Science & Art

Interactive flipping sphere installation

A freestanding panel of two-color rotating spheres lets visitors change individual positions, creating patterns through a direct physical interaction and a repeated visual grid.

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THE PRODUCT IN MOTION

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See the actual interactive flipping sphere installation. Repeated spherical elements form an upright rectangular field. Rotate it to change the color facing the viewer.

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THE ACTIVITY & MECHANISM

Make patterns with two-colour spheres

Visitors turn individual two-color spheres arranged in a framed grid. Each local rotation changes one visible unit, and many choices combine into a larger pattern. The installation provides a physical way to compare individual elements with an overall composition, without assuming a powered animation or digital image-processing system.

01
Select
Choose an accessible sphere within the permitted activity area.
02
Turn
Rotate it to change the color facing the viewer.
03
Compose
Repeat the action to make a line, shape or larger pattern.

REFERENCE & PROJECT SCOPE

Reference specifications.

Use the reference dimensions and operating information to plan the exhibit. The agreed project drawings define the supplied configuration, installation interfaces and service access.

L × W × H: 2,250 × 190 × 1,650 mm
Exhibit theme: Science & Art
Visitor activity: Select · Turn · Compose
Reference operation: Visitors turn the two-colour spheres by hand to create changing patterns across the panel. The observed function is manual rotation, with no automatic sphere-flipping drive established.
Power & supply: Powered versions can be configured for 110/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Install a securely supported frame with access to sphere retainers and panel fixings. Confirm wall or floor anchorage and whether the supplied version has any separate lighting connection.
Reference construction: The matched bill of materials lists engineering-plastic spheres, a 1.5 mm cold-rolled steel-sheet panel and a Q235 steel frame. The sphere polymer and surface-finish specification are not identified.
Configuration options: Appearance, interpretation language, controls and installation arrangement by project agreement
Daily operating schedule: 8 hours per day
Scheduled maintenance: Every 30 days
Factory dispatch lead time: 30–120 calendar days after design approval and receipt of the deposit. Transit time is additional.
Minimum custom order: One exhibit

Matched assembly drawing reference: 2250 × 190 × 1650 mm (L × W × H). Complete ball-panel assembly, including the rear frame and ball projection. Movement, fixing and visitor clearances are additional.

Reference configuration notes

Sphere grid: Repeated spherical elements form an upright rectangular field.
Two-color surface: Individual spheres present contrasting color areas.
Hand operation: The demonstration shows a visitor turning elements directly.

Customisation, installation & support

01Reference envelope: Matched assembly drawing reference: 2250 × 190 × 1650 mm (L × W × H). Complete ball-panel assembly, including the rear frame and ball projection. Movement, fixing and visitor clearances are additional.
02Configuration: Confirm sphere retention, spacing, hand clearance, color contrast and the accessible height range.
03Visitor access: Agree viewing positions, reach, approach space and supervision for the selected audience.
04Handover scope: Confirm the technical drawings, supplied media, service access and operating instructions before production.

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BEFORE AN ENQUIRY

Questions & support.

24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, remote technical guidance and long-term after-sales support. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.

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Delivery, installation & after-sales terms

Payment: A 50% deposit is payable after the contract is signed. The remaining balance is paid after acceptance and before dispatch, so full payment is received before dispatch. Payment methods are agreed in the contract.
Packaging & transport: Metal shipping cases or multilayer wood-panel shipping cases. Transport arrangements and costs are agreed to suit the project.
Materials & painted finish: Common material options include Q235 steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloy, PVC, acrylic, engineering plastics. The combination is selected for each configuration. Marine anti-corrosion paint with a piano-gloss automotive paint finish. Applied to painted parts.
Typical power · powered versions: Standard products: 100–500 W; oversized installations: 1,000–5,000 W. Typical ranges for powered versions. Confirm the selected model and final connected load.
Product maintenance: Inspect sphere spindles and retainers, free rotation, panel edges and frame anchors. Replace damaged sphere or retention parts before returning the affected position to use.
Installation & training: Complimentary training is available on site or remotely, according to project needs. If installation or on-site after-sales service is not included in the product price, the customer pays the actual travel expenses incurred, unless the contract provides otherwise.
Factory acceptance & handover: Mid-production and pre-dispatch checks are provided. Factory acceptance can take place in person at the factory or through acceptance videos. Installation and operating videos, written installation and operating instructions, drawings and a spare-parts list are provided.
Complimentary parts: 24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, starting when the exhibit is handed over for use. Covers faults not caused by the user. User-caused or deliberate damage is excluded. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.
Warranty & repair labour: The whole-exhibit warranty period and repair labour scope and charges are agreed in the contract.

Can we discuss a prototype or sample for a custom version?

Yes. Prototype testing and sample fabrication are available for custom projects. Discuss which functions or features you need to review for your version. The scope, cost and schedule are agreed for the project.

How prototype testing & samples work

How can a simple repeated unit become an image?

A grid lets individual positions combine into a larger visual pattern. Changing the visible state of one physical unit alters that image locally. This supports discussion of pattern and representation without implying electronic pixels or automated image recognition.

Can the reference be adapted for our gallery?

Confirm sphere retention, spacing, hand clearance, color contrast and the accessible height range. The reference photographs show one configuration; the final project drawings define the supplied version.

What do the images and videos show?

The gallery labels photographs, video frames, renderings and the dimension drawing. Physical footage is identified separately.

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Compose

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