Diced Cube (3D Printed Version)

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Diced Cube is a puzzle I created a few years ago with 27 dice, earning its name from the total count. Each die was carefully glued into nine L's that would form a cube when assembled together, ensuring each number faced in the same direction as the original die. I also developed a lasercut wood version of Diced Cube, but assembling it proved to be extremely tedious. Therefore, I decided to craft one in three dimensions. UPDATE: The separate piece files have been removed in favor of an All-In-One model that is now uploaded with significantly improved symbols. Circle/Square/Diamond and Dotted versions are included for each side. No images are available yet for the new, as-yet-unbuilt design, but its STL file will display the updated symbols. Ignore: My apologies for the numerous separate files; my M3D printer has difficulty printing unconnected models, and the single file contains the old (unattractive) symbols. This might be shared later if there's sufficient demand. Feel free to create a set of Diced Cube for personal enjoyment, but please refrain from selling it without sending some compensation my way. This is one of my first creations, and I'm still quite protective of it. Print Settings Printer: M3D Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: The higher the better Infill: Light Notes: In most cases, rafts are not recommended. Supports are unnecessary unless you're making it larger than the designed 1/2" reference cube or prefer removing supports from tiny crevices. M3D printers work slowly, so I used the next to lowest resolution for this model. Higher resolutions will result in a better print. Adding more infill will also improve the overall heft of the pieces. Post-Printing As usual: All you really need to do is clean off the burrs that inevitably occur. How I Designed This From Dice to Wood to PLA This puzzle was originally a dice game, but due to material limitations, it was recreated with wood and now PLA. The pattern for the L's was created using Lego bricks until an interesting design emerged for a cube. After that, it was simply a matter of gluing the dice into the correct configurations. Custom Section Symbols or whatever. I designed this version in silver because I'm still learning to use my M3D printer. However, Diced Cube would look fantastic in nine different colors. Although the original used dice, this design features "matching" symbols that are easily distinguishable from one another. The wood version can be made with any set of six items you prefer. Each iteration typically results in a unique pattern for solving the puzzle.