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Introducing the Orbiter™ Aluminum Bronze Edition , part of the Special Edition Collection available only from TEC Accessories. The Orbiter™ is the most unique sensory fidget device on the planet. This patent pending design offers an addictive escape from life's boring routine, providing countless hours of perpetual motion and entertainment!
This Special Edition model is manufactured from QAL 9-4 Aluminum Bronze, meticulously tumbled for numerous hours in multiple sequences to provide a brilliant polished finish. Fabricating the Orbiter™ from this material not only provides increased mass for highly damped, ultra-smooth operation, but also offers an appearance that is truly amazing and must be seen in person!
Integrating this material with powerful Neodymium magnets, the Orbiter™ is the newest and greatest fiddle/desktop device that defies belief. With innumerable ways to interact with the Orbiter™ , including a hand spinner, a no-friction trackball, and a spinning top, the Orbiter™ will undoubtedly bring you hours of excitement with endless possibilities. It's extremely fun to use, and easy enough to learn with only a few minutes of practice.
All it takes is a small, repetitive, relaxing movement of the included ball bearing around the Orbiter™ to begin an indescribably satisfying experience. The fluid inertia in your hand ultimately leads to increased focus and added stress relief. It's an exclusive experience you can only get from TEC Accessories.
The Orbiter™ Aluminum Bronze Edition impressively weighs under 2 ounces and can easily be stored in your pocket or purse, so when that fidget urge (or just plain boredom) arises, you know where to reach. There are a lot more hidden features and fun ideas awaiting to be discovered when you get your very own Orbiter™ .
The Orbiter™ : Perpetually Compelling - Fidgeting Fulfilled
Orbiter™ Aluminum Bronze Edition Features:
Machined from QAL 9-4 Aluminum Bronze Ultra smooth, highly polished finish Extremely portable and pocket friendly Weighs less than 2 ounces Makes a great desktop or pocket diversion
The perfect gift for that person who has everything
What you get:
(1) Orbiter™ (including one chrome steel ball) Packaged in a high quality gift box
Reviews:
Check out the product review by The Gadgeteer
WARNING: This is not a toy for children. This product contains small parts and strong magnets which are a choking hazard and can cause serious injury or death if swallowed. Please keep away from Pacemakers.
The Orbiter™ Aluminum Bronze Edition is made of AL 9-4 Aluminum Bronze. This is a very durable metal consisting of primarily copper and aluminum alloy. It is corrosion and tarnish resistant, thereby maintaining its beautiful finish for many years.
Body diameter: 1" [25.4 mm]
Overall thickness: 9/16" [14.3 mm]
Chrome Steel ball: 5/8" [15.9 mm] diameter
Weight: approximately 46 grams [1.6 oz]
Chrome steel ball weight: approximately 17 grams [0.6 oz]
Aluminum Bronze Finish
Although this material is very corrosion resistant, you may see minor corrosion due to atmospheric conditions or moisture/sweat during use. You can easily restore the finish to its original luster by using a soft cloth and metal polish.
The Orbiter™ Aluminum Bronze Edition contains a neodymium (rare-Earth) magnet, which has a very strong magnetic field. The following cautions should be exercised:
Pacemakers can be affected
Not intended for use by children
Avoid placing near any electronics and/or magnetic media such as credit cards, magnetic ID cards, cellphones or televisions. It can also interfere with compasses and navigation equipment
Although the magnet has a protective surface nickel plating, neodymium can corrode and should not be exposed to prolonged periods of moisture
The magnet is fragile and can peel, chip, crack or shatter
The magnet can become demagnetized at high temperatures
Persons with nickel allergies should avoid prolonged contact with the magnet
Besides the obvious enjoyment and fun that can result from using devices such as the Orbiter™ , there is currently a popular fascination over the use of these so called "fidget toys". Their use is based upon the scientific evidence that people can benefit from these playful, secondary interactions to relieve stress and anxiety, improve concentration, and even boost memory. Numerous studies have proven that minor distractions, such as using fidget devices, can help improve productivity in both children and adults. There have also been studies that show fidgeting can improve those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But this is nothing new. Do you:
Chew on your pen caps?
Bite your fingernails?
Twirl or remove/replace your wedding ring?
Crack your knuckles?
Play with your necklace?
Doodle?
These are perfect examples of fidgeting. Probably very effective, but not very fun (or hygienic). So what does this all mean? Well, if you are a person who tends to fidget, you may want to give the Orbiter™ a try. It not only a very satisfying experience, but it may replace one of those bad habits with something a lot more socially acceptable. And if you are not a person who fidgets, you just may not know what you're missing!
Using the Orbiter™ can be as simple or as comprehensive as you want it to be. The basic setup is to grab it between your thumb and index finger, and place the chrome steel ball onto the surface of the magnet between the two outer aluminum bronze caps. With a gentle rotating motion, guide the ball around the circumference of the magnet gradually building speed to a comfortable level. Then mix it up by:
Rotating the ball clockwise, then counter-clockwise
Initiate and maintain rotational movement of the ball using your arm, or simply by flicking your wrist back and forth
Use it right handed, then switch to left handed operation
Another method is to hold the Orbiter™ horizontally with the side cap facing up. Place the chrome steel ball into the groove surrounding the "cup", and try to guide the ball on the groove in a circular motion. Sounds easy, but try building speed without the ball either falling into the cup or jumping out and grabbing the magnet!
You can also manipulate the ball of the Orbiter™ similar to a miniature trackball. Hold the Orbiter™ with the side cap facing up and the ball sitting in the cup. Roll the ball around using your thumb while it rotates in the cup.
The Orbiter™ can also be spun onto a smooth surface like a top. By using the chrome steel ball as the rotating contact point with the body sitting on top of the ball, it is possible to spin it like a top. This is more of a challenge, and may take quite a while to master this method of operation. But think of the satisfaction you will get once you achieve this heightened level of skill. People will bow to your greatness when you enter the room!
We also offer additional chrome steel balls on our site, add one or two extra balls to your Orbiter™ and totally change the feel of motion. There are many other ways in which to use the Orbiter™ , just use your imagination!
