12-Cent Top - Spinning Top Toy with Launcher

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This top is designed to hold a maximum of 12 pennies as ballast, allowing it to spin for extended periods with optimal momentum. With a strong launch, this top can easily spin for over three minutes. Our record time here was 4:43 minutes. Please share your top time in the comments and we'll update our hall of fame. 12-Cent Top Hall of Fame 1 - Jzooor - 5:15 2 - alejandrow - 4:45 3 - Neil Gavigan - 4:43 4 - Who wants some? - ?:?? 5 - Spin that top! - ?:?? 6 - Your name here! - ?:?? See it in action: https://youtu.be/0NYdfmFflnY PRINTING GUIDANCE: MAIN - This is the main part of the top and prints as-is. The pennies should fit snugly into the spaces. I find that the overhang provides just enough extra material to ensure a secure fit. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee compatibility with currencies from other countries. Please let me know in the comments. TIP - This requires supports, and it's best printed pointy side up. Depending on your print tolerances, it should fit snugly into the MAIN top. A dab of superglue will ensure it stays securely in place. LAUNCHER - Print this as-is. Some may opt for supports or a raft, but I don't need either and it comes out fine. A 20% infill recommendation is suggested across the board, along with walls of at least three. This top will undergo significant strain when being launched and banging around - the stronger the better.