
OK, all I have right now is a prototype. I'm such a tease. I do plan to produce this in some capacity though. Just when you thought you've been bombarded enough already with spinner threads, eh?
Here are the key features:
-500 CPR!!!! Most Sensitive Arcade Spinner on the market
-Plays spinner games with the same sensitivity they had in the arcade
-Dual high quality bearings for smooth spins
-Two different mounting styles: Metal or Wood panel
-Replaceable Bearings
-Sturdy aluminum frame with small 2" x 1.75" footprint
-Stainless Steel shaft weight
There's been a lot of talk lately about spinner resolution and the dilemma of wanting the resolution of an Arkanoid spinner at 486 CPR and a non geared spinner like that of Tempest all in the same package. Well it turns out there is technology already available that can give you both, and in a *very* small package. The only downside is that it is expensive...who could have guessed?

I have been contemplating spinner designs since the absence of a well respected vendor(Hmmm, who could that be? Come back full time please!). I have to give thanks to my machinist in helping with the prototype. He is a BYOAC member and will make himself known if he chooses. Within the last few months I have nailed down the encoder part of the equation. This spinner, in my opinion, is the best compromise when looking for an "all in one" spinner.
Please check out
www.nicemite.com to see a video of the spinner in action. (I have a few other cool things I will be offering in the next few months)
Questions and comments are welcome. This is my hobby, and like others who offer products, not my *real* job. I will answer any question to the best of my knowledge so ask away.
Here are a couple I anticipate, so I will go ahead and answer them.

Q: Is the Gyramite a stand alone spinner or does it need an encoder to plug into my pc?
A: It needs an encoder. I am in the process of testing the various encoders available to us and will report the results in this thread.
Q: What kind of spinner is the Gyramite? Is there resistance or is it real "spinny"?
A: This spinner is free spinning. Think Energizer Bunny, it keeps going and going. This does not enhance game play in any way, its just fun.
Q: How is the "Metal mounting style" different.
A: The metal mounting style is meant for those of us with metal control panels. The mounting holes are meant for #8 carriage bolts or screws and are close to center. The spinner knob I am getting quotes for has a recess in the bottom that will cover the mounting bolts/screws so there will be no visible bolt heads on the panel. (Spinner knob shown in picture is an "off the shelf" knob...its the one I have on my cab right now in fact

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Please discuss, good or bad. I need to know what the community here wants. It will be an expensive venture to get the first run of these produce at a "reasonable" cost. I don't mind keeping profits to a minimum (or nothing in some cases), but I would like to recoup the costs for development and not end up thousands in debt with a bunch of spinners in my living room.
