Spinning Orbital Tops with Launcher

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Found that the Spinning Tops Orbital Series from YSoft_be3D urgently required a launching mechanism. This included both a brand-new launcher design as well as modified versions of the three original tops, each featuring a hole in the axis for threading the string. The launcher prints best with the cube facing down, and no supports are needed. Position the launcher over the top's axis and thread a string through the hole in the top. Spin up the string, then hold onto the launcher firmly and pull the string. I've witnessed spinning times reaching up to 1 minute with these modified tops. Original tops: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:542914