Metal Fidget Slider EDC Machine Soul EXO Cricket

This is the EXO Cricket, a metal fidget slider and hand-held desk toy from the Machine Soul EXO line by OUROPROXY. The EXO series is described by the maker as a hollow, open-frame take on the classic linked-slider design, with the exposed mechanical structure visible through the frame.

Play and feedback

The core is a three-step mechanical cycle:

1. Pull back: pull the top from its start position to the end until it clicks into lock, then the exposed middle section springs back into the body.
2. Push forward: the assembly travels forward through three magnetic detents, each with a damped click, landing on the front magnetic base.
3. Return to centre: the parts are pulled back through the same detents to reset.

The maker states the whole pull, lock, rebound, push and return cycle can be worked with one finger. The open frame is also intended to project the sound of the mechanism.

Available versions

• Stainless steel and PEI set: body in stainless steel with PEI finish, supplied together with a high-clarity cast-resin grip. The maker describes this as the version with the strongest feel: low-density PEI conduction, loud sound, and a light overall build.
• Black iron Cricket with clear cast resin: Cricket body in black iron with a high-clarity cast-resin part, stated as compatible with the first-generation Machine Soul.
• Raw iron Cricket with clear cast resin: Cricket body in raw iron with a high-clarity cast-resin part, stated as compatible with the first-generation Machine Soul.

Choose the version from the options above. Please check the exact configuration of each option before ordering.

Specifications

FAQ

What is the difference between the versions?

The top option is a set with a stainless steel and PEI body plus a high-clarity cast-resin grip. The other two options are the Cricket in black iron or raw iron, each with a high-clarity cast-resin part and stated as compatible with the first-generation Machine Soul.

How does the mechanism work?

There are three steps: pull the top back to lock with a click, push forward through three magnetic detents to the front base, then pull back through the same detents to return to the centre.

What age is this suitable for?

The listed recommended age is 18-60 years.

Does it make sound?

Yes. Sound feedback is listed as a function, and the open frame is designed to make the mechanism audible.