Spinning Top - Top 2 - Long Spinner

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This marks the beginning of a series of innovative spinning top designs that I have developed over the past month. Due to the scarcity of optimized long spin times on Thingiverse, I've been actively searching for ways to achieve this with standard 3D printers. My initial design was aesthetically pleasing, boasting flawless knurling, but unfortunately it lacked printability :(.\r\n\r\nThis release, top 2 - long spinner, is engineered to be printed in a single piece (with support) and utilizes a standard BB as the bearing. A major constraint of most printed tops lies in their subpar bearing surface, which can severely limit spin times. By enhancing this contact point, I've been able to significantly improve spin times, exceeding 4 minutes with this design, and I'm confident that even longer spin times are within reach.\r\n\r\nNext up is top 3, designed with support-free printing in mind.