There are a few things that are confusing about this company and product. First, I want to make it clear that this item is manufactured in China. Some of what is put in the ad could lead someone to believe that this was made in the USA but, that is definitely not the case so, if you are sensitive about where it is made, just understand that it is clearly labeled "Made in China" on the box it is packaged in. Also, some reviews have commented that it doesn't come with a manual but, the one I got did...well kind of. It came with one sheet of typed print that gives some suggestions and pointers on how to use it. It is pretty obvious that whomever created this "manual" did not have the benefit of proof reader to check the final version because, it is really difficult to understand their translation of what they were trying to say.
All that being said, It got to me VERY quickly, in perfect condition and very carefully packaged and protected. It was even wrapped in aluminum foil, I suspect to function as a Faraday cage to protect the electronics within. That is something I have never seen before but, if that was their intention, I am impressed with the fact that they took that precaution.
If you are looking for something that will excite and entertain you with lots of action, you may be disappointed with this device. If, on the other hand, you are looking for something that is well designed and elegantly displays some amazing laws of physics, this will not only please you but, it will also make you happy to share with others and to watch it function.
I have not included any videos or pics because there are already plenty of those here. Suffice it to say that it came right our of the box, meticulous wrapping and just started working perfectly!!! It is precisely balanced and regardless of some complaints I have seen posted about having gotten units that were out of balance, this one spins smoothly and with stability at all speeds and in all forms of light. Just FYI, it seems to function best if the light source is coming from the side of the unit, at a 90 degree angle to the solar collector (Armature or, spinning part). Another thing I have discovered that I have not seen mentioned in other reviews. If you place it in such a manner that the light IS coming from one side of the armature, it will rotate towards the light source. If while it is spinning, you carefully turn the unit around 180 degrees from the light source, it will slow and reverse direction to once again rotate towards the light. It will spin fast enough in direct sunlight to be totally a blur. With lesser light sources, like facing a window just before the sun comes up or, just after it goes down or, from an electric light, it will spin consistently but slowly, still fun to watch and be amazed at. If the light source is or gets too dim, it will eventually slow and stop spinning.
IF YOU ARE EVEN SLIGHTLY INTERESTED IN SCIENCE, THE LAWS OF PHYSICS THAT CONTROL OUR UNIVERSE OR, IF YOU ARE A TEACHER…THIS DEVICE IS FOR YOU. I would buy it again in a heartbeat and in fact, I plan to order several more of these to send to friends and family as Christmas gifts. This is something just about anyone would love to own and watch.
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Product Description
It's funny to see people's looks and reactions when their squeeze a little shot for this Mendocino Motor model.
Set the rotor to the board, give it a little light, and then it works like charm.
All of you guests want to know what happen, ice break success. What a marvelous toy!
To be admired and to be talked more from your friends if you have this magic stuff.
This model designed reasonable and compact. You can bring it home, school office with convenient in your bag.
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EASY OPERATIONNo Manual at all. Set the rotor to the board, Levitating success on the model, set the model 45degree direction under the light resource. Give the rotor a gently push, it will run smooth. |
HIGH-TECH TOY THAT COMBINES MAGNETIC AND ELECTRICThe Mendocino Motor is a magnetically levitated, solar powered electric motor. The motor consists of a spinning shaft that is held up by repelling magnets, stabilized by resting a point against a wall. It is powered by solar panels mounted on the spinning shaft, which generate currents through coils of insulated wire, and rotation. |
ENTERTAININGThe motor rotor can rotate under weak light source. If the light stronger, the rotor rotating speed will be faster. The solar panels which equipped on the rotor convert sunlight to power and drive the model run freely. |
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EDUCATIONSolar panels are devices that absorb sunlight and convert solar radiation directly or indirectly into electricity through photoelectric or photochemical effects, it's perfect devices for science project. |
PRIORITY GIFT OPTION FOR MANY APPLICATIONSIt is an amazing and fantastic product. Its elegant gift package makes it spruce up and presentable. It has a wide range of application as, great gift for Kids' science project, Physical/mechanical learning, teacher’s Demo props on the class, birthday gift for friends, families, parents, kids, etc. Many of our customers come from school, colleague, etc. |
AMAZING CONVERSATION PIECES ON YOUR DESKDecorative and impressive, it's proven to be a conversation starter to impress your visitors. It’s a cool piece of art even just stands on your desk. |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ORDER:
Obviously, this solar model is highly related to sunlight. The solar panels which equipped on the model convert sunlight to power and drive the model run freely. According to sunlight characteristic, the power from the sunlight is always changing because of sun angle and intensity of the sun's rays. You can’t expect this solar model rotor run in a constant speed smooth. It’s not an electrified product which can set constant speed, and no rotor shake.
In the powerful noon time, the model rotor will run freely, speedily, and stably. Oppositely, it performs a little bad in the morning or late afternoon, because of no enough power from the sun. It may act out no stable, a little shake, run slowly. It may even drop from the shelf board too. This is a normal phenomenon instead of product “defective”, it’s decided by sunlight changing.
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