Magnetic balls Neocub NeoCube - Designer puzzle

1. What is neocube, cybercube, magcube, eurocube?
2. What is neocub made of?
3. What is the coating for neocube balls? Is it erased?
4. What does "correct neocube" mean?
5. What are the limitations for neocub?
6. How to store and care for neocub?

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1. What is neocube, cybercube, magcube, eurocube?
- Neocube, as Wikipedia says , a toy-designer, consisting of 216 small neodymium magnets, with a diameter of 5 to 7 mm. Invented by economist Chris Reda. The same Wikipedia, says (true in pure English) that the trademark "neocube" is controversial, since Chris himself did not invent neodymium magnets in the form of a ball, but used Chinese magnet balls. Hence the conclusion suggests that neocube is simply a set of 216 neodymium magnets in the form of balls. The producer of these balls can be anyone.
Later appeared similar toys under their own brands - cybercube, magcube, eurocube. All this is the same, - a set of neodymium magnets in the form of balls. The name suggests that a cube should be made from this set (English cube - cube).

2. What is the neocub made of?
- As it was said before, the neocube ball is a neodymium magnet , which is the strongest permanent magnet for today. It is the force of attraction between the balls that makes the Neocub a unique puzzle.

3. What is the coating for neocube balls? Is it erased?
- The balls in the neocube are covered with a special protective layer, like any neodymium magnet (as they are prone to corrosion). There are many technologies for coating metal, but nickel plating remains one of the strongest. The thicker and better the neocub coating, the longer it will serve you.
To give the presentation, 1 layer of nickel is enough. However, the strength of such a coating leaves much to be desired. To increase the strength, apply 3 layers (nickel-copper-nickel). The color is applied from the top, the 4th layer.
Neocubes, which you can buy in our store, are covered in 3 (simple) or 4 (black, gold, silver) layer.

4. What does "correct neocube" mean?
- "The correct neocube" is just a quality set of magnetic balls with a durable coating. Balls should be in the shape of a ball, not an oval . They must be the same size as the manufacturer. We came across neocubes, where instead of the indicated 5mm in diameter, it was 4.68mm-4.92mm. The location of the magnetic poles is also important. Substandard marbles do this, - if one of the poles is on the side of the ball, it will be difficult for you to get a straight chain.
It is also important to magnetize the balls. You can check it only by getting the balls in hand. A chain of balls should not be torn at a weight of 400 grams. In order to reduce the cost of products, manufacturers often save on materials and consequently such neocubes do not possess sufficient attraction force. The most impudent sellers sometimes put steel balls in neocub. They are difficult to identify, as the steel is also perfectly attracted by magnets.
And of course cover. About its quality you will learn later, when it gets off ...

5. What are the limitations for neocub?
- Neocube , like any neodymium magnet has limitations on its use. First of all, these are the "magnetic" limitations: not to bring to the electro devices, magnetic films, floppy disks, hard disks, etc.
As a neodymium magnet - it should not be heated above 80 degrees Celsius, otherwise it will simply degauss.
In view of the sizes, - it is not necessary to give it to small children. They can swallow the balls.

6. How to store and care for neocub?
- Neocube does not require special conditions for storage and care. Remember just that this is a magnet that can affect the electronics and other things.
Also, avoid getting small metal dust on it. It attracts and eventually sticks the coating like sandpaper. When contaminating the neocub, you can either wipe it with a damp cloth and wash it under the tap.

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