Useless Machine Kit (Metal Hinge Version) | Maker Shed

What's a useless machine? It's a machine that you turn on and it turns itself off. Why on earth would you want one? Because it's so darn entertaining! The Useless Machine started out as a simple Instructable with a video, which quickly went viral. Since then, the video has been viewed over 8.4 million times and the machine has been featured in Make: magazine and on the Colbert Report!

Now you can build your own Useless Machine with the Useless Machine kit. It features a laser cut acrylic case with a black acrylic "finger" and four metal hinges. The kit was designed with beginning makers in mind and features a custom circuit board to make soldering the electronics a breeze. Expect the assembly to take about an hour, and the fun to last indefinitely! Note: Requires some soldering.Prefer not to solder? Try the Solderless Useless Machine

What's in the Box

* 39300 Black acrylic "Useless Box" construction set (with nut/bolt hardware)

* Motor set (GM3 Motor and Accessory Wheel)

* Double-pole, double-throw power switch

* Single-pole, double-throw retract limit switch

* 4-conductor ribbon wire

* AA (2) battery pack

* Double-sided sticky tape

* Miniature hinges (x4)

* #4 x 1/2" Motor-mounting screws (x2)

* #2-32 x 3/8" Limit switch / finger mounting screws (x5)

* #2 x 1/4" and #2 washer set for accessory wheel

* #4 x 3/8" Bolts and #4 nut sets (x22)

* #2 x 1/4" Hinge-mounting screws (x16)

* "Little Rubber Feet" to protect your Useless Box from abrasive counter tops! (x4)

What You'll Need

* Soldering iron

* Screwdrivers

Product Documentation / User Guide Instruction Manual