Bearing Gyro Toy 3D model preview
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I was discussing gyroscopic forces and angular momentum with my two boys when they were 7 and 9. I wanted to give them a cool demonstration, and give them a toy with which they can experiment to help grasp the concept. So we sat down together and designed this. They have been having fun with it all afternoon, and I will admit... so have I. Here is a video of it in action: I have included the STL's, and other CAD formats (native Solidworks 2018, STEP, Fusion360 import). Feel free to modify, remix, etc. Have fun. Parts Required: Printed Parts (I have plated the STL's for easy printing) Qty:2 - 608 Skate Bearings (low friction bearing like what were used in old fidget spinners work best) Qty:21 - 3/8" Hex nuts to act as flywheel mass (let me know if you want one for metric hardware as the weights) Qty:1 - 3mm x 45mm long bolt Qty:1 - 3mm hex nylock nut Optional: A few 3mm washers to space out the sides if center rubs