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Sunnytech Solar Magnetic Levitation Model Levitating Mendocino Motor Educational Model ST41

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 503 ratings

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Size 130*76*75MM
Brand Sunnytech
Theme Physics
Age Range (Description) Kid
Item Dimensions LxWxH 6.1 x 5.4 x 4.3 inches

About this item

  • EASY OPERATION ----No 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 ORNAMENT THAT COMBINES THE MAGNETIC AND ELECTRIC FIELD ----The 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.
  • ENTERTAINING---- The 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.
  • PRIORITY GIFT OPTION FOR MANY APPLICATIONS----It is an amazing and fantastic product at this price. 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 DESK ----Decorative 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.

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When it comes to building a business, Sunnytech started in a garage in New Jersey. As a family business, we promise to only produce and sell products that we will proudly use them in our own homes and yards. In Sunnytech, we apply a "triple bottom line" concept, which can help our company achieve a successful and sustainable business model. We think a lot of about it. How does good design benefit people, how does it benefit the planet and how does it generate profit for business? We seek to do the right thing, to do it well, to support people, planet and profit. That means we are trying to play an active role in the communities we run. Because we believe that we are an outstanding steward of our beautiful country and planet, Sunnytech’s business follows a 100% zero landfill policy. All leftover materials are recycled, including electronic products.

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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 OPERATION

No 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 ELECTRIC

The 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.

ENTERTAINING

The 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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EDUCATION

Solar 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 APPLICATIONS

It 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 DESK

Decorative 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.

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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.

Features:

Model:ST41

Speed:300-1500r/min

Size: 130*76*75MM

Play steps

1. Bring the model near the window or near a suitable light resource. Don’t put the model on steel desk, it will affect the performance. (set the model 45degree direction under the light resource.)

2. Set the rotor to the board, levitating success on the model

3. Give the rotor a gently push, it will run smooth.

4. The magnet is fragile, please avoid the Magnetic suction to each other and damage.

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
503 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and viewing experience of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a great gadget and an amazing illustration of electro-magnetism. They also find the product very entertaining and engaging. Customers appreciate the appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with stability and content. They mention that the rotor is out of balance and it wobbles. Opinions are mixed on quality, magnet strength, and value.

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73 customers mention63 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a cool gadget for any tech head or engineer, and works great. Customers also like the interesting design, and say it makes a good desk top toy. They also say the solar panels work well.

"...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..." Read more

"...bit off balance, so I have to bend the shaft a little bit, but it runs really fast !!!Then, it goes flying off into the furniture......" Read more

"...These will last longer than most I've seen. They're also very attractive...." Read more

"Product works great and is an amazing illustration of electro-magnetism and the power of magnets but the quality is less than perfect...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers find the science fundamentals kit very entertaining, engaging, and interesting. They say it's a great conversation starter and a cool toy to watch. Customers also say it’s able to build brains and is a good gift for science-loving adults and kids.

"...They turn a boring workspace into an animated inspiration...." Read more

"This is the most entertaining item I have ever bought for myself...." Read more

"...Very entertaining and sturdy overall happy" Read more

"it's a great conversation starter or gift to any science liking adult or kid" Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the appearance of the science fundamentals kit interesting. They say it makes a good desk top toy and conversation piece. Customers also say it elegantly displays some amazing laws of physics. They find the product to be worth the price and impressive to their audience.

"...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..." Read more

"I love this little motor! Good design..." Read more

"Pricey at $70 but it is pretty neat to have on your desk spinning on a sunny day" Read more

"...The reason for the 2 stars is it does look cool floating in mid air...." Read more

43 customers mention25 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it's well made, while others say that it seems cheaply made and has poor quality control. Some complain that the propeller is very fragile and the solar panels are very weak.

"...All that being said, It got to me VERY quickly, in perfect condition and very carefully packaged and protected...." Read more

"...of electro-magnetism and the power of magnets but the quality is less than perfect. First one ordered had a part loose inside...." Read more

"...They're the best value that I've found because of their high-quality construction and parts. These will last longer than most I've seen...." Read more

"Seems cheaply made for almost $70. It does work well and doesn't require direct sun. Even works on cloudy days...." Read more

18 customers mention12 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the magnet strength of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it works great and is useful in teaching about magnetism, while others say that the magnets are a little strong and wobble.

"...This one levitates magnetically, helping it to be the fastest of the three. I know this because I bought all three...." Read more

"...Need to be gentle when moving the unit, the strong magnets can pull down very hard on the rotor and possible damaging the solar panels." Read more

"Product works great and is an amazing illustration of electro-magnetism and the power of magnets but the quality is less than perfect...." Read more

"I have got that and set up. The magnetic levitation is pretty good to allow it freely spin...." Read more

13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's worth the price and fun for the money, while others say it'll impress your audience and is a waste of money.

"...] Amazing, trippy, inconsistent, useless? Definitely.Hah!..." Read more

"...They're the best value that I've found because of their high-quality construction and parts. These will last longer than most I've seen...." Read more

"...a static display piece instead of a kinetic one, which makes it not worth the money it cost to purchase...." Read more

"There’s a quality of the build here but it still feels highly priced." Read more

34 customers mention7 positive27 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the rotor is out of balance, it wobbles, and the motor was wobbling a little. The wobble starts to resonate and compound enough that the unit falls off during spin up. Some say that the weight is not balanced well enough and it keeps falling.

"...I at first installed it off center so that that the motor was wobbling a little, but after pushing the propeller on a little more, it centered..." Read more

"...Then, it goes flying off into the furniture...HahahahahahahaNone the less, 5 stars !!!!!!!LOLBut......." Read more

"...However, at certain medium speeds, the wobbles start to resonate and compound enough that the solar panels will hit the base...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

21 customers mention0 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the content of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's not balanced very well, has no simple way of correctly balancing, and likes to off balance itself. The unit is somewhat unbalanced on rotation, and the rotor is out of balance. The motor/engine in place is misaligned, and it falls off.

"...The only problem is that it's bit off balance, so I have to bend the shaft a little bit, but it runs really fast !!!..." Read more

"...Returned for a second one that was unbalanced and crashed at high speeds." Read more

"...Enough to actually feel a bit of breeze off the fan.2. Poorly balanced. At really slow speeds and really fast speeds, it stays pretty stable...." Read more

"...I think it has balance issues - seems to be somewhat balanced along its axis, but is not balanced end to end, so it doesn't run level...." Read more

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