How to Design a Spinning Top with Moving Pattern Using 3D CAD Software
Designing a spinning top with a moving pattern is a fun way to explore creativity, motion, and 3D modeling. In this article, we’ll show you how to design a spinning top using SelfCAD, an intuitive 3D modeling platform that makes it easy to create interactive and visually engaging designs. You’ll learn how to shape the spinning top, add decorative patterns that create interesting visual effects as it rotates, and refine the model for a balanced design. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced 3D designer, this project offers an exciting opportunity to improve your SelfCAD skills while creating a unique toy that combines movement and creativity.
Check out its interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/1560bf6g85c445j2h3q13y513g2owj6s4j3b
Once you launch the editor;
From the generators category on the toolbar choose shape generator; Set bottom radius to 3, number of edges to 64, bevel segment to -1, bevel level to 20
Click + button to add new segment; Set height to 25, bevel segment to 1, position y to 5.
Click to activate polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the right panel choose materials; Set settings to textures, texture category to custom, Click add image button to load new image.
Click load image from tutorial button to add image, Click 2a982 button to apply texture
Set settings to uv, uv generate mode to unwrapping, uv unwrapping mode to manual, Click unwrap button to unwrap object
Set transformation to scale, Drag highlighted gizmo to highlighted point to scale profile
Click inverse selection button to inverse select
Click color picker button to change color of object; Click white.
Click ok
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 8, Bottom radius to 8, height to 25, horizontal segments to 50, position x to 90, position y to 80.
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click color picker button to change color of object; Click white.
Click ok
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set operation to pivot, amount of copies to 12, Click copy button to create copies.
Click on shape 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose group 1 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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