--- product_id: 3106399 title: "Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717)" brand: "maped" price: "AR$220923" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/3106399-technic-compass-7-piece-set-538717 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Precise circles up to 14 inches Patented locking blue lever 7-piece modular set with accessories Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) **Brand:** maped **Price:** AR$220923 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Lock in precision, unlock your creativity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) by maped - **How much does it cost?** AR$220923 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/3106399-technic-compass-7-piece-set-538717) ## Best For - maped enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maped brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lock & Go Precision:** Patented locking lever ensures your circles never slip—perfect for flawless drafts and designs. - • **Compact & Safe Storage:** Dual-action folding legs and shatterproof case keep your tools protected and ready for on-the-go use. - • **All-in-One Creative Kit:** Includes mechanical pencil, graphite pencil, sharpener, leads & extension arm—everything to elevate your craft. - • **Circle Mastery Up to 14":** Draw precise, smooth circles from tiny to large with adjustable double knee-joints for professional accuracy. - • **Versatile & Durable Build:** Crafted from high-quality ABS and metal for long-lasting stability and compatibility with various writing instruments. ## Overview The Maped Technic Compass 7 Piece Set combines patented locking technology with modular versatility, enabling millimeter-perfect circles up to 14 inches. Designed for professionals and creatives alike, it includes a mechanical pencil, graphite pencil, sharpener, leads, and extension arm—all housed in a durable, shatterproof case for safe, compact storage. Engineered with ABS and metal components, this compass offers superior stability and adaptability for any drafting or artistic project. ## Description Dual-action legs fold for safe and compact storage, and patented Stop System locks legs into position for use. Maximum circle diameter of 14". Adjustable knee joints allow for precise circles and fold in for safety. Comes in a shatterproof storage case. Set includes: Maped Technic Compass, universal holder, 0.5mm mechanical pencil, lead sharpener, pack of leads, graphite pencil, & extension arm. Review: Stable, versatile, and overall amazing. It makes very nice circles! - I've included some circle art to give an idea of the range and versatility (in terms of circle size) of this compass. By the way, the largest circle is not the maximum range of the compass... It's the maximum range of standard letter paper. The compass can more than double that. Also, the slight imperfections are due to the scanner, not the compass. It's quite hard to get a good scan of pencil lines. Before this came in the mail, I was stuck using one of those cheap plastic compasses that you would get for a dollar as part of a set with various equally low quality tools. I got a ruler, a protractor, a triangle, and that cheap compass for 3 dollars. Everyone knows that you can't get anything close to quality with that kind of a set at the dollar store. That's the only compass I've used prior to this, so I might get overexcited about some points that a standard, quality compass should have. Moving on, let's talk about this compass. It's a vast improvement from the one I was using before, and I would recommend this to anyone that has a need for a compass, whether you need it for artistic purposes, or geometric purposes. Either way, you're still just making circles, and that's what this tool is perfect for. Pros: -The cost is very reasonable, with similar compasses costing up to $5-$10 more. -This compass is very modular. It has 7 pieces, so you can adjust it to suit your needs. -Because of this, the compass can easily create both tiny and huge circles. This is because when you need a smaller circle, you can adjust the piece with the lead to make it easier to make a circle. -Durable. It's made of metal and some high quality plastic as far as I can tell. -The locking mechanism is fantastic. It stays in place and doesn't budge unless you purposely push it. -Doesn't poke a hole in the page, something a lot of other compasses have problems with (unless of course you make 10 circles about one point). -It can hold most writing utensils. It can fit pencils, sharpies, pens, and whatever else you can think of within that width range. -It comes with 2 pieces of 2 mm compass lead and an attachment made for them. It's a lot easier to use than a normal pencil. It's way cooler than sticking any normal old pencil, which you can use if you prefer. -It comes with a normal pencil in case you're old fashioned or run out of the cool leads (You can get them at office stores. On desertcart, it might cost more because the profit margin would be minimal for someone selling such a small item.) Cons -The major problem is putting it together. Because it's so modular, it's also sort of complicated, but I figured it out in 10 minutes, which is more than worth it for this awesome compass. -This is not really a problem at all, maybe not even worth mentioning, but the included pencil sharpener is... not very useful. Maybe just included to increase the advertised piece count, I don't know. Overall, stupendous compass for the price. It has some cool features, and definitely worth buying if you need to make some very good circles. It works for pretty much any purpose, art or geometry. Either way, good circles, good price, good durability. That's all you really need in a compass. Review: A reasonably sturdy and versitile compass for only a few dollars more than the cheap, non-functional ones. - I needed a general compass for around the workshop. I mostly need it to make patterns and to sketch out bowl blanks. I had a cheaper plastic one, but that did not really lock. By the time I got all around the circle, the jaws had opened up and the lines didn't meet. (It would usually make a somewhat uneven spiral). I have not used this compass extensively yet, but it has a toggle that locks the angle in place. It works much better than the older compass, although I would have liked the lock to be even tighter. The compass is also much more rigid than the cheaper plastic compass. It also has a fairly large set of accessories. I like that you can change out the arms with the included pencil or several other drawing attachments. It also has an attachment to make larger circles. Mine did not come with any instructions. While they are not necessary for a simple compass, it was not immediately obvious how to best use all the attachments, or which set-ups are best for different tasks. Not a big deal, because anyone who needs to use a compass can probably figure this out with a little trail and error. A cheap 1 page instruction sheet would however, be somewhat useful and save some time test fitting parts. Its certainly not a high-end drafting tool, but it is much sturdier and hugely more versatile than the $4 compass and costs only a little more. It is therefore a MUCH better value. ## Features - Maped Technic Compass has a patented locking blue lever easily locks & unlocks the legs. Double knee-joint for parallel leg positioning allowing for precise circles - Adjustable legs fold in for safety - Precise execution of circles up to 14 inches diameter - Comes in shatterproof storage case - Set includes: Maped Technic Compass, universal holder, 0.5mm mechanical pencil, lead sharpener, pack of leads, graphite pencil, & extension arm. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0029FHW5U | | Additional Features | Adjustable | | Best Sellers Rank | #710,999 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #375 in Drafting Compasses | | Brand Name | Maped | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,673) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03154145387179 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 1.04"L x 3.73"W | | Item Type Name | Geometry Set | | Item Weight | 0.24 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Maped Helix USA | | Manufacturer Part Number | 538717 | | Material Type | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | | Model Number | 538717 | | Unit Count | 7.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Maped - **Item Weight:** 0.24 Pounds - **Material:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) - **Product Dimensions:** 1.04"L x 3.73"W - **Special Feature:** Adjustable ## Images ![Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CK9Tt8VAL.jpg) ![Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s+45SbRVL.jpg) ![Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ChdV2BzFL.jpg) ![Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mYvZpJy8L.jpg) ![Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H1nMZjhLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How many leads are supposed to be in a pack of leads?** A: Mine had one. Leads can be purchased at stores that sell drafting supplies. **Q: What size lead does this use?** A: Don't know what "number "lead it is but I checked my spare lead and it measures .080 in diameter. Hope this helps. **Q: does the compass have a measurement arm?** A: No i dont believe so. That is what the ruler is fo. Nice tool for the price. **Q: What is the material of this compass? and how much can it extend to maximum diameter (not radius) of?** A: It is aluminum with some plastic parts. It has a diameter of 14". These dividers are excellent quality. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stable, versatile, and overall amazing. It makes very nice circles! *by G***P on October 24, 2015* I've included some circle art to give an idea of the range and versatility (in terms of circle size) of this compass. By the way, the largest circle is not the maximum range of the compass... It's the maximum range of standard letter paper. The compass can more than double that. Also, the slight imperfections are due to the scanner, not the compass. It's quite hard to get a good scan of pencil lines. Before this came in the mail, I was stuck using one of those cheap plastic compasses that you would get for a dollar as part of a set with various equally low quality tools. I got a ruler, a protractor, a triangle, and that cheap compass for 3 dollars. Everyone knows that you can't get anything close to quality with that kind of a set at the dollar store. That's the only compass I've used prior to this, so I might get overexcited about some points that a standard, quality compass should have. Moving on, let's talk about this compass. It's a vast improvement from the one I was using before, and I would recommend this to anyone that has a need for a compass, whether you need it for artistic purposes, or geometric purposes. Either way, you're still just making circles, and that's what this tool is perfect for. Pros: -The cost is very reasonable, with similar compasses costing up to $5-$10 more. -This compass is very modular. It has 7 pieces, so you can adjust it to suit your needs. -Because of this, the compass can easily create both tiny and huge circles. This is because when you need a smaller circle, you can adjust the piece with the lead to make it easier to make a circle. -Durable. It's made of metal and some high quality plastic as far as I can tell. -The locking mechanism is fantastic. It stays in place and doesn't budge unless you purposely push it. -Doesn't poke a hole in the page, something a lot of other compasses have problems with (unless of course you make 10 circles about one point). -It can hold most writing utensils. It can fit pencils, sharpies, pens, and whatever else you can think of within that width range. -It comes with 2 pieces of 2 mm compass lead and an attachment made for them. It's a lot easier to use than a normal pencil. It's way cooler than sticking any normal old pencil, which you can use if you prefer. -It comes with a normal pencil in case you're old fashioned or run out of the cool leads (You can get them at office stores. On Amazon, it might cost more because the profit margin would be minimal for someone selling such a small item.) Cons -The major problem is putting it together. Because it's so modular, it's also sort of complicated, but I figured it out in 10 minutes, which is more than worth it for this awesome compass. -This is not really a problem at all, maybe not even worth mentioning, but the included pencil sharpener is... not very useful. Maybe just included to increase the advertised piece count, I don't know. Overall, stupendous compass for the price. It has some cool features, and definitely worth buying if you need to make some very good circles. It works for pretty much any purpose, art or geometry. Either way, good circles, good price, good durability. That's all you really need in a compass. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A reasonably sturdy and versitile compass for only a few dollars more than the cheap, non-functional ones. *by P***E on November 4, 2013* I needed a general compass for around the workshop. I mostly need it to make patterns and to sketch out bowl blanks. I had a cheaper plastic one, but that did not really lock. By the time I got all around the circle, the jaws had opened up and the lines didn't meet. (It would usually make a somewhat uneven spiral). I have not used this compass extensively yet, but it has a toggle that locks the angle in place. It works much better than the older compass, although I would have liked the lock to be even tighter. The compass is also much more rigid than the cheaper plastic compass. It also has a fairly large set of accessories. I like that you can change out the arms with the included pencil or several other drawing attachments. It also has an attachment to make larger circles. Mine did not come with any instructions. While they are not necessary for a simple compass, it was not immediately obvious how to best use all the attachments, or which set-ups are best for different tasks. Not a big deal, because anyone who needs to use a compass can probably figure this out with a little trail and error. A cheap 1 page instruction sheet would however, be somewhat useful and save some time test fitting parts. Its certainly not a high-end drafting tool, but it is much sturdier and hugely more versatile than the $4 compass and costs only a little more. It is therefore a MUCH better value. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Work as a designer/artist - my go-to compass for years *by R***E on July 26, 2021* This cheap "technical" compass is surprisingly well built for the price. Good, fiber-reinforced plastic and good metal fittings means it doesn't fail. The lock mechanism is iffy, but reliable enough - not super great for precision after using it for a while. It has one of the better pen holder attachments I've used, but fixing/adjusting the needle or lead tips is pretty pointless - a better system is needed for those. All in all, I'd say worth having one since it can take a significant amount of abuse and still do good work consistently, which is uncommon for modern affordable drafting tools. ## Frequently Bought Together - Maped Technic Compass 7 Piece Set (538717) - Westcott 10562 Acrylic Clear Ruler, 12 In - Maped 2mm Compass Leads in Reusable Storage Container, 10 Pack (134210) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/3106399-technic-compass-7-piece-set-538717](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/3106399-technic-compass-7-piece-set-538717) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*