PRODUCT INFORMATION

I know, nah I will figure it out myself ;-) the Omnifixo is full of features and I don't want you to miss any, so please give me 20 sec.

I start with the with the ones you might easily miss and end with some tips, here we go:

LOW MODE

Useful for microscopy or other work on PCB when its helpful to have a low working height and an object held horizontally.

Low mode

ULTRA PRECISE MODE

For ultra precise work the "magnet upside down" provides less friction to the ball joint and thereby even increased precision.  

A SWITCH

The magnetic foot also works like an electrical switch. Upside down it will connect to the surface it is attached to. If it is positioned on the etched "ring" on the base plate it is possible to measure or feed power through the base by connecting to the etched oval on the base plate (internal resistance ~5 Ohm).

LEAN BACK MODE

In this position the clamp can carry a lot of weight and the slider is parallel to the base and the jaws are vertical.

CONNECT

It is possible to attach a 6,3x0,8 mm (old car standard) cable lug to the clip if you need to feed, ground or measure something.
OTHER TIPS AND TRIX

  • It is possible to adjust the friction of the ball joint slightly, see here omnifixo.com/blogs/news/friction-adjustment

  • The holes and slots on the base are there to allow fixation of accessories or mods.

  • When soldering cables or heat sensitive object it is often better to remove the silicone sleeves on the jaws to increase the heat transport.

  • If you get magnetic particles attached to the magnet the easiest way is to remove those is with a piece of adhesive tape.

 
CAUTION

Don't heat up the feet's/magnets  (e.g. put the product in a reflow oven) ABS plastics will melt and the magnets will be demagnetized.

The product is a tool and not a toy so keep away from small children, contains small small parts and magnets.

OTHER INFORMATION

INTELECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IP)

The OMNIFIXO name is Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and an officially registered with the trademark offices in US, SE, GE and other countries and "Makers Third Hand" is a trademark of Omnifixo AB.

PATENTS
Patents are pending in SE, GE, US, UK, HK and others. There is also granted  utility protection(s) in China.

HOW TO RECYCLE
The Omnifixo products are made to last a very long time and if you ever have any problems there are spare parts available.
If you anyhow want to toss away the product please recycle the base and clamps as metal. The box sleeve should be recycled as paper. The plastic box, that is made from recycled ABS, should be recycled again as ABS.