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− | == Introduction ==
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− | Fidget cubes are ...?
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− | == Features ==
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− | [[File:China_fidget_cube_open.jpg|thumb|right|200px]] | |
− | All cubes have these common features that can be found on the sides of the device:
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− | * Joystick
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− | * Rocker switch
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− | * 5 buttons, some are clicky and some silent
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− | * Spinning disk
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− | * 3 rollers/gears & rotating shiny ball
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− | * Oval shaped indent (does nothing)
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− | Exact implementations of these features can vary. For example, some cubes do have rubberized buttons while others don't, some cubes allow you to press/click the shiny ball, etc.
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− | The body of the cube measures approximately 3 cm on each side (not including sticking out parts).
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− | == Chinese Fidget Cubes ==
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− | The following table shall give a short overview of some Chinese clones, their features and flaws.
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− | ! Manufacturer
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− | ! Joystick
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− | ! Rocker switch
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− | ! 5 buttons
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− | ! Spinning disk
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− | ! 3 rollers
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− | ! Shiny ball
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− | ! Oval indent
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− | ! Price
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− | ! Flaws
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− | ! Notes
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− | | Ebay (rightyoung, possibly other vendors)
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− | | Rubberized, 3 clicky, 2 silent
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− | | No resistance
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− | | Clicky
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− | | ~$8
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− | | Joystick
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− | | Can be opened by lifting the rotating plate (with a knife or thin plastic tool) and undoing two small Philips screws underneath, comes apart without force. Rocker switch resistance is done with magnets.
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− | | Gearbest
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− | | Plastic
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− | | $5
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− | | Joystick, build quality, loud buttons
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− | | Antsylabs (Kickstarter original)
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− | | $25
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− | | Pre-order only
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− | === Common flaws ===
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− | So far not too many people have shared their experiences on the [[Chink_shit_general|/csg/]] threads, but a few issues stick out:
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− | * The joystick is prone to get stuck pretty quickly. This may be due to wear and tear on the metal ball inside, which rubs against a another metal plate, causing a flat surface there on the ball. Applying some grease might or might not help.
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− | * Build quality is hit-or-miss.
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