0235.jpeg) ![Trimaterial_7075_+SS+PC_RoyalBlue+_White_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/3/2/5326947eda1ddff09290dcf0b1d6149043d82323.jpeg) ![Trimaterial_7075_+SS+PC_RoyalBlue+_White_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/6/e/c6eab2c8106be3cf828a4a8128b680bbe70b7578.jpeg) ![Trimaterial_7075_+SS+PC_Teal+_Red_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/e/a/7ea190dbcfb8dfae9280c196a0a03a65f768c874.jpeg) ![Trimaterial_7075_+SS+PC_Teal+_Red_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/a/0/7a01bc1e23591066b418a2463c3bda851659a441.jpeg) ![Trimaterial_7075_+SS+PC_Pumpkin+_White_Front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/1/f/01fcb2630f95d10002be74ec33cf49d7b57044f2.jpeg) ![Trimaterial_7075_+SS+PC_Pumpkin+_White_Isometric](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/e/e/1eebb1a78a890f6b2c7e7e375dc76ef810b7b941.jpeg) Specs: Width: 48mm Diameter: 56mm Half Weight: 31.54gms Assembled Weight: 66gms MMOI: 16651 Body Material: 7075 Aluminum Ring Material: 303 Stainless Steel Plastic Ring Material: Polycarbonate Axle: M4 x 8mm x 0.7mm Bearing: Size C Pads: “Standard” 19mm Thoughts/Helpful Criticism? ---
**Author:** ![Prion\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/prion_yoyos/32/190184_2.png) [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547/1735 "2024-08-08T06:57:29Z")
oh wow the polycarbonate pops really nicely! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547.md?page=84) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547.md?page=86)