Die Puzzle
Source: Thingiverse by profhankd
The Die Puzzle is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by profhankd. The author of Thing 31685 mentioned it was inspired by a circa 1893 puzzle book, which led me to read that book online. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The author of Thing 31685 mentioned it was inspired by a circa 1893 puzzle book, which led me to read that book online. There, I stumbled on the "Spots" puzzle, , in which an oversized die is cut into nine simple blocks. The surprisingly difficult problem is to reassemble the die. My version takes advantage of the fact that 3D printing can easily build more complex shapes. First, the dots are not merely painted, but are conical hollows. Second, rather than having the internal edges be simple cuts, I have introduced an interlocking pattern of conical hollows and bumps. This makes the assembled die hold together somewhat, but the puzzle is at least as difficult to solve because the internal and external hollows look identical -- I even painted them identically. I also made the die face patte…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Die Puzzle is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by profhankd.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by profhankd, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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