Elevate your workspace with a kinetic desktop sculpture engineered for motion, presence, and tactile satisfaction. This jumbo fidget spinner features a striking five-arm design with weighted orb caps and mounts into a custom-built stand that’s as functional as it is aesthetic. Whether you’re gripping the rear knob for handheld spinning or keeping it docked for distraction-free rotation on your desk, this fidget delivers fluid motion and visual symmetry.

Precision-fit components mean no glue is necessary, and a robust deep-groove ball bearing enables smooth, sustained spin performance. Designed with modular assembly in mind, this spinner balances rugged playability with modern desktop charm.

Features:

Dual-Mode Usability: Spin freely while mounted or detach for handheld interaction.

Orb-Weighted Balance: Each arm hosts an orb secured with retainers for symmetrical inertia.

Deep-Groove Bearing: Uses a 35mm OD x 15mm ID x 11mm thick ball bearing (easily sourced on Amazon).

Glue-Free Stand Assembly: Press-fit rods connect stand halves with a satisfying snap.

Material Optimization: Functional components in PETG, visual components in PLA.

Compact Footprint: Keeps your space tidy while remaining touch-accessible.

Assembly Instructions:

Stand Assembly:

Print the front and back halves in PLA.

Print four rods in PETG for strength and slight flexibility.

Press-fit the rods to connect both halves firmly — no adhesive required. A clamp may be needed.

🔧 Spinner Assembly

Orb Installation:

Place one orb in each of the five arm-mounted cups Screw on the orb retainer cap for each. Channel lock pliers may be helpful for tightening

Bearing Installation:

Insert the 35mm deep-groove ball bearing into the center hole of the spinner body. Align it midway through the hole for optimal weight distribution and spin performance.

Spindle Assembly:

Insert the spindle from the back of the spinner body through the central hole. Firmly press on the spindle cap to lock in place.

Caution: Avoid over-pressing — excessive force may pinch the bearing and reduce rotation quality.

3D printing settings:

Resolution: 0.16mm to 0.2mm Outer wall speed: 45mm/s Infill: 17% - Gyroid Supports: Yes, spindle cap only. Brim: Yes, for orbs. Skirt: Yes, 5 loops to prime extrusion.

Parts are already placed properly for build plate. Clone parts that require multiple copies (X4,X5, etc.)

I recommend using PETG for the spindles, spindle caps, and the connecting rods that connect the stand together. PLA is fine for the rest of the model. If you want to get fancy, you can order 30mm orbs made from crystal, stone, etc., from somewhere and use those as long as the outer diameter is 30mm and it is a sphere.

A multi-color printer is NOT required for this project.