Rubik's Cube

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This is a fully functional Rubik's cube, complete with a core that needs to be tapped into place. If tapping isn't possible, twisting a screw into it will work just as well due to PLA's soft nature. I personally used 6-32 screws trimmed to the correct length and found them effective in my setup. Additionally, you'll need six springs from a pen, which should be inserted before tightening the screws on each center piece. The only components not printed are the screws and springs, requiring a total of one core, twelve edges, six centers, and eight corner pieces. View a demonstration of this cube in action at https://youtu.be/6XkJM0ASv4o. For printing, use 20% infill with a 0.16 layer height for optimal results. However, varying settings won't significantly affect the outcome. Supports are recommended on all pieces, especially when printing corners upright with added supports. Printing corners standing up on their stalks often produces the best results despite being challenging in any orientation. Be prepared to retry a few corner pieces due to potential poor prints; the rest of the parts should print without issue.