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The Flexi-Cubus is a mechanical model, an octasphere puzzle in the form of a steampunk skeleton cube made out of eight joint-connected spheres. This flexible connection allows the spheres to move and roll over one another creating different geometrical shapes. 

Each sphere is a mini-mechanism comprising six segments connected with a hinged joint. The geometrical model takes the shapes of a rectangle and a 3D cube transforming by bending the joints from one to the other and back as many times as you want.

The Flexi-Cubus is designed as a means to improve your attention and focus on a task you are working on. It will help you to relieve anxiety and stress, and direct your thoughts and feelings in a positive way.

Ugears has created this 3D puzzle with great care and perfection. It is made of attractive, high quality wooden material. All parts are pre-cut into plywood boards and are easily removed for assembly.

Specification

• Number of components: 144
• Estimated time of assembly: 20 mins
• Level: Easy
• Model Size: 11.5*6*2.8 cm

Welcome to the expanding fleet of vehicles in the amazing collection of Ugears wooden mechanical models. We would like you to meet our new little pet: the fast and fun Mini Buggy. This miniature dune buggy is ready to take you on a ride.

If you are new to the world of Ugears clever mechanisms, the Mini Buggy is one of the models you want to start with. It won’t overwhelm you with the amount of details as some of our more advanced-level models might, yet, the assembly of the Buggy is an interesting and very engaging process. Here you will need to use the colour step-by-step instruction manual that comes with the model, but no glue or extra tools are required – everything you need for assembly is provided with the set.

The Mini Buggy is driven by a rubber-band motor. Due to an open style body design, you can see the movement of the gears and wheels in the working motor. Just wind it up, pull the switch in the rear side of the model and your dune buggy will dart ahead. Or not ahead: you can adjust the direction of movement of your tiny vehicle by turning its front wheels – make it run circles chasing its tail if you like! While the front wheels make your Buggy maneuverable, the back, driving, wheels also provide stability. The rear wheels are larger and have rubber-band tires that ensure better surface traction and a smoother ride.

Like all Ugears models, the Mini Buggy is made of natural fragrant plywood, the quality of which is verified by European laboratories. Sustainable materials and original design of the model make it a great idea for an eco-present.

If you still aren’t convinced that the Mini Buggy equals an exciting time, we’d say that only two Mini Buggies can beat how much fun you can have with this model. Why? The explanation is very simple – two Mini Buggies is a race

Assemble it with your own hands and find out how a curvimeter works

The model comes with a QR-code that will forward you to the learning guide about the mechanism, the principal of its working, the main characteristics, formulas, and interesting assignments.

Dive into augmented reality and look at how the curvimeter works. Interact with the model via a special AR application from Ugears

The Mechanism of the curvimeter is made of:

• Measuring wheel with main and additional scales, and a hand.
• Planetary mechanism.
• Cycloidal drive.
• Learn how the CURVIVMETER works

The Curvimeter – or opisometer – is a device that measures the length of curved lines and helps to calculate the distance between the points on a map more precisely than a ruler or a compass.

The mechanism has a measuring wheel, a clock face and a hand. When the wheel moves along the line on a map that you need to measure, the hand moves around the clock face marked with measuring units – centimeters, inches, etc. All you need to do in the end is to check the map scale and to multiply your data by the denominator in the scale.

You can rely on the curvimeter when planning a hike with your friends or a family trip – it will help you to determine the distance you’d cover to get to your destination. The device is especially useful when you have no access to any electronic gadgets or the internet.

And a little bit of educational history…

When and who invented it

There is no verified information about the actual inventor of the curvimeter. Some sources say the credit of its invention belongs to the Roman engineer Virtuvius, who describes a very similar device around 23 BC. Others refer to a Chinese scholar, Zhāng Héng. Russian sources suggest that the curvimeter might have been invented by the polymath Mikhail Lomonosov who presumably initially called it “krivimetr”. All in all, the official first curvimeter patent belongs to the English engineer Edward Russell Morris who in 1873 registered “a novel device for measuring distances”.

Use

The Curvimeter is used to measure the length of curved lines on topographic maps, charts, schemes, and plans. It is a common tool for map-makers, tourists, and road services.

Ugears STEM-models are designed to suit different age groups with a special focus on learning component. The assembly of the model will be interesting and won’t take much time.

STEM-lab Construction kits come with all you need in a box, which includes:

• Wooden details pre-cut with a precise high-tech laser in high-quality plywood boards, as well as other materials required for assembly. The models need no glue or additional instruments to build. The details come out of the board with a slight push.
• Step-by step illustrated assembly instruction manual.
• Practical lab tasks with use of your model.
• QR-code to download a pocket study guide about your model, its mechanism, principle of its working, main characteristics, physical and mechanical formulas, and fun practical tasks.
• QR-code to download AR-application. Fascinating innovation from Ugears – new drive to learn more new things!

Pretend Play

It's afternoon tea time! Compatible with other kitchen toys, the Classic Tea Set includes a teapot with 2 tea cups, pitcher, tray for serving and caddy spoon.

Supports Development

Pretend play is the perfect way to stimulate a child's imagination while also inviting them to practice their social and communication skills. Little ones improve their vocabulary as they sit and enjoy tea with another person. Additionally, the Classic Tea Set stimulates fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as little hands hold the pieces stead while pouring, serving and tasting. Suitable for children 2 years and older.