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1x1 wrh!'s 3d Printed Cubing Projects (Not A Store)

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Hey everybody, 1x1 wr holder! here,
for the last 4 days, I have been brainstorming, 3d modeling and, 3d printing a brand-new original puzzle that I like to call the Compass Cube. Before I continue, I'm fairly certain that I have not accidentally copied anyone else's ideas, but if anything does seem oddly familiar, please take it as a coincidence. I have no current plans of selling or patenting this puzzle, I am just a 3d printing and twisty puzzle enthusiast. Also, I call it the Compass Cube, but please note that I am aware it is not exactly a cube. (I just like the name)

To begin, I have only made one other puzzle before, which was a 3x3 which I obtained files from the website https://Thingiverse.com. The Compass was my attempt at making something completely of my own. Nothing to complicated, but still fun. The puzzle takes inspiration from puzzles that incorporate turntables or dials, such as the pentacle cube. It also has aspects of a bandaged cube in the sense that it can only be turned across certain layers. Lastly, the puzzle has a 3x3x1 sort of aspect to it.

Here are some photos of the cube. It is still un-stickered hence the unique shape profile. The bumped-up center was included to give the solver something to twist the dial with.
 

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Hey everybody, 1x1 wr holder! here,
for the last 4 days, I have been brainstorming, 3d modeling and, 3d printing a brand-new original puzzle that I like to call the Compass Cube. Before I continue, I'm fairly certain that I have not accidentally copied anyone else's ideas, but if anything does seem oddly familiar, please take it as a coincidence. I have no current plans of selling or patenting this puzzle, I am just a 3d printing and twisty puzzle enthusiast. Also, I call it the Compass Cube, but please note that I am aware it is not exactly a cube. (I just like the name)

To begin, I have only made one other puzzle before, which was a 3x3 which I obtained files from the website https://Thingiverse.com. The Compass was my attempt at making something completely of my own. Nothing to complicated, but still fun. The puzzle takes inspiration from puzzles that incorporate turntables or dials, such as the pentacle cube. It also has aspects of a bandaged cube in the sense that it can only be turned across certain layers. Lastly, the puzzle has a 3x3x1 sort of aspect to it.

Here are some photos of the cube. It is still un-stickered hence the unique shape profile. The bumped-up center was included to give the solver something to twist the dial with.
I would so buy one of these
 
Hey everybody, 1x1 wr holder! here,
for the last 4 days, I have been brainstorming, 3d modeling and, 3d printing a brand-new original puzzle that I like to call the Compass Cube. Before I continue, I'm fairly certain that I have not accidentally copied anyone else's ideas, but if anything does seem oddly familiar, please take it as a coincidence. I have no current plans of selling or patenting this puzzle, I am just a 3d printing and twisty puzzle enthusiast. Also, I call it the Compass Cube, but please note that I am aware it is not exactly a cube. (I just like the name)

To begin, I have only made one other puzzle before, which was a 3x3 which I obtained files from the website https://Thingiverse.com. The Compass was my attempt at making something completely of my own. Nothing to complicated, but still fun. The puzzle takes inspiration from puzzles that incorporate turntables or dials, such as the pentacle cube. It also has aspects of a bandaged cube in the sense that it can only be turned across certain layers. Lastly, the puzzle has a 3x3x1 sort of aspect to it.

Here are some photos of the cube. It is still un-stickered hence the unique shape profile. The bumped-up center was included to give the solver something to twist the dial with.
How many possibilities does this twisty puzzle have?
 
Completed the 3d model. the magnet slots have been added, I have made it so that the pieces will not catch as much (by rounding harsh corners), and I fixed a part where pieces would pop out of. I have finals Tuesday and Wednesday, so I will hopefully begin printing on Thursday or the weekend. woohoo
 
can you mass produce it and make a tutorial
No, mass production would not be possible. I only have one printer at the moment, and it takes approximately 8 hours per puzzle. As for a tutorial, there is no point in making one if I can't mass produce these.
 
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