Chaotic Magnet Spinner Kit
A beautifully engineered magnetic curiosity that produces mesmerising, unpredictable motion...
The Chaotic Magnet Spinner is a precision‑machined desktop demonstrator that showcases the strange and fascinating behaviour of coupled magnetic systems. Two three‑spoke rotors sit opposite each other, each fitted with magnet spokes arranged in a deliberate polarity pattern — NSN on one rotor and SNS on the other. When you spin one rotor, the second begins to move seemingly of its own accord, pulled and pushed by the shifting magnetic fields.
The result is true chaotic rotation: sometimes synchronised, sometimes repelled, sometimes transferring momentum abruptly from one wheel to the other. No two runs are ever the same.
Each rotor carries three embedded magnets arranged in a polarity pattern that ensures the wheels interact in a constantly changing magnetic landscape. As one wheel spins, the opposing poles alternately attract and repel, creating a dynamic torque exchange.
This interaction produces-
Chaotic motion — irregular, non‑repeating rotation patterns
Sudden energy transfer — one wheel can stop dead while the other accelerates
Magnetic coupling without contact — motion driven entirely by field interaction
Long spin times — low‑friction bearings and balanced spokes
The behaviour is governed by real physics — but feels almost magical!
Engineering & Materials
Precision‑machined aluminium hubs and spokes
High‑strength neodymium magnets
Low‑friction de-oiled and demagnetised bearings for smooth, long‑lasting rotation
Rigid base and support structure for stable operation
Designed and engineered in England
What makes it special
A perfect desk curiosity for engineers, physicists, and lovers of mechanical oddities
Demonstrates chaotic systems, magnetic coupling, and energy transfer
Hypnotic to watch — every spin behaves differently
Built with the same attention to detail and quality expected of British precision workshop pieces
Ideal for
STEM education
Engineering enthusiasts
Collectors of scientific curiosities
Anyone who enjoys beautifully made kinetic desk art
Dimensions
Base- 100mm diameter, 8mm thick (3.93" x 0.31")
Overall height - 130mm (5.1")
Kit
The Spinner is supplied as a self-assembly kit. Assembly should take between 10-15 minutes and clear downloadable instructions are provided.
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Shipping
We aim to ship orders within 48 hours.
For UK deliveries, we use DHL Parcel (UK) and EVRI.
For deliveries to Europe we offer a choice of DPD or DHL.
For deliveries outside Europe, we ship by DHL.
Our warehouse works Monday to Friday only. If we receive your order by 10am then we aim to ship the same day or the next day, depending on how busy the warehouse is. On the day your order ships, the warehouse will send you your tracking number by e-mail at 7pm UK time. The delivery time to reach you will depend on the shipping option you have chosen.
Returns
We will accept items that you wish to return, within 30 days of placing the order. You are responsible for the cost of shipping the item back to us, and it must be in saleable condition. We will refund you the cost of the item. Please let us know if you wish to return an item before you send it.
If the item is faulty, please let us know, and we will ship a replacement or refund your money, as you wish.
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