Snapping Hinged Infinity Cube, Magic Cube, Flexible Cube, Folding Cube

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Snapping Hinged Infinity Cube, Magic Cube, Flexible Cube, Folding Cube Update: Added a small version (25mm^3) with corresponding connectors. Also added are some single connectors. My students and I absolutely adore the infinity cube. We decided to create a hinged one for even more flexibility. It was not easy, but it was an absolute blast! The magic/flexible/folding/infinity cube (or whatever clever name you can think of) is incredibly simple to build using wooden or cardboard cubes. In my case, I initially made a massive model using 48 polydron squares and adhesive tape, just to track the symmetries of the structure. It's an exciting challenge to tackle in a 3D design world. In this project, I leveraged previous work with snapping joints. The result exceeded my expectations. It can be a bit frustrating to assemble at first, as a puzzle should be. Once you've got the symmetry figured out, you'll be thrilled! Each cube measures 36mm x 36mm x36mm. There are two versions—the regular version with rounded joints and a loose version that allows for even more room to maneuver. Both versions turned out beautifully on my Flashforge Creator Pro. If your printer bed is not large enough, please try printing the halves. For my Flexible TPU model, refer to https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2786094 . References https://www.math.nmsu.edu/~breakingaway/Lessons/MFC/MFC.html https://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/05/08/magic-folding-wooden-photo-cubes/