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Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Want a cool gyro toy? You can make one yourself. If you have suitable scraps at home, you can do it without spending a penny! Share a tutorial on making a gyro with an old motor, it can be done on Spin on a smooth surface for over a minute!~

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Obviously you'll need an old motor, one you can take from a broken electric toy or small appliance. Additionally, you'll need some flat-blade screwdrivers to open it.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

This is the hardest step, your motor should have a notch on the side.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Insert a screwdriver into the notch and try to pry it open.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

It took me several tries and two different sized screwdrivers before I finally got it right.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Opened successfully, joy~

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Now you can take apart the motor.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

Throw away the casing and lid.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

The core will be the spinning top.

Tutorial on how to DIY a cool top using old motors

I got a cool metal top, let’s try it and see how it balances~