Number Slide with a twist

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For the model, it's a numerical slide puzzle. So, you have a tile with numbers 1-8 and one blank space, and your goal is to move the numbers into order while navigating a unique twist. Each piece only moves in one direction indicated by itself. The outside pieces can pivot freely, but the central piece cannot budge. With this constraint in mind, attempt to arrange all the numbers in sequence and proper orientation. To produce it, I printed an ALL file containing all the pieces in their correct orientations. Using PLA at a 0.16 layer height, I got decent results. However, for optimal outcomes, print each number piece separately and change colors every 0.3mm. Then, slide them into place from the open part of the board. The top left corner of the puzzle (the one with the hole) is where #1 should go. Slide the pieces in from the bottom, maintaining their correct order so they display all numbers in sequence and proper orientation. Finally, attach or glue the endcap on and enjoy! There's also an extra tolerance board available if you need it.