Magnetic Fidget Cube

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Remix of a Kobayashi Fidget Cube, this one prints in separate pieces using powerful magnets inside the hinges. There are two versions available, utilizing 5x5mm cylinder magnets and 4x4mm cylinder magnets. This design has been waiting patiently in my upload queue for over a year, but I finally rediscovered it and got back to work on making some prints. So far, I've only completed the 5mm version, but I'm eager to try out the 4mm one as well. Each hinge requires two magnets positioned in opposing directions to form a stable connection. When aligned correctly, the fidget cube holds its shape remarkably well in most positions due to the attractive force of the magnets. In fact, it might even perform better with the magnets resisting the rectangular shapes, but I haven't had a chance to test that configuration yet. To build a completed fidget cube, you'll need 8 hinges, 32 magnets, and 8 blocks - half of which will be mirrored for added stability. If you ever need to disassemble the hinges, using larger magnets can make all the difference. They can be used from outside to force the hinge magnets together, allowing them to be separated more easily. I've found that Protopasta Magnetic Iron PLA and Atomic Filament Cherry Red PLA work wonderfully for this project. (No affiliate link was provided)