Fidget Spinner

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My son's new fidget spinner was designed in 123D software and printed out in a matter of minutes. The PLA material used for the print is surprisingly durable, especially considering it has a layer height of just 0.12 mm and prints at an impressive speed of 60 mm/s. What really sets this fidget spinner apart are its perfectly fitted bearings and end caps - they're a snug fit that makes it feel solid in your hand. To get the blades looking just right, I had to print them with support material. Here's how I did it: My Printer I used my trusty Anet A8 printer for this project. Print Settings Here are the settings I used for the print: Rafts: They don't really matter in this case. Supports: Yes, I needed them for the blades. Resolution: 0.12 mm - nice and fine! Infill: 60% - that's a good balance between weight and strength.