The Useless Machine Kit - Soldering Version
{"id":7858042823,"title":"The Useless Machine Kit - Soldering Version","handle":"the-useless-machine-kit-soldering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Useless Machine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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 get to put together! By building the kit yourself 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, it's your secret!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvented in 1952 by Marvin Minsky at MIT. The useless style boxes, in various forms and with different names such as \"ultimate machine\" and \"Leave Me Alone Box\" have inspired curiosity and fun for more than half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Useless Machine has these great features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to assemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoldering required - Easy through hole parts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean laser cut acrylic design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motor and switch assembly is one piece (The 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 going up and red while it is going down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust and smooth hinge design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in the bag?\u003c\/h4\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\u003eA bare circuit board with all of the components you need to solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor pre assembled with robust 1\/4\" acrylic hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Silicone non slip feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware pack with screws, bolts, washers, stand-offs, Velcro and nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 page downloadable build guide with tons of photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNot included but necessary to build this DIY Soldering Edition of The Useless Machine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush Cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size Phillips screw driver (x shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size flat blade screw driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This is the DIY parts in the bag kit, not a retail boxed version\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Documentation \/ User Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly instructions are available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.spikenzielabs.com\/Downloadables\/uselessmachine\/Useless-Machine-Soldering-Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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","published_at":"2020-05-01T08:32:00-07:00","created_at":"2016-07-13T21:06:44-07:00","vendor":"SpikenzieLabs","type":"Kits","tags":["Beginner","Beginner kits","beginnerkits","drop ship","Electronics","electronics kits","electronics kits for kids","kit","Kits","Kits for Kids","KitSale","Learn to Solder","Learn to solder kit","Learning Toys","SpikenzieLabs","Toy Kits","Young Maker Kits","Young Makers"],"price":3500,"price_min":3500,"price_max":3500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":24884605255,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"SPL-023003","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Useless Machine Kit - Soldering Version","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3500,"weight":1134,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-189,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/SPL-R023001_00_LRG.jpg?v=1469069407"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/SPL-R023001_00_LRG.jpg?v=1469069407","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":405624619091,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":700,"width":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/SPL-R023001_00_LRG.jpg?v=1568981905"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":700,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/SPL-R023001_00_LRG.jpg?v=1568981905","width":700}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Useless Machine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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 get to put together! By building the kit yourself 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, it's your secret!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvented in 1952 by Marvin Minsky at MIT. The useless style boxes, in various forms and with different names such as \"ultimate machine\" and \"Leave Me Alone Box\" have inspired curiosity and fun for more than half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Useless Machine has these great features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to assemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoldering required - Easy through hole parts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean laser cut acrylic design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motor and switch assembly is one piece (The 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 going up and red while it is going down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust and smooth hinge design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in the bag?\u003c\/h4\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\u003eA bare circuit board with all of the components you need to solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor pre assembled with robust 1\/4\" acrylic hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Silicone non slip feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware pack with screws, bolts, washers, stand-offs, Velcro and nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 page downloadable build guide with tons of photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNot included but necessary to build this DIY Soldering Edition of The Useless Machine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush Cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size Phillips screw driver (x shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size flat blade screw driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This is the DIY parts in the bag kit, not a retail boxed version\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Documentation \/ User Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly instructions are available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.spikenzielabs.com\/Downloadables\/uselessmachine\/Useless-Machine-Soldering-Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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 get to put together! By building the kit yourself 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, it's your secret!
Invented in 1952 by Marvin Minsky at MIT. The useless style boxes, in various forms and with different names such as "ultimate machine" and "Leave Me Alone Box" have inspired curiosity and fun for more than half a century.
The Useless Machine has these great features:
- Easy to assemble
- Soldering required - Easy through hole parts
- Clean laser cut acrylic design.
- The motor and switch assembly is one piece (The 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 going up and red while it is going down)
- Robust and smooth hinge design
What's included in the bag?
- Laser cut acrylic case, arm, and motor mount.
- Motor
- Battery holder
- A bare circuit board with all of the components you need to solder
- Door pre assembled with robust 1/4" acrylic hinge
- Large Silicone non slip feet
- Hardware pack with screws, bolts, washers, stand-offs, Velcro and nuts
- 24 page downloadable build guide with tons of photos.
Not included but necessary to build this DIY Soldering Edition of The Useless Machine
- Soldering Iron
- Solder
- Flush Cutters
- Small size Phillips screw driver (x shape)
- Small size flat blade screw driver
- 3 AAA batteries
Please note: This is the DIY parts in the bag kit, not a retail boxed version.
Product Documentation / User Guide
Assembly instructions are available here.
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