The Paper Helicopter Spinner! (Propeller that Spins Down) - Rob's World

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Rob collaborated with Jeremy Shafer to design paper helicopter spinners, settling on two unique designs that can be thrown like a dart or gently floated down. Detailed folding instructions using a white sheet of printer paper are provided in the tutorial, with the ability to adjust the propellers for improved spinning performance.

Insights

  • Collaborating with Jeremy Shafer, Rob developed two distinct paper helicopter spinner designs, one for throwing like a dart and another for a gentle floating descent.
  • The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using printer paper and provides detailed folding instructions, highlighting the significance of adjusting the propellers for optimal spinning performance.

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Recent questions

  • How can I make a paper helicopter spinner?

    Follow detailed folding instructions using printer paper.

  • What are the unique designs of the paper helicopter spinner?

    Two unique designs were experimented with and settled on.

  • Can the paper helicopter spinner be thrown like a dart?

    Yes, it can be thrown like a dart or spun gently.

  • What material is recommended for making the spinner?

    Use a white sheet of printer paper, not construction paper.

  • How can I improve the spinning performance of the spinner?

    Adjust the propellers by gently squeezing them together.

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"Paper Helicopter Spinners: Design and Tutorial"

  • Rob decided to create paper helicopter spinners and collaborated with Jeremy Shafer to design them.
  • They experimented with various models before settling on two unique designs.
  • Rob's spinner can be thrown like a dart or spun to gently float down after adjusting the propellers.
  • The tutorial uses a white sheet of printer paper, not construction or cover paper.
  • Detailed folding instructions are provided to create the paper helicopter spinner.
  • Adjusting the propellers by gently squeezing them together allows for better spinning performance.
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