Eric Chu, an engineering intern at Make, read an article about a low-cost spin-activated LED yo-yo add-on, but was disappointed to find that it would only work on a limited size range. Not to be deterred from his vision of spinning lighted yo-yos in the dark, Chu came up with a DIY spin-activated LED yo-yo plan.
The DIY yo-yo conversion project was published in MAKE magazine Volume 22 and YouTube has featured Eric Chu’s DIY spin-activated LED yo-yo as a MAKE weekend project video.
Brilliant Whirling Toys
Eric Chu's DIY Spin-Activated LED Yo-Yo
Trend Themes
1. DIY LED Toys - There is an opportunity for businesses to develop and market DIY LED toy kits to tap into the growing DIY culture.
2. Spin-activated Technology - Industries that involve spinning motion can incorporate spin-activated technology into their products to enhance user experience.
3. Low-cost Technology - The development and marketing of low-cost, customizable technology add-ons can appeal to a wider market.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can incorporate spin-activated LED technology into their products to enhance entertainment value and stand out from competitors.
2. Fitness Industry - The fitness industry can introduce spin-activated technology into workout equipment to add an element of fun and interactive experience for gym-goers.
3. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can utilize spin-activated technology to enhance the gaming experience in virtual reality games.