#kaleidocycle

[fuzzystims]

rainbow kaleidocycle

[miscellaneousdoodles]

Obsessed with these kaleidocycles!

[rachacheesemo]

Bonus points go to anyone who can identify which triangle has the wrong color beads.

[keishiro-ueki]

3D printed kaleidocycle

[eliteinnovations]

Kaleidocycle Fidget Toy | Pocket-sized Mesmerizing Fun | ASMR Sensory & Desk Toy | Satisfying Fidget Introducing the Kaleidocycle sensory toy, the perfect gadget to satisfy your fidget needs wherever you go. This compact and portable design allows you to take the fidget toy with you to any boring conference, appointment, or your office, ensuring that you have a satisfying fidgeting experience at your fingertips. Not only is this fidget gadget great for keeping your hands busy, but it also provides sensory satisfaction, making it an excellent choice for individuals with ADHD or Autism. The calming effect of the Kaleidocycle can help soothe your senses and bring a sense of relaxation. With its versatile design, this sensory toy makes for a thoughtful and enjoyable gift for anyone, regardless of age or interests. To make it uniquely yours, you have the freedom to choose ANY color and size that suits your preferences. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in the materials used for our products. All items are crafted from high-quality, biodegradable, and eco-friendly PLA Plastic, ensuring that you can fidget with peace of mind. When you place an order, we prioritize prompt service, and items will be shipped within 1-3 business days. During peak holiday seasons, shipping and handling time may be slightly increased, so be sure to check the product listing for specific details. If you have any questions or specific shipping needs, feel free to contact us. To maintain the quality of your Kaleidocycle, please avoid washing it in the dishwasher, as 3D Printed products are not dishwasher safe due to their low melting point. Instead, clean the toy gently with a damp cloth to keep it in pristine condition. While our 3D Printed products may have minor visible artifacts, such as layer lines, tiny gaps, small bumps, stringing, or other tiny imperfections, please be assured that we thoroughly inspect every print before shipping to ensure quality is up to standard. Your satisfaction is essential to us, so don't hesitate to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns you may have. Elevate your fidgeting experience with the Kaleidocycle sensory toy and bring joy to your day!

[efficientplatinum]

07/07/2022

Reading Origins, by Lewis Dartnell. I loved his other book, The Knowledge, where he gives an overview of some of the technologies that make civilization work. This one is about how stuff like plate tectonics influences human evolution. It made me finally look up an explanation of Milankovitch cycles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA788usYNWA) so so far it's been worth it. I'm going to summarize what I learnt so far in an effort not to completely forget everything immediately

His thesis so far is that, for a confluence of reasons tracing back to plate tectonics, the climate in the Afar region in east Africa was unstable enough, on short enough timescales, to make getting smarter (and therefore better able to adapt to changing conditions) a useful evolutionary strategy. The confluence of reasons is certain tectonic movements making the climate in east africa drier through a variety of mechanisms, plus the rising up of the mantle (for?? reasons???) under east africa causing the crust in east africa to begin to tear apart, creating a valley surounded by high walls that block the moisture in the air from getting in.

Then there's a third thing about the Milankovitch cycles. What the book says is that, during the 200000-year periods when the earth orbit is at maximum eccentricity, the precession cycle (which has a period of 25000 years) has a huge effect on the climate/water availability of east Africa in particular for geography reasons. 25000 years seems like pretty long, but i guess not long enough for evolution? The main paper cited (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277379114002418) says that this is because, since the orbital cycles are sinusoidal, most of the variation is concentrated in the short periods of upswing and downswing, which i guess explains that.

Watching This weekend I finally watched this documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT2ZQJlNwkc), where a guy infiltrates an ultra catholic cult. This guy is held up as some sort of hard-hitting genius investigator but this was pretty underwhelming. Most of it is a bunch of "shocking: this cult utilizes standard cult tactics to control its members". There's one point at the start where, after introducing himself using a fake name, he overhears the cult people talking about him using his real name, which sounds like it could turn pretty dark, but then nothing about that is ever mentioned again. Cults are just not very interesting i guess One thing I will say in his favor is I didn't know he was involved in this hilarious moment of tv https://youtu.be/DdDtrxc2aBE?t=1379 Also in a weird tie-in with the reading section, he has two videos where he goes on a trip to the Afar region, for unclear reasons. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjvNi7mvWGQ&list=PLnfVZ4ANQFwfxysyMPMP26F6EdbBvAQmy)

Exercising I tried an aerial yoga class, mostly I spent the class feeling like i wasn't scared enough by the fact that i was hanging perfectly upside down, which was terrifying. I plan to try again when the current covid wave subsides a little

Listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvz97-lNPH8 Bzrp sessions are usually not my style at all, i hate the endless succession of dudes that sing in the exact same slurred voice, someone make a welcome to my kitchen vine but for trapper dudes please. But I love this one. The lyrics are amazing, her stage presence is so good

Playing nothing

Making I tried some watercolor, using some kuretake watercolor brushes. Only thing i can say is that color is really hard, and I should practice more. Also I made a shitty origami kaleidocycle because I saw it on this video https://youtu.be/ThwuT3_AG6w?t=464, and it surprisingly kinda works

[tj-crochets]

Apparently this is a thing called a flextangle or kaleidocycle!

The gif is too short to show the fourth side, which is Marvel fabric, but it’s surprisingly difficult to rotate a flextangle one handed while trying to stay in the center of the shot lol

[thriftrescue]

kaleidocycle papercraft book at local retail

these might be a bit scary for kids

[nodramalamacorn]

2020 nov 23 // Some paper play! I stumbled on this website: https://hattifant.com/papercraft-kaleidocycle-spring/ and got intrigued!

This little paper craft, Flextangle, looks so elaborate and I was fascinated of how you can flip and turn it, check it out:

https://youtu.be/DxZlbF96AoY

The website offers a template for free, which I of course downloaded, and after I watched their video tutorial I realised how easy it actually was to assemble. A very fun little toy, I’ve tried once with the already decorated template. But will print the empty one, so I can decorate it myself and try again 😋

[kebruta]

_caleidociclo byme

[themakerstudio]

Tune into Family Maker Camp tomorrow to learn how to make a Kaleidocycle with us!!! makercamp.com #maketogether #makercamp #kaleidocycle #papercraft https://www.instagram.com/p/CAs4LokJG_m/?igshid=124z5yli1vsdg

[sannilahtinen]

[aulone]

It might be nice to post more about kaleidocycles so here's a link that's great