“This is a fixed axle (no bearing) octagonal yoyo. It has been designed to be printable in one piece with no assembly required, just need a yoyo string.
Inside the gap, not visible from the outside are 6 holes that serve as the yoyo’s response system (what makes it go back up the string when you tug)
The dimple is there for pull starts and other tricks.
Recommended to print it in as thin a layer lines as possible (.05, .07 etc) in order to not wear down strings and have best playability. Ideal weight varies person to person but I found 56 grams to be idea, so slice accordingly with extra perimeters.”
“This is a fixed axle (no bearing) square yoyo. It has been designed to be printable in one piece with no assembly required, just need a yoyo string.
Inside the gap, not visible from the outside are 6 holes that serve as the yoyo’s response system (what makes it go back up the string when you tug)
The dimple is there for pull starts and other tricks.
Recommended to print it in as thin a layer lines as possible (.05, .07 etc) in order to not wear down strings and have best playability. Ideal weight varies person to person but I found 56 grams to be idea, so slice accordingly with extra perimeters “
Interested in 3D-printing this yo-yo? Grab the files here: Lotus YoYo
From Sickburn Yo-Yo Workshop:
“Fixed axle (no bearing) lotus flower shaped yoyo. This is a big one, I recommend slicing to end up around 60 grams. The axle is threaded on both ends and screws into the halves.
For the axle infill density, shape, and filament type is very important. If you print with defaults or standard PLA the axle will break. I recommend using a strong filament such as HTPLA, PLA+, PETG, or carbon fiber. Infill should be 30-50% and one of the directionally strong infill types such as honeycomb, cubic, or triangles.
I’ve included a 3mf file compatible with MMU3 so that you can do color versions.”
“This is a print in place one piece yo-yo, just add string. It is styled after classic imperial shapes but has a chunk bit out of it at the bottom to allow for easy printing. It has 6 holes hidden in the gap create drag for response.
Recommended to print at very low layer height (0.05 to 0.07) and 100% infill. Shown here printed in Prusament Linden Wood. “
“I thought to myself that a Werther’s Original candy would make for some good yo-yo pull starts if it wasn’t so tiny.
This uses a 5mm x 20mm stainless steel shelf pin as the axle. These are the ones I used. https://amzn.to/42dpFui. I recommend a tiny drop of super glue in the axle hole, then the pin, then the other half with glue as well. If you want it to work well slice it to 54-60 grams weight.
If your yo-yo doesn’t come back up when you tug please add a drop of lubricant to the end of the string and massage it in, or rub the string with some chapstick. “
