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Gyro the Cube by Virtox

Gyro the Cube by Virtox for $32.50

Accused of being fake, witchcraft and simply impossible..
This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Now give it a good spin or puff of air and it erupts in erratic and wild behavior.

This is the 5cm / 2" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Corner stand available.separately.

Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !

@ shapeways.com

by rlapid2112
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Chain of events: Watching Star Trek: Voyager, they're talking about replicators. I start thinking,"Isn't 3-d printing the first step to replicators?"
VOILA

Notes:
Do not be alarmed if your cube will not run smoothly at first,
Because of minor variations as a result of the printing process,
some need to wear in a little but will loosen up very quickly.

Be careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.

rlapid2112
4 months ago

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How is this a deal? This is the normal price and shipping is not free.

zippy the pinhead
4 months ago

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