Существуют десятки способов сделать спиннер своими руками и сотни вещей, которые можно сделать из LEGO. Лайфхакер предлагает собрать модную антистресс-игрушку из деталей самого популярного конструктора в мире.
Что понадобится
Возможно, необходимые детали уже есть у вас дома, но если нет — не отчаивайтесь. По запросу «детали лего поштучно» в поисковых сервисах находятся десятки магазинов, в которых можно найти необходимые комплектующие за 5–10 рублей. Для поиска используйте коды деталей.
- Круглая пластина с отверстием 6 × 6 (код 11213).
- Две круглые пластины с отверстием 4 × 4 (код 60474).
- Восемь бриков 3 × 2 (код 3021).
- Четыре брика 2 × 2 (код 3022).
- Ось (код 6587).
- Две плоские круглые пластины (код 15535).
- Круглая пластина с отверстием под ось (код 4032).
Руководство по сборке
Совместите три круглые пластины так, чтобы деталь 6 × 6 была расположена между двумя элементами 4 × 4. Одну из плоских пластин разместите на оси, как показано на фотографии.
Далее разместите на оси три широкие пластины, которые присоединили друг к другу ранее. Закрепите плоской «шайбой» сверху и пластиной 2 × 2 с крестообразным отверстием.
Присоедините грузики из пластин 3 × 2 и 2 × 2 к центру спиннера так, как показано на фотографии.
Беритесь за выступающие части оси и раскручивайте только что собранный спиннер из LEGO. Крутится не так долго, как подшипниковый, но выглядит интереснее классического варианта антистресс-игрушки.
Это лишь один из десятков способов собрать спиннер из LEGO. Как правило, неизменной остаётся только ось, а в создании грузиков вы ограничены только своей фантазией и наличием подходящих деталей.
Are your kids struggling to sit still? Especially while home during e-learning? A fidget spinner might be a great solution!
In my opinion, the best way to make a DIY fidget spinner is with LEGOs.
LEGOs are identical in size and shape, so a DIY fidget spinner made from LEGO will spin better and faster than one made from hand cut cardboard for example.
Using LEGOs to make fidget spinners is perfect if your kids are already LEGO fanatics and have a good size stash of different-sized bricks.
Learning how to make a fidget spinner is a fun way to spend an afternoon! Once you learn how to make a LEGO fidget spinner from me, you and your kids will want to experiment with all kinds of other ways to make DIY fidget spinners from LEGOs or other things you find around the house.
If you have been wanting to get away from lead in fidget spinners by learning how to make a fidget spinner yourself, you are in the right place!
With so much concern about lead in fidget spinners, I love being able to make LEGO fidget spinners because new LEGOs consistently test lead free.
As long as your kids are old enough not to swallow them, they are an AWESOME way to make your own DIY fidget spinner from safe materials.
And if you get tired of your LEGO fidget spinner, you can just make a new one! Or take it apart and use the LEGOs for a new project.
How to Make a Lego Fidget Spinner
Lego Fidget SpinnerSupplies
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- 2×4 LEGO Technic plate
- 1×3 axel (available in this set)
- 1/2 size technic bushing (you need 2)
- 2×2 round (you need 2)
- 2 x 3 slope brick (you need 2)
- 2 x 2 inverted slope brick (you need 2)
I’ll be honest: I’m not a technical LEGO guru. I want to give a big thanks to the team at Bricks and Minifigs in Beaverton, Oregon for helping with the technicalities so I can give you better part names than «yellow spacer thing» and «blue slanty brick.»
They are also a great place to pick up fidget spinner supplies so you don’t have to buy 4,000 1/2 size technic bushings at a time.
Lego Fidget Spinner Step-by-Step Directions
DIY LEGO fidget spinner step 1:
Thread the axel through the 2×4 technic plate (that’s the one with a hole in the middle!). Put a half size technic bushing on either side of the axel.
Test it at this point to make sure the plate can spin. If not, separate the bushings slightly until it does.
DIY LEGO fidget spinner step 2:
Put a 2×2 round on each end of the axel to serve as thumb holds. Check to make sure it still spins.
DIY LEGO fidget spinner step 3:
Put a 2×3 slope brick on either end of the technic plate as shown. Check the spin.
LEGO fidget spinner step 4:
Add inverted slope bricks on the underside of the slope bricks.
Double check the spin one last time.
For more great LEGO fidget spinner instructions, check out these other cool blogs:
on DoodleCraft
at Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls.
Printable Step-by-Step Directions for Building a LEGO Fidget Spinner
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How to Make a LEGO Fidget Spinner
Yield: 1 fidget spinner
Estimated cost: $0
prep time: 5 Mperform time: 2 Mtotal time: 7 M
Make your own DIY fidget spinner at home with these easy build instructions using LEGO bricks. This is a fun stem project for kids to make their own sensory toys and fidgets to use.
materials:
- 2×4 LEGO Technic plate
- 1×3 axel
- 1/2 size technic bushing (you need 2)
- 2×2 round (you need 2)
- 2 x 3 slope brick (you need 2)
- 2 x 2 inverted slope brick (you need 2)
steps:
- Thread the axel through the 2×4 technic plate (that’s the one with a hole in the middle!). Put a half size technic bushing on either side of the axel. Test it to make sure the plate can spin. If not, separate the bushings slightly until it does.
- Put a 2×2 round on each end of the axel to serve as thumb holds. Check to make sure it still spins.
- Put a 2×3 slope brick on either end of the technic plate as shown. Check the spin.
- Add inverted slope bricks on the underside of the slope bricks.
- Double check the spin one last time.
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Fidget Spinners… the curse of parents and teachers around the world! It’s time for some Fidget Spinner Alternatives!
If you have a child, then you probably have a fidget spinner (or 5!) in your house or your child has at least asked for one. They are everywhere! The craze has hit hard and fast!
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Fidget Spinner Obsession
I’m a teacher and I went from not even knowing what they were, to having dozens of students with them in a matter of weeks. My own children were so desperate to get one that they did extra chores for weeks (like scooping the cat litter box!) to get the money to buy one!
In fact, my children love fidget spinner so much that they started making their own from various Lego pieces we have at home! Check out our tutorial on how we made a super fast spinning Lego Fidget Spinner.
My children might love them, but I have to say… I don’t get it! I don’t see the appeal in them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fidgeter! I have a couple of rings on my fingers, just so I can fidget with them throughout the day!
I pretty much always have to be doing something with my hands, or I can’t concentrate. But to me, a spinner isn’t a “fidget” toy. It doesn’t keep my hands busy enough, so I can concentrate. It’s more of a toy that I would sit and look at, more of a distraction than something to help me focus.
So I decided to track down and test some fidget spinner alternatives for children and adults.
Here are some of the best ones I found.
Fidget Cube
The Fidget Cube is a great alternative for:
Someone who needs to keep their hands busy so they can concentrate on a task
Fidget Cubes are nearly as popular as fidget spinner. These are small cubes with different buttons on each side. All the buttons move in a different way. The cube is small enough to hold in one hand, and easy to absentmindedly play with while working on something else.
Puzzle Snake
The Puzzle Snake is a great alternative for:
Someone that needs something to focus on so they can zone out what is going on around them
The Puzzle Snake has been around for years but recently has become popular again. It is a long plastic toy made on interlocking triangles and can be twisted to create different shapes. The possible shape creations are endless.
Infinity Cube
The Infinity Cube is a great alternative for:
Someone who likes repetitive motions to help zone out
Infinity Cubes are a small plastic cube that is hinged in a number of places. By opening it up and folding the hinges in a different direction you can create different shapes. You can also mindlessly cycle through the different configurations.
Spinning Ring
The Spinning Ring is a great alternative for:
Adults or teens who need something to occupy their hands when stressed or anxious
Spinning Rings are pieces of jewelry which have a double purpose! To most people they will look like a pretty ring, but a section of the ring also spins around. Perfect for anyone that anxiously plays with their jewelry (like me!)
Note: There are more masculine versions available, such as this Spinning Ring in black.
Star Magic Cube
The Star Magic Cube is a great alternative for:
Someone that needs a distraction and to give themselves a brain break
The Star Magic Cube is a novel toy that is actually made up of 2 interlocking parts. They fit together in different ways and fold and unfold to make a variety of shapes, such as a cube or star.
Flexi-Sphere
The Flexi-Sphere is a great alternative for:
Someone that wants something to keep their hands amused and zone out
The Flexi-Sphere is an old fashioned toy made of wire and beads. By flipping sections of it around you can make different shapes. There is a comforting repetitiveness to it’s movement as you cycle through the shapes.
Maze Ball
The Maze Ball is a great alternative for:
Someone that wants a challenging distraction and a task to keep them focused
The Perplexus Maze Ball is a fun toy to pick up and play with whenever you want to zone out the rest of the world. By gently twisting and turning the sphere, you guide a small marble through a set of paths. Easy to learn, difficult to master! It takes hyper concentration to complete – great for ADHD or ADD kids.
Fidget Pencil Toppers
Fidget Pencil Toppers are a great alternative for:
Children (or adults!) who need something to play with while thinking about what they are going to write
These Fidget Pencil Toppers go on the top of a pen or pencil, and can be played with while thinking about your written work. They are a great alternative for kids who chew on their pencils or spin them (and knock them onto the floor) repeatedly.
Moon Drop Magnetic Toy
The Moon Drop Magnetic Toy is a great alternative for:
Someone that needs something to play with while they contemplate difficult problems
The Moon Drop Magnetic Toy is a metal rod with a gravity-defying metal collar that seems to float as it slides up and down. Perfect for adults to keep on their desks or for anyone interested in the science of magnets and opposite forces.
Spiral Liquid Timer
The Spiral Liquid Timer is a great alternative for:
Someone that needs to calm down for a period of time
Spiral Liquid Timers and other liquid motion toys are great for helping an upset child calm now. By focusing on the moving liquid, they fall into an almost meditative state. Ideal for children (and adults) who deal with frustration and needs ways to calm down.
So there you have it! 10 Fidget Spinner alternatives to give you something to occupy hands and mind to help aid concentration!
Which is your favorite? Have you found a different toy that you like instead of fidget spinners?
Introduction: Lego Fidget Spinner
What can be better than your two favorite toys all in one? Legos plus fidget spinner equals awesome!
Step 1: Materials
Here are the parts you will need. The colors don’t really matter.
Step 2: Build the Core
These are the parts you need for the core.
Step 3: Build on to the Core
Add these two pieces on top.
Step 4: Construct the Top
Remember the colors inside don’t matter. You won’t even see them.
Step 5: Construct the Bottom
It has the same parts as the top.
Step 6: Putting on the Top
Stick the axle on the top and through the core.
Step 7: Put on the Bottom
Flip it and press on the bottom.
Step 8: Give It a Spin
Spin and have fun.