The Cube Design Thread

[waffle=ijm]

Lol lots of back to back posts. Edit Post using the Edit Button the bottom right hand your post.

 

[Ltsurge]

Lol lots of back to back posts. Edit Post using the Edit Button the bottom right hand your post.

yeah soz

umm with torpedoes how do they work?

 

[joyceking]

Cool design. Looking forward to replies about cube designs. must be very creative and unique.

 

[Ltsurge]

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this is with the corners removed

can somebody tell me how to put a preview of the pic

 

[gundamslicer]

this is with the corners removed

can somebody tell me how to put a preview of the pic

Done

 

[daniel0731ex]

You do know that the idea needed to be tested over and over again before it could be perfected, right?

Not trying to cut you down but, it's a long way to go, even farther than you'd think, before the good intentions of the idea could actually come into effect. You'd probably lose 90% of you capital investment in the process of testing and refining, and even so the effectiveness of the idea is not guarenteed. Therer are so many instances of, let's say, Alpha, where their project is completely scrapped because after numerous prototype testings, probably losing a lot of money in the process, they realizes that the idea won't really be of much significance even if the mechanism is perfected. A notable example would be the Alpha IV-SV, and also the Alpha Common (temporary name), they created quite some hype before it was released, and then no more were heard about them. Even these ones had already underwent numerous testings, and still didn't survive the beta release.

But still, it's a very precious gem to have the spirit and passion for doing something grand, just keep it up with preserverance and prepare for lots of hardworking & failure, you'll eventually excell if you kept on trying.

 

[Ltsurge]

You do know that the idea needed to be tested over and over again before it could be perfected, right?

Not trying to cut you down but, it's a long way to go, even farther than you'd think, before the good intentions of the idea could actually come into effect. You'd probably lose 90% of you capital investment in the process of testing and refining, and even so the effectiveness of the idea is not guarenteed. Therer are so many instances of, let's say, Alpha, where their project is completely scrapped because after numerous prototype testings, probably losing a lot of money in the process, they realizes that the idea won't really be of much significance even if the mechanism is perfected. A notable example would be the Alpha IV-SV, and also the Alpha Common (temporary name), they created quite some hype before it was released, and then no more were heard about them. Even these ones had already underwent numerous testings, and still didn't survive the beta release.

But still, it's a very precious gem to have the spirit and passion for doing something grand, just keep it up with preserverance and prepare for lots of hardworking & failure, you'll eventually excell if you kept on trying.

This is just a side project

too much schoolwork

but I'll try my best, besides i need someone to manufacture it

also why was the Alpha IV-f rejected? was it just really bad?

 

[Cubenovice]

Some small things:
- You may consider rounding off more pieces than just the centers.
- Your core could use some more body, it looks very thin, how much wall thickness do you have? (around the screw)
- Be very, very critical before sending the files out, 3D printing is still quite expensive. (Shapeways probably your best best)

To make this thread more pleasant reading please delete all the "picture-attempt" posts.

 

[Jungleterrain]

we need Mr. Dayan on the forums

 

[Tim Major]

I think the pieces should be hollow with caps, or DaYan style in separate parts. You're current design looks like there will be a lot of catching. What did you make it in? It would be a lot better if you uploaded the file (ie: google sketchup file) so we could rotate to see the pieces better.

 

[daniel0731ex]

From what I'm seeing, this cube will not tolerate any tension setting other than extremely tight. The corner would easily pop out as the foot does not have enough grasp on the interior.

 

[Ltsurge]

i will refine the design and post more pics up soon

EDIT: The program I use is Autodesk Inventor

The design is too complex for google sketchup

Can anybody suggest; a new name for the cube, glitches and improvements

PS I will post the new designs up in the next 5 minutes (its called the MK1C

 

[Ltsurge]

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New corner piece (took away the ball and added a sort of anchor at the end of the stalk)

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Edge piece

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Edge Corner Pairing

More angles of all pieces comming soon

suggestions please

 

[Clayy9]

 

[cycle]

idk if this fits the thread but i had 2 ideas for twisty puzzles in my head for a while.

1) there are certain plastics that sweat at room temperature. it would mean self lubrication.
2) what about teflon coated cubes? with lube of course.

 

[Ltsurge]

what are they called?

 

[Ltsurge]

I know this is a back to back thread but meh

Finished the design work and the first prototype is being printed soon

The MK1C final pic

EDIT
oh i forgot

Changes

Edge piece redesigned (so that it works (Lol))

Corner piece ball removed, anchor designed

core redesigned, thicker different thread

 

[gundamslicer]

I know this is a back to back thread but meh

Finished the design work and the first prototype is being printed soon

The MK1C final pic

EDIT
oh i forgot

Changes

Edge piece redesigned (so that it works (Lol))

Corner piece ball removed, anchor designed

core redesigned, thicker different thread

How much would it cost?

 

[Ltsurge]

How much would it cost?

The thing is i don't know.

Im in the process of 3d printing it now (the prototype)

of course I would look to price it as cheap as possible perhaps 10-12 $ depending on production costs

still its a long way off, I'd like the community to be involved in the designing of the cube but judging to the replies to this thread I don't think that's going to happen any time soon

 

[gundamslicer]

Idea: I think you should make the thing connected to the corner stalk round