by
virtox
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, or get the complete set below!
NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small
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 !
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.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.
Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.
Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later.
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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, or get the complete set below!
NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small
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 !
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.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.
Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.
Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later.
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by
TerraCotta
If M.C. Escher had owned fidget toys, he would have worn "One ring to rule the ball" as a pendant. A single, continuous line contains a small ball that makes orbit after mesmerizing orbit but cannot escape, always held down in four directions. Available in solid, durable stainless steel with optional antique bronze and gold plated finishes to fit any context, "One ring to rule the ball" now also includes a free rubber necklace so that you can confuse your mind any time the fancy strikes you! One customer echoes many others in saying, "I couldn't put it down. This thing is just too fun!"
Purchases by those gracious customers have now paid for the design time on this piece so it is available on a pay-what-you-want basis. Ordering from this page contributes 5$ towards continuing work such as the new, even more impossible "One ring to pwn the ball" (just released October 18th!) which can be found at http://www.shapeways.com/model/145172/one_ring_to_pwn_the_ball.html and the open-source "Ultimate Desk Toy" at http://www.shapeways.com/model/109166/ultimate_desk_toy.html . To download the original 3d file for your own use under a CC-BY license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ca ) click "Download" at top right . To learn more about this design or other work from Terra Cotta, visit our website at http://www.terracottapf.com
Purchases by those gracious customers have now paid for the design time on this piece so it is available on a pay-what-you-want basis. Ordering from this page contributes 5$ towards continuing work such as the new, even more impossible "One ring to pwn the ball" (just released October 18th!) which can be found at http://www.shapeways.com/model/145172/one_ring_to_pwn_the_ball.html and the open-source "Ultimate Desk Toy" at http://www.shapeways.com/model/109166/ultimate_desk_toy.html . To download the original 3d file for your own use under a CC-BY license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ca ) click "Download" at top right . To learn more about this design or other work from Terra Cotta, visit our website at http://www.terracottapf.com
by
Bathsheba
There are six regular convex polytopes in 4D, which are analogous to the
five Platonic solids in 3D. This is the fifth, the hyperdodecahedron, a remarkably beautiful object brought to my attention
by George Hart.
Here it's shown in a Schlegel diagram so you can see all 120 dodecahedral cells, though most are transformed by perspective: in this projection, the only regular dodecahedra are the biggest one on the outside and the tiniest one at the center.
A bigger model is here.
Here it's shown in a Schlegel diagram so you can see all 120 dodecahedral cells, though most are transformed by perspective: in this projection, the only regular dodecahedra are the biggest one on the outside and the tiniest one at the center.
A bigger model is here.
by
Bathsheba
A pendant for metal printing. I think this may be the most adorable thing ever.
by
shengchiehchang
Protective and decorative case for iPhone 5. It is a monocoque with double layered "brain cell" structures.
by
grigr
grigorusha Elemental Cube - world's smallest Rubik's Cube 8mm
world's smallest Rubik's Cube - for sale
its full functionaly Rubik's cube in small size (8mm)
forum link - http://www.twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=21839
youtube review video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0UN50FLwtc
My puzzle Ten Cube world's smallest Rubik's Cube 10mm (same as Microbic Rubik's Cube 12mm) got into the Guinness Book! and I'm absolutely nothing to do did not do;)
http://www.guinessworldrecords.com/Search/Details/Smallest-Rubik's-Cube/74256.htm
very interesting: 8*8 mm cube placed in a 08/08 day
how to assemble this Cube:
http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=33589
world's smallest Rubik's Cube - for sale
its full functionaly Rubik's cube in small size (8mm)
forum link - http://www.twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=21839
youtube review video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0UN50FLwtc
My puzzle Ten Cube world's smallest Rubik's Cube 10mm (same as Microbic Rubik's Cube 12mm) got into the Guinness Book! and I'm absolutely nothing to do did not do;)
http://www.guinessworldrecords.com/Search/Details/Smallest-Rubik's-Cube/74256.htm
very interesting: 8*8 mm cube placed in a 08/08 day
how to assemble this Cube:
http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=33589
by
mu3d93
This is a fun gadget that you can have you in house to show your friends how the sphere was printed inside the rail and you can never detach it!
by
virtox
Temporarily offline
Interlocked cubes form a playful and delicate chain.
This unique eye-catcher will keep you distracted all day long :-)
Check out the excellent video below, courtesy of freakinhuge!
Available in : white, black, indigo, red and grey.
(Shown on the photo is an alumide sample, currently not available.)
Specifications :
Thickness : 12mm/0.5 Inch.
Chain length : 14-22cm/8.7 Inch. (+/-5%)
Inner diameter : 4.5-6.3 cm/1.7-2.5 inch.
Matching necklace available.
More delicate versions are available in 6 mm or 8mm
This unique eye-catcher will keep you distracted all day long :-)
Check out the excellent video below, courtesy of freakinhuge!
Available in : white, black, indigo, red and grey.
(Shown on the photo is an alumide sample, currently not available.)
Specifications :
Thickness : 12mm/0.5 Inch.
Chain length : 14-22cm/8.7 Inch. (+/-5%)
Inner diameter : 4.5-6.3 cm/1.7-2.5 inch.
Matching necklace available.
More delicate versions are available in 6 mm or 8mm
