Yoyo CAD & Prototyping Adventures

I like how that ring goes into the cut on the inside of the rim like that. How heavy are those??

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The rings are 21 grams apiece. Which means the body (7068) is about 9.4g each half.

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Sounds like a monster!

Here’s a draft of something that ended up changing a lot.

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Didn’t this used to be an organic?

This was an alternate hub version of the Exia.

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My first attempt at a yoyo design. Feedback is welcome.

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Looks very thick for Ti, might want to thin out the hub area or use a different material, looks kinda light on the rim weight too.

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Yeah for the Mk1 contest I used Ti but if I end up prototyping 7068 AL.

Needs moar rim weigh5

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I know, I’m working on it. I’m having a hard time figuring out how to add moar rim weight without changing the rim a ton.

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Fillet the edge of your rim and drag everything down a bit.

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Which edge? The part where the curve peaks?

All the way to the left; that shiz would hurt.

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I filleted it, haven’t tampered with the rim weight yet.

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@MarkD made a render for me.

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The render looks nice. I’d angle the rims if you’re looking for more performance, but I kinda like the flat aesthetic better.

I pointed out every area that should probably get a fillet below. Besides aesthetics, its important so the catch/feel is comfortable and more importantly doesn’t hurt :rofl:

This is a very awesome first design though; I think you’ve done better than most in that regard so far.

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Thank you Patrick, that really means a lot. The only fillet I’m not sure about is the one you mentioned at the cup design right next to the nub.

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Any angles that look sharp!!

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I adjusted the rim weight. Thoughts?


Edit: Added moar rim weight.

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