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How to use ? - A simple gyroscope

  • Step 1

    With a punch drill holes in the middle of the discs. The holds must match the diameter of the straw.

     

    On of the discs glue nuts along it's edge.

     

    Paste the other disc on top.



  • Step 2

    Pass the straw in the center hole and fix it on both sides with some glue.

     

    Cut the straw to leave 1cm on one side and 3 cm on the other



  • Step 3

    Cut the skewer pick 8 cm from its point and pass it through the straw.

     

    Glue 1 nut just above the pointed end of the skewer.

     

    Glue 3 nuts on the other side without just above the straw (it shouldn't touch it !).



  • Step 4

    Cut the edge of a PET cap with a cutter to keep only it's bottom with a small rim.

    {#lang_bricoWikiWarnings_warning} Be carful not to hurt yourself and ask an adult for help

     Glues this small disc to the top of another cap screwed on a bottle.



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