Flowtoys Crystal Parts list manual

Crystal System Guide
features
operating instructions
troubleshooting
inspiration
components + imagination =
endless possiblities for ow
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Flowtoys are designed to last you a lifetime, but nothing is indestructible,
so we provide this warranty to enable you to freely nd your ow*.
If you manage to break a owtoys product, we have a policy of free
replacement on damaged non-electronic parts and defective electronics,
and 50% o replacement on broken electronics. If the tips in this guide do
not keep your owtoys working for years to come, please contact us!
* Flowtoys reserves the right to refuse coverage to anyone abusing this warranty.
Please contact us before sending in your product, or it may be returned to sender.
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QUICK START GUIDE :: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU FLOW
1. Optimize and manage your batteries!
Use rechargeable batteries. The owlight was designed for rechargeables.
Flowlights are bright and draw a lot of power—cheapo disposable batteries can’t
keep up and don’t last as long.
Have 2 batteries for each owlight. This way you always have a charged set ready
to glow! We oer great rechargeable NiMHs for $1 each.
If you use NiMHs, charge shortly before use! Typical NiMHs hold a good charge
for 1-2 weeks. After that they may have less than 50% of their charge left, so we rec-
ommend charging them within a week of important uses like performances, parties
or festivals.
Separate charged and discharged batteries. We recommend having 2 resealable
bags or other containers to keep track of your charged and discharged batteries.
2. Finish your leash! Your leashes are designed to be adjusted to the ideal length for
you. Check out page 7 of this guide for instructions on nishing your leash—it’s quick
and easy and makes your spinning experience better!
3. Save your ngers. Crystal cases come with soft elastomer o-rings to attach to the
base of your owlight. This makes getting lights out of crystal cases much easier.
4. Cleaning your owtoys. If your crystal cases or owmass get dirty after hours of
practice in the park, owing in the forest or rockin’ it on a danceoor, you can clean them
with soap and warm water, or put them in the wash with your laundry: air-dry, no heat!
Flowtoys Crystal System
Combining the versatile owlight® full spectrum LED lighsticks + protective crystal case +
engineered-for-spinning owcord and knob handle system + custom-designed owmass
for extra weight, your crystal poi or dart is a terric stick-style ow prop, great for begin-
ners and experienced spinners alike.
SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
This guide outlines basic safeguards in using your owtoys. The precautions and instructions presented cannot cover all
possible circumstances and situations that may occur. In using any owtoy, the user understands that common sense and
caution cannot be built into the product, and must be provided by him/herself. Please read all instructions before use.
1. Flowtoys are intended for practice, play, performance and meditation. Do not use for any other purpose.
2. Do not use products under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Consult prescription labels to determine if a particular drug
would impair your judgment or reexes. If so, do not use this product.
3. Stay alert and use common sense. Do not use this product when tired or distracted. Be aware when in the presence of
fragile or breakable objects.
BEFORE USE: Check for damaged parts before using any product. Ensure caps, connectors and battery doors are fully
secured. Most owtoys are made of individual pieces that can separate during use if not properly assembled.
GENERAL CARE: Repair or replace damaged or worn parts before use. Do not use damaged products.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Maintain all Flowtoys products with care. Store in a clean, dry environment. Avoid over-
exposure to sunlight: UV rays compromise the integrity of plastics.
UNAUTHORIZED COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: Our products should not be combined with products or parts from other
manufacturers, unless specically authorized by us and such other manufacturers. Any unauthorized product
combination may void the warranty of our products and other manufacturers’ products.
Warning: This product is not intended for use by children age 14 and under.

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FLOWLIGHT - FULL SPECTRUM :: LED LIGHTSTICK
The owlight-FS serves as a versatile, interchangeable pixel of light in the Flowtoys Modular
System of poi, stas, juggling and martial ow props.
Clip a owlight to your person, backpack or bicycle. Use it as a ashlight or for ambient
lighting, while you are at a festival, camping, or at home. With a huge range of modes and color
schemes, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
FEATURES
Bright: 3 regulated ultrabright RGB LEDs (9 LEDs total) provide maximum bright-
ness for entire battery life.
Long lasting: 7-24 hour run-time in most modes!
Durable: time-tested high impact polycarbonate shell, rugged circuit board, and
replaceable battery provide a lifetime of service.
Easy to use: intuitive one-button operation. Easy battery access, convenient
attachment points.
Sustainable: replaces chemical glowsticks, runs on 1 AAA battery, rechargeable,
repairable, built to last.
Low battery mode: blinks and goes into low-power mode to continue providing
useable light for hours.
Battery charge indicator: hold button while o to see the charge level of your
battery.
Favorite mode recall: save you 10 favorite patterns in page 4, you can even
adjust them and rearrange them!
State-of-the-art: Advanced micro-controller is super-ecient and powerful for
complex functionality and patterns.
Beautiful design: carefully designed to optimize light distribution, durability,
functionality, look and feel.
3 superbright LEDs
advanced micro-controller
single button, easy use
voltage regulator
color indicator
100% optical shell,
durable polycarbonate
no tools battery door
rechargeable AAA cell*
custom battery spring
easy attachment points
State-of-the-art, latest
technologies, design,
versatile, attractive,
easy-to-use, intuitive,
sustainble alternative to
chemical glowsticks.
Designed from the
ground up with great
engineering, awesome
design, good taste
and love.
37g w/ battery
23 mm
130 mm
OPTIMIZING YOUR GLOW – UNDERSTANDING YOUR BATTERIES
The owlight runs on a single AAA battery. It amplies and regulates the voltage – this means
you can use common rechargeable batteries and your owlights will run at full brightness for
the entire life of the battery, and not dim over the course of the night. Using higher-voltage
disposable alkaline batteries will not increase the brightness, or runtime.
How long does a battery last? This depends a lot on the mode you are in. With freshly
charged NiMH rechargeables, owlights normally last for 7-24 hours in most modes, 2-4 hours
in page 3 “performance” modes, and 1-2 hours in“bolder” and “bold”(all white modes).
Runtimes with disposable alkaline batteries are typically lower, and cheapo disposable
batteries may last less than 30 minutes, as they cannot handle the amperage required.
How long will a rechargeable battery hold its charge? Typical NiMH rechargeables hold a
good charge for a few weeks. After that they may have less than 50% of their charge left, so
we recommend charging your batteries within a week of any important uses, like festivals,
parties or performances.
New feature - charge-level indicator: Hold the button while the light is o to see the
charge-level indicator. Green is at least 80% charged, red is at least 80% dead, orange and
other in-between shades are approximate and indicate about 50%. This is intended for NiMH
batteries only - a “green”reading for alkaline disposable batteries may actually mean 50% or
less, due to the voltage dierence of the chemistry.

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There is a slight lip at the tip of the door—push the lip DOWN towards the belly of the light
and FORWARDS towards the head of the light. There is a tiny “latch” inside near the button that
needs to be released before you can push the door forwards.
Use your thumb or another hard object (the tail end of another owlight works really well) to push
down and forwards on the tip of the door. Don’t push on the main part of the door itself—this will
not release the internal latch. Once you have released the battery door, pull rmly on the door to
separate the door from the light and access the battery compartment.
Inserting and removing the battery
There is a transparent battery pull tab—make sure you insert the battery with the tab across the
bottom of the compartment. Insert the positive end of the battery (pointy end) in the direction of
the head of the owlight (pointy end). Pull the tab to release battery. A rm tap on a table or other
semi-hard object will also pop the battery out of the compartment.
Push the front lip of the door
down and forwards towards the
button rmly. The back of the door
should pop out. It may help to use a
small object like a battery or the end
of another owlight.
Pull the door out to access the
battery compartment. The antenna
are very strong and durable. You can
pull hard to remove the door. This
is normal.
To remove the battery, pull on the
clear battery pull tab, or tap the tail
of the owlight rmly against a rm
surface. Battery may be snug, this
is normal.
Insert battery “+”end rst towards
the pointy head of the light. Ensure
clear tab is placed correctly. Push
battery “-”end down. Insert antennae
of battery door. Push door down and
back to secure it. Power up & enjoy!
Your owlight-FS has many modes and features enabling innite patterns, and eects.
We’ve organized them into 4 pages of modes - easy to navigate with a few types of button presses.
BUTTON PRESSES
Click - 0.3 seconds or less: A quick click, like a computer-mouse click. Multiple clicks, like a double-
click on a computer mouse, will access dierent pages - 2 clicks for page 2, 3 clicks for page 3, and
so on. You may discover this by accident by trying to cycle through the modes too quickly, and nd
a mode you’ve never seen!
Press - 0.3-0.75 seconds: The classic button-press, this is what feels“normal”to most people.
Long-press - 0.75-1.5 seconds: An indicator ash lets you know you can let go. This puts you into
the “adjust” state to adjust the mode you are in.
Hold - 1.5 seconds or more: If the light is on, it will turn o, it will also remember your mode and
any adjustments you might have made to it. When you press the button again, it returns to where
you were. If it is o, it will display its battery’s life estimate, then turn back o.
Save - 3.5 seconds: If you continue holding past“o”, the pattern will be saved to the Favorites
page and the light will turn back on.
ADJUSTING MODES
Every mode has 1 parameter that can be adjusted. In most cases it’s the color/hue, in others it’s the
speed/density of the pattern, or the brightness. To put a mode into its adjust state, do a long-press
(hold for more than 0.75 sec., let go when the indicator ashes). The mode will then cycle slowly
through its adjustment. When you see what you like, a button press will stop the adjust cycle,
selecting that adjustment.
OPENING YOUR BATTERY DOOR
NAVIGATING THE FLOWLIGHT-FS MODES

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FLOWLIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING
Most apparently “faulty” owlight behavior is easily remedied. A truly defective owlight can always
be sent back for free repair or replacement, but generally they just require a good charged battery,
or a little care!
1. Use only rechargeables or good alkalines. The circuitry is optimized for rechargeables. The
voltage amplier draws a lot of power, so cheapo batteries don’t last long.
2. Your battery is low. Dim orange light? Flashes and turns o? Won’t respond to the button? Try a
battery that you are sure is good; switch your batteries around with other lights to check.
3. There is something obstructing battery contact! Check that the clear battery pull-tab is block-
ing the battery contact. Check that your batteries are clear of physical debris. Sometimes the wrap-
per on the battery itself tears away and blocks the contact.
4. There is oxidation on your contacts. Do the battery or spring contacts have black marks or
debris on them? This may be oxidized metal dust from the battery and/or battery contacts caused
by friction/vibration. Clean the battery and battery springs with your ngers, a clean cloth or eraser,
and apply a tiny bit of petroleum jelly (vaseline) to the springs. This works wonders to prevent
future oxidation and promote electrical conductivity.
NAVIGATING PAGES AND MODES :: The owlight-FS has 4 pages, each with 10 modes.
Page 1: classics
1 click or press of the button from“o” brings you to page 1 mode 1 (p1m1).“Rainbow” the rst
of the “classic modes like bold, re, water and other elemental modes. The last mode on this page
(p1m10) is a new instant-classic: pulse, which responds to your moves, like stalls, bumps and wraps.
Modes: Rainbow • Rainbow drops •Bold •Lantern •Fire •Water •Earth •Air •Spirit •Pulse
Page 2: party
Click the button quickly 2x - you’ll see the indicator ash 2x to let you know you’re now on page 2.
Subsequent presses take you through the 10 modes in that page, and each mode is adjustable. This
page celebrates all that is fun and festive - it’s where you’ll nd much-loved modes like candy,
petals, and microdots, and cult-favorites like watermelon, freedom, and solar-are.
Modes:Candy • Petals • Love • Watermelon • Freedom • Microdots • Unicorn • Blue blazer • Solar are • Strobe
Page 3: perform
3 quick clicks takes you to page 3. The indicator ashes 3 times and you’re now ready to perform.
These modes are superbright, and battery life is the last thing on your mind. This page contains
all the modes, with their full power unleashed. Just press the button to cyle through them, but be
warned: the brightest ones may drain your battery in under an hour!
Modes: Flamebow • Alicorn • Liquid sugar • Rainbow dash • Fireball • Froth • Jammin • Bolder • Sunset • Daybreak
Page 4: favorites
4 quick clicks takes you to page 4“favorites”. Here you’ll see your most recently saved pattern. You
can select from your last 10 saved patterns by pressing the button to cycle through them. You can
save any mode and adjustments you make to it by holding down the button until the light turns o
and turns back on. This will also save a copy of any mode/pattern in Favorites to slot 1 (p4m4). You
can use this to re-order your favorite modes without adjusting them!
Take me home!
To get back to page 1 from any other page, press the button to cycle through the modes until the
light turns o. A single click or press will bring you back to the beginning: page 1 mode 1.
Note:If you press too quickly (less than 0.3 sec. each) it might register as a“click” and change what
page you are in. if this is happening just go slightly slower :)
Tip: 5 quick clicks or more will take you to page 1 mode 1 instantly.

FLOWTOYS CRYSTAL SYSTEM - COMPONENTS
FLOWLIGHT - FULL SPECTRUM: The heart of the system—these
interchangeable high-tech durable LED lightsticks have many beautiful
modes, colors and adjustments, and run on 1 rechargeable AAA.
CRYSTAL CASE: This soft yet crystalline-looking cover provides padding for
body wraps and protects the owlight during hard impacts, while diusing
the light, making it appear brighter. They also add a bit of weight and mo-
mentum to your ow. Features on the crystal case line up with the button
of the owlight in any orientation to enable you to nd the button by feel.
FLOWMASS: These translucent crystalline-looking weights add more
inertia to your ow and optimize the balance of your owtoy. They can be
added to crystal cases and ow tubing. Add two or more if you like your
tools heavy.
KNOB-LEASH: Adjustable integrated leash and knob handle system with
minimal hardware. Made with owcord—the rst cord designed for poi
spinning. Highest quality for durability, comfort and endless ow!
INSTALLING FLOWMASS: Flowmass is slightly tapered with more material on one end—
make sure the heavier end is installed at the far end of your prop, where it counts.
Adding mass to a crystal case: Thread the leash through the mass. Hold leash with one
hand and pull the mass along the length of the case with your other hand until the mass is
in place. If this is dicult, try hooking your leash onto a doorknob or other secure object.
Do not lubricate mass, as this can cause it to slip o.
Positioning the mass on a crystal case: A small owtoys super F logo on the mass should
align with the button facet on the crystal case, which also aligns with the owlight button.
This allows you to feel for the button from the outside, and creates the most aesthetically
perfect positioning of the mass with respect to the crystal case.
FLOWLIGHTS IN CRYSTAL CASES
Crystal cases are designed with facets that line up with the button of the owlight no matter
which way your owlight is oriented, so you can feel and turn on your lights in the dark.
We prefer inserting owlights with the head facing downwards as there are two LEDs at the
head and this orientation makes for more dramatic light patterns.
We oer strong o-rings that you can attach to the tail of your ow-
light to enable you to remove your owlight from its crystal case
more easily. You can attach the o-ring using a lark’s head knot/loop-
ing it through itself.
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Finishing the leash end:
• Tighten the knot. Cut excess cord o with scissors.
• Melt the end of the knot with a lighter. While the end
is still soft/melted, use the edge of the lighter to at-
ten and shape the end of the knot onto the rest of the
knot. This ensures the knot will not come undone.
Tip: If the melted plastic sticks to the lighter, it’s too hot. Wait a second before shaping it.
FLOWCORD AND KNOB-LEASH
Your knob-leash comes with a pair of poi knob handles, washer and adjustable owcord
leash. Crystal darts include a 10’+ leash, also made of owcord.
ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF YOUR KNOB-LEASH
Adjusting your leash to t your body and style is an easy and important step to optimizing
your poi experience.
Loosen the knot on the end with the extra cord, and move the position of the knot to
lengthen or shorten your leash. Test the length and adjust as needed - a popular length
for poi is from hand to shoulder. Tighten the knot and nish your leash (see instructions
below). The result is a high performance leash with minimal hardware or knots.
ATTACHING FLOWLEASH TO CRYSTAL CASES
Your crystal poi should come with your leash assembled to the crystal case.
If you need to re-assemble your leash, thread owcord through the provided metal o-ring
and then through the crystal case. O-ring should be on the handle side of the leash.
• Thread the non-handle end of ow-
cord through the ring as shown.
• Adjust leash length as needed.
• Tie a simple overhand knot on the
non-handle end to secure the leash.

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Don’t ask yourself what the world needs.
Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that.
Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
- Howard Thurman
To the illuminated mind the whole world sparkles with light. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
You never change things by ghting the existing reality.
To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.
- Buckminster Fuller
Thank your parents.
That which matters the most should never give way to that which matters the least.
Drink lots of water. Stretch. Breathe.
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
I’m trying to free your mind. But I can only show you the door.
You’re the one who has to walk through it. - Morpheus
Do you ever get the feeling that the whole world is conspiring in your favor?
We’re all (sp)in this together.
TAKE-BACK PROGRAM
If you have a owtoy that is no longer in use or is unusable for any reason, please don’t throw it away.
Send it back to us and we’ll put it towards an art project, recycle or refurbish and donate it. Several of
our friends are involved in traveling circuses that bring the movement arts to underprivileged children
in dierent parts of the world and are always looking for such donations.
DO GOOD. BE AWESOME. MAY THE FLOW BE WITH YOU!
Visit owtoys.com for more information, inspiration, videos, instructions and tips.
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DURABILITY
Flowlights were designed for a high-impact lifestyle. However nothing is indestructible!
Flowlights are electronic instruments - we recommend using one of our protective
housings or avoiding very hard collisions and drops if they are unprotected.
Please note: Chemical glowsticks release gaseous esters that break down polycarbonate
and make it brittle. This can occur even if an uncracked glowstick is placed near
polycarbonate, and is not only a result of broken or leaking glow-sticks. Avoid exposure!