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Apogeum M8 (also known as the Lego Mod) is a bolt-tipped mod created in 2024 by Mervo, a Polish PPP-based spinner. It is the sixth iteration of a design first created in 2019.

Most of the mod’s parts are sourced from Temu, excluding the Giotto Turbo Maxi components. The mod uses bolts as tips and costs approximately €4 to make, although the final price may vary depending on the cost of the Giotto Turbo Maxi parts.

The construction is straightforward, but some parts may need to be adjusted to fit together. A circular file may be needed for this. Boiling water can be used to stretch the grips so that they fit the “cap,” and a pipe cutter is strongly recommended for clean cuts to the body.

Construction

Parts needed

3x Giotto Turbo Maxi (barrels and backplugs)
1x Temu mod (grips; can be substituted with DGG, but this produces a noticeable difference of approximately 3 g and changes the overall feel)
1x Crayola Supertip (barrel), or an alternative with the same width
2x M8 30 mm bolts

Additional tools

Pipe cutter
Paper tape
Circular file

Additional information

The protruding silicone sections of the Temu mod can be used as decorative grips.
The weight can be adjusted. For a lighter mod, use shorter M8 bolts.
The length can also be adjusted. For a longer mod, lengthen the Giotto section that attaches to the Giotto backplug. Alternatively, for a shorter mod, use a 20 mm M8 bolt with one M8 nut.
File or sand the sharp edges of the bolts to avoid damaging the grips.
Silicone tubing or clear grip can also be used for a different design.

Image tutorial

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-'''Apogeum M8''' (also known as The Lego Mod) is a bolt-tipped mod made by Polish [[PPP]]-based spinner [[Mervo]] in 2024. The mod is the 6th iteration since the original in 2019.
+'''Apogeum M8''' (also known as the Lego Mod) is a bolt-tipped mod created in 2024 by [[Mervo]], a Polish [[PPP]]-based spinner. It is the sixth iteration of a design first created in 2019.
-The mod is extremely cheap to make since it uses parts sourced from Temu, excluding the [[Giotto Turbo Maxi|Giotto Turbo Maxi ]]. It also uses bolts as tips. The cost of the mod is ~4€; the price could vary depending on the price of the [[Giotto Turbo Maxi|Giotto Turbo Maxi]].
-The mod’s construction is very simple, but it requires a circular file in order to make the parts fit each other easier. Also, using boiling water to stretch out the grips so they can fit the "cap" is recommended. And it is also strongly advised to use a pipe cutter for proper cuts on the body.
+Most of the mod’s parts are sourced from Temu, excluding the [[Giotto Turbo Maxi|Giotto Turbo Maxi]] components. The mod uses bolts as tips and costs approximately €4 to make, although the final price may vary depending on the cost of the Giotto Turbo Maxi parts.
+The construction is straightforward, but some parts may need to be adjusted to fit together. A circular file may be needed for this. Boiling water can be used to stretch the grips so that they fit the “cap,” and a pipe cutter is strongly recommended for clean cuts to the body.
 ==Construction==
 ===Parts needed===
-[[File:Temu mod demo 2.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]<br clear=all>
-* 3x [[Giotto Turbo Maxi|Giotto Turbo Maxi]] (Barrel, Backplug)
+[[File:Temu mod demo 2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Temu mod]]<br clear=all>
-* 1x Temu mod (grips)(can be subbed with DGG but has a noticeable difference of 3 grams and overall feel)
-* 1x [[Crayola SuperTips|Crayola Supertip]] (barrel) or alternative with the same width
+* 3x [[Giotto Turbo Maxi|Giotto Turbo Maxi]] (barrels and backplugs)
-* 2x M8 30mm bolts
+* 1x Temu mod (grips; can be substituted with DGG, but this produces a noticeable difference of approximately 3 g and changes the overall feel)
+* 1x [[Crayola SuperTips|Crayola Supertip]] (barrel), or an alternative with the same width
+* 2x M8 30 mm bolts
 ====Additional tools====
 * Pipe cutter
 * Paper tape
 * Circular file
 ====Additional information====
-* You can use the silicone bits that stick out on the Temu mod and use them as decorative grips.
-* The weight can be adjusted. For lighter mod use, shorter M8s.
-* The length can also be adjusted. If you want a longer mod, elongate the Giotto section that goes on the Giotto backplug, or take a shorter M8 eg 20mm M8 with 1 M8 nut.
-* File or sand down the sharp edges on the bolt to avoid damaging the grips.
-* You can also use silicone tubing or clear grip for a different design.
-[[File:Apogeum grip demo.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]<br clear=all>
-===Image Tutorial===
-[[File:Apgg.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Image tutorial by Mervo. Click to expand]]<br clear=all>
+* The protruding silicone sections of the Temu mod can be used as decorative grips.
+* The weight can be adjusted. For a lighter mod, use shorter M8 bolts.
+* The length can also be adjusted. For a longer mod, lengthen the Giotto section that attaches to the Giotto backplug. Alternatively, for a shorter mod, use a 20 mm M8 bolt with one M8 nut.
+* File or sand the sharp edges of the bolts to avoid damaging the grips.
+* Silicone tubing or clear grip can also be used for a different design.
+[[File:Apogeum grip demo.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Different grip ideas for the Apogeum]]<br clear=all>
+===Image tutorial===
+[[File:Apgmlegotut.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Image tutorial by Mervo. Click to expand]]<br clear=all>
 [[Category:Pen Mods]]