All3DP Unwrapped: Spinning Top

Ah, the holidays. A time for family, and about as much relaxation as you can manage while the kids are out of school and fueled on a daily dose of seasonal chocolate from their advent calendars.

Your 3D printer can help (somewhat), with quick prints that provide a daily dose of fun. 3D printed advent gifts, if you will.

All month until December 25th we’re bringing you All3DP Unwrapped: daily highlights of quick and easy toys that you can 3D print over the holiday season. We’re sure to dig up something fun for you, whether it’s a daily advent toy, gifts for the holiday celebrated by your family, or just a micro project for yourself. Check it out!

Spinning Tops by Matt Thibs

This spinning top design promises minute of fun. No, that’s not a typo. According to its Printables page, the finished print will spin for a full minute. You’ll print in two parts, the top and the tip. Then you’ll snap the tip to the top and get spinning.

This print’s an easy one, requiring no supports, although for best results you may want to add a brim to the tip. Got a few hours to kill? Spin this top 180 times in a row and watch as your day melts away. That’s what we call good times.

Who made it? Matt Thibs

Where to download: Printables

Check back tomorrow for our next 3D printable advent toy, and bookmark the full list to keep it simple!