3D_Maze_V3

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He 3D Maze V3 - Designed by Hendrik Koopmans Based on an article from Scientific American September 1988, this maze features a unique design that includes an "actuator" structure. The current version is a revised edition of the V2 model, with notable improvements to enable smoother movement. Bigger knobs have been added to facilitate easier navigation through the maze. The maze itself has become slightly more complex, requiring users to employ problem-solving skills to reach the goal. Your objective is to move the "actuators" from one corner of the maze to the other. To succeed, you must understand how a potential movement in one dimension can be hindered by restrictions in the next. Print Settings Printer: Da Vinci Mini w Rafts: No Supports: Yes for the box and no for the top Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 10% Notes: Warping can be a problem! To prevent this, I heated the printing area with a 200W lamp. I found that 10% infill worked best for me. The recommended layer height is 0.2 mm. Try experimenting with different settings to achieve optimal results. Post-Printing Final assembly requires some care. First, assemble the actuators and then glue the panels together one by one. Insert the actuator structure after you have glued two panels together. To ensure smooth movement, attach the knobs to the actuators in a way that allows for easy rotation (test before applying glue). Alternatively, build the box and top panel separately. Assemble the actuators inside the box and then attach the top panel. I coated the box with clear polyurethane varnish. Actuator Assembly To assemble the actuators, start by attaching them to each other. However, it is recommended that you assemble the actuators inside the box first (one leg of one actuator is temporarily cut and glued back together).