The Useless Machine Kit
{"id":339202305,"title":"The Useless Machine Kit","handle":"useless-box-kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's a useless machine? It's a machine that you turn on and it turns itself off. Why on earth would you want one? Because it's so darn entertaining! The \u003cb\u003eUseless Machine\u003c\/b\u003e started out as a simple Instructable with a video, which quickly went viral. Since then, the video has been viewed over 8.4 million times and the machine has been featured in Make: magazine and on the Colbert Report! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now you can build your own Useless Machine with the Useless Machine kit. It features a laser cut acrylic case with a black acrylic \"finger\" and four metal hinges. The kit was designed with beginning makers in mind and features a custom circuit board to make soldering the electronics a breeze. Expect the assembly to take about an hour, and the fun to last indefinitely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote: Requires some soldering.\u003c\/b\u003ePrefer not to solder? Try the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makershed.com\/products\/solderless-useless-machine-kit\"\u003eSolderless Useless Machine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e39300 Black acrylic \"Useless Box\" construction set (with nut\/bolt hardware) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMotor set (GM3 Motor and Accessory Wheel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDouble-pole, double-throw power switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSingle-pole, double-throw retract limit switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e4-conductor ribbon wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAA (2) battery pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDouble-sided sticky tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMiniature hinges (x4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#4 x 1\/2\" Motor-mounting screws (x2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#2-32 x 3\/8\" Limit switch \/ finger mounting screws (x5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#2 x 1\/4\" and #2 washer set for accessory wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#4 x 3\/8\" Bolts and #4 nut sets (x22)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#2 x 1\/4\" Hinge-mounting screws (x16)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\"Little Rubber Feet\" to protect your Useless Box from abrasive counter tops! (x4)\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eSoldering iron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eScrewdrivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Documentation \/ User Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/solarbotics.com\/download.php?file=1095\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-06T17:28:06-08:00","created_at":"2014-07-04T16:03:53-07:00","vendor":"Solarbotics","type":"Kits","tags":["Beginner","Beginner Soldering Projects","learn to solder badge","Learning Toys","OK Discount","Other Electronics Kits","requires soldering","solarbotics","Soldering","Top Sellers"],"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":827391577,"title":"Default","option1":"Default","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"60005","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Useless Machine Kit","public_title":null,"options":["Default"],"price":3500,"weight":1134,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/MKSB023_UselessMachine_Animation.gif?v=1442266888"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/MKSB023_UselessMachine_Animation.gif?v=1442266888","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":11989549139,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/MKSB023_UselessMachine_Animation.gif?v=1568687017"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/products\/MKSB023_UselessMachine_Animation.gif?v=1568687017","width":1000}],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's a useless machine? It's a machine that you turn on and it turns itself off. Why on earth would you want one? Because it's so darn entertaining! The \u003cb\u003eUseless Machine\u003c\/b\u003e started out as a simple Instructable with a video, which quickly went viral. Since then, the video has been viewed over 8.4 million times and the machine has been featured in Make: magazine and on the Colbert Report! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now you can build your own Useless Machine with the Useless Machine kit. It features a laser cut acrylic case with a black acrylic \"finger\" and four metal hinges. The kit was designed with beginning makers in mind and features a custom circuit board to make soldering the electronics a breeze. Expect the assembly to take about an hour, and the fun to last indefinitely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote: Requires some soldering.\u003c\/b\u003ePrefer not to solder? Try the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makershed.com\/products\/solderless-useless-machine-kit\"\u003eSolderless Useless Machine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e39300 Black acrylic \"Useless Box\" construction set (with nut\/bolt hardware) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMotor set (GM3 Motor and Accessory Wheel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDouble-pole, double-throw power switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSingle-pole, double-throw retract limit switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e4-conductor ribbon wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAA (2) battery pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDouble-sided sticky tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMiniature hinges (x4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#4 x 1\/2\" Motor-mounting screws (x2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#2-32 x 3\/8\" Limit switch \/ finger mounting screws (x5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#2 x 1\/4\" and #2 washer set for accessory wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#4 x 3\/8\" Bolts and #4 nut sets (x22)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e#2 x 1\/4\" Hinge-mounting screws (x16)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\"Little Rubber Feet\" to protect your Useless Box from abrasive counter tops! (x4)\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eSoldering iron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eScrewdrivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Documentation \/ User Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/solarbotics.com\/download.php?file=1095\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
What's a useless machine? It's a machine that you turn on and it turns itself off. Why on earth would you want one? Because it's so darn entertaining! The Useless Machine started out as a simple Instructable with a video, which quickly went viral. Since then, the video has been viewed over 8.4 million times and the machine has been featured in Make: magazine and on the Colbert Report!
Now you can build your own Useless Machine with the Useless Machine kit. It features a laser cut acrylic case with a black acrylic "finger" and four metal hinges. The kit was designed with beginning makers in mind and features a custom circuit board to make soldering the electronics a breeze. Expect the assembly to take about an hour, and the fun to last indefinitely!
What's in the Box
- 39300 Black acrylic "Useless Box" construction set (with nut/bolt hardware)
- Motor set (GM3 Motor and Accessory Wheel)
- Double-pole, double-throw power switch
- Single-pole, double-throw retract limit switch
- 4-conductor ribbon wire
- AA (2) battery pack
- Double-sided sticky tape
- Miniature hinges (x4)
- #4 x 1/2" Motor-mounting screws (x2)
- #2-32 x 3/8" Limit switch / finger mounting screws (x5)
- #2 x 1/4" and #2 washer set for accessory wheel
- #4 x 3/8" Bolts and #4 nut sets (x22)
- #2 x 1/4" Hinge-mounting screws (x16)
- "Little Rubber Feet" to protect your Useless Box from abrasive counter tops! (x4)
What You'll Need
- Soldering iron
- Screwdrivers
Product Documentation / User Guide
Instruction ManualCustomer Reviews
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