Sturm Panzer - SS-005 ONIGIRI
(This is a machine AI translation from Japanese. We will replace it once the English description done by our staff is ready.)
A one-of-a-kind triangular yo-yo modeled after an onigiri rice ball
Following the SS-002 Matrix Cube, this is another unique 3D-printed model. It is shaped exactly like an onigiri, a Japanese rice ball, and makes full use of the design freedom that 3D printing offers. Even with a triangular body, careful touches throughout, such as making only the response-side edge round, allow it to handle everything from basic tricks to simple loops, showing PHENOM Yarou's creativity and design skill. Playful details like the dedicated holder inspired by nori seaweed and the umeboshi (pickled plum) potting caps are also highlights. For more details on its development, please see the manufacturer's comments below.
Quote from manufacturer's official page
Former TeamYoYoJam member "PHENOM Yarou" ZhaoYuan Liu produces
Sturm Panzer's sub-brand, STURM PANZER SS, which is now launched.
"SS" means "Side Story".
Unlike the mainstream STORYBOOK series, this brand embodies PHENOM Yarou's passion and creativity for yo-yos,
and is designed to be shared with the yo-yo community.
SS-005 ONIGIRI is a 3D-printed yo-yo following SS-002 Matrix Cube.
It was born from the idea, "Last time it was a square, so let's try a triangle this time."
The ONIGIRI dedicated holder is inspired by the nori (seaweed) of an onigiri, and the red potting cap in the center is inspired by umeboshi (pickled plum).
To reproduce the roundness of an onigiri using an FDM-type 3D printer, the body is printed in two pieces, the face side and the response side, and joined with three Phillips screws.
As a yo-yo, it has a tug-response (non-bind) setup and can be played with basic tricks.
Of course, like the Matrix Cube, it can handle simple looping such as inside loops (Loop the Loop).
Although the body looks triangular, only the part corresponding to the "edge" on the response side of the body is round, in other words the same shape as a regular yo-yo, which allows simple looping.
It comes with a Size C- (thin) bearing and a special slim-size pad approximately 1.5mm thick.
Swapping to a standard Size C bearing will technically make it bind-capable.
However, a wider gap makes the body wider, so it can no longer be held in the dedicated holder. This is not recommended.
The special slim-size pad approximately 1.5mm thick is designed specifically for tug response, and spare parts are planned for future release.
Until spare parts are released, or if you prefer, you can also install commercially available standard slim-size pads.
The package exterior and the initial condition after opening the package.
The potting caps (stickers) are to be applied by the customer after purchase. (The yo-yo works fine without them.)
The axle uses an M4 hex bolt / hex nut system.
Just like the square-bodied Matrix Cube as shipped, it is shipped with the "phase" of both sides of the triangular body neatly aligned.
For this reason, if you disassemble the body and remove the hex bolt / hex nut before applying the potting caps, the "phase" may become misaligned.
If the "phase" becomes misaligned, shift the hex bolt or hex nut one step at a time to find the position where the "phase" lines up.
Package contents
- Dedicated Holder ×1
- Potting Cap (Umeboshi Sticker) ×2
- String ×1
Handling instructions/Disclaimer
- The package may have damage or print peeling, but this is part of the product specifications.
- As this is a 3D-printed product, it may deform if stored in a hot place.
