ROKR Tilt-A-Whirl DIY Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle EA04 Review

Editor's Note: This is a review post about the ROKR Tilt-A-Whirl DIY Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle, originally posted by @thepuzzledmandy on YouTube. We have compiled and summarized the contents mentioned in the video to objectively and impartially review this product for everyone.

Product Description

The ROKR Tilt-A-Whirl DIY Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle is a DIY music box inspired by the timeless spinning teacup rides. The puzzle delivers amusement park rides along with musical enjoyment in their original style. The harmonious blend of motion and music brings nostalgia to your mind. 

Details

• 280 pieces

• Assembled Size: 224 x 197 x 185mm or 8.81in x 7.8in x 7/3in

• Assembly Time: About 5.5 hours

• Difficulty level: ⋆⋆⋆⋆

• Main material: Plywood

• Package includes: LED lights, music box, integrated circuits (IC) for sound, light, and motion, tea cups, sandpaper

• Instruction manual

• Parts are clearly labeled

• 100% shipping protection

• Worry-free purchase by Seel

Features

• Elegant Stage Design: The puzzle model is designed with a grand stage. The stage is adorned with vibrant colored curtains (red and blue) to enhance its theatrical appearance. 

• Illuminated Display: The puzzle utilizes running lights to create a visually engaging performance during operation. ​ ​

• Interactive Movement: After it has been assembled, the model rotates. The five teacups stop rotate in harmony, similar to an amusement park ride.. ​

• Musical Component: The music box plays a sweet melody "Wind and Moon” at a slow pace. This adds engaging audio to the creative box. ​

• Detailed Artwork: The base of the puzzle has nine 3D paintings. The designs showcase amusement park structures that reference their centuries-long existence. ​ ​

• High-Quality Materials: Premium plywood serves as the main material that delivers long-lasting performance because of its superior precision standards.

Assembly Tips

1. Familiarize yourself with the content of the package. You can do so by studying the first few steps. 

2. Be neat and organized. Each step has a number of pieces with different sizes. Keep this mind especially if you have dexterity issues.

3. Keep pieces lined up in the order that is listed in the manual. While the majority of the pieces are labeled, others are not. You should organize your table to avoid chaos.

4. Remove all items from your workspace before beginning the following step.

5. Perform a series of tests to ensure that everything is accurate.

How to Assemble

Preparation

Carefully unpack the content of the package and ensure that the entire pieces are present. Examine the instructions and set the parts in an orderly arrangement to reach them easily. Set up a spacious and well-lit area for comfortable work.

While the kit can be assembled without additional tools, you can have alternatives close by. This will foster productivity and save time.

Assembly Steps

As outlined in the manual, start with the base of your project and work it upwards. Progress to the more complex parts such as the rotating teacups and decorative elements. 

Punch out the pieces as needed but do not apply excessive pressure. Use gentle force to fit the pieces together as excessive force may damage the box.

The gears along with moving components need proper alignment to ensure a smooth operational flow. Lubricate every gear and all mobile elements to marginally reduce friction and extend their operational lifespan. 

Wax for the gear is provided depending on locations. 

If your package does not come with wax, you can improvise with wax from candles, crayons or beeswax. 

Attach the LED lights that accompany the package and ensure that the wires are connected.  Tapes are provided to put pieces together. These tapes could be thin and could make the work challenging but there are extra tapes to fix it up. You can activate the lights to view your completed project after finishing the installation.

When you finish fitting one component, verify its perfect placement before starting on the next. You could find wood burrs which may make some pieces not fit perfectly. You can use the sandpaper provided to smooth out rough edges.

Final Words

The ROKR Tilt-A-Whirl DIY Music Box is more than just a project. This project uses creative thinking and lasting perseverance to achieve results that deliver sentimental experiences. It has a fantastic design with a gorgeous stage and mind-blowing colors. It also has a half-rotating staircase with teacups rotating between the running lights. 

The puzzle sets a vibrant and classical atmosphere, with the music 'Wind and Moon' playing slowly. The early stages of assembling are quite easy. Putting the content together is straightforward as long as you follow the clear-cut instructions. 

A YouTube content creator, Mandy, provided a comprehensive video on the assembling process, mentioning how exciting it was to put everything in place. 

Users within the rokr puzzles subreddit post positive experiences relating to this puzzle. One mentioned, “It took some time but it was absolutely worth it”.

This is just one of the many projects designed by Robotime. Step outside your comfort zone and try something fun.