Revised 3x2x1 Rubik's Cube
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Published on July 6, 2010
Description
I had a lot of trouble printing the original 1x2x3 Rubik's cube from TomZ. ( makerblock.com/2010/07/rubiks-cube-fail/ ) TomZ's version is really great - but I can't manage to print it sufficiently well on my MakerBot. Since his sells on Shapeways, I can only assume my MakerBot is not up to the task of printing these parts.
This version only requires two unique parts, rather than the original design with five unique parts. I've made the grooves in the center pieces larger, which should help the printability of the design.
I have yet to print this, but wanted to upload it in case someone wants to test and provide feedback before this afternoon when I give it a whirl.
It may be possible to alter this design so that it doesn't require a nut/bolt in the middle. This could be done with a little prong that snaps into the opposite side.
For more on this derivative and design, check out the blog post at makerblock.com/2010/07/new-design-rubiks-cube-sorta/
Update: I've uploaded a version with all parts in one sheet - no need to fiddle with the multiple setting.
This version only requires two unique parts, rather than the original design with five unique parts. I've made the grooves in the center pieces larger, which should help the printability of the design.
I have yet to print this, but wanted to upload it in case someone wants to test and provide feedback before this afternoon when I give it a whirl.
It may be possible to alter this design so that it doesn't require a nut/bolt in the middle. This could be done with a little prong that snaps into the opposite side.
For more on this derivative and design, check out the blog post at makerblock.com/2010/07/new-design-rubiks-cube-sorta/
Update: I've uploaded a version with all parts in one sheet - no need to fiddle with the multiple setting.
Instructions
Print two copies of the STL file.
Two nubby bit cubes at either end, two nubby bit holders in the middle, one M3x16 bolt/nut in the middle to hold it together.
Apply stickers.
Scramble.
Unscramble.
LRR. ( makerblock.com/2010/06/skeinforge-ui-suggestions/#footnote_0_1590 )
Two nubby bit cubes at either end, two nubby bit holders in the middle, one M3x16 bolt/nut in the middle to hold it together.
Apply stickers.
Scramble.
Unscramble.
LRR. ( makerblock.com/2010/06/skeinforge-ui-suggestions/#footnote_0_1590 )
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lotu
on
July 7, 2010
said:
I just tried building this. Multiply (2 rows) nicely gives you all the pieces in one go. However I was using Tower and that messed up the little nub pieces on end pieces, Cool of 5 seconds wasn't enough to fix it.
MakerBlock
on
July 7, 2010
said:
I've uploaded a new version with all the parts on one sheet.
I printed TomZ's version and the nubs just fine with cool set at 10 seconds. However, I have a feeling cool won't help much when the tiny bits are on the same layer as a lot of other parts. Just to be on the safe side, I've switched the second row of parts around so that it won't print all four nubs next to one another.
License
Revised 3x2x1 Rubik's Cube by MakerBlock is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - Creative Commons license.
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Didnt work for me!