[Question] how to make a 3d printed 2x2x2 magnetic-mechanism?

[Deleted member 36445]

please look at this:

3x3x3 magnetic model: https://www.printables.com/model/632446-magnets-only-3kh3-rubiks-cube-v2/comments

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I made my own version of a 2x2x2 based on that project but I faced a problem with magnetic polarity

I understood that on a 3x3x3, because it is an odd cube, the magnets will always atract. but it is not the same for 2x2x2.

my model is basically a cube with 3 adjacent slots for magnets
I print 8 of those to form a 2x2x2

but look at this:

in this simulation I reach a "dead-end". because no matter what movement I do, I will always face a magnetic repel.

 

[Renslay]

Look at this video at 6:49. You need twice as many magnets (2 on each inner side instead of 1) in this configuration. You can ignore the rest of the video, it's about magnetic physical hypercubes.

 

[Deleted member 36445]

Look at this video at 6:49. You need twice as many magnets (2 on each inner side instead of 1) in this configuration. You can ignore the rest of the video, it's about magnetic physical hypercubes.

ohhhh

thanks!!

That way it works!!

 

[Deleted member 36445]

solving a puzzle is easier than developing a puzzle

 

[Renslay]

ohhhh

thanks!!

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That way it works!!

Happy to help
Good luck on your project!

 

[Renslay]

May I ask, how is the project going? Is there a finished version?
If yes, would it be too much to ask for making one for me? Would pay for the material cost, shipping, and working hours (if the total price is reasonable) of course.