The EDC Glossary
EDC Glossary
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Glossary terms
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- Spec Tuning Adjusting a fidget's feel by changing springs, magnets, pads, lube or shims. By FZEDC Nov 4 2026
- Spec Rust Prevention Keeping corrosion off steel parts, springs and other reactive metals. By FZEDC Nov 4 2026
- Spec Lubrication Adding oil or grease to moving parts, from very thin (dry) to thick (wet). By FZEDC Nov 4 2026
- Spec Cleaning Removing dirt, lint and old lubricant to keep a fidget feeling and looking right. By FZEDC Nov 4 2026
- Culture Secondary Market Where collectors buy and sell pieces after the original sale. By FZEDC Nov 4 2026
- Culture Prototype An early test piece made before production to check design, fit and feel. By FZEDC Nov 4 2026
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- ABEC scaleABEC 精度等级ABEC An industry rating for ball bearing tolerances, in classes 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.滚珠轴承公差的行业等级，分为 1、3、5、7、9 级。Spec
- ACEdc1 piece High-end metal fidget toys crafted with CNC precision, known for magnetic levitation haptic coins.用 CNC 精密加工的高端金属解压玩具，以磁悬浮触感硬币著称。Brands
- Acid Etching酸蚀Acid Etched Chemically etched designs you can see and feel with your fingertips.化学蚀刻的图案，看得见也摸得到。Detailing
- Acid Washed Finish酸洗Acid Washed Darkened, mottled surface with a vintage, hand-aged character.深色斑驳表面，带有复古、手工做旧的气质。Finishes
- Acoustics声学 The sound a fidget makes, from crisp clicks to deep clacks and ringing pings.玩具发出的声音，从清脆的 click、低沉的 clack，到带余音的 ping。Spec
- Acrylic (PMMA)亚克力Acrylic Lightweight plastic with glass-like clarity and a smooth feel.轻质塑料，玻璃般通透，触感顺滑。Materials
- Actuation Force触发力 How much force it takes to press a button until it clicks or triggers.按下按钮直到触发或发出段落所需的力。Spec
- Adjustable Resistance弹珠调阻 A way to change how stiff a fidget feels, often by tightening a screw against a spring-loaded ball.调整玩具阻力的方式，常见为拧螺丝压紧带弹簧的钢珠。Mechanism
- Sterling Silver纯银Ag Bright, premium shine; darkens into a vintage look over time.明亮高级的光泽，随时间变暗，呈现复古韵味。Materials
- Aluminum Alloy铝合金AL Featherlight in the pocket; the go-to for bold anodized colors.揣兜轻若无物，鲜艳阳极氧化配色的首选。Materials
- Anodized Finish阳极氧化Anodized Adds lasting color; bold solids on Al, rainbow hues on Ti.带来持久色彩：铝上是饱和纯色，钛上是彩虹色调。Finishes
- Antiqued Finish仿古做旧Antiqued An intentionally aged surface with a vintage character; the method varies by maker.刻意做旧的表面，带有复古气质；具体方法因品牌而异。Finishes
- Axle中轴 The central shaft that a rotating part turns on.旋转部件围绕转动的中心轴。Part
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- Ball Count珠数 How many balls run inside a bearing.轴承内部滚珠的数量。Spec
- Ball Detent顶珠定位 A spring-loaded ball engages a track or recesses to create tactile steps.带弹簧的珠子与轨道或凹位配合，形成触感段落。Feedback Mechanism
- Batch批次 A group of pieces made together in one production cycle.在同一个生产周期内一起制造的一组产品。Culture
- Battleworn Finish战损做旧Battleworn Pre-distressed, rugged look; new wear blends right in.预先做旧的粗犷外观，新磨损自然融入。Finishes
- Bead Blasted Finish珠喷Bead Blasted Blasted with small beads to create a textured surface; appearance depends on the media and process.比喷砂更细腻，柔和的缎面哑光，触感丝滑。Finishes
- Bead Ring珠环 A ring with beads or balls on the band that roll or slide around it.戒圈上带有可滚动或滑动小珠的戒指。Gear type
- Bearing Fit轴承固定方式 How a bearing and its buttons are held in a spinner: pressed in, threaded or otherwise retained.轴承与按钮在陀螺中的固定方式：压入、螺纹或其他方式。Mechanism
- Bearing轴承 Supports rotation around a shaft; size and construction vary by model.支撑零件绕轴旋转；尺寸和结构因型号而异。Feedback Mechanism
- Black Oxide Finish发黑Black Oxide Stealthy dark finish on steel; wears into a cool two-tone.低调隐秘的钢材深色处理，会磨出酷感双色。Finishes
- Bottom Out触底 The moment a button hits the end of its travel, and the feel and sound it makes.按钮按到行程尽头的那一刻，以及当时的手感和声音。Spec
- BPMODS3 pieces Approachable, well-engineered fidgets that punch above their price.亲民又做工扎实的解压玩具，超出价位的表现。Brands
- Brass黄铜 Golden glow and satisfying heft; patinas with every carry.金色光泽，分量讨喜，每次携带都在养包浆。Materials
- Break & Reset起始阻力与回位 The force needed to start a motion (break) and how a part returns to be ready again (reset).开始一次动作所需的力（起始阻力），以及零件回到可再次动作状态的过程（回位）。Spec
- Bronze青铜 Deeper tone than brass; ages into a rich antique look.色调比黄铜更深沉，会老化出浓郁的古董感。Materials
- Brushed Finish拉丝Brushed Fine linear grain with a clean, precision-tool look.细密直线纹理，呈现干净的精密工具感。Finishes
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- Carbon Steel碳钢 Develops a dark patina fast; keep it dry and lightly oiled.很快形成深色包浆，保持干燥并薄涂一层油。Materials
- Cases & Storage保护套与收纳 Protective cases, sleeves, storage boxes and display cases for EDC products.EDC 作品的保护套、收纳袋、收纳盒和展示盒。Fidget Types
- Cerakote Ceramic Coating陶瓷涂层Cerakote Rugged ceramic coating in endless colors; tough and grippy.坚固的陶瓷涂层，颜色无限，耐用又防滑。Finishes
- Carbon Fiber碳纤维CF Ultralight with a striking 3D weave you can see and feel.超轻，立体编织纹理看得见也摸得到。Materials
- Chamfer倒角 A flat angled cut that removes a sharp edge.用一道斜面切掉锐利棱边。Making
- Cleaning清洁 Removing dirt, lint and old lubricant to keep a fidget feeling and looking right.去除污垢、绒毛和旧润滑，让玩具保持应有的手感和外观。Spec
- Click Count段数 The number of resting positions a slider clicks into along its travel.推牌在行程中能停留并发出段落的位置数量。Spec
- Clicks per Rotation每圈段数 How many clicks you feel in one full turn.转一整圈能感受到的段落数量。Spec
- CNC MachinedCNC 加工 Precision-cut from solid metal for tight fits and crisp edges.从整块金属精密切削而成，配合紧密，边缘利落。Manufacturing
- Collab联名 A design made jointly by two makers, brands or artists.由两个品牌、制作者或艺术家共同推出的设计。Culture
- Comfort Fit舒适内弧 A rounded inside surface that makes a ring slide on and off more easily.戒圈内侧做成圆弧，戴上和取下更顺滑。Spec
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- Spec Tuning Adjusting a fidget's feel by changing springs, magnets, pads, lube or shims.By FZEDC
- Spec Rust Prevention Keeping corrosion off steel parts, springs and other reactive metals.By FZEDC
- Spec Lubrication Adding oil or grease to moving parts, from very thin (dry) to thick (wet).By FZEDC
- Spec Cleaning Removing dirt, lint and old lubricant to keep a fidget feeling and looking right.By FZEDC
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