Universal Fidget Spinner to Spinning Top Converter

cults3d

Are there too many fidget spinners cluttering your house? Did you create them, buy them, or receive them as a gift? Are you tired of spinning them around in your hand? Why not convert one or two into regular spinning tops? :-) It should work for every fidget spinner with a 608 center bearing and standard thickness. Swap the center bearing for one of my support-free printed converters. I came up with this idea a while back, but it took some time to get it right. I created many designs and options for you to choose from. I haven't seen anything like this yet, so I really wanted to see if it would work. I modeled the design in Fusion 360 using millimeter units. I know there are many different files here, so let me give you a quick guide to help you pick the right ones: 1) Every filename consists of three blocks separated by an underscore "_". 2) Look at the "design type" picture and choose a design that you like - this will define the first block. 3) Check out the "tip type" picture and select either a printed pointy tip or an inserted steel ball as the tip - this will determine the second block (Steel balls work great on hard surfaces like glass or metal). 4) Decide if you want to print the converter in one part, standing up (I recommend using a brim), or in multiple parts for easier printing - this will define the third block. The bottom parts of multipart versions are identical for all designs - you just need to choose the tip type. The ball tip type does not require an alignment pin. I modeled these converters to press-fit into the empty 608 pockets. If the fit is not right for your fidget spinner, try scaling the model by plus or minus one percent, or use a layer of tape to increase pressure. These models are designed to fit both 13mm diameter steel balls and half-inch steel balls (inch models). If you have any problems with the models, please let me know. I plan on creating more designs in the future.