We had no problem getting it to levitate (once we moved away from a metal table that was interfering) but it doesn't rotate at all. Any thoughts?
1474759
So far I couldn´t even put it to levitate, but my daughter did, and yes it rotates without any help.
1474760
I recall having to start the globe rotating manually. The levitron may learn rotation after doing it for a while.
1474761
When you balance it in the magnetic field, just give it a little spin as well and it will keep on rotating at different speeds for about a week or so. I have to "reboot" it about once a month by unplugging it for about two minutes and then plugging it back in.
1474762
Make sure that the globe is away from any other metal objects, or the magnet in the globe will be attracted to the metal and prevent it from rotating - like a compass needle that is always pointing at the metal object. This can include "hidden" metal objects that you might not realize are there, such as screws, brackets, or other hardware holding your desk together.
615275
Changing table doesn't flip. It is stationed. You can remove it to use the playpin.
961647
We did not overly tighten ours as we didn't find a need to. We did tighten it snuggly enough so it wouldn't turn easily. It did move a bit once after it was bumped but it wasn't a problem to move it back. I would suggest you contact the company if you feel yours is having a problem..
62086
I just sent you an email, then decided to refresh my memory as I know I'd ordered it believing it rotated and found it didn't. Seeing the sellers pitch again I see it's stated as a rotating unit. Maybe I'd simply received a non working/defective unit! D
1557178
Ours didn't float at all. It was a family event in FL in August. Maybe you would have better luck.
1448747
It does not rotate. I wish that it did as well. Hope this helps you with you decision.
1326447
I tested it yesterday. It keeps spinning in the dead zone until you stop it. I thought that it lifted but it does not.
1552554
Mine doesn't seem to move much. I can rotate it, but my child cannot. It's certainly not smooth like on a metal Razor-type scooter.
1513453
We haven't had that problem, but we don't use it more than a few times a week for maybe 15 minutes. If you are using every night it may just be a quality issue. Is it not rotating?
1002809
I have owned 2 of these and the first was problematic, in that the tail rotor didn't turn, it lifted off just fine it wouldn't maneuver at all it drifted with the wind. I think you may more problems if it won't lift off at all.
1265187
You just really have to tighten it the best you can. I initially thought the same thing but I was able to tighten the seat and it does not move. The smallest crank makes a big difference. Good Luck!
1960598
This is my second one, as I returned one i could not make levitate. No luck here either.
1803244
I don't know of any actual motioning...mine doesn't move, just beautiful lit up.
1552555
We do not have such problem and it can rotate actually. My neighbour also got one for her son and it works well.
2043128
Mine spins freely, in fact I need to oil it a bit as it's dry. I suggest you place a few drops of a light oil where the ring meets the body of the compass, let it sit overnight and then try to rotate it. I note that there are screws on the bottom holding the unit together, and you might need to open it up to access the guts. In any event, you need to lube the ring since both the ring and the body are aluminum and I can feel the galling one gets when you have to bits of Al moving against one another.
771990
This one does not rotate. It is not broken. One issue we had was with the gears to make music, it takes a lot to turn them. We end up having to turn it for our little one
1960595
Works perfectly! Actually, in the beggining it was easier to get it to levitate then when you know what you are doing...my 6 year old niece got it on the first try and then never again. Stand over the base holding the globe by your pals on the sides...look it up on YouTube. Good luck! :D