3-D printed bits. Due to the aggressive nature of the battles in beyblade x, I believe replacement bits should be made legal. Of course there would need to be parameters regarding material, print quality, etc. However, I think this could save bladers tons of money and add an extra layer of customization in terms of color. What do all of you think?
3-D PRINTED BITS
I think the issue comes from 2 sides:
First, beyblades are sold to make money, so the rules likely won't change to allow something that would support them not making as much money (I am trying to find a way to get a Rush bit for less than $30 for instance, if I could just print another thay would be $30 of profit retailers wouldn't be generating).
Second making your own bits makes it almost impossible for judges to ensure a fair match. Someone could easily put a core of lead inside a 3d print to make their bey heavier, or adjust the burst resistance by widening the bit so it fits tighter into the ratchet, or change the angle on Needle's point, or use a harder or softer material to change how the bit reacted in the stadium, etc... there's so much that could be tweaked to give an unfair advantage to someone with access to a printer and the know-how to make adjustments.
First, beyblades are sold to make money, so the rules likely won't change to allow something that would support them not making as much money (I am trying to find a way to get a Rush bit for less than $30 for instance, if I could just print another thay would be $30 of profit retailers wouldn't be generating).
Second making your own bits makes it almost impossible for judges to ensure a fair match. Someone could easily put a core of lead inside a 3d print to make their bey heavier, or adjust the burst resistance by widening the bit so it fits tighter into the ratchet, or change the angle on Needle's point, or use a harder or softer material to change how the bit reacted in the stadium, etc... there's so much that could be tweaked to give an unfair advantage to someone with access to a printer and the know-how to make adjustments.
I think that 3D printed bits would be a great addition to the game. I do not know much about 3D printing, but I am sure that the models or whatever that people are printing need to be as exact as possible and as well as the material. It would also be cool if we could 3D print the white mechanism within the ratchet to where you would then replace one ratchet’s mechanism with the 3D printed one so that it fits more solid and keeps the bit in perfectly as it should if that makes sense. Some ratchets are so stupidly loose and it’s inconsistent, so I think if we 3D printed the replacement pieces it would fix any wobbliness and keep bits in nicely. For the bits, I know there is a small metal piece inside the bit so I really don’t know how we’d go about that, but I think the discussion of 3D printed bits is something worth discussing.
This walks the line too close to counterfeit goods for me. It's also too difficult to ensure that parts meet the correct parameters during the fast-paced environment of a tournament. Ultimately, playing competitive Beyblade means agreeing to use official Beyblade products.
You could use 3D printed bits during practice to preserve your official bits for competition, though...
You could use 3D printed bits during practice to preserve your official bits for competition, though...
Replying to you Bey Brad, I’d say I feel the same. Cause if we did ever allow 3D printed stuff, why not fake parts then ya know😂 it would open to too many grey areas and I can’t really imagine a world where we could regulate 3D printed rulings without extreme complications. 3D printing really only can exist for plastics right now.
The thought of allowing 3D printed bits becomes more tempting the more expensive bits I break though 😂
I should really start using them for practice.
The thought of allowing 3D printed bits becomes more tempting the more expensive bits I break though 😂
I should really start using them for practice.
(Jan. 19, 2025 8:53 AM)Bey Brad Wrote: This walks the line too close to counterfeit goods for me. It's also too difficult to ensure that parts meet the correct parameters during the fast-paced environment of a tournament. Ultimately, playing competitive Beyblade means agreeing to use official Beyblade products.
You could use 3D printed bits during practice to preserve your official bits for competition, though...
hi I make replacements like cyclone and and custom bits such as one named poke which is like fusion but my 3D printer only uses one filament and does not have a special nozzle
to allow me to print metal but my bits are filled but counters the little metal part in the bit on 100% infill it ways the same as a official bit like gear-flat and tapper.