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Fascinations Levitron Omega - Includes Powerful Neodymium Magnet! -- » See -- it in action (MPG movie) -- The LEVITRON® OMEGATM Anti-Gravity Top is able to levitate in mid-air by harnessing the lifting power produced by two opposing magnets and is stabilized using the gyroscopic effect that is produced by spinning. -- The longer you practice using the Levitron, the longer you will be able to keep the top floating and learn to perform tricks with it. It's getting to that point the separates the serious from the fly-by-nights. It's amazing to see as it floats freely in space with no strings attached. -- The LEVITRON® OMEGATM comes with complete instructions plus a detailed scientific explanation for the science behind it. The Self-Starter aids the top, helping you get it to spin correctly every time. The Perpetuator is a special electronic drive that creates perpetual levitation. -- Challenging to operate, but suitable for ages 8 & up. -- Includes: -- **Floating top -- **Magnetic OMEGA Base -- **Clear plastic lifter cover -- **Adjustable base leveling legs -- **Assortment of adjustable weights -- **Levitron® physics guide -- **Instructional sheet -- Resources: -- » The Physics of Levitron -- » Levitron Top Tip Sheet
Feature Fascinations Levitron Omega
- Objects continuously revolve in space inspiring wonder and amazement
- People wont believe that its possible until they see it for themselves
- Your object will levitate even if the base is turned on its side or upside down
- Witness for the first time stable levitation of an object using only an electromagnetic base located below the object
- Fascinations designs product to illustrate many magical aspects of our world
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A fun magnet experiment . There were a lot of reviews about the difficulty of getting this product working and I was naturally a little hesitant. Still, I'm very interested in levitation and this seemed like fun so I ordered it. I got the top working just fine in about an hour and played with it that same night until my fingers were sore. In a few days I was able to get the top to spin repeatedly for around 2 minutes without any additional products. I will be purchasing the Levitron Perpetuator next year to keep the top spinning "indefinitely".
The instructions to get the top going were exceptionally clear and concise. My kids love moving their hands around the floating top and also enjoy trying to catch it mid-air.
One recommendation: Set the base up on a carpeted floor. My first few spins sent the top flying around the room and I was afraid of breaking it.
A fun magnet experiment . There were a lot of reviews about the difficulty of getting this product working and I was naturally a little hesitant. Still, I'm very interested in levitation and this seemed like fun so I ordered it. I got the top working just fine in about an hour and played with it that same night until my fingers were sore. In a few days I was able to get the top to spin repeatedly for around 2 minutes without any additional products. I will be purchasing the Levitron Perpetuator next year to keep the top spinning "indefinitely".
The instructions to get the top going were exceptionally clear and concise. My kids love moving their hands around the floating top and also enjoy trying to catch it mid-air.
One recommendation: Set the base up on a carpeted floor. My first few spins sent the top flying around the room and I was afraid of breaking it.
Fascinations Levitron Omega Reviews
Amazing little toy . I received one of these for Christmas. My friend was the first to get it working, but now both of us can do it. It's truly amazing when it DOES work. (And, yes, it is testy!)
Amazing little toy . I received one of these for Christmas. My friend was the first to get it working, but now both of us can do it. It's truly amazing when it DOES work. (And, yes, it is testy!)
Fascinations Levitron Omega Opinions
A cool toy for my 10 year old. . As promised, there is significant patience required to get this going. But once accomplished, it's a fascinating demonstration of magnetic suspension.
Viewers might find it useful to look up videos on youtube that show how this works.
A cool toy for my 10 year old. . As promised, there is significant patience required to get this going. But once accomplished, it's a fascinating demonstration of magnetic suspension.
Viewers might find it useful to look up videos on youtube that show how this works.
levitron top . The Levitron takes a while to calibrate, but works well. It took hundreds of tries to figure out. It finally worked once I added weights to it. It could be frustrating and requires lots of patience.
Not a toy . This is an amazing device. It's quite incredible--once you get it to work. My elven-year-old son had a delightful time putting it together, but there is a serious learning curve when it comes to making the device actually work. While an adult has the patience required to learn the technique, my preteen became board after several tries and gave up. Still, it makes for an effective demonstration of several scientific concepts--once you figure out how to make it work . . .
Thinkgeek is AWESOME! . This product is good. Thinkgeek has EXCELENT support. I bought it and realized that I needed to cancel it, so I contacted them via E-Mail. Usually companies don't pay attention to E-Mails, or they have an automated E-Mailer. Not this one. I got a confirmation saying it was canceled. However, Get "Geek Points" by buying it from www.thinkgeek.com !
great product . i loved this toy i bought it and had a hard time getting it started but once i did it was great.
Amazing to see work but TOUGH to master. . This toy is very educational and quite amazing to see working. However, this toy is rather hard to adjust for sustained levitation.
But it IS possible with a little patience and understanding.
Here's a quick few tips.
Tuning the top:
First, start out with your top a little overly heavy with the 2 smaller brass washers and the 2 large red and blue plastic washers and both the black rubber O-rings. This is most certainly too heavy, but it's easier to get the top flying tuning it from a heavy weight than starting with a lighter weight. When the top is too light, it will "bounce" up and out of the magnetic field too erratically making it very difficult to determine the proper leveling of the base (see below). Being too heavy you'll find it does not want to lift off the clear plastic offset tray as you slowly lift the tray and the spinning top up to the equilibrium point of the magnetic field. One at a time, remove the one of the washers and try again. The kit provides several brass and plastic washers of various sizes to EXACTLY tune the top to within a few micrograms. Through experimentation you will find the perfect weight that JUST lifts the top off the offset plate. You will also discover that temperature will change the magnetic fields of both the top and the base, so each time you decide to play with the toy, it may need to be slightly rebalanced/tuned.
Leveling the base:
Once you have the top close to perfect as to weight, you need to perfectly level the base. If the top tends to "fall" out of the magnetic field in one direction consistently, raise that side with the knurled legs of the base. Try a quarter turn and try again. The base has indicators what direction needs to be turned to raise and lower.
There are many YouTube videos showing people lifting the offset tray and top into the magnetic field's equilibrium point.
Again, understand up front, the top needs to be PRECISELY balanced with the plastic and brass washers. The base also must be PERFECTLY LEVEL. You may very well get frustrated with JUST how exact this must be. But once you have achieved an exact balance and a perfectly level base, the top will levitate for 2 minutes or more.
But it IS possible with a little patience and understanding.
Here's a quick few tips.
Tuning the top:
First, start out with your top a little overly heavy with the 2 smaller brass washers and the 2 large red and blue plastic washers and both the black rubber O-rings. This is most certainly too heavy, but it's easier to get the top flying tuning it from a heavy weight than starting with a lighter weight. When the top is too light, it will "bounce" up and out of the magnetic field too erratically making it very difficult to determine the proper leveling of the base (see below). Being too heavy you'll find it does not want to lift off the clear plastic offset tray as you slowly lift the tray and the spinning top up to the equilibrium point of the magnetic field. One at a time, remove the one of the washers and try again. The kit provides several brass and plastic washers of various sizes to EXACTLY tune the top to within a few micrograms. Through experimentation you will find the perfect weight that JUST lifts the top off the offset plate. You will also discover that temperature will change the magnetic fields of both the top and the base, so each time you decide to play with the toy, it may need to be slightly rebalanced/tuned.
Leveling the base:
Once you have the top close to perfect as to weight, you need to perfectly level the base. If the top tends to "fall" out of the magnetic field in one direction consistently, raise that side with the knurled legs of the base. Try a quarter turn and try again. The base has indicators what direction needs to be turned to raise and lower.
There are many YouTube videos showing people lifting the offset tray and top into the magnetic field's equilibrium point.
Again, understand up front, the top needs to be PRECISELY balanced with the plastic and brass washers. The base also must be PERFECTLY LEVEL. You may very well get frustrated with JUST how exact this must be. But once you have achieved an exact balance and a perfectly level base, the top will levitate for 2 minutes or more.
Awesome Effect - IF You're Willing To Practice Practice Practice . This Levitron will absolutely amaze your friends, family, and ASTONISH kids. It is amazing the power and effect of rare earth magnets. The top appears to be floating and spinning as if by magic. That being said, you have to work to learn how to get this effect to work. It needs to be totally level and you need to determine what weight rings to use to get it properly balanced. If you are easily frustrated and have little patience - this is NOT the effect/toy for you. If you are willing to take the time to set this up properly and have no problem practicing something until you get it right...THIS WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF.
It is that good. It will attract EVERYONE in a room. People will not believe their eyes when you slide an empty wine glass over and around the spinning top. An incredible effect. IF you are willing to spend a little time getting it right.
No patience = horrible expense.
Good patience = Awesome Toy.
It is that good. It will attract EVERYONE in a room. People will not believe their eyes when you slide an empty wine glass over and around the spinning top. An incredible effect. IF you are willing to spend a little time getting it right.
No patience = horrible expense.
Good patience = Awesome Toy.
levitating top . This is an attractive top. I look for simple scientific items like this for nephews and grandkiddies so they will understand the principles. I could not get the top to work even using a levitron starter. I called the company that Amazon sold the product thru, told them the problem and they are sending a replacement at no charge. Service of Amazon and Edmonds Scientific is excellant. Edmonds stopped selling this product so others must have a problem. Not a big item and no big deal. I have had no problems with previoous products from both of these companies.
Product Details
EAN : 0032309900071UPC : 032309900071
MPN : LEV20-OMEG
Brand : Fascinations
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 8 inches
Width : 8 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Fascinations
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 83.333333333333 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 3 years
Model : LEV20
Publisher : Fascinations
Release Date : 2009-01-01
SKU : SELEX-242-8-1247
Studio : Fascinations
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