Planet Spheres
AssemblyEight spheres of varying diameter representing Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Planet Spheres parts and their functions
8 top-level parts · 8 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercury Ball | 1× | Small brass or painted ball, ~10 mm diameter |
| 2 | Venus Ball | 1× | Ball ~12 mm diameter |
| 3 | Earth Ball | 1× | Ball ~13 mm diameter (often with color markings) |
| 4 | Mars Ball | 1× | Ball ~10 mm diameter (reddish) |
| 5 | Jupiter Ball | 1× | Larger ball ~30 mm diameter |
| 6 | Saturn Ball | 1× | Ball ~25 mm diameter with optional ring |
| 7 | Uranus Ball | 1× | Ball ~18 mm diameter |
| 8 | Neptune Ball | 1× | Ball ~18 mm diameter |
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Bill of materials for Planet Spheres
8 top-level lines · 8 rows shown · 8 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Mercury Ball | mechanical-orrery-mercury-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Venus Ball | mechanical-orrery-venus-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Earth Ball | mechanical-orrery-earth-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Mars Ball | mechanical-orrery-mars-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Jupiter Ball | mechanical-orrery-jupiter-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Saturn Ball | mechanical-orrery-saturn-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Uranus Ball | mechanical-orrery-uranus-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Neptune Ball | mechanical-orrery-neptune-sphere | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the planet spheres is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |