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jmadrigal

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Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« on: July 22, 2016, 09:35:42 PM »
Has anyone added the metal tip to their short circuit? I did and now it's very unbalanced. When I throw it you can see the wobble in the air and it vibrates heavily on the string. It seemed like a straight forward job since there is only a washer,screw and tip. What is the secret?
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2016, 10:45:49 PM »
This is a known problem with the Short Circuit (see my initial review of the Energia version) and we believe it has to do with the ratio of moments of inertia (axial and transverse) getting too similar. Putting some extra weight at the tip should fix it. I believe Jack posted a solution that worked well for him.

EDIT: Read this: dont put a bearing in it!!!!!!!!
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2016, 11:04:46 PM »
I noticed on the Yo-yo Factory website it says: (Metal tips not compatible with Short Circuit spin top).
They have some new colors available in their tops I see. I might have to get another!
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jmadrigal

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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2016, 11:06:27 PM »
Thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was me :)
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2016, 02:52:45 PM »
Looks tasty

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jmadrigal

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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2016, 06:14:32 PM »
I will definitely pick up a couple of those. They are fun and bounce well on hard surfaces. Here is a short video of me and my son playing top. 

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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2016, 09:33:41 PM »
Quote from: Neff on July 23, 2016, 02:52:45 PM
Looks tasty

omg omg omg i have to get several of those that is my favourite colour ever for everything omg omg omg
where did you find that picture!?!?!?!?
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2016, 09:36:38 PM »
Quote from: jmadrigal on July 23, 2016, 06:14:32 PM
I will definitely pick up a couple of those. They are fun and bounce well on hard surfaces. Here is a short video of me and my son playing top. 

the world needs more videos like that  ;)
wow those spun forever eh  :o
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jmadrigal

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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2016, 09:50:15 PM »
Trying to get him interested young and keep it fun. I need someone to leave all my tops to :D
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2016, 10:29:05 PM »
Very nice video.
It’s terrific to see you passing the knowledge on to your son.
Well done! - High-five to you both!  :)
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2016, 10:48:23 PM »
Great video Jimadrigal!

Jack -

http://www.yoyofactory.com/spin-tops/
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2016, 11:29:39 PM »
Mm, . . . the second to throw has an advantage . . .  :P

Great! Thanks for sharing it!
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2016, 01:21:22 AM »
Fantastic and so much fun. And I'm leaving all my tops to my Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. My kids don't want any thing to do with tops. I went to San Francisco two weeks ago and met up with my Grandaughter and Great Grandaughter - it was kites - trick kites - Big Trompo, what a GREAT DAY. Nothing better in life than to be a dad. But it does get better. Grandpa and GREAT GRANDPA.  I love it. EJOY THE RIDE.
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Re: Upgrading YYF Short Circuit
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2016, 01:00:00 PM »
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I hope he keeps the interest.
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