Magformers 30 - User Manual

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Summary

Model Building Guide

Tetrahedron Model

Instructions for building a Tetrahedron shape using Magformers.

Cube Model

Step-by-step guide to constructing a Cube with Magformers.

Octahedron Model

Build an Octahedron using Magformers with this guide.

Cuboctahedron Model

Assembly guide for creating a Cuboctahedron model.

Hourglass Model

Build an Hourglass shape using Magformers.

Fish Model

Instructions for assembling a Fish model.

Carnival Accessory Assembly

Axis Assembly

Detailed instructions for assembling the Axis component of carnival accessories.

Supporter Assembly

Guide on how to assemble the supporter components for carnival accessories.

Pirate Ship Assembly

Instructions for building a Pirate Ship using carnival accessories.

Ferris Wheel Assembly

Step-by-step guide to assembling a Ferris Wheel.

Rotating Basket Assembly

How to assemble the Rotating Basket accessory.

Magformers is a 3D educational magnetic construction toy designed for brain development. It features pieces with 360° rotating magnets, ensuring that the pieces always connect and fit perfectly due to their attraction position. This design allows children to naturally understand the underlying geometry of 2D shapes and 3D figures, fostering mathematical and creative sensibility as they build.

Key Features and Specifications:

Magformers offers a variety of sets, each containing a different assortment of magnetic shapes, primarily triangles, squares, and pentagons, along with specialized accessories for more complex models.

Magformers 14 Set:
- Includes: 8 triangles, 6 squares.
- Total pieces: 14.
Magformers 26 Set:
- Includes: 8 triangles, 18 squares.
- Total pieces: 26.
Magformers 30 Set:
- Includes: 12 triangles, 18 squares.
- Total pieces: 30.
Magformers 50 Set:
- Includes: 26 triangles, 24 squares.
- Total pieces: 50.
Magformers 62 Set:
- Includes: 20 triangles, 30 squares, 12 pentagons.
- Total pieces: 62.
Pentagons 12 Set:
- Includes: 12 pentagons.
- Total pieces: 12.
Super Magformers Set:
- Includes: 12 Super Triangles, 18 Super Squares.
- Total pieces: 30.
Carnival Set:
- Includes: 12 triangles, 22 squares, 2 hexagons, 1 Girl square, 1 Boy square, 2 Y-shape supporters, 2 hexagon supporters, 2 fixing wheels, 1 carnival base, 1 axis.
- This set is specifically designed for building dynamic models like Ferris wheels and rotating baskets.

Usage Features and Model Building:

The model booklet provides step-by-step instructions for constructing various shapes and objects, ranging from basic geometric forms to more elaborate structures. Each model lists the specific Magformers sets required for its assembly.

Basic Geometric Shapes:

Tetrahedron: Requires 4 triangles. Can be built with Magformers 14, 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Cube: Requires 6 squares. Can be built with Magformers 14, 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Octahedron: Requires 8 triangles. Can be built with Magformers 14, 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Cuboctahedron: Requires 8 triangles and 6 squares. Can be built with Magformers 14, 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Dodecahedron: Requires 12 pentagons. Can be built with Magformers 62 or Pentagons 12 sets.
Icosidodecahedron: Requires 20 triangles and 12 pentagons. Can be built with Magformers 62 set.
Icosahedron: Requires 20 triangles. Can be built with Magformers 50 or 62 sets.
Rhombicuboctahedron: Requires 8 triangles and 18 squares. Can be built with Magformers 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Hexagonal Prism: Requires 12 triangles and 18 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.

Creative Models:

Hourglass: Requires 4 triangles and 6 squares. Can be built with Magformers 14, 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Fish: Requires 6 triangles and 6 squares. Can be built with Magformers 14, 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Rocket 1: Requires 12 triangles and 17 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Planet: Requires 12 triangles and 12 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Small Star: Requires 8 triangles and 14 squares. Can be built with Magformers 26, 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Heart: Requires 12 triangles and 18 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Microphone: Requires 10 triangles and 12 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
House: Requires 12 triangles and 18 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
Building 1: Requires 12 triangles and 18 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30, 50, 62, or Carnival sets.
UFO: Requires 20 triangles and 18 squares. Can be built with Magformers 50 or 62 sets.
Building 2: Requires 20 triangles and 24 squares. Can be built with Magformers 50 or 62 sets.
Star: Requires 10 triangles, 15 squares, and 2 pentagons. Can be built with Magformers 62 set.
Castle: Requires 12 triangles and 15 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30 set.
Butterfly: Requires 12 triangles and 12 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30 set.
Rocket 2: Requires 12 triangles and 16 squares. Can be built with Magformers 30 set.

Carnival Accessories Assembly:

The Carnival Set includes specialized components for building interactive models.

Axis Assembly:
1. Identify the long and short sides of the Hexagon Supporter.
2. Attach the Axis to the Hexagon Supporter with the long side outward and the short side inward.
3. Push the Axis into the short side of the Hexagon Supporter while turning it until the square hole of the Axis catches the inside of the supporter.
4. Firmly press the Fixing Wheel into position 'a' (indicated in the manual) until it connects with a "click" sound.
5. Ensure the Fixing Wheel is assembled correctly according to the provided picture.
Supporter Assembly:
- The assembled Axis can be directly connected to the Carnival Base to create a rotating basket.
- For models like a Ferris wheel or pirate ship, a Y-shape supporter is used.

Carnival Models:

Pirate Ship: Requires 6 triangles, 21 squares, 2 hexagons, 1 Girl square, 1 Boy square, 1 Y-shape supporter, 1 hexagon supporter, 2 fixing wheels, 1 carnival base, 1 axis.
Ferris Wheel: Requires 12 triangles, 22 squares, 2 hexagons, 1 Girl square, 1 Boy square, 1 Y-shape supporter, 1 hexagon supporter, 2 fixing wheels, 1 carnival base, 1 axis.
Rotating Basket: Requires 12 triangles, 13 squares, 2 hexagons, 1 Girl square, 1 Boy square, 1 Y-shape supporter, 1 hexagon supporter, 2 fixing wheels, 1 carnival base, 1 axis.

Maintenance Features:

The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features. However, as a magnetic construction toy, general care would involve:

Keeping the pieces clean and free from dust or debris.
Storing them in a dry place to prevent damage to the magnets or plastic.
Avoiding extreme temperatures or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which could degrade the plastic.

Compliance and Copyright Information:

US Patent: 7,154,363,B2
Copyright: ©2014 MAGFORMERS® LLC. All rights reserved. MAGFORMERS® is a registered trademark of MAGFORMERS® LLC.
Safety Standards: CE K EN 71 International certified.
Important Note: Users are advised to retain the information for future reference and remove all packaging before entrusting the product to a child.
Intellectual Property: This book is copyrighted, and unauthorized copying or reproduction of its content is strictly prohibited. Consent from MAGFORMERS LLC is required for any use of its content.