T&K Essential STEM Tools - Gyroscope | Physics Set
Product ID: 444486992
🌀3-inch precision rotor
🎯5 classic physics experiments
🔄30-inch pull-string starter
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🧲 Spin Science Into Your Day — Because Physics Never Goes Out of Style!
The Thames & Kosmos Gyroscope is a modern take on a classic physics tool, featuring a 3-inch metal and plastic rotor that demonstrates angular momentum and gyroscopic forces. It includes a 30-inch pull-string starter, a clear plastic sphere that doubles as a stand and storage case, and a 6-page manual with 5 hands-on experiments. Designed for ages 8+, this durable STEM toy offers an engaging, tactile way to explore motion, balance, and gravity — perfect for curious minds and lifelong learners.
| ASIN | B0B2XCRQWF |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #179,725 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,645 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 308 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Exploratory Skills, STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743016996 |
| Included Components | 3-inch diameter plastic and metal gyroscope, clear plastic sphere (also functions as a stand and a storage case), 30-inch string |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 4.2 x 4.2 x 4.2 inches |
| Item Highlight | Explore Physics of Motion, Forces & Gravity | Sphere Doubles As Stand & Case | STEM Science Learning & Education | Ages 8+ |
| Item Type Name | Science Tool |
| Item Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 678002 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 16 years |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Number | 678002 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Size | 30 inches |
| Theme | Physics |
| UPC | 814743016996 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
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C**C
Excellent gyroscope
I love giving gyroscopes to kids to play with so they can see and feel how the forces work but have always been frustrated with the cheap metal ones we all had as kids. This is an excellent alternative! It's very well balanced and spins for a very long time. The "hamster ball" as my kids call it is a nice addition as well. You can mount it inside the ball and spin it up and then roll the ball. Of course, due to the gyroscopic effect, the ball will only roll in a perfectly straight line. If you try to roll it 90 degrees off axis, it won't roll at all. I'm very glad to finally have found a good quality gyroscope that is priced at a level you can gift it as a toy.
A**R
Gyroscope
Great toy to teach about gravity and balance, sometimes the string gets caught in the toy
S**T
Great gyroscope for the price
I recently ordered a "precision" gyroscope costing three times as much and was disappointed in the accuracy and duration of the spin. This inexpensive model performs very well for the price with a very long, balanced spin. I would have liked a normal stand and extra winding string but those are quibbles. Buy this one - you won't be disappointed. To be fair, the plastic construction is a concern, and I have not used it long enough to evaluate that issue, but it seems to be solidly constructed. It also is made in China like everything else, but the English/German distributors apparently demand some reasonable level of quality control. I will be buying more for the other kids in my life.
E**Y
Eh, it’s fine for what it is.
Not as nice as the old ones I had as a kid. Of course, my childhood one rusted out so it wasn’t available to show the kids. The price was right for a could of gyroscopic demonstrations, but doesn’t really do as many neat tricks as the old heavy one could.
H**H
Well Made !
Works well, comes with a well balanced wheel and a tough string.
R**R
The Gyroscope is not a precision devices and is unstable
This gyroscope is not a precision device. When operating by pulling the string with the axis in vertical position (90 degrees from horizontal), the spinning axis does not hold this vertical position and quickly spirals to 45 degrees with the frame resting on the surface. The rotating wheel of the device is still spinning after the frame rests on the surface. This device should not be used to demonstrate conservation of angular momentum.
R**Y
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U**L
Great Product
Top Gyroskop. High Quality. Buy it!
B**L
Smooth running & sturdy
After reading several reviews on other gyroscopes I chose this one. It proved to be a good choice as it looks well made & sturdy plus runs extremely smoothly. Worth paying the little extra and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
A**R
Excellent
My son absolutely loves this
M**O
Giroscopio
Questo giroscopio è davvero fantastico ben equilibrato e fatto di ottimi materiali,se si riesce a dare uno strappo ben assestato riesce a rimanere in equilibrio nei punti più incredibili dai 30/1 minuto circa in base alla potenza che gli si imprime al lancio. Davvero soddisfatto anche per il prezzo competitivo rispetto ad altri più costosi ma di scarsa qualità e prestazioni.
M**C
No viene la cuerda
Todo mal, el repartidor se lo deja en el vecino sin picar en mi casa y no trae la cuerda pese a que la caja dice que trae cuerda
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