Latest Prototype (Just Made This…)
Here’s a video of the latest prototype I made – yes, it’s still a hand-ground, crude prototype with no proper buttons. Mainly experimenting with the finish.
You’re seeing this video because you signed-up to my “Launch List” (no one else outside of that list is seeing this right now).
I mention in the video this surface finish is likely something I cannot make in production. Well, it can be done, I just don’t want to stand at a polishing machine and do it (hey, at least I’m honest).
One more thing…
When you polish titanium it does not get dull like aluminium – it keeps it’s polish. It will still get micro-scratches if you carry it every day in your pocket or bag.
The reason I know titanium does not lose it’s polish is I did a long-term experiment where I mirror-polished a piece of titanium and left it outside my house in the wind/rain/salty-sea-spray for a year (yes, a year – that’s well over 8500+ hours!). The weather/environment had absolutely no effect on the surface finish during that time.
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When are you going to start on the button design? Bigger buttons that don’t protrude outside the edges and eat into the contours of the body are the way to go. Check out the Rotablade Stubby to see what i’m talking about. Keep up the designing, I’ll be backing when it’s available.
I already have the button design mostly done in my head. Need to get it to 3D (and make it work together with the body). Once I started the cnc stage I’ll be able to test the buttons. A few weeks away.
She’s a beauty!! I love the idea of incorporating OCD into some kind of name/logo for this spinner. Especially after watching all the videos getting here!! It’s been great, and I really appreciate you’ve let us be a part of this process— your mind never stops, and sometimes you agonize over something that’s not quite right…. then you figure it out, and you get excited!!! Anyway, it’s been a cool ride!!! Thanks, Magnus, for sharing and a huge thanks for creating the BEST spinner!!
Thank you Kelly. Yeah, this is way tougher than I thought it would be …because there are just so many subtleties in getting it just right!
What do you think about having secondary spinners on each end??
Will it have alternate colors and types?(Matt, Chrome)
I love the shape of your prototype. It looks like the Batmobile. Very sleek. I’m excited to see the final version.
When should we expect this to be available and how much?
I’m hoping to have the final prototype done in a few weeks time. And then I’ll likely launch this as a Kickstarter crowdfunded project. Still too early to know a price at this stage.
So when will pre orders open up?:D I’m very excited about this man!!
Hopefully a month or so from now on Kickstarter.
Magnus, I love this design. You have created a spinner unlike any other out there. Have you named yet? Please notify me when they are available. Also, do you have a Facebook page?
Thank you Stephen. No name yet. Yes, you will be notified when launching. I don’t have a Facebook page for the spinner.
I’ve been waiting for new prototype every day, looks awesome, but you mentioned that the final product will NOT be polished, so it will look dull, what if we want to get the polished version like this one?
The final finish will be similar to the finish you see on most of my products on my website. I almost certainly won’t be offering a mirror-polish unfortunately.
First though: Oh wow! That looks amazing with the polish! I know it won’t get offered for sale, but it is amazing!
Quick thing, how’s the CAD going for the final prototype? Are you doing it in 3D software, or still in 2D?
All the best with it!
Brad
I’ve not started the CAD yet – I’m hoping to get it done this weekend (but it’s tough because I’ve never really done it before – steep learning curve with Solid Edge). Yes, it will be 3D CAD.
Feel free to let me know if you want any quick tips, I am sure I can help.. Haven’t worked with Solid Edge, but have worked with SolidWorks which is pretty similar apparently, so yeah! Just let me know
Thank you Brad. Much appreciated!
Looks great. I also like the screw buttons that you are already using, I hope they will be included as a kickstarter option. Anyways, I can’t wait.
The buttons will definitely be different …these are titanium screws I had custom-made for another project …it just so happens they work for a rough prototype. 🙂
Do you have a logo and will it be placed on the button?
Oh, I like that question. I don’t have a logo yet. I’m not sure I’ll place a logo on the button …I kind of like things to be clean (I’ve only ever put my logo on one of my titanium products ever).
Looks so good! Since I can’t have a polished finish, One of those in a ridiculous timascus..aaahhh. Love it, I can’t wait to give you stacks of my money! ??
Ha-haa. You know …I’m thinking of making a full-on TiMascus/MokuTi spinner (not just buttons). Just want one for myself really.
My heart is breaking that this polish is not an option. You know I review a lot, and am pretty deep into the spinner scene, but that spinner has invoked an emotional response unlike anything I have seen.
It’s funny… even though the polished is completely out of balance and wobbles like jello in an earthquake …I just can’t put it down. It’s got a weird feeling to it (unlike my previous prototypes).
Hey Magnus, now that you have the general design of the spinner and button down. It’s time to give it a name like every other maker does! And I think I have the perfect name for it! It should be called “The Geode” because it sounds sick and it represents a chrystalline structure because of its shape….
P.S. You should definitely have “COGENT” engraved on the button because it will represent quality and not mess with the balance by inscribing on the body!
That’s a cool name indeed. I’m not sure about engraving words on things (which is why my products don’t really have that). However, I’m releasing the spinner under a sub-brand of Cogent …which is “OCD Spinners” ..or, really, just “OCD”. I think I could work a cool logo of “OCD” into a name on the spinner.
Goodness… what i’d do to get a polish like that. Please offer it at a cost. looks like a chunk of the t-1000 from terminator
Man, there is a lot of interest in this polished-spinner… had no idea Derek.
Wow! That looks amazing, Magnus. The TiMaskus/MokuTi would be impressive, to say the least! How about blue anodized? 🙂
That said, I think spinners may fall way too much and it would probably get scratched rather quickly; please, let us take a look at it in a few days again, after you’ve used it for a while.
I’ve been playing with it a lot in the last two days. It’s fallen a few times and in a pocket with another spinner. It’s got micro-scratches …but still holding up.
The main this is the feel of it is incredible …like glass or something.
What are the measurements for it?
Hi Lydon, the length will be around 54mm, width 26mm (at widest) and thickness around 8mm. These are not the final dimensions though.
How much do you think it will cost to support/buy one?
It’s still a little early to tell Hudson – I’ll know in a few weeks once I get the first cnc-machined ones done.
What size are the bearing for this spinner?
Will be R188 (1/2″)
Will it have alternate colors and types?(Matt, Chrome)
There will be Matte. Possibly polished. And possibly Nitride coated (gold).
Yo if you put this for sale how much would it cost?
It will be for sale …but not sure of the price yet.
Do you have an estimated spin time for this spinner?
Not yet Michel. Will know in a few weeks.