Changing direction..

[Realnils]

There is one thing i have been wondering about for a while..

Does the powerball take damage if i suddenly should start to rotate the opposite direction? For example: clockwise to counter clockwise......

[Rory]

Greetings Realnils

Actually, if you want to be really precise with your Powerball, it is better that you don't switch direction while spinning at speed; what happens is that the metal axle comes down hard on the inner platter as it dips minutely during the sudden switch and makes a little mark on the surface, giving that little 'knock knock' each time a 180 degree rotation is made in the Y axis.

This isn't a severe 'bump' however, and it will be easily filed down again by smooth, constant rotation of the rotor within a few minutes, but try to avoid the switch regardless if want a perfect Powerball! :-)

Hope that helps! Best regards, Rory

[Realnils]

Thank you..

Good we got that sorted out...

Guess you learn something everyday. :p

[petemayhew]

when u have a really new powerball i always try and be really careful but it will deteriorate through use anyway :rolleyes: