The Useless Machine Kit – Halloween Version

The Limited Edition Halloween Pumpkin Useless Machine is a great kit to build with kids that love Halloween. This “scary” machine acts like there is a little ghost inside turning itself off every time you turn it on.

This version of the Useless Machine has been refined for a clean design and ease of assembly. There is no soldering required; all you need is a simple set of screw drivers and 30 minutes of time. 

Be aware – playing with the Useless Machine is highly addictive. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

The Halloween Useless Machine has these great features:

• Easy to assemble
• No soldering required (Pre-assembled circuit board, use only a screw driver to attach battery and motor wires)
• Clean laser cut acrylic design.
• The motor and switch assembly is one piece (The motor, arm, both switches, LED lights and screw on battery terminals are all part of the same activation unit.)
• Two color LED arm lighting (Green LED while the arm is going up and red while it is going down)
• Robust and smooth hinge design

What’s included in the kit?

• Laser cut and etched acrylic adhesive backed Pumpkin.
• Laser cut acrylic case, arm, and motor mount.
• Motor
• Battery holder
• Assembled circuit board with screw terminals for attaching batteries and motor
• Door pre assembled with robust 1/4″ acrylic hinge
• Large Silicone non slip feet
• Hardware pack with screws, bolts, washers, stand-offs, Velcro and nuts

Not included but necessary to build The Useless Machine

• Small size Phillips screw driver (x shape)
• Small size flat blade screw driver
• 3 AAA batteries

Documentation:

Build Instructions: The Useless Machine Instructions Guide