SprialSpin Fidget Tower V1.1 - Print in place by tomtom5893

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

Version 2 (Better tolerances and less polygons)

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11.6 h

2 plates

V1.1 - 0.08mm 100% Core with, and without Tree-Support Original Recommended

Designer

9.7 h

2 plates

3.1(39)

V1.1 - 0.08mm with and without Tree-Support Original Recommended

Designer

9 h

2 plates

2.0(1)

A1 Mini PLA Slow 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill Textured Plate

2.4 h

1 plate

3.8(24)

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Description

Your new companion for relaxation and diving into creative breaks - The SpiralSpin Fidget Tower!

Here you have the SpiralSpin Fidget Tower, a fidget toy that promotes relaxation and helps combat boredom. Available in three different sizes (5.7, 7.8, and 9.9 cm), the SpiralSpin Fidget Tower is just the right choice when you need a short break. With its spiral structure and a

movable core that you can effortlessly move up and down, it invites you to immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and take on the battle against boredom.

The great thing is that you can print it without additional support material, although I would recommend using tree supports (at least at the top part) to achieve the best results. It works perfectly right after printing and does not require any post-processing. This fascinating fidget toy is ready to bring you joy and give your creative breaks an extra boost. Have fun, and enjoy the relaxing moments, and leave boredom behind!

I made the overhang and angle of Version 1.1 the spiral smaller. So now it should be easier to print.

(please download the new file if you still have the old one)

keep in mind:

The lower the layer height, the smoother the model and the easier the twist
If you print the core with 100% infill, it is heavier and will go up and down more easily
If you have problems with the tolerances, and it does not move, scale the Z axis a little higher. then the angle when printing is not so steep, and it should print even smoother

Happy Printing and Fidgeting!

Comment & Rating (141)

@reflect

Print Profile

V1.1 - 0.08mm 100% Core with, and without Tree-Support Original Recommended

When I squeezed the fidget, it blew up. Also the quality of the fidgets are poor and the medium sized fidget nested.

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The designer has replied

@tomtom5893

Hi, It looks like your filament is wet. The overhangs are very pronounced, which shouldn’t happen with dry filament. I first used wet filament myself, but got a much better result after changing it. Also, neither PLA nor PETG should be so brittle. That also speaks for it being wet. Try it again with different filament. Maybe it will get better then. Please keep me updated :)

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@reflect

Replying to @tomtom5893 :

Did some research about this topic. Apparently my filament is not wet since it does not snap when I bend it. Additionally I keep the filament in a bag with a desiccant.

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@tomtom5893

Replying to @reflect :

could still be due to wet filament. Filament is only brittle at around 60%, but already moist enough for poor results at around 35%-40%. In addition, silica bags alone don't really dry the filament, they just ensure that it doesn't get moister. Even big brands like Bamboo Lab or eSun recommend drying filament beforehand. This has to happen actively and passively only works a little or not at all. Anyway, try scaling the z axis a little higher. Then you shouldn't have any more problems.

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@ty6411

Print Profile

*V1.3* (NO support) - Small brim, Variable layer highet.

spaghetti failure..

The designer has replied

@dalet11

Hi, I've printed it 2 times with no issues. probably bed need cleaning properly. also what bed temp did you use?

@jvsgvz4b7k

Bed temp value wrong

@ty6411

Replying to @jvsgvz4b7k :

@Gr33k_

The print profile is no longer public

the movable part is stuck and the quality of the print is not really good

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The designer has replied

@KenPrint3D

sorry to hear that but meaby your filament was wet or nozzle clogged, as you can see for my print picture mine worked fine

@KenPrint3D

I really dont believe I deserve the 2 star for this but meh.. I guess its life :)

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@Gr33k_

Replying to @KenPrint3D :

the two stars is for the profile, the design is great 😉

@Fgonzalezwork4

Print Profile

ABS 0.20mm

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The designer has replied

@KenPrint3D

whats wrong with it ?

@Fgonzalezwork4

Replying to @KenPrint3D :

I might of had slicing set incorrectly but no support under the spirals left a lot of stringing. I tried it 3 times. I'm new to bambu but I thought it should of looked better.

@KenPrint3D

Replying to @Fgonzalezwork4 :

what material did you use ? thanks

@Flyrockets

Awesome design, works great when I slowed down the A1 Mini a bit!

The designer has replied

@tomtom5893

I'm happy to hear that! I was worried that it might not work as well with the A1 because of the moving bed.

@Flyrockets

Print Profile

*V1.3* (NO support) - Small brim, Variable layer highet.

only 1 was able to complete one kicked off bed completely so I had to cancel that object and there are lots of waves on the one that did complete so it does not move smoothly. may try to slow it down some

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The designer has replied

@dalet11

Thanks for sharing. For me, it looks like a bit of over-extrusion. maybe the filament needs a bit of calibration. Since I see that this is not the first time it has happened, and also for me one kicked off the bed - I will add a small outer brim to have a stronger hold with the bed. will upload v 1.2 in a bit.

@n0xxic

I use brims

@bobbow17

came out perfect! all 3 came free without a fuss.

@Ellipse

Print Profile

A1 Mini PLA Slow 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill Textured Plate

Require a lot effort to loose the inner part. And it does not move freely.

The designer has replied

@Flyrockets

I would guess it’s variations in filament. I used Polymaker Polylite and did not let it auto adjust flow, I had a flow rate of .935 to give good motion

@Darizzo

Didn't workout for me. Tried twice. First time with Bambu Silk PLA, then with Bambu regular PLA. The Regular PLA certainly did better, but still had some overhang and rigidity issues. Printed on X1C with default settings.

The designer has replied

@tomtom5893

Sorry to hear that. Did you use a prefabricated print profile or the raw files? if yes, which one? if you still have problems, you can scale the Z axis a little higher. then the angle is not so steep.

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