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

[1x1 wr holder!]

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.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

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

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

I would so buy one of these

Not for sale at the moment.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Not for sale at the moment.

Well if they ever are put me down for the first one

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

It also kind of reminds me of clonk
idk why

 

[lvcuber]

Despite being a simple puzzle, this is honestly insanely cool. It's always nice seeing someone design a custom puzzle. I hope to see a finished version with stickers soon

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

Gonna do a test scramble/ solve using colored tape as stickers... I swear this thing turns worse than a 21x21.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Gonna do a test scramble/ solve using colored tape as stickers... I swear this thing turns worse than a 21x21.

ooooooooffffff
have fun

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

First solve took 4:23.02. Tbh, the hardest part about this thing is how difficult it is to turn. 3d printed parts aren't the smoothest. If this thing was injection molded, I can see it being loads of fun.

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

You know what? I just realized that I'm also the Compass Cube wr holder!

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

How's the solving experience ( aside from turning )

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

How's the solving experience ( aside from turning )

Utter bliss.

 

[lvcuber]

Gonna do a test scramble/ solve using colored tape as stickers... I swear this thing turns worse than a 21x21.

I was working on assembling a 21x21 today and I must say that it turns very smoothly, so that can tell you something about your work

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

I may buy some vinyl sticker paper, perhaps print some templates on them, and then cut and paste onto the cube.

 

[abunickabhi]

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?

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

How many possibilities does this twisty puzzle have?

One second, lemme count… jk. I really don’t know. I figure that the number is probably no where as large as the 3x3.

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

I see you read the title, and that's right! V2 is in progress. The pieces are going to be magnetic so that they align better, and I will be making some more quality of life changes. Still only a virtual model, but more to come! (I also don't like my choice of color for the previous model. will be white in V2)

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

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

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

can you mass produce it and make a tutorial

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

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.