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Title: Fidget Spinners
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 26 April 2017, 11:28:01
Who's into those fidget spinners?

Got any recommendations?

Aluminum? Ceramic? 3D printed?

I'm always behind on these things.  8)
Title: Re: Spinners
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 26 April 2017, 11:30:39
I've been wanting a nice heavy one for a while now. Gotta have a good bearing that's quiet and smooth or I'll annoy that girlfriend too much I think
Title: Re: Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 26 April 2017, 11:32:10
I've been wanting a nice heavy one for a while now. Gotta have a good bearing that's quiet and smooth or I'll annoy that girlfriend too much I think

Your right hand won't care if your left hand is noisy
Title: Re: Spinners
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 26 April 2017, 11:33:30
I've been wanting a nice heavy one for a while now. Gotta have a good bearing that's quiet and smooth or I'll annoy that girlfriend too much I think

Your right hand won't care if your left hand is noisy
Buuuuuuuurn!!!!
Title: Re: Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 26 April 2017, 11:35:15
I got mine from here: http://steampunkspinners.com/

Specifically this one: http://steampunkspinners.com/product/idler-fidget-spinner-brass/

I've been thinking about getting in on this drop, but not sure: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tec-accessories-orbiter?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 26 April 2017, 11:35:53
I've been wanting a nice heavy one for a while now. Gotta have a good bearing that's quiet and smooth or I'll annoy that girlfriend too much I think

Your right hand won't care if your left hand is noisy
Buuuuuuuurn!!!!

Just like when you forget to use lotion
Title: Re: Spinners
Post by: scwoopz on Wed, 26 April 2017, 12:12:00
I have to say, get a C3/Zentri spinner. I love mine. If you want, you can even buy hybrid ceramic bearings to put in it for $4 from fidgethq.com! I would recommend getting a Kong as well for the caps :)

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: helpslipknotfranklins on Wed, 26 April 2017, 12:46:11
https://www.fidgetla.com/collections/spinners/products/brass-tri-spinner (https://www.fidgetla.com/collections/spinners/products/brass-tri-spinner)
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 12:51:05
what.. what it do ..  I'm watching the utube video,  but I'm too old to understand why it's happening ?

what is suppose to happen..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: romevi on Wed, 26 April 2017, 12:52:14
I've seen these pop up lately. I'm curious to try one, just for kicks (spins?) and giggles.

I know Rama is making one.

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/t/588a983adb29d6827c38e846/1485478060275/?format=750w)

https://rama.works/s01-spinner/
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:02:43
I've seen these pop up lately. I'm curious to try one, just for kicks (spins?) and giggles.

I know Rama is making one.

Show Image
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/t/588a983adb29d6827c38e846/1485478060275/?format=750w)


https://rama.works/s01-spinner/

That looks pretty good... and like he's integrating multiple fidget types.  I'll be interested to see more on it.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Leslieann on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:03:08
Seriously the most over-hyped bunch of BS in a long time.
These are ALL over Youtube and 3d printing sites right now, you can't escape the damn things.

I've reached the point that I refuse to make one, much less buy one.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:04:00
Seriously the most over-hyped bunch of BS in a long time.
These are ALL over Youtube and 3d printing sites right now, you can't escape the damn things.

I've reached the point that I refuse to make one, much less buy one.

I still can't understand what it does ?

why is this suppose to be fun ?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:04:53
Seriously the most over-hyped bunch of BS in a long time.
These are ALL over Youtube and 3d printing sites right now, you can't escape the damn things.

I've reached the point that I refuse to make one, much less buy one.

I still can't understand what it does ?

why is this suppose to be fun ?

It spins, even mentioned in the title.

It's for people who fidget, also literally right in the title.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:07:17
Seriously the most over-hyped bunch of BS in a long time.
These are ALL over Youtube and 3d printing sites right now, you can't escape the damn things.

I've reached the point that I refuse to make one, much less buy one.

I still can't understand what it does ?

why is this suppose to be fun ?

It spins, even mentioned in the title.

It's for people who fidget, also literally right in the title.

I don't appreciate the logic in your post.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:11:47

It spins, even mentioned in the title.

It's for people who fidget, also literally right in the title.

But...

why would you spend money on this ?

it literally does NOTHING..


if you fidget, then fidget,  nothing wrong with fidgeting.   what does the addition of this ball bearing top do for the fidgeting ?


this is illogical an expense..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:13:05

It spins, even mentioned in the title.

It's for people who fidget, also literally right in the title.

But...

why would you spend money on this ?

it literally does NOTHING..


if you fidget, then fidget,  nothing wrong with fidgeting.   what does the addition of this ball bearing top do for the fidgeting ?


You're asking why someone would spend money on this.

On a mechanical keyboard forum.

Where literally every keyboard does the same thing.

Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:17:24


You're asking why someone would spend money on this.

On a mechanical keyboard forum.

Where literally every keyboard does the same thing.





The keyboard has some UTILITY..  it is an effort multiplier in some ways.

The act of COLLECTING keyboards is , I agree,  Useless and ridiculous..



The fidget spinner does absolutely nothing.. and if you got more than 1, it's a collection of nothing..


Is this like pogs ?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:18:36
This is pogs isn't it..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:19:09
I knew it...   pogs.. damn you.. this is pogs

you kids are fking stupid.


/old man voice...   damn you obama , our education system @ its best.. pog totin' 20 yr olds..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:19:57
Seriously the most over-hyped bunch of BS in a long time.
These are ALL over Youtube and 3d printing sites right now, you can't escape the damn things.

I've reached the point that I refuse to make one, much less buy one.

Don't know about all of that, just that I used to have bloody fingernails from biting them so much.  Now, I don't.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:20:15


You're asking why someone would spend money on this.

On a mechanical keyboard forum.

Where literally every keyboard does the same thing.





The keyboard has some UTILITY..  it is an effort multiplier in some ways.

The act of COLLECTING keyboards is , I agree,  Useless and ridiculous..



The fidget spinner does absolutely nothing.. and if you got more than 1, it's a collection of nothing..


Is this like pogs ?

Feels good in hand, it's soothing to watch something spin on a bearing, try and beat your spinning time record, distract yourself from the monotonous work. It's a bit more stimulating than pen clicking, and probably quieter.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:21:04


You're asking why someone would spend money on this.

On a mechanical keyboard forum.

Where literally every keyboard does the same thing.





The keyboard has some UTILITY..  it is an effort multiplier in some ways.

The act of COLLECTING keyboards is , I agree,  Useless and ridiculous..



The fidget spinner does absolutely nothing.. and if you got more than 1, it's a collection of nothing..


Is this like pogs ?

Feels good in hand, it's soothing to watch something spin on a bearing, try and beat your spinning time record, distract yourself from the monotonous work. It's a bit more stimulating than pen clicking, and probably quieter.

Definitely quieter.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: madhias on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:22:58
Is it something like these balls? I have one ball like in this video from a random guy on the internet, and when spinning it it feels weird:

Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 13:31:43
Is it something like these balls? I have one ball like in this video from a random guy on the internet, and when spinning it it feels weird:





Ya'll remember tech-decks ?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 26 April 2017, 14:00:51


You're asking why someone would spend money on this.

On a mechanical keyboard forum.

Where literally every keyboard does the same thing.





The keyboard has some UTILITY..  it is an effort multiplier in some ways.

The act of COLLECTING keyboards is , I agree,  Useless and ridiculous..



The fidget spinner does absolutely nothing.. and if you got more than 1, it's a collection of nothing..


Is this like pogs ?

Feels good in hand, it's soothing to watch something spin on a bearing, try and beat your spinning time record, distract yourself from the monotonous work. It's a bit more stimulating than pen clicking, and probably quieter.

Definitely quieter.

I know that there are clicky fidgets; I have one that's a keycap puller from Kailh, but it's no more quiet than the switches that are in the puller.  But the spinners are quieter of course, and the worry stones are noiseless.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 26 April 2017, 14:01:48
This'll last as long as that ball on a string fad from last year
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 26 April 2017, 14:06:48
This'll last as long as that ball on a string fad from last year
I got one of those somewhere. :eek:
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 26 April 2017, 14:11:34
This'll last as long as that ball on a string fad from last year
I got one of those somewhere. :eek:

I still use mine every summer, fun to play on the dock
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: romevi on Wed, 26 April 2017, 14:44:09
This'll last as long as that ball on a string fad from last year

That's a pretty common toy in other countries. Not sure why they became a fad.
They were pretty common in Mexico when I was a kid, and I saw children in various countries in Europe have them.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: 3K on Wed, 26 April 2017, 15:06:22
This seems to be the adult version of:
More
(http://www.animationmagazine.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/beyblade-post1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 26 April 2017, 15:45:20
Helps to stop leg shaking and foot tapping. Keeps you occupied so you aren't doing noisy and otherwise annoying things that disturb the people around you like tapping and drumming on everything without even noticing. Clicking pens and other fidgety things. In other words, it's helps with ADHD and it's soothing. So it has far more purpose than some of you who obviously don't have these problems think.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 26 April 2017, 16:27:28
I feel like most kids probably don't even have adhd..  but they sure as hell develop something like it once you cycle them on meth..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: meiosis on Wed, 26 April 2017, 16:38:44
I feel like most kids probably don't even have adhd..  but they sure as hell develop something like it once you cycle them on meth..
nou
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 26 April 2017, 18:26:28
Helps to stop leg shaking and foot tapping. Keeps you occupied so you aren't doing noisy and otherwise annoying things that disturb the people around you like tapping and drumming on everything without even noticing. Clicking pens and other fidgety things. In other words, it's helps with ADHD and it's soothing. So it has far more purpose than some of you who obviously don't have these problems think.

You don't even have to have ADHD.  You can have compulsory habits without ADHD, unlike what the doctors at school say now.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 26 April 2017, 18:41:24
Is it something like these balls? I have one ball like in this video from a random guy on the internet, and when spinning it it feels weird:





Ya'll remember tech-decks ?


lol I still have one. Switch late flip while I'm waiting for a web page to load and I'm good to go.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 27 April 2017, 09:49:07
most funnest fad-toy was probably yoyos still,  because it was much more involved.. and you could actually play with it..

Then the second most fun was dice,  because seelow was addictive, i mean it's gambling duh.. addictive..


Then the longest running.. probably pokemon genre as a whole is longest running.. the cards didn't last very long.. before they took it away..

Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: ghostdeini on Thu, 27 April 2017, 21:58:42
fidget spinners are 2017's hoverboard
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 27 April 2017, 23:44:38
fidget spinners are 2017's hoverboard

i don't see mike tyson making a funny video
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Cocopah on Fri, 28 April 2017, 00:09:45
I don't know what your budget is, but the best spinner on the market right now is the One Drop Trillium. Next drop should be soon. I was fortunate enough to get one on the first drop and it lives up to its hype.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Leslieann on Fri, 28 April 2017, 00:46:19
What exactly makes a spinner "the best".
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 28 April 2017, 00:59:04
What exactly makes a spinner "the best".

mechanically, spin time..   this is down to machining precision, and quality of the ball bearing.

I would guess  if they were able to do FEA on it  for wobble and aero dynamics, that would have an impact too, but it'd only make up for that last 10-20% of maximum spin time relative to mass..

Since FEA is expensive and require quite a high level of expertise and artistry, it's probably just not economical since you can just adjust weight
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 28 April 2017, 01:01:57
I don't know what your budget is, but the best spinner on the market right now is the One Drop Trillium. Next drop should be soon. I was fortunate enough to get one on the first drop and it lives up to its hype.

Because of you I saw last months Mantis yoyo. I love blind boxes and I wish I knew about it before it sold out! How much was the spinner they made, looks pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: ArchDill on Fri, 28 April 2017, 01:15:18
My brother-in-law 3D printed me one and it is not too bad. The metal ones look a lot more pleasing.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 28 April 2017, 03:12:06
My nieces and nephews are obsessed with these. One of 'em flips them at school, making himself a good few bucks. He gave me one the other day, and I'm going to put some amazing skateboard bearings in it to show him up.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Cocopah on Fri, 28 April 2017, 08:30:53
I don't know what your budget is, but the best spinner on the market right now is the One Drop Trillium. Next drop should be soon. I was fortunate enough to get one on the first drop and it lives up to its hype.

Because of you I saw last months Mantis yoyo. I love blind boxes and I wish I knew about it before it sold out! How much was the spinner they made, looks pretty sweet.
One Drop is awesome, I missed out on their blind box as well. The spinner is 180$, but it's basically 2 spinners. It comes with titanium and brass weights.

What exactly makes a spinner "the best".

mechanically, spin time..   this is down to machining precision, and quality of the ball bearing.

I would guess  if they were able to do FEA on it  for wobble and aero dynamics, that would have an impact too, but it'd only make up for that last 10-20% of maximum spin time relative to mass..

Since FEA is expensive and require quite a high level of expertise and artistry, it's probably just not economical since you can just adjust weight
The longest spin time on the market is the rotablade stubby.  This spinner isn't far behind it in terms of spin time though. What makes it the best is the smoothness and quietness.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Fri, 28 April 2017, 08:33:38
I don't need it... I haz stress balls.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 28 April 2017, 08:37:49
My nieces and nephews are obsessed with these. One of 'em flips them at school, making himself a good few bucks. He gave me one the other day, and I'm going to put some amazing skateboard bearings in it to show him up.

Swiss?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 28 April 2017, 08:44:50
I don't need it... I haz stress balls.

yea stressball is the cheapest iteration of this type of hand toy..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: digi on Fri, 28 April 2017, 08:45:46
Make sure you get a ceramic bearing and don't get a 3d printed frame!
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Fri, 28 April 2017, 08:52:33
I don't need it... I haz stress balls.

yea stressball is the cheapest iteration of this type of hand toy..

It also helps me get rid of hate better --> squeeze harder.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 28 April 2017, 09:05:59
I don't need it... I haz stress balls.

yea stressball is the cheapest iteration of this type of hand toy..

It also helps me get rid of hate better --> squeeze harder.

they teach you that it activates the positivity centers of your brain.. but you keep trying to xplain to them that positivity is what makes you angry in the first place..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Fri, 28 April 2017, 13:25:25
I don't need it... I haz stress balls.

yea stressball is the cheapest iteration of this type of hand toy..

It also helps me get rid of hate better --> squeeze harder.

they teach you that it activates the positivity centers of your brain.. but you keep trying to xplain to them that positivity is what makes you angry in the first place..

yeah positivity gets me worked up pretty much. the world isn't fairy tales. when i'm being realistic everybody find me negative. it's no use having a conversation with most people around me: "have you seem obama's last proposed bill? it's ridiculous" and then the other person goes something like "but he's so handsome and dressed nicely. what's wrong with you? always so negative and in the details" and then they wonder why I hate people..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: absyrd on Fri, 28 April 2017, 13:34:52
My nieces and nephews are obsessed with these. One of 'em flips them at school, making himself a good few bucks. He gave me one the other day, and I'm going to put some amazing skateboard bearings in it to show him up.

Swiss?

You know it.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: digi on Fri, 28 April 2017, 17:20:59
Step your orbital game up

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tec-accessories-orbiter?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Fri, 28 April 2017, 22:30:53
Step your orbital game up

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tec-accessories-orbiter?mode=guest_open

Same one I linked above :)
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Leslieann on Sat, 29 April 2017, 00:19:02
I don't know what your budget is, but the best spinner on the market right now is the One Drop Trillium. Next drop should be soon. I was fortunate enough to get one on the first drop and it lives up to its hype.

Because of you I saw last months Mantis yoyo. I love blind boxes and I wish I knew about it before it sold out! How much was the spinner they made, looks pretty sweet.
One Drop is awesome, I missed out on their blind box as well. The spinner is 180$, but it's basically 2 spinners. It comes with titanium and brass weights.

What exactly makes a spinner "the best".

mechanically, spin time..   this is down to machining precision, and quality of the ball bearing.

I would guess  if they were able to do FEA on it  for wobble and aero dynamics, that would have an impact too, but it'd only make up for that last 10-20% of maximum spin time relative to mass..

Since FEA is expensive and require quite a high level of expertise and artistry, it's probably just not economical since you can just adjust weight
The longest spin time on the market is the rotablade stubby.  This spinner isn't far behind it in terms of spin time though. What makes it the best is the smoothness and quietness.
If all you're doing is watching it spin, you're not fidgeting, you're playing.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 29 April 2017, 05:15:45
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 29 April 2017, 07:24:25
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 29 April 2017, 07:30:54
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.


A slinky is fun and novel when it came out,  and back in the day, it'd probably hold your attention for a few hours..


But in our fast pace, naked females everywhere world..   this lvl of stimulation  won't do it for ya'll for very long..  I'd say a few minutes and it'll be permanently on the shelf forever..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 29 April 2017, 07:46:13
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.

i can see that... phaps i should try one.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 29 April 2017, 07:47:09
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.


A slinky is fun and novel when it came out,  and back in the day, it'd probably hold your attention for a few hours..


But in our fast pace, naked females everywhere world..   this lvl of stimulation  won't do it for ya'll for very long..  I'd say a few minutes and it'll be permanently on the shelf forever..

wat? few minutes of pleasure and my GF is back on the shelf again? oh wait... i read that wrong hehe

bu yeah... i also never use my stressball anymore. i just go out and hit something or somebody
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 29 April 2017, 08:28:15
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.


A slinky is fun and novel when it came out,  and back in the day, it'd probably hold your attention for a few hours..


But in our fast pace, naked females everywhere world..   this lvl of stimulation  won't do it for ya'll for very long..  I'd say a few minutes and it'll be permanently on the shelf forever..

You'd be surprised. For some people all they need is the sensation of a different textile (feeling the surface of a vintage couch) and they're sensory problem is balanced for a while. Fidget spinners just attract the ladies better than a vintage couch  ;)
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 29 April 2017, 08:37:05
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.


A slinky is fun and novel when it came out,  and back in the day, it'd probably hold your attention for a few hours..


But in our fast pace, naked females everywhere world..   this lvl of stimulation  won't do it for ya'll for very long..  I'd say a few minutes and it'll be permanently on the shelf forever..

You'd be surprised. For some people all they need is the sensation of a different textile (feeling the surface of a vintage couch) and they're sensory problem is balanced for a while. Fidget spinners just attract the ladies better than a vintage couch  ;)

I have to admit... I'm very sensitive to the feel and structure of patterns and surfaces of materials and fabric.

AM I AUTISTIC NOW?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 29 April 2017, 09:04:22
What is the fun in these things? SOMEBODY EXPLAIN ME PLEAZ.

Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT

I'd imagine the experience is similar to haptic feedback but more likely to keep the user focused in on the feedback itself. Probably really soothing for people that suffer from sensory overload.


A slinky is fun and novel when it came out,  and back in the day, it'd probably hold your attention for a few hours..


But in our fast pace, naked females everywhere world..   this lvl of stimulation  won't do it for ya'll for very long..  I'd say a few minutes and it'll be permanently on the shelf forever..

You'd be surprised. For some people all they need is the sensation of a different textile (feeling the surface of a vintage couch) and they're sensory problem is balanced for a while. Fidget spinners just attract the ladies better than a vintage couch  ;)

I have to admit... I'm very sensitive to the feel and structure of patterns and surfaces of materials and fabric.

AM I AUTISTIC NOW?

Damn-it *insert name* I'm a *insert profession* not a psychologist.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Leslieann on Sat, 29 April 2017, 20:27:10
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 30 April 2017, 00:19:13
I'm just going to hold my skate deck on my lap and spin the wheels, such elegance, much spin, WOW
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sun, 30 April 2017, 05:13:29
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

Right... so I'm set with my stress balls then. Time to carry on.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Sun, 30 April 2017, 10:08:15
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

There are many (including myself) who would disagree.  As I said before, I always had bloody fingernail beds, and zero fingernail length.  Now I don't.  It's quiet, and I just continually spin it (so I don't really care about spin time)
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 30 April 2017, 10:24:24
I'm just going to hold my skate deck on my lap and spin the wheels, such elegance, much spin, WOW

Let's race. My fingerboard bearings vs your skateboard bearings ^-^
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 30 April 2017, 12:27:25
I'm just going to hold my skate deck on my lap and spin the wheels, such elegance, much spin, WOW

Let's race. My fingerboard bearings vs your skateboard bearings ^-^

Go go bones reds! Hehe
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 30 April 2017, 13:24:24
I'm just going to hold my skate deck on my lap and spin the wheels, such elegance, much spin, WOW

Let's race. My fingerboard bearings vs your skateboard bearings ^-^

Go go bones reds! Hehe

Skunked by bones reds. dang
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Leslieann on Sun, 30 April 2017, 17:21:48
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

There are many (including myself) who would disagree.  As I said before, I always had bloody fingernail beds, and zero fingernail length.  Now I don't.  It's quiet, and I just continually spin it (so I don't really care about spin time)
You kind of just reinforced my point though...
Quiet is good, I agree, but this whole "BEST" because of engineering is ridiculous because as a fidgeter you don't actually need a long spin time, which is how many of these are being marketed.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sun, 30 April 2017, 17:32:41
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

There are many (including myself) who would disagree.  As I said before, I always had bloody fingernail beds, and zero fingernail length.  Now I don't.  It's quiet, and I just continually spin it (so I don't really care about spin time)

I can imagine. I had stress balls for that. When I started as an undergrad I just COULDN't focus, reading text longer than like 5 minutes straight. After that I started browsing... looking around if I were in the library... going into town buying stuff I don't need etc. So I bought myself a stress ball and kneaded the **** out of that thing. It worked... I started to get A's and A+'s. After a while, I took away the conditioning stimulus and voila. Longer periods of concentration gained.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sun, 30 April 2017, 17:33:18
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

There are many (including myself) who would disagree.  As I said before, I always had bloody fingernail beds, and zero fingernail length.  Now I don't.  It's quiet, and I just continually spin it (so I don't really care about spin time)
You kind of just reinforced my point though...
Quiet is good, I agree, but this whole "BEST" because of engineering is ridiculous because as a fidgeter you don't actually need a long spin time, which is how many of these are being marketed.

So it's more of a relaxing thing / to keep you busy?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: chuckdee on Sun, 30 April 2017, 18:21:06
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

There are many (including myself) who would disagree.  As I said before, I always had bloody fingernail beds, and zero fingernail length.  Now I don't.  It's quiet, and I just continually spin it (so I don't really care about spin time)
You kind of just reinforced my point though...
Quiet is good, I agree, but this whole "BEST" because of engineering is ridiculous because as a fidgeter you don't actually need a long spin time, which is how many of these are being marketed.

Your point is that they're just toys.  It doesn't matter how they are marketed- marketing is going to be changed in order to sell.  I'm just saying that for those that really need it for a purpose- those that were in before it became a fad- they have a real use.  So to dismiss them as toys is to base your conclusion fully on the marketing rather than the use.  Worry stones are another form of this.  Some people click their pens, so a quieter, more efficient one is of real use.  And yes, at certain times when I've been focusing for too long, the act of watching them (some people use tops for this) unwinds that stress.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Leslieann on Sun, 30 April 2017, 19:15:47
Is it like "holy ****" the precision of engineering? high quality time wasting? WAT IS IT
Precision engineering? No, marketing bullsh*t.
It's something to twirl in your hand... A battery, thumbstick, pen or whatever you find on your desk serves the same purpose except that YOU have to do the twirling. Which is why these aren't really useful for fidgeters, you aren't doing anything.

These are toys.

There are many (including myself) who would disagree.  As I said before, I always had bloody fingernail beds, and zero fingernail length.  Now I don't.  It's quiet, and I just continually spin it (so I don't really care about spin time)
You kind of just reinforced my point though...
Quiet is good, I agree, but this whole "BEST" because of engineering is ridiculous because as a fidgeter you don't actually need a long spin time, which is how many of these are being marketed.

So it's more of a relaxing thing / to keep you busy?

Yes, it's a stress toy.
I guess my real complaint is with the name.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 01 May 2017, 00:44:00

Yes, it's a stress toy.
I guess my real complaint is with the name.



hahahahhahah.. you're right,  yea it does sound like an erotic female massager .. hahahahahhahahahaha
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 01 May 2017, 06:51:16

Yes, it's a stress toy.
I guess my real complaint is with the name.



hahahahhahah.. you're right,  yea it does sound like an erotic female massager .. hahahahahhahahahaha

Fidge me FIDGE ME

Yeah... I can see that.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Glissant on Mon, 01 May 2017, 07:05:53
A lot of kids (age 10-12) that I teach are getting into fidget spinners. Administration is probably going to ban them for some wonderful reason soon though.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 01 May 2017, 08:40:09

Fidge me FIDGE ME

Yeah... I can see that.

eurpoeans always thinking up weird secs stuff..

/ confirmed
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 01 May 2017, 08:44:04

Fidge me FIDGE ME

Yeah... I can see that.

eurpoeans always thinking up weird secs stuff..

/ confirmed

cant help it. dats the way i am. Y U NO ACCEPT ME?
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: SBJ on Mon, 01 May 2017, 08:51:31

Fidge me FIDGE ME

Yeah... I can see that.

eurpoeans always thinking up weird secs stuff..

/ confirmed
Damn straight.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 01 May 2017, 09:09:45

Fidge me FIDGE ME

Yeah... I can see that.

eurpoeans always thinking up weird secs stuff..

/ confirmed

cant help it. dats the way i am. Y U NO ACCEPT ME?

Tp4 accepts all geekhackers except  those who would attempt to do harm to our brothers by selling them $60 o-rings..
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 01 May 2017, 09:54:06

Fidge me FIDGE ME

Yeah... I can see that.

eurpoeans always thinking up weird secs stuff..

/ confirmed

cant help it. dats the way i am. Y U NO ACCEPT ME?

Tp4 accepts all geekhackers except  those who would attempt to do harm to our brothers by selling them $60 o-rings..

i c wad you did there.. **kneads stressball furiously**
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Tachi on Mon, 12 June 2017, 11:57:37
I'm a teacher and these are currently so huge if a kid in the class doesn't have one its surprising. Luckily for me they have now been banned as they are so annoying in a room with 35 of them!
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 12 June 2017, 12:09:16
I'm a teacher and these are currently so huge if a kid in the class doesn't have one its surprising. Luckily for me they have now been banned as they are so annoying in a room with 35 of them!

Give me back my pokemon cards you Witch.. !!
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 June 2017, 19:07:58
This guy at work had a fidget spinner and spins it all goddamn day making that whirring noise. I want to shove that thing down his ****ing throat and choke him with it.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 12 June 2017, 19:15:58
This guy at work had a fidget spinner and spins it all goddamn day making that whirring noise. I want to shove that thing down his ****ing throat and choke him with it.
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Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 June 2017, 19:21:50
This guy at work had a fidget spinner and spins it all goddamn day making that whirring noise. I want to shove that thing down his ****ing throat and choke him with it.
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A preview of Wednesday's local paper
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Doluded on Mon, 12 June 2017, 20:29:49
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Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 12 June 2017, 20:42:00
Remember when fidget spinners needed to be 3d printed? Those pics are a stark reminder as to why I follow zero people on Facebook :/
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 12 June 2017, 21:17:30
Remember when fidget spinners needed to be 3d printed? Those pics are a stark reminder as to why I follow zero people on Facebook :/



People are the precise reason why Tp4 doesn't even use facebook..

Realized a long time ago that PEOPLE are the problem..

No more people, No more problems..



/Not a serial murderer

/Don't quote me for Serial murderer interest thread..

/No , that's not what all Serial Murderers say.. !!
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: mrduul on Tue, 13 June 2017, 01:57:42
what about astro jax yooo

Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Alline Cliff on Sun, 25 June 2017, 08:50:31
A lot of colleagues enjoyed it but I am not interested. I'd choose my stress ball instead.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 21 October 2017, 17:27:59
I spin the fidget daily... got if for birthday. But it cheap one.

Is an expensive one better? Does it spin better? Is the weight distribution better?

I need to get my geek on for a nice spinner. You know, to protect my virginity at the office.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 22 October 2017, 21:05:09
I spin the fidget daily... got if for birthday. But it cheap one.

Is an expensive one better? Does it spin better? Is the weight distribution better?

I need to get my geek on for a nice spinner. You know, to protect my virginity at the office.

Start with a cheap one.

if you're still fiddling with it a couple of weeks later than think about getting a more expensive one.

All the kids at ny daughter's school had them, and she has 3 or 4 of them.

Now it seems that no-one is playing with them any more.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 23 October 2017, 04:35:29
I spin the fidget daily... got if for birthday. But it cheap one.

Is an expensive one better? Does it spin better? Is the weight distribution better?

I need to get my geek on for a nice spinner. You know, to protect my virginity at the office.

Start with a cheap one.

if you're still fiddling with it a couple of weeks later than think about getting a more expensive one.

All the kids at ny daughter's school had them, and she has 3 or 4 of them.

Now it seems that no-one is playing with them any more.

I use it occasionally, when I need to think or am reading and I need to hold something.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: typo on Sun, 11 March 2018, 08:21:00
I am honestly sick and it feels good. With Parkinson's.  I have bought very expensive USA ones and they are all junk. I mean for a grand this is pitiful. The machining sucks, bearing off center etc. Nuts. Get the right Chinese one for $10 and it is way better, albeit not as fancy. The fancy sucks too though imo. I prefer one piece. It does not need to be art and rarely works then. Actually things like this and YoYo's are where the Chinese Excel. They have no problem outdoing US metal fab. Just have to know what to get. They make trash, and the best as well. The problem is US shops make them too fancy. Even simple ones like Axis Micros suck though imo. Amazingly we cannot compete with the Chinese here. For the record there are $1,000 Chinese ones too and they are wonderful. This, they show us how it is done. Like look at Bathgate. That is very nice, yes but it can hardly spin. It is a gosh darn spinner after all! I am not a kid bragging, rather an old man but have use for it. I guess depends what you want from it. It seems though US shops just cannot do good metal fab. Sharp edges, dents etc. I never disrespect the US but this appears to be the truth. Just not our Forte. To charge that is an insult though imo.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 11 March 2018, 09:09:33
I am honestly sick and it feels good. With Parkinson's.  I have bought very expensive USA ones and they are all junk. I mean for a grand this is pitiful. The machining sucks, bearing off center etc. Nuts. Get the right Chinese one for $10 and it is way better, albeit not as fancy. The fancy sucks too though imo. I prefer one piece. It does not need to be art and rarely works then. Actually things like this and YoYo's are where the Chinese Excel. They have no problem outdoing US metal fab. Just have to know what to get. They make trash, and the best as well. The problem is US shops make them too fancy. Even simple ones like Axis Micros suck though imo. Amazingly we cannot compete with the Chinese here. For the record there are $1,000 Chinese ones too and they are wonderful. This, they show us how it is done. Like look at Bathgate. That is very nice, yes but it can hardly spin. It is a gosh darn spinner after all! I am not a kid bragging, rather an old man but have use for it. I guess depends what you want from it. It seems though US shops just cannot do good metal fab. Sharp edges, dents etc. I never disrespect the US but this appears to be the truth. Just not our Forte. To charge that is an insult though imo.

100% veggies,  you're covered..  I don't think anything says veggies reverse parkinsons atm.. But perhaps they just not goin' the xtra mile..

If anything all the evidence suggests milk products lead TO parkinson..  and we see gallon of milk a day nonsense, and all these men growing manbewbs from drinking all that cow estrogen.. hahahahahaha
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: typo on Mon, 12 March 2018, 03:12:55
Only raw veggies at that. Have since I was 4 years old now going to be 77. Have no idea about health. The thing to eat something that was living, breathing even if only milk is disgusting to me. I agree with you too as usual. people suck. I hardly talk to anyone. Human's are the only animal on the planet that destroy solely for the sake of destruction. Almost all humans disgust me. I guess why we have almost 400 animals. That will never be KILLED!

I made a mistake. Forgot Mechforce Deltacore. If you can deal with huge and super heavy it is the best machined and quality, spins up to 8 min seriously. If you are looking at it you want the stainless steel one not the Titanium. Still not as good as the best Chinese like a $75 one but pretty good. The only USA one I can recommend but it is huge and super heavy. It speaks to why I dislike people. If USA is the leader how come China of all places can do better? Like Bathgate, Axis,Onedrop completely suck. I guess depends do you want to look at it and brag or spin it? I have a real need as do others. People,kids made it a stupid fad. It is a medical device like oxygen. OOOOH I hate most people.
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: Sissy on Mon, 12 March 2018, 10:02:03
I am honestly sick and it feels good. With Parkinson's.  I have bought very expensive USA ones and they are all junk. I mean for a grand this is pitiful. The machining sucks, bearing off center etc. Nuts. Get the right Chinese one for $10 and it is way better, albeit not as fancy. The fancy sucks too though imo. I prefer one piece. It does not need to be art and rarely works then. Actually things like this and YoYo's are where the Chinese Excel. They have no problem outdoing US metal fab. Just have to know what to get. They make trash, and the best as well. The problem is US shops make them too fancy. Even simple ones like Axis Micros suck though imo. Amazingly we cannot compete with the Chinese here. For the record there are $1,000 Chinese ones too and they are wonderful. This, they show us how it is done. Like look at Bathgate. That is very nice, yes but it can hardly spin. It is a gosh darn spinner after all! I am not a kid bragging, rather an old man but have use for it. I guess depends what you want from it. It seems though US shops just cannot do good metal fab. Sharp edges, dents etc. I never disrespect the US but this appears to be the truth. Just not our Forte. To charge that is an insult though imo.

100% veggies,  you're covered..  I don't think anything says veggies reverse parkinsons atm.. But perhaps they just not goin' the xtra mile..

If anything all the evidence suggests milk products lead TO parkinson..  and we see gallon of milk a day nonsense, and all these men growing manbewbs from drinking all that cow estrogen.. hahahahahaha

Tap water is turning the frogs gay
Title: Re: Fidget Spinners
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 12 March 2018, 10:24:38

Tap water is turning the frogs gay

No, they were always gay.. but it's just now more publicly acceptable in the frog society..