Glass-powered Satellite and UFO

Discussion in 'My Shapeways Order Arrived' started by mckevins, Mar 30, 2015.

  1. mckevins
    mckevins Member
    Glass marbles return with this outer space-themed duo. Add three common 5/8" diameter marbles (Tip: check in the bottom of the toy chest or the back of the sock draw) and you're all set. Both glide easily over any smooth surface and, best yet, no batteries required!

    Video link:

    https://youtu.be/VXUopUo5Meg

    UFO-with marbles.jpg


    Satellite.jpg


    Satellite and UFO.jpg


    https://youtu.be/VXUopUo5Meg
     
  2. seriaforma
    seriaforma Well-Known Member
    Love these! They look like fun!
     
  3. mckevins
    mckevins Member
    Hi Seriaforma,

    Yeah, these thing really roll. Thanks for the reply.

    BTW, you've got some great things up, too.

    McKevin
     
  4. Magic
    Magic Well-Known Member
    Very nice! I like the idea of mixing marbles and 3D-printing. I designed several marble pendants a long time ago but desk toys are always fun!
     
  5. mckevins
    mckevins Member
    Hi Magic,

    The cool thing that I didn't really expect was the visual sparkle effect as marbles spin and roll.

    It's really great to hear from a member of the Shapeways crew. Thanks again, and your pendants are quite clever.

    McKevin
     
  6. ldemrys
    ldemrys Well-Known Member
    That's a really cool idea! Do you mind if I "borrow" the idea? If I make anything with it, I promise to credit you with the idea...
     
  7. ldemrys
    ldemrys Well-Known Member
    That's a really cool idea! Do you mind if I "borrow" the idea? If I make anything with it, I promise to credit you with the idea...