The Cube Design Thread

[emolover]

then how would you get an edge piece out??

Read my post more carefully.

There would be a hole that is JUST the size capable of the anchor being forcibly jammed into.

 

[Ltsurge]

Another update
I have just finished all assignments (except for performing a SOSE oral)... With the holdiays comming up this friday, I can't wait to start again... Also I see alot of discussion about making cubes but no actual designs or pics.. COME ON GUYS

If you have a design, don't be afraid to post pics. I am also happy to evaluate and use any inventor files if needed... although I am a bit of a hypocrite not sharing mine... maybe I will
I dunno

But I still see no others starting their designs (Except for... one guy before, whose pieces looked promising, but I saw no follow through )

PS I PM'd Donovan from Lubix Cubes... he said he would be reviewing the designs... can't wait

Well that's it... come on... get designing *glares at collinbxyz and emolover*

 

[cubernya]

Why don't you glare at me?

I just want to get inventor installed and working properly, then I'd be working on a cube with an odd design...want to post sketches that are done on paper but I can never get 3d things on paper to look right lol

 

[Ltsurge]

Why don't you glare at me?

I just want to get inventor installed and working properly, then I'd be working on a cube with an odd design...want to post sketches that are done on paper but I can never get 3d things on paper to look right lol

ohkay I will *glares at theZcuber*....
maybe collinbxyz has a solution... hes using a program called FreeCAD which is (*free*) off the internet... google (it) and perhaps if enough use it then maybe I'll switch...

Oh and for your first design, copy a piece from a standard Rubik's sb or clone. You'll get the gist of measurements and how the program works... that's what I did

 

[collinbxyz]

Alright, ill get back into it o_O
Im still quite condused by FreeCad though. But i also know its possible to make some cool things as ive seen vids and pics. LT, can u try FreeCad and sorta give a small tutorial in text on it or somehing? U should be able to work it out much better than me.

 

[cubernya]

I'll try it out...I'm a good problem solver

 

[Ltsurge]

YES Finished all exams, desiging starts now

 

[Michael Womack]

I don't think there is a thread like this so I created one to fill. I spent the whole weekend designing this cube in Autodesk Inventor and I would appreceiate some feedback on improvements.

PS this thread was intended for others to use to post their own designs

So here goes.

I named the cube the Arc MK1B (very creative I know). I am going to print the design out on a 3d printer and find the faults and adapt my design.

oh c**p

how do i insert photos from my computer?

thnks

do you have a video on how to make cubes with inventer

 

[Ltsurge]

do you have a video on how to make cubes with inventer

I'll try but it may not work well The video could be used for tutoring on FreeCAD... just adjust your controls accordingly etc... (just adapt what I am trying to get across into FreeCAD)

PS Ive made the core and now am making the centers pics up soon (tthe core is made a little thicker.)

 

[Cubenovice]

Here's my design:

http://www.shapeways.com/model/168181/cubenovice_functional_1x1x1_rubik_s_cube.html?gid=rg

 

[Ltsurge]

nice!

How did you print it/ produce it?

oh and please make a 3x3 now just as good

 

[Cubenovice]

Initial prototype was a FDM model in ABS.
I can do FDM and SLA printing at work

Corrected the edge of the faces a little and then uploaded onto Shapeways for a sample in "strong and flexible" which is their name for SLS in Polyamide.

Assemble with ball point springs (cut to 1/3rd) and you're good to go.

EDIT:
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24561-Fully-functional-1x1x1-supercube

My initial thread on this cube.
The very last post has images of all parts, incl screws and springs.

LOL I still need to sticker the SLS cube and make the new video...

 

[Ltsurge]

Very technical... But still great to see a design... What's the point of a 1x1 though?

 

[collinbxyz]

So you ARE making a tutorial for FreeCad!? Anytime we can expect it???

 

[Ltsurge]

Hey... I'm on holidays but still a bit busy so I won't be able to make tutorials just yet... I bought myself a shengshou 4x4 a lan lan, and a lingyun v2 off lightake for my birthday... I possibly might start making designs off them soon
CYA

 

[benskoning]

look like it will work pm me when its done i would get one through shapeways

 

[collinbxyz]

Sory for the bump, but when will your holiday be over!? Oh, an happy birthday!!! How old are you now?

 

[cubernya]

I've got FreeCAD downloaded. Trying to figure out how to make one shape cut into another. Too lazy to look at long one part tutorials

 

[Ltsurge]

I've got FreeCAD downloaded. Trying to figure out how to make one shape cut into another. Too lazy to look at long one part tutorials

by what i have learnt from inventor, you need to make a sketch on the face you want to cut, then extrude the sketch and select remove instead of add material.. Hope this was helpful

@ collin i'm 15

 

[Ltsurge]

Hi guys, any new designs?
My holidays are over unfortunately with no new designs because I was busy with assignments
expect no new ones from me at least.

BTW i still haven't heard back from donovan yet