Can I get a ball magnet that will work with this product? I want to make my own globe.
1038520
You should build a non-magnetic globe around the magnet. There is another product which is exactly this, so if you didn't buy yet you should prefer buy the globe instead
1038521
I wouldn't waste my time with this product. It might work correctly when you first get it, it might not. I personally have issues with it working for any length of time, as it always overheats , shuts off, and slams whatever is being levitated into the one or another side of the base. Other product reviewers give a far more horrific account of spending time and money and being disappointed or having their children dissapointed, out of the box.
1038522
Hello Bryan. You should try with your own magnet globe, if it doesn´t work, I think you could made your own plastic globe around the original magnet without problem.And I told you, you should have patient to put the magnet in the center, I did it almost in five minute my first time, but in the afternoon, I was already putting in a few seconds...
731712
what size magnets, and what is the proper glue? And THANKS for answering this one - I had same question!mary
2193089
I'm afraid it depends on the strength of the magnet. A decent magnet should.
318392
No. The balls are steel balls. The little colored pegs are magnetic; north on one end and south pole on the other end. So the magnetic sticks will stick to each other, and to the steel balls. We have 7 year old twins. They are spell bound by this game. Also we have an adult autistic neighbor that will sit still for an hour with these magnets.
539366
When I received my globe, the box did not indicate arbor scientific nor did it come with any paperwork or item number. So I'm not sure if this is type of plasma globe you're looking for. Still, it seems to work well for me! ;)
1821569
It's basically a big sticker, nonmetal, magnets won't work unless you stick it on a metal surface. You can try Quartet or FORAY brands.
1505358
We actually have two of these exact Space Challenge Maze Globes. My 13 year-old maze ball expert just showed me how the small metal ball moves smoothly around path 32 on both globes. No sticking here. My son further noted an indention that allows for assured clearance on his spheres. Perhaps your piece doesn't have the necessary indention.
10540
I have not heard of or seen offers of replacement magnets. However, I suggest you contact the vendor. I have gotten replacement pieces for games by going directly to the vendor. Good luck.
337795
We have both the magformers and the magnatiles, while the pieces will stick together because they both have magnets, I don't think you can build anything using them together.
236211
I believe they are saying a SHORT a19 incandescent bulb, maybe because the globe would be closer to the plastic cage and possibly melt it. A standard a19 should work fine.
632444
Be carefull - it has to be standard balls size, the cheap ones recommended by Amazon will not work
1283690
I have never tried another type of balls but I imagine anything light and with the same or smaller dimensions will work just fine. Do not purchase anything heavier since the projection of this toy is rather weak. It probably pops up no higher than 3 feet.
2027037
I'm not sure that this would be a good application for these magnets. The magnetic field produced is very strong, but decreases rapidly with distance. I would imagine that you would have problems holding them in place. I would suggest that you buy the contacts and install them according to manufacturer's recommendations. For example, one well-liked offering on Amazon is Interlogix Door/Window Terminal Contact, Surface Mount, White by UTC (Formerly GE Security/Sentrol). There are several alternatives listed. While it might be nice to engineer your own system, these contacts are inexpensive and easy to install. This, I believe is preferable to using these magnets. This appears to be a case of not reinventing the wheel.
1138670
Eric, there are no magnets. I would be careful when buying products that have magnets because of quality. I would talk to people and get their input.
1046679
I don't know; I use mine for home-made items that spin slowly, sort of like wind catchers but never used it with any ball. Sorry this probably won't help you.
335738
You can take it out, both hemispheres on (or off) to form the globe :) . Don't know the size of the magnet, fits in your palm, it should be about the diameter of the globe itself.
432997
Either will work but the magnets are very strong and holds really well. I had one for years and just bought one as a gift for my son.