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3x2x1 Rubik’s Cube assembly pictures

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Maker Block

The design should be pretty intuitive. However, I went ahead and took some pictures of the assembly anyhow.

: All seven parts of the 3x2x1 Rubik’s cube puzzle, as they came off the MakerBot build platform

: All seven parts of the 3x2x1 Rubik’s cube puzzle

: 3x2x1 Rubik’s cube puzzle, center barbell/axle installed

: 3x2x1 Rubik’s cube puzzle, all cubes slotted together

: 3x2x1 Rubik’s cube puzzle, fully assembled

: 3x2x1 Rubik’s cube puzzle, partial rotation

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I think this one came out really really well. :)

3x2x1 totally printable puzzle cube proof of concept success!

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Maker Block

I’ve printed up pieces uploaded this morning to Thingiverse, tried them together, broke two pieces, modified them, printed, and fit some together. I’ve just modified the STL for what I hope is the last time. However, I have the barbell fit snugly into the center cube. It rotates relatively freely and does not want to pop out. (Of course, I’m sure it could/would if I applied enough force). This leaves the outside cubes. I modified the semicircular tabs a little and will reprint them later.

The only problem is that it takes about 40 minutes for my machine to print up two cube parts and a barbell, since they’re so solid.

The important thing is that I’ve just been able to print up and assemble the crucial mechanisms for this puzzle. I think the next iteration may be what I needed.