Magformers Super S.T.E.A.M Set Manual

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CONTENTS
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
Educational Effects of Magformers According to Age
Benets Beyond the Fun
Magformers SUPER S.T.E.A.M SET?
Compositions of SUPER S.T.E.A.M
The Principles of Magformers - Magnetic Pieces
- 5 Ways to Use Magformers
- Power Engine Block
- 4 Movements
- Air Block
- Air Tank
A Variety of Mathematical 3D Shapes Made with Magformers
Warnings for Using Magformers
How to Use the Basic Accessories
How to Use the Power Accessories
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Magformers for Developing Creativity and Imagination
Magformers is the best 3D educational toy for helping children develop creativity and
imagination. Assemble a variety of geometric shapes to create your own Magformers
models. While seeing the 2D shapes change into 3D gures, children can understand
the principle of magnets while growing their imagination and creativity.
Characteristics of Magnets and Principle of Magformers
Magnets have N and S poles. Two magnets will be attracted by their opposite poles,
and each will repel the like pole of the other magnet. Magformers have magnets
embedded inside that rotate on an axis to allow them to attach in an innite number
of ways. This gives children the advantage of connecting shapes in 3D, not just on top
of each other.
ARTS
MATHEMATICS
ENGINEERING

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Educational Effects of
Magformers According to Age
A critical period that forms 80% of brain development. Through
various sensory stimulation activities and nger movements, the
brain and nervous system are developed.
Educational Effects
●Visual stimuli with the rich colors and shapes of Magformers
●Auditory stimuli with the clear sound of shapes attaching and detaching
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Developing recognition of colored shapes and distinction of different colored shapes
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Fostering coordination of eyes and hands while holding, attaching and
detaching Magformers
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Developing gross and ne motor skills while moving arms, hands and ngers
A period when self-reliance and independence is developed,
which causes behavior based on accomplishment. The ability
to think and express themselves is developed, and creative and
unique play is possible.
Educational Effects
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Learning the basis of mathematics such as parts and wholes, response and
patterns while combining Magformers and making models
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Conception of geometric relationships and space by understanding shape and
size comparison, direction and location of right, left, top and bottom
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Fostering creativity, problem solving skills, self-reliance and a sense of
accomplishment while planning and creating on their own
●Developing verbal expression while expressing planned and nished models
A period to passionately explore objects. While operating
surrounding objects, curiosity increases. Symbolic thinking is
developed, and imaginative and virtual play forms are displayed
overall.
Educational Effects
●Improving ability to operate objects by developing hand control
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Fostering divergent thinking, imagination and creativity while making desired
shapes
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Developing modeling capability while creating a form or shape, and understanding
symmetry, conguration, area and lines
A period that enables concrete thinking about objects and
specic reproduction regarding the surrounding world that they
experience. In this process, observation and analytical skills
relating to objects, and logical thinking are developed.
Educational Effects
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Developing observation, analytical and thinking skills while reproducing various
surrounding objects
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Developing spatial perception skills while shaping buildings or making 3D models
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Developing reasoning, logic and thinking skills while predicting and representing
invisible form
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Developing creative problem solving skills while making and combining complex
objects
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Forming geometric concepts, acquiring mathematical knowledge and approaching
science with the principle of magnets
Sensitive 1-3 year-old
Sensorimotor Stage
Stubborn 5-7 year-old
Concrete
Operational Stage
Curious 3-5 year-old
Preoperational Stage
Expressive 7 year-old and older
Formal
Operational Stage

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Developing
sensory abilities
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Improving ne motor
skills
● Developing cognitive
ability through hand
movement
● Developing sensory
perception through
color and sound
Developing
modeling skills
● Developing modeling
skills through building
blocks by hand
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Developing
mathematical
thinking
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Spatial concepts, parts
and wholes, patterns,
principles of shape, etc.
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Developing
mathematical thinking
Developing curiosity
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Developing curiosity
through satisfaction
from play
Developing
scientic thinking
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Developing scientic
thinking utilizing the
principle of magnets
Developing
imagination
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Developing endless
imagination through
Magformers
Developing creativity
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Developing stereoscopic
congurability
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Developing the creativity
to visualize ideas
Developing
reasoning
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Developing reasoning
from 2D planar gures
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More diverse shapes!
With at and curved pieces in various shapes (a total of 27 types), you can
create your desired shapes in more details.
Combination of power and an engine!
By integrating 2 blocks into one, you can simply add more movement to
models.
Magformers SUPER S.T.E.A.M SET?
Magformers Super S.T.E.A.M Set comes with magnetic pieces in various shapes and accessories for children to
experience a variety of movements. The Power Engine Block combined with power and an engine allows them
to alternate inserting various wheels and create many types of vehicles. With air pressure compressed through
a connection with an air block, children can move models they created. While understanding the principles
of various power accessories and playing with them, beyond simply creating many models with magnetic
pieces, children can develop comprehensive thinking in the elds of science, technology, engineering, arts and
mathematics equally.

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A variety of wheel shapes!
It includes not only general wheels and R/C wheels, but also a variety of
wheels to create a tractor, train, etc.
Accessories for more details!
You can create models with details that look more similar to real vehicle
parts such as train rods, bumpers and tractor module blocks.
The power of air!
You can use ianvisible air for the magical experience of moving a model
you created.

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Triangle
X 30
Square
X 40
Isosceles
Triangle X 8
Rectangle
X 4
Pentagon
X 2
Hexagon
X 2
Diamond
X 4
Super
Triangle X 4
1/8 Sphere
X 8
Trapezoid
X 4
Super
Sector X 8
Cone
X 4
Arch
X 4
Super
Arch X 4
Right Isosceles
Triangle X 4
Sector
X 8
1/8 Mini
Sector X 8
Triangle Arch
X 8
Mini Rectangle
X 8
1/8 Mini
Arch X 4
Half Arch
X 4
Super Rectangle
X 2
Super
Square X 6
Semicircle
X 4
Super Trapezoid
X 4
Long Rectangle
X 2
Circle
X 4
Compositions of SUPER S.T.E.A.M
Basic shapes
Boy Square
X 1
Crane
X 1
New Extension
Pyramid X 6
Girl Square
X 1
Super Bar
X 2
Bar
X 2
Cards
X 40
Insert
Square X 10
Pulley
Block X 1
Antenna
X 1
Propellers
X 1
Wheel
X 2
New Rotate
Block X 4
Triangular
Pyramid X 8
Motor Wheel
X 1
Front Wheel
X 1
Motor Remote
Control X 1
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Air Block
X 1
Air Tank
X 1
Air Piston
X 2
Air Connector
FM X 2
Air Connector
MM X 2
Air Grab
X 1
Air Hinge
X 1
Air Dual Piston
X 1
Air Crane
X 1
Air Hub
X 1
Module BlocksLED
LED X 1 USB CABLE X 1 Engine Module
1-Way X 1
Engine Module
2-Way X 1
Train Rod X 2 Train Rod S X 2
Crawl
Block X 2
Wheel
Guard X 2
Tractor Module
Block X 1
Spiral
Block X 1
Bumper
X 1
Propellers
Wheel X 4
Backlashing
Block X 2
Engine
Caterpillar X 2
Train Wheel X 4 Big Wheel X 2
Power Blocks
Power Engine
Block X 1
New Engine
Cube X 1
Power Remote
Control X 1
Auto Sliding
Block X 1
Walking
Block X 1
Backlashing
Connector X 1
Elevator Block
X 1
90°Auto
Connector X 2
90°Female
Connector X 2
Square Auto
Connector X 6
Female Auto
Connector X 2
Auto
Connector X 2
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The Principles of Magformers
- Magnetic Pieces
Magnetic Principles of Magformers
As shown below, Magformers magnets rotate and stick to other poles. They can be attached to any side
of a piece from any direction.
The magnet contained in Magformers is called a neodymium magnet.
It has a slightly different shape than typical ones, however, it has the
same general properties of magnets. As shown below, the same poles
repel and different poles attract each other. The poles are just not
displayed on the pieces.
Magnets that we are familiar with have
N pole and S pole indicated on their
surface. However, Magformers magnets
neither show N pole nor S pole.
Rotate, attract and stick
N poleS pole
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However, as shown above, if two pieces are stuck together and the magnets cannot rotate, they might
repel each other in some cases. That's why it's easier to attach one piece to another. Likewise, when you
clean up the Magformers pieces, it’s easier to attach one piece to another!
Attracts and Sticks Repels and won’t stick
Same rule applies when you combine 3D
pieces.
When you combine a 3D piece with another 3D piece, attach one side of a piece to another rst
and then attach the rest as above. Magnets rotate to look for other poles and will more easily stick
to each other.
Correct Example Incorrect Example

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The Principles of Magformers
- 5 Ways to Use Magformers
A way to create a 3D shape by making a planar gure with Magformers and lifting up the weight center
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Pull Up
A way to create a 3D shape by making 2D models with Magformers and building a wall
2
Build a Wall
A way to create a 3D shape by making a planar gure with Magformers and rolling the 3D shape
3
Roll
Apatosaurus
Triceratops
Ankylosaurus
You can make different shapes you want by using the attracting power of magnets. Use the magnetic properties
of the same poles repelling each other and different poles attracting each other to create Magformers models in
a variety of ways.

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Enjoy a shing game with Magformers, using
the crane accessory. The crane tip sticks to
the Magformers magnet. Introduce the shape
names and enjoy the game with your child.
A way to create a 3D shape by making a planar gure with Magformers and folding the magnetic pieces
Fold
A way to create a larger and more stunning model by combining 3D models made with Magformers
Combine
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Magformers Fishing Game
Stegosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
With Magformers and their magnetic properties,
create many dinosaur friends!
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The Engine Cubes ( ) help utilize moving accessories in many ways through a connection
with the Power Engine Block. You can insert a variety of wheel accessories to create a car or add a wide range
of accessories to create a model that moves more realistically.
How to Use Power Block Accessory
When it's turned on, the
cogwheels inside the
block are engaged and
turn round and round.
You can control the Power
Engine Block with the
Power Remote Control.
When you use the Engine Cube, there
are more connecting parts ( )
to connect to accessories.
You can see the
cogwheels engaged
and turning round and
round!
When the switch is
turned to the right,
a red light appears
on the front.
Power button
Power Engine Block
The Principles of Magformers
- Power Engine Block
Let’s take a look at the new Power Engine Block! When you press the Power button, 3 connections will rotate.
You can create moving models when connecting various connectors, wheels and accessories.
* Try to turn over the Power Engine Block and insert it again if the model moves in the opposite direction.

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The rotational movement
of the Power Engine Block
switches to the piston
movement + rotational
movement.
Connectors ( ) deliver
rotating power. It moves the power in
your desired direction.
You can change the wheels by simply
inserting various types of wheels. You
can have fun, making many vehicles.
You can insert
accessories to add
the details of trains,
tractors, etc.
* When the Train Rod and Engine Cube are used together, an overload may occur. Please use them separately.

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Forklift
Mini-Tank
Sliding
Movement
The wheels
roll.
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2
Sliding Block
Backlashing
Block
It rotates round
and round.
The rotating power of the Power
Engine Block is delivered to the
Spiral Block through the Connector.
The Principles of Magformers
- 4 Movements
Depending on the rotational direction of the Engine
Module Block A, the wheels can go backwards.
Reversely insert the Engine Module Block A to make
the forklift go forward.

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Self-propelled Truck
Robot
3
The rotation
power is
delivered to the
Auto Connector
through the
Connector.
Walking Movement
Piston
Movement
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Walking Block
Piston Block
The rotation power
is delivered to
the Female auto
Connector through
the Connector.

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Lock all the valves of the
Air Tank to prevent air
from leaking.
Attach the Air Block and Air
Tank connecting parts.
Air Block
Connecting Part
Air Tank
Connecting Part
Directly connect the Air Block to the Air Tank.
You can check
how much air there
is in the Air Tank
through the Gauge.
Power Engine Block Air Block
Air is being
generated inside
the Air Block.
Turn on the
side button and
press the power
button to supply
the power.
The Principles of Magformers
- Air Block
When the Power Engine Block rotates, the Air Block generates air.
The air generated by the Air Block can be stored in the Air Tank through the Connector and can be directly
connected to the Air Tank.
You can create a variety of movements by using the air pressure from the Air Tank.

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Air Piston
Air Grab
Air Hinge
Air Crane
Air Dual Piston
Plug the Connector
into this part to
store air inside the
Air Block.
Air Tank
Connecting Part
Air Tank
* If the rubber packing is too tight, push and pull
the piston 2-3 times with your hands.

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Creating Air Controller
You can put the Air Tank inside a model. You can also create the Controller as shown below to control the
movement outside the model.
Turn the Air Tank valve towards the blue tube of the Connector that is connected to the rising arrow
if you want to raise the piston up, as indicated by the arrows on the Air Piston. Turn the valve to the
right when they are connected as shown in the picture above; air is injected through the blue tube and
the Air Piston will move up. Look at the arrows marked on the Air Piston, Air Hinge, Air Grab, Air Dual
Piston and Air Crane and control the valve to create your desired movement.
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Air Tank Air Piston
Air Controller
The Principles of Magformers
- Air Tank
Each side of the Air Tank has valves to adjust the air.
In order to control a model to move, please place all the valves at the center to prevent air from leaking.