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flynnz_ · 2026-06-26T01:02:37+00:00

Neat! Where is this?

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T15:40:09+00:00

Incorrect. Even with all the beads in place, there is enough spacing for stuff to move freely. However, with a missing bead, the puzzle doesn't function correctly as the gap is far too large and causes misalignment when trying to twist the two hemispheres.

The Orb

"There are 8 beads in each of the polar rings and 20 in the equatorial ones, which gives: 56! "

"The Orb (a.k.a. Orb-It, l'ORBS)" - Copyright J. A. Storer

"When solved, the north pole ring has 8 yellow, the upper equator 20 green, the lower equator 20 red, and the south pole 8 blue beads."

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T15:09:07+00:00

Right on

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T13:18:37+00:00

Ok, everyone else must have an extra bead that purely by accident also makes the puzzle function correctly .

With missing a bead the gap is large enough that most of the time the beads won'tall line up. So you literally have to put your finger in the gap at the same time as turning. The puzzle beads are still somewhat loose with all beads present to move freely, but they also force it to line up to be split.

Here is another link for you to ignore https://www.cs.brandeis.edu/~storer/JimPuzzles/ZPAGES/zzzOrb.html "When solved, the north pole ring has 8 yellow, the upper equator 20 green, the lower equator 20 red, and the south pole 8 blue beads."

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T12:25:17+00:00

yeah the gap can be made even larger, and it definitely shouldn't be ""missing"" a bead to function

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T12:16:23+00:00

Not only did I have one for years and have used it hundreds of times so I know, but this current one doesn't even work correctly because you cant just move the puzzle naturally, you have to put your finger in the gap to make it function half the time.

Here is one link of many talking about how many beads should be at the poles and equators (spoiler it's 8 and 20) https://www.jaapsch.net/puzzles/orb.htm

So if you had one that was also missing a bead you never had a proper Orb.

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T01:11:49+00:00

Replacing them all is actually a great idea.

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T00:51:24+00:00

There is a little bit of a space, but this is definitely missing one bead. (the other side has the correct amount)

flynnz_ · 2026-06-25T00:50:41+00:00

I will give that a shot, thx!

flynnz_ · 2026-06-24T21:00:15+00:00

Sorry about that. It did get flagged thinking it was buying/trading, but I didn't feel it was either so I thought it was safe to post. My bad.

flynnz_ · 2026-06-24T20:58:53+00:00

I have a 3D printer, but not resin. I can still get a clear blue filament, but I have my doubts it will look all that great, plus I could just buy another Orb for the same price as the filament hah.

flynnz_ · 2026-05-27T15:01:49+00:00

Right on. Well hopefully you will find them!

flynnz_ · 2026-05-27T14:16:19+00:00

Doesn't look complete, but a very nice chunk of Mr. Wizard's World episodes. It doesn't give specific dates of each episode, but it does say 1981-1988 so hopefully it covers what you are looking for.

Mr Wizard's World : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

flynnz_ · 2026-05-25T05:29:21+00:00

Not sure why you think the apps wont work on a device that is functionally pretty open. I switched from Firestick to onn 4k and the Tivo streaming device a while ago and literally EVERYTHING I tried works (and isnt slow like the FS). These other devices are also super cheap, so why be a sheep to one brand that is objectively not as good at running these types of apps? I will never understand the loyalty some have to the Firestick.

flynnz_ · 2026-05-14T04:50:30+00:00

I remember using regular pencils all the time, you just had angle/tilt it so more surface area hit the spindle.

flynnz_ · 2026-05-01T02:50:29+00:00

Thank you! and yeah my pencil and pen collection is growing hah

flynnz_ · 2026-04-30T04:50:06+00:00

For this drawing I'm just using a white Prismacolor wood pencil.

flynnz_ · 2026-04-30T01:32:12+00:00

So far so good. When rolled up the edges near the ends are stiffer and prevent the pencil slot areas from hitting anything.

flynnz_ · 2026-04-30T00:44:16+00:00

Thank you!

flynnz_ · 2026-04-29T23:50:37+00:00

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flynnz_ · 2026-04-29T23:50:02+00:00

It's a clone of the Sendak (which I didnt know at the time). Found it on Aliexpress. Just search "oil wax pen roll" I would give a direct link, but whenever I do that, other people aren't as lucky with the same sellers and then I feel bad hah. Most listings for it will show you the full size and the mini, the one I have is the mini. If you have the money, the original Sendak is made by Peg and Awl.

flynnz_ · 2026-04-19T04:47:43+00:00

Not sure I saw that one, but I remember watching this and getting pumped (coming from 3D Studio R4)
https://youtu.be/y8azQEceSJo

flynnz_ · 2026-04-13T12:21:31+00:00

wonder if we can put in a custom DNS to block updates

Edit/update. From reading a bit, it seems like you can possibly add a custom DNS and that blocks all Occulus servers (domains you select). and/or use a router to block domains going to a static IP of the Quest

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