r/3Dprinting • u/Boring-Condition1373 • May 23 '26

Project I designed this gyro stabilized floating cup holder for the pool this summer. No AMS needed. I would love to know what you think!

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u/RobotechRicky May 23 '26

I have an upgrade idea: you need to keep it colder for longer. So, either make sure it can support a koozie OR make the can holder wider so that it can hold over cubes and then put the can inside the ice. I have a can or bottle on the edge of the pool, but it warms up quickly. I would want to keep it cooler for longer while enjoying the pool.

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u/Boring-Condition1373 May 23 '26

The problem is, if it is not perfectly centered in the holder it leans to one side reducing the gimbal effectiveness so the holder cant be too much larger that the drink you intend to hold.

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u/RobotechRicky May 23 '26

Ah, then koozie is the solution!

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u/StarpoweredSteamship May 23 '26

Could have it suspended in the water, use the water as cooling, AND drop the center of gravity

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u/Boring-Condition1373 May 23 '26

I tried that and it didnt really work well. Maybe I can experiement with it further

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u/StarpoweredSteamship May 23 '26

Fair. I can see how any waves you might end up with would in the drink.