The Useless Machine Kit - No Soldering Version
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But how? Is there a little stubborn person in the box playing a trick on you? Is it magic? No, it's a set of switches with a small motor and you can put it together yourself! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy building the kit, only you will know the secret of how it works. When you show it to your friends and co-workers, keep them guessing - after all, you built it so it's your secret! This version of the Useless Machine has been refined for a clean design and ease of assembly. There is no soldering required; all you need is a simple set of screw drivers and 30 minutes of time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Be aware - playing with the Useless Machine is highly addictive. Don't say we didn't warn you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to assemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo soldering required!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean laser cut acrylic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor and switch assembly is one piece (motor, arm, both switches, LED lights and screw on battery terminals are all part of the same activation unit.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-color LED arm lighting (Green LED while the arm is rising and red while it is coming down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust and smooth hinge design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser cut acrylic case, arm, and motor mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled circuit board with screw terminals for attaching batteries and motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-assembled door with robust 1\/4\" acrylic hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge silicone con-slip feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware pack with screws, bolts, washers, stand-offs, Velcro, and nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction guide with tons of photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSmall Philips head screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall flat head screw driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ad2PPys-G90?controls=0\u0026amp;start=8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e"}
The Useless Machine is a gizmo that turns itself off when you switch it on. But how? Is there a little stubborn person in the box playing a trick on you? Is it magic? No, it's a set of switches with a small motor and you can put it together yourself!
By building the kit, only you will know the secret of how it works. When you show it to your friends and co-workers, keep them guessing - after all, you built it so it's your secret! This version of the Useless Machine has been refined for a clean design and ease of assembly. There is no soldering required; all you need is a simple set of screw drivers and 30 minutes of time.
Be aware - playing with the Useless Machine is highly addictive. Don't say we didn't warn you!
Key Features
- Easy to assemble
- No soldering required!
- Clean laser cut acrylic design
- Motor and switch assembly is one piece (motor, arm, both switches, LED lights and screw on battery terminals are all part of the same activation unit.)
- Two-color LED arm lighting (Green LED while the arm is rising and red while it is coming down)
- Robust and smooth hinge design
What's in the Box
- Laser cut acrylic case, arm, and motor mount
- Motor
- Battery holder
- Assembled circuit board with screw terminals for attaching batteries and motor
- Pre-assembled door with robust 1/4" acrylic hinge
- Large silicone con-slip feet
- Hardware pack with screws, bolts, washers, stand-offs, Velcro, and nuts
- Instruction guide with tons of photos
What You'll Need
- Small Philips head screw driver
- Small flat head screw driver
- 3 AAA batteries
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