Someone 3D printed a terrifying, supercharged Beyblade launcher, and I'm scared of its power

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Summary

A 3D-printed Beyblade launcher, called the "WMD Launcher," spins Beyblades at dangerously high speeds.
The launcher can turn Beyblades into spinning tops of doom, colliding at high speeds and potentially causing harm.
The project includes a bill of materials and 16 3D-printable schematics, but caution is advised due to potential dangers.

It's only natural to dream about how fast a Beyblade can go. I mean, even the launchers that came with the toys could get them spinning at a finger-smacking speed. So, what if you went beyond the default launchers and created something devious, something so powerful that nobody would even think about challenging you to a Beyblade battle ever again?

This is what one person explored when they 3D printed their own Beyblade launcher. Combined with a lawnmower pull cord(!), they created a device that could spin a Beyblade at absolutely terrifying speeds. It's at the point where you're less concerned about your Beyblade winning and more concerned about not losing a finger.

This 3D-printed Beyblade launcher proves that more power isn't always a good idea

As spotted by Hackaday, this terrifying project was the idea of Jon Bringus on YouTube. Called the "WMD Launcher," this project uses a lawnmower pull cord, some screws, and some 3D printed components to make something that should never have seen the light of day.

It's hard to explain what the launcher can do in words, so it's best that you watch the video above to see how fast this thing can go. Essentially, the WMD Launcher turns every Beyblade into a spinning top of doom, all of which make an ominous humming noise like a dive-bombing plane as it circles the arena, looking for something to fight. Having two supercharged Beyblades collide with each other sends one of them flying out of the ring, which is not good news for people spectating the game.

If you watched the above video and, for some reason, want to make one at home, you'll be pleased to know that Jon Bringus uploaded the specification to Printables. With the project short description simply reading "God help you," here's how Jon introduces this project:

This is a VERY high RPM Metal Fight Beyblade launcher that I designed. It can and will cause irreparable harm to you, your possessions, and anything in a 10ft radius of the stadium.

The project's bill of materials calls for the pull starter, some screws, washers, heat inserts, and a soldering iron to build the launcher. The page also has 16 3D-printable schematics you'll need to make to build the launcher. Just make sure you don't play with any fine china nearby. Or anything breakable. Or anyone, really.

If you want to print off something that's far safer than the WMD launcher, here are some tamer ideas: