Cylindric puzzle

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I stumbled upon a video showcasing this puzzle and I'm really drawn to it, so I decided to print it out. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do! Unfortunately, you need to assemble the puzzle yourself in order to know the solution, but it's still a great addition to any collection. This puzzle consists of two primary components: the top and bottom sections, a spring, and five balls (ball-bearings). The main parts are straightforward to print, while the balls can be printed with just half of each ball and then glued together using CA glue or replaced with 8mm balls from a ball-bearing. The spring posed a bit of a challenge, but I'm hoping my solution will prove to be relatively easy to replicate. To create the spring, you'll need to print the core component and then cut about 25 cm of PLA filament (1.75mm in diameter). Submerge the filament in hot water until it softens almost instantly, allowing you to wind it around the spring core repeatedly until you're satisfied with its tension. Trim any excess filament and you're done. If you'd like a video review of the original puzzle and its solution, I've included a link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rVz6Cnj2AY