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Spinning Puzzle Box
by jbrydle
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I created this puzzle box based on this design: https://youtu.be/oRmc6zxbAOM
I have not finished printing and testing it yet, so expect updates!
The locking mechanism itself is not included. It is designed to use some nails that I have handy. They are 4" box nails, with a flat 1cm diameter head and a shaft that is about 0.4cm diameter. The idea is to cut the nails to about 1.5cm length, then pause the print of the box when the holes are exposed and place the nails in the holes. When the print is finished, the nails will be locked in, and will be able to slide in and out just enough to lock the lid in place. To open the box, spin it around fast enough that the nails are all pushed outwards (for physics pedants - I know, the nails aren't pushed out, their linear inertia carries them away from the centre of rotation). ;)
I'll update this description with photos and videos when I've successfully printed it. I might have to change the design significantly, so until there's confirma
I have not finished printing and testing it yet, so expect updates!
The locking mechanism itself is not included. It is designed to use some nails that I have handy. They are 4" box nails, with a flat 1cm diameter head and a shaft that is about 0.4cm diameter. The idea is to cut the nails to about 1.5cm length, then pause the print of the box when the holes are exposed and place the nails in the holes. When the print is finished, the nails will be locked in, and will be able to slide in and out just enough to lock the lid in place. To open the box, spin it around fast enough that the nails are all pushed outwards (for physics pedants - I know, the nails aren't pushed out, their linear inertia carries them away from the centre of rotation). ;)
I'll update this description with photos and videos when I've successfully printed it. I might have to change the design significantly, so until there's confirma
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