PhoTOP
A photosensitive spinning top.
Overview
Tops are some of the oldest toys known to man, so putting a new spin on them is no easy task. The PhoTOP brings the well-known whirligig into the modern era with perhaps the most modern thing of all...lasers!
The top's flat spinning disc shape is made with a photon-excited phosphorescent surface, which can be activated with the included laser pointer, allowing you to create glowing swirls, spirals, and other mesmerizing patterns as the toy spins.
Experiment with other light sources and techniques to make and watch as different designs develop!
Features & specs
- A spinning disc toy with a light reactive surface
- Includes: Spinning disc and 405 nm UV/Violet laser pointer
- Batteries not included
- Approx dimensions: disc - 4.75" x 0.37" x 4.75" (12.07 cm x 0.932 cm x 12.07 cm), laser pointer - 0.5" x 0.5" x 6" ( 1.27 cm x 1.27 cm x 15.24 cm)
- Net Wt.: 1.27 oz (36 g)
- Warning: choking hazard, small parts
- Caution: Phase 2 laser radiation, do not stare directly into the beam, or view with optical instruments
- Ages 3+
- Made in the USA
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Spinning laser art
Playing with PhoTOP is as easy as pushing a button… on a laser! After you've given your top a twirl, use the included ultraviolet light laser pointer to excite the light-reactive surface on the spinning disc. The laser can create intricate patterns with each rotation, allowing you countless hours of creative fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Will any light source work on the disc?
Answer: Yes, the surface is light reactive. The pattern/design will differ depending on how close and how focused the light source is.
Question: Does the laser pointer need batteries?
Answer: The laser pointer requires two AAA batteries, which are not included.
Burning Questions: You Ask, We Answer
Want to ask your own Burning Question?
First, please watch the video to the right. It explains the Burning Question feature and answers some common questions.
Now, if there is something that you need to know about this product that we've omitted, please send us an anonymous question and we promise to answer it within 1 business day.
Now, if there is something that you need to know about this product that we've omitted, please send us an anonymous question and we promise to answer it within 1 business day.
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