🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: [- 00:00] 🤖 Introduction and Overview of the "One Pal" Mechanical Slider - Introduces the Lichu One Pal mechanical slider and plans to take it apart and discuss its pros and cons. - Mentions the available options for the slider, including a ball plunger or ball and spring configuration. - Suggests that the video will be divided into a quick overview followed by a more in-depth look at the slider. [- 00:39] 🛡️ Detailed Features and Components of the Slider - Explains the 4-click mechanism in both directions and the ability to use either a ball plunger or ball and spring configuration. - Discusses the difference between the Teflon and stainless steel inserts, with a recommendation for the Teflon version. - Describes the stops that prevent the slider from going too far in either direction. [- 02:00] 💼 Measurements, Comparisons, and Considerations - Provides the weight and dimensions of the stainless steel slider with the Teflon insert. - Compares the One Pal slider to similar mechanical and magnetic sliders, noting similarities and differences. - Discusses the pricing and value proposition of the One Pal slider, including the author's personal experience with a discounted purchase. [- 03:14] 🔧 Taking the Slider Apart and Customizing the Configuration - Demonstrates the process of disassembling the slider and accessing the internal components. - Explains the installation of the ball plunger and the more complex process of installing a ball and spring configuration. - Provides guidance on aligning the components and ensuring the middle plate does not shift during reassembly. [- 07:08] 🔍 Final Thoughts and Recommendations - Reflects on the initial rushed overview and the more in-depth exploration of the slider's features. - Reiterates the preference for the ball plunger configuration over the ball and spring setup. - Invites viewers to ask any remaining questions. 🔧
I just did a bit of hunting on AliExpress. I am seeing the same as you. There are a lot of second-hand options. Don't let this deter you.. My advice would be maybe to use this guy, as he sold me mine ⤵️ a.aliexpress.com/_mrrWnoa Now, to be clear.. This guy appears to claim to sell these as new, but mine was obviously very lightly used.. My stainless model came with a stainless "dovetail" or middle piece, and he gave me an extra one in Teflon for free. It was a good experience, and he seems like a nice guy. If you have any doubts about a particular piece, ask the seller for more detailed photos. I'm sure he will oblige. Wherever you end up, please DO make sure you get yourself a Teflon middle piece.. Otherwise, they tend to feel "sticky". Good Luck 👍🙂
Great video! I feel like loading a ball and spring into a mechanical fidget is almost always a pretty good way to get a shot of adrenaline.. What size ball did you use with the ball and spring portion?
Thanks. Yes, it's always exciting. I believe the ball that I tried was 4mm. Mine came with some steel balls, some black silicone nitride balls and some nylon balls (as well as a few extra ball plungers).
I was lucky and found this one second-hand for a bit less. But I agree, many of these things can be pricey. You can save a lot if you are willing to buy second-hand items. The best place to keep an eye on for used stuff is the Facebook group called "The Daily Fidget Marketplace." 👍 🙂
General speaking, I would say yes. When you go from a "dense pattern" to a "loose pattern," or from many detents to fewer detents, the clicks definitely become more pronounced. However, many mechanicals can be "fine tuned" by trying different spings and balls, or maybe different ball plungers. These changes can greatly affect how much resistance you get, or how loud the clicks are 👍🙂
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
[- 00:00] 🤖 Introduction and Overview of the "One Pal" Mechanical Slider
- Introduces the Lichu One Pal mechanical slider and plans to take it apart and discuss its pros and cons.
- Mentions the available options for the slider, including a ball plunger or ball and spring configuration.
- Suggests that the video will be divided into a quick overview followed by a more in-depth look at the slider.
[- 00:39] 🛡️ Detailed Features and Components of the Slider
- Explains the 4-click mechanism in both directions and the ability to use either a ball plunger or ball and spring configuration.
- Discusses the difference between the Teflon and stainless steel inserts, with a recommendation for the Teflon version.
- Describes the stops that prevent the slider from going too far in either direction.
[- 02:00] 💼 Measurements, Comparisons, and Considerations
- Provides the weight and dimensions of the stainless steel slider with the Teflon insert.
- Compares the One Pal slider to similar mechanical and magnetic sliders, noting similarities and differences.
- Discusses the pricing and value proposition of the One Pal slider, including the author's personal experience with a discounted purchase.
[- 03:14] 🔧 Taking the Slider Apart and Customizing the Configuration
- Demonstrates the process of disassembling the slider and accessing the internal components.
- Explains the installation of the ball plunger and the more complex process of installing a ball and spring configuration.
- Provides guidance on aligning the components and ensuring the middle plate does not shift during reassembly.
[- 07:08] 🔍 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
- Reflects on the initial rushed overview and the more in-depth exploration of the slider's features.
- Reiterates the preference for the ball plunger configuration over the ball and spring setup.
- Invites viewers to ask any remaining questions.
🔧
Nice video. After watching your videos on mechanical sliders I am wanting one.😊
Great review thanks 🙏 I have the polished Zirc one , not tried ball plunger yet tho 😊
Best place to get 1?
Thanks for the video! I've only seen them selling second hand, do you know where I can buy one brand new?
I just did a bit of hunting on AliExpress. I am seeing the same as you. There are a lot of second-hand options. Don't let this deter you..
My advice would be maybe to use this guy, as he sold me mine ⤵️
a.aliexpress.com/_mrrWnoa
Now, to be clear.. This guy appears to claim to sell these as new, but mine was obviously very lightly used.. My stainless model came with a stainless "dovetail" or middle piece, and he gave me an extra one in Teflon for free. It was a good experience, and he seems like a nice guy. If you have any doubts about a particular piece, ask the seller for more detailed photos. I'm sure he will oblige.
Wherever you end up, please DO make sure you get yourself a Teflon middle piece.. Otherwise, they tend to feel "sticky".
Good Luck 👍🙂
I had actually looked at this seller but was unsure on which seller to go with so your vetting is appreciated. Thanks for the advice!
Great video! I feel like loading a ball and spring into a mechanical fidget is almost always a pretty good way to get a shot of adrenaline..
What size ball did you use with the ball and spring portion?
Thanks. Yes, it's always exciting. I believe the ball that I tried was 4mm. Mine came with some steel balls, some black silicone nitride balls and some nylon balls (as well as a few extra ball plungers).
Love this slider. But to expensive 😢
I was lucky and found this one second-hand for a bit less. But I agree, many of these things can be pricey.
You can save a lot if you are willing to buy second-hand items. The best place to keep an eye on for used stuff is the Facebook group called "The Daily Fidget Marketplace." 👍 🙂
Great Thank you
Do the 8 detents provide more resistance like with more pronounced clicks as compared to the standard/dense ones from 01EDC ?
General speaking, I would say yes. When you go from a "dense pattern" to a "loose pattern," or from many detents to fewer detents, the clicks definitely become more pronounced.
However, many mechanicals can be "fine tuned" by trying different spings and balls, or maybe different ball plungers. These changes can greatly affect how much resistance you get, or how loud the clicks are 👍🙂