Limited Run Red TROS Version Floating Jedi Training Remote Limited Edition

[Trooper_trent]

List updated.

Also, I just got a new shipment of materials so If you're anywhere in the next 6 slots, expect a message from me soon.
Thanks!

 

[Trooper_trent]

Number 40 has shipped.

CalamitysChild, you're up next. PM incoming!

 

[nicktheguy]

Argh - serves me right for not checking this month - oh well - I'm still in and happy to go back in the bottom of the queue.

 

[nicktheguy]

I have learned the hard way and will now be checking this forum daily - it's so worth it and I am so sad I missed my spot - I won't let that happen again should I be so lucky to get a second go-around.

 

[Trooper_trent]

I have learned the hard way and will now be checking this forum daily - it's so worth it and I am so sad I missed my spot - I won't let that happen again should I be so lucky to get a second go-around.

No biggie, I'm not being a stickler about it. People that drop off the list or ask to be removed, I'll remove. But if you've been waiting and just didn't check your PM in time, I'm not going to bump you all the way to the bottom. Message sent.

 

[R2trooper]

Hey Trent! And everyone else too. A quick question for everyone. My remote stops rotating after about 24 hours to 36 hours. Is this normal? I have had it off the base for a couple of days, then tried it again, and the same thing, after 24-36 hours it will gradually slow down and stop. I have removed it, unplugged the base, and set it back up multiple times at least 4 now. And every time, it will do this. When looking straight down at the top of the remote, I have start spinning counter clockwise. It did take a hard bump when we lost power, before I had an UPS, or could it be the UPS causing this problem? Or is this even a problem, and nothing to worry about? Thanks.

 

[Trooper_trent]

Have you tried getting it going clockwise? I've seen several that will spin both ways, and I've seen some that spin better one way than the other.
I doubt it was the crash, but you may have jarred the potentiometers. That can happen in shipping too. You might want to try first, using it without the UPS (with a clear forecast to avoid outages) for a few days and see if if behaves differently. If so then you know what's causing it.
OTherwise, I would try holding it like you do when you set it to float but move it around a little more forcefully and "push" it into the base against the magnetic field just for a couple of seconds and see if you can get it to squeak. I don't fully understand what that squeak means other than that it's reacting to the globe and adapting. I've had some bases arrive at my house where they wouldn't float at all in the beginning and I have to work with them using that method. then once it starts squeaking, it's like everything loosens up and starts working the way it's supposed to.
I know that is "highly technical" lol but for some reason it seems to work.

 

[Johnnyfl]

That's a solid scientific principle. I have seen a lot of things start to work better once you make them squeak a little

 

[Halliwax]

Mine hasn’t stopped spinning, but I find it amazing that some days it spins the opposite way. Seems that when it spins counter clockwise it’s slower then clock wise

I’ve only had to re set it 4-5 times because of power outage or we had to kill the main breaker in the house for some reason

When I set it up for the first time she jus floats, then 2-3 minutes later she starts spinning on her own

It’s quite a mesmerizing thing

 

[fonzie22]

Please add me to the list. Should have done this months ago.

 

[Theo Freidenrich]

Hi Trent, count me in on the run! Great stuff!

 

[zjunlimited]

Out of curiosity, do most people have the remote powered and spinning constantly or do you have it displayed static on a stand and power it up every now and then?

 

[Trooper_trent]

Please add me to the list. Should have done this months ago.

Hi Trent, count me in on the run! Great stuff!

Sure thing. Make sure you have notifications turned on in your profile so you get an email when I message you, especially if you don't plan on visiting the board frequently.
Thanks

 

[Trooper_trent]

List updated. Couple of more are on their way to their new homes!

 

[Halliwax]

Freak’n out of this world...

 

[Brodie53]

Out of curiosity, do most people have the remote powered and spinning constantly or do you have it displayed static on a stand and power it up every now and then?

Had mine plugged and spinning for months without issue. But had a couple random power cycle / outage at the house and it dropped like a brick. Happened twice so now I'm considering setting it up just as a static display and putting it on the spinning base for party tricks. Great news is it's durable and still looks awesome with no damage but I still cringe at the memory of the *thud*.

 

[Trooper_trent]

Had mine plugged and spinning for months without issue. But had a couple random power cycle / outage at the house and it dropped like a brick. Happened twice so now I'm considering setting it up just as a static display and putting it on the spinning base for party tricks. Great news is it's durable and still looks awesome with no damage but I still cringe at the memory of the *thud*.

I have a link to a UPS battery backup in the first post that will help you avoid that.

 

[dandirk]

20 more to go... Where is Tonya Harding when you need her?

 

[clmayfield]

I have mine on display at my office. The upside is that more people see it... which is the point of these things (for me, at least). If I kept it in my man cave as "my precious," only a handful of people would ever see it. I built a Han in Carbonite and when I told someone that people touch it when I put it on public display, he said he wouldn't do that, which is a shame. This is art and its purpose is to bring people enjoyment.

The downside of keeping it at the office is that it has now crashed twice. The first time would have resulted in no damage, except they tried to get it to float again further crashing it. This next time, I let somebody use my desk and he leaned on it and cashed it hard. He crushed one of the bottom greeblies, but you can't even notice while it is floating.

I much prefer more people getting enjoyment, even if it is subject to damage.

 

[Trooper_trent]

ouch!
I sell replacement parts in case it gets bad enough to warrant a facelift. They come prepainted and pre-weathered to match.