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By Thomas An.
#217370
Hey guys,

This is one of the coolest toys I have tried in a while. Once you obtain a consistent spin, it is like Sci-Fi in your hand (alien tech or something).

The other cool thing is to understand the physics of its motion and be able to get it started *without* the cord and *without* any motors. Start it with your other hand only. How good are you ? :P

Get the amber one with the glowing LEDs. it is awesome !

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A few other gyros on the market:
http://www.shop.cyes.nl/product_info.php/products_id/41
Last edited by Thomas An. on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:57 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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By NicoR44
#217375
Btw, it does remind me of something Thomas..... 8) :D

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By michaelplogue
#217378
Hmmmmm........ 8) :wink:
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By Thomas An.
#217381
hmm ... :shock: ... interesting indeed, now that you mention it Image

In any case, I got this thing yesterday as a present and it is fascinating to work with.
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By RonB
#217382
Thomas...what is it called?

Thanks, Ron
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By Thomas An.
#217383
RonB wrote:Thomas...what is it called?

Thanks, Ron
Hi Ron,

Click on the image above ... it has a link :wink:
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By michaelplogue
#217387
Thomas An. wrote:Darn :lol: :lol: ... this guy can do 16000 RPM :shock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC5AjM2NI_c&NR
Wow! I wonder what he did to practice for that.... NO wait, I don't want to know.... ARG!! :shock:
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By -Adrian
#217390
Hehe i have one of these too, it's a nice idea. Also reminds me of the Yoyo trip we had in school, how stupid was that :P
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By michaelplogue
#217394
-Adrian wrote:Also reminds me of the Yoyo trip we had in school, how stupid was that :P
Don't be dissin' the yo-yo's man.... Mickey here gets all the chicks with his mad skills..... :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN8wkq639M8
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By iker
#217533
I have an NSD from time ago..
my best is 12.708 rpm.
...now I'm trying to do it with the foot with no success at all :cry:
http://www.powerballs.com.au/podpower-p ... pi-57.html
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By Thomas An.
#217534
iker wrote:I have an NSD from time ago..
my best is 12.708 rpm.
...now I'm trying to do it with the foot with no success at all :cry:
http://www.powerballs.com.au/podpower-p ... pi-57.html
Here I am just getting started ... and you are already a veteran :) I didn't think to try with the foot though :P
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