Another one I have now. Really not a thought out design, just something I wanted try.
The model is named Fukurou, which means owl in japanese.
Trying more decal stuff, namely placement but also thinking of the design and drawing it out.
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Even more of my tries in design.
Wanted to design a wider O shape and came up with this.
The OrgaNightmare
Lots of smooth roundness, some rim weight and, although very small, a fingerspin dimple with an adjustment hole. Organic in’n’out.
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Ooh I like the look of that organic one! The others with the really strong curve in the catch zone aren’t my cup of tea. In my experience, every time you land a string in the gap slightly off center with a shape like those (the curve that is almost flat going to the bearing)… You get a slight bump, like a clicking feedback as the string drops from the yo-yo body to the bearing. Very minor thing, but it has annoyed me in the past lol.
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Slapping this green on almost anything makes it look nice & juicy to me
Not sure if it’s gonna unseat pink though.
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I really like that bottom one 
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I’d make it today if it didn’t look like a 543 knockoff. 
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It’s like the fade version of a-rts avocdo half swap. Looks awesome
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They honestly all look like excellent designs.
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Thank you!
I honestly don’t know what to aim for in a design… yet. I just do random designs and stop when it seems ok.
I need the machining experience to see what really works, is produceable, material capabilities etc. But for now I’m just doing, well, something that if nothing else looks pleasing enough.
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Followed @MarkD’s little tutorial on applying images as the finish and boom
It’s so easy and really feeds creativity.
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Another one for good measure. I’m having so much fun with this!
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That wide O-Shape one looks like It’d be tons of fun to play with.
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worked hard on this. to some people, this was a complete disappointment. to me, it was my first step to glory.
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Once you get the hang of it, making designs is ridiculously easy. Although, putting together a good design is difficult, not to mention you have to get people to look at it if you want it to go anywhere.
Hey guys!
Do YOU have a Nine Dragons? GREAT! So do I!!11!!
Do YOU like your Nine Dragons?
…uhhh…
So yeah, I’ve been designing some sleeves for the 9D so I’d have more use for the parts
Introducing:
Project One Dragon
What I’m thinking of is open source 3D printable sleeves so anyone that has a 9D can print them and assemble a hybrid yoyo.
It uses the caps, bearing seats and the axle.
Next up is the printing and trying, they’re just ideas for now and if I deem the thing playable, I’ll release the files on thingiverse.
Any shape ideas or anything?
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can i see the side of the yoyo clearly?
i really like finger spin dimples. I just think there way better, you should add those.
They’re built with yoyofactory 9d parts so they have a dimple.
First proto is done.
The tolerances ain’t there (used 2 different printers, although same settings, the pieces aren’t quite there)
It plays fine. It vibes, but I expected that.
Next phase:
-lower layer height
-USE THE SAME Printer DUMDUM
-full infill
I’m surprised how good it is for what it is. I expect it to be better with above mentioned changes.
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Looks amazing!
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