Gyroscopic force is a fascinating and magical phenomenon, with amazing scientific principles behind it. With the small, fast-spinning gyroscope in this kit, you can build models and perform experiments that appear to defy the force of gravity by balancing and standing upright when common sense would tell you they should fall over. Build a model of a break-dancer that uses the gyroscope to spin and balance on its head. Construct a gyroscopic vehicle that keeps its balance like a Segway but with just one wheel. Assemble a cool robot that can zoom along a thin rail on two inline wheels without falling down. The lower part of this robot is a flywheel engine - a fast-rotating, weighted wheel that stores rotational energy and drives a gearwheel that moves the model forward. Even more models can be built using the flywheel function, including a motorbike, a space car, and a trike. A simple pull of a ripcord starts the gyroscope and flywheel spinning - no batteries required! The 32-page, full-color manual has illustrated step-by-step instructions.
Build gravity-defying gyroscopic vehicles. Explore the physics of rotational motion. Includes a gyroscope to keep your models upright and a flywheel to drive them forward. Include 32-page, full-color manual.
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- SKN: 271327
- ID: BF287407
- UPC: 814743012066
- MFR Number: 15384
- Ship to Quebec: No
- In Store Only: Yes
- Toysrus Recommended Age: 8 - 12 years
- Language: English
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- Item Height: 9.00 inches
- Item Length: 13.00 inches
- Item Weight: 1.25 lbs
- Item Width: 3.00 inches
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<span itemprop="description">I have this to my son for his twelfth birthday. I thought it would be a touch too young for him. But he's really enjoyed it. And he's enjoyed teaching his seven year old sister too.</span>
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<span itemprop="description">I purchased this for my 8 year old grandson who loved it. It was not only fun but he learned basic scientific principles from woking with it.</span>
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<span itemprop="description">Bought it for my grandson who loves to put things together and see how things work.</span>
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<span itemprop="description">My seven year old enjoyed building the "bots" but soon lost interest because they didn't go or ride on the track. They would just fall over. We returned it.</span>
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