Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Colored pentapod puzzle is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by matveymoo, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Colored pentapod puzzle 3D printable model by matveymoo

Colored pentapod puzzle

Source: Thingiverse by matveymoo

The Colored pentapod puzzle is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by matveymoo. If you have problems with downloading, go to "Thing files" tab and download files one by one. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

Open in Thinger (free) Download from Thingiverse

32 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-03 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 1 makes Category: Education & Science

Tags: 3D puzzle, christmas ornament, construction toys, dodecahedron, icosahedron, math, math art, Multicolor, notched, platonic solid, puzzle, symmetry, tetrahedron, toy

About this model

If you have problems with downloading, go to "Thing files" tab and download files one by one. This puzzle was invented Stewart Coffin and described in his book “The Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections”. There it is shown made out of wood. The first 3d printed version it seems was made around 2013 by Steve Nicholls and Simon Bexfield. Recently ThePuzzleGeek uploaded a free model and an OpenSCAD code here on Thingiverse ( I used his OpenSCAD code, to generate pieces with lower clearances, so all uploaded models are remix from the original ThePuzzleGeek's design. You can also check his graphical solution of the puzzle and tune clearances and dimensions of the pieces using OpenSCAD. After printing ThePuzzleGeek's version on my Prusa MINI I found clearance of 0.25mm to be too huge, so that…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Colored pentapod puzzle is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link 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 matveymoo.
Who made this model?: Designed by matveymoo, 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.