Printer pretty easily. My core split when putting one of the pivot pieces in, lil glue and it was fine. I think if I printed it again(which I'm going to in gold and silver) I'd use 3 walls and maybe 25 percent infill.
Great model thx for sharing it!
Super fun to fidget with.
This fidget cube is awesome! I keep one at my desk while working. Model is perfect and scales up nicely to 150%. I use a brim on the small gears but not needed if you use a sliceworx plate. The great thing is that the 100% connectors also fit the gear ball so I can batch print them and store in a bin for when I get an order
This was the first model I printed from Thangs. I really liked the simple model and it printed fine but the gears sometimes skip and the snapping parts kind of hurt my finger. Every printer is slightly different so it's understandable but beginners might struggle a bit. Just print a couple more and you'll get it done! I also made a short showing this print https://youtube.com/shorts/RTPPVb2dW7M
So since the creator won't respond to a question about an assembly video, does anybody have any videos showing how this thing is supposed to be put together?!?
So i was also having trouble but finally got it. So how i did it was put all the pins in the heart first then placed one of the big gears first then a small one beside it then the big one then flip it over and repeat took a few try's to get it lined up but got it. sorry if hard to understand but hope it help's.
Can you plz make a video of building this one? Mine is not lining up right its like the little gears are to big or something someone plz explain what i am doing wrong thank you.
The Gear Cube is a brilliant example of creative 3D printing and mechanical design! ⚙️🧩 The detailed assembly guide and troubleshooting tips make it much easier for makers to build successfully. For more inspiration, design resources, and 3D creativity, visit Paint3d.org.
Great design and very detailed troubleshooting guide. For larger or more complex 3D printing projects, I’ve found that checking overall system performance can also help reduce slicing and processing delays. Before upgrading hardware, I usually run a bottleneck test pc to see if my CPU and GPU are properly balanced. Thanks for sharing this awesome model!
Your Acrobat highlight tool likely switched from “highlight” mode to a drawing/overlay mode, which covers the text instead of sitting behind it. Since older highlights look normal, it’s probably a tool or rendering setting issue, not opacity. Try resetting Acrobat preferences or selecting the standard Highlight Text tool from the Comment toolbar again, which usually restores the normal transparent highlighting.
It looks like you've uploaded a file containing detailed instructions for a Gear Cube Fidget Toy 3D model. If you'd like assistance with specific bottle neck calc parts of this file or need help with any questions regarding the design or assembly, feel free to let me know! I can provide explanations, troubleshoot issues, or help you refine your process based on this content.
Nice breakdown of the print and troubleshooting steps—using something like the BottleneckCheck tool can also help spot where print slowdowns or tight fits might be coming from before wasting extra filament.
Really cool breakdown of the print and assembly steps your troubleshooting tips make it much easier for beginners. I like how you keep it practical and clear, kind of like choosing a nachhaltiger Boden that’s both durable and good for the long run.
Great design with very thorough instructions and trouble shooting guides. Needed to adjust the brim offset to 0.15mm and then the brims easily snapped off of the parts - even the small connectors. Everything fit together easily and it "fidgets" easily. I'll definitely look for more designs from this artist!
Took some tweaking but finally got it all figured out. Started with the all file and everything was way too sloppy loose. Read the troubleshooting section which said try -2 heart. Still too big, so I tried the -4 body. Still too big and I was frustrated. Came into the comments and one person said they changed the connector pin sizes. Seemed like that was my problem so I made the Y and Z both 104% to tightened up the hole fit. I shortened the OAL on the X to 95%. -2 is perfect, -4 was too tight.
Yea, I can't make it a smooth experience for everyone, sadly.
Sadly, Filament shrinkage effects the tiny mechanical parts. It's not even the printers, most of the time.
A little bit of shrinkage can cause something not to fit, and that's why I made all the versions.
This printed great! A quick question - Have you considered making a version with chamfers on the outside edges of the cube? Would feel a bit nicer in the hand.
I added the 3 walls to the pins, but they still keep breaking. I’m using the x1c, is there any other setting you recommend? Or should I use a pin from one of the other downloads of yours?
I've printed 3 of these now and non of them can spin without the gears coming out of mesh with each other theyre too loose and flop around a bit. Any tips?
Cheers bud it's as if the pins them self are too thin but too long at the same time so the cube pieces don't pull tight to the heart. I've modified the pegs and changed their sizes after 3 iterations I found a size which works which is 104% in the X and Z (width and height) and 80% in the Y (length) this has helped greatly
How tight are the axles supposed to be? When I click everything in and go to spin the cube it's quite loose and teeth keep slipping throwing it out of line.
hello, i just becam a member to your account on thangs. I am having some issues with printing the ball/cube models. the clips that hold the peices together ar breaking. Do you have any ideas on how to fix? i am using a bambu a1 mini printer with pla filament. thanks
Discussions — Gear Cube Fidget Toy
This is really nice
Yes!
I suggest the application of some silicone grease on the little connector pieces before assembly
Will add that to the description.
nise
got an idea for you.
make a ball that when thrown it unfolds into some sort of flying object. from ball to flight in however many ways you can come up with..
just thought it would be fun to have something morph when thrown. im sure you can come up with other ideas off this suggestion as well.
thanks!
So since the creator won't respond to a question about an assembly video, does anybody have any videos showing how this thing is supposed to be put together?!?
Hey, look at Dans pictures above. That should clarify how to put it together.
I still don't understand which way this goes together
So i was also having trouble but finally got it. So how i did it was put all the pins in the heart first then placed one of the big gears first then a small one beside it then the big one then flip it over and repeat took a few try's to get it lined up but got it. sorry if hard to understand but hope it help's.
Printed really nicely. Great model.
Nice. What PLA is this ?
nice
Can you plz make a video of building this one? Mine is not lining up right its like the little gears are to big or something someone plz explain what i am doing wrong thank you.
never mind i got it
Any videos on how to put it together?
The Gear Cube is a brilliant example of creative 3D printing and mechanical design! ⚙️🧩 The detailed assembly guide and troubleshooting tips make it much easier for makers to build successfully. For more inspiration, design resources, and 3D creativity, visit Paint3d.org.
Great design and very detailed troubleshooting guide. For larger or more complex 3D printing projects, I’ve found that checking overall system performance can also help reduce slicing and processing delays. Before upgrading hardware, I usually run a bottleneck test pc to see if my CPU and GPU are properly balanced. Thanks for sharing this awesome model!
Your Acrobat highlight tool likely switched from “highlight” mode to a drawing/overlay mode, which covers the text instead of sitting behind it. Since older highlights look normal, it’s probably a tool or rendering setting issue, not opacity. Try resetting Acrobat preferences or selecting the standard Highlight Text tool from the Comment toolbar again, which usually restores the normal transparent highlighting.
great info!
It looks like you've uploaded a file containing detailed instructions for a Gear Cube Fidget Toy 3D model. If you'd like assistance with specific bottle neck calc parts of this file or need help with any questions regarding the design or assembly, feel free to let me know! I can provide explanations, troubleshoot issues, or help you refine your process based on this content.
The licensing on this file is way too strict for not being your original work.
Nice breakdown of the print and troubleshooting steps—using something like the BottleneckCheck tool can also help spot where print slowdowns or tight fits might be coming from before wasting extra filament.
Really cool breakdown of the print and assembly steps your troubleshooting tips make it much easier for beginners. I like how you keep it practical and clear, kind of like choosing a nachhaltiger Boden that’s both durable and good for the long run.
Great design with very thorough instructions and trouble shooting guides. Needed to adjust the brim offset to 0.15mm and then the brims easily snapped off of the parts - even the small connectors. Everything fit together easily and it "fidgets" easily. I'll definitely look for more designs from this artist!
Thanks for sharing the background and 주소야 clear build tips—using the updated folder really helped me avoid alignment issues on my first print!
is there a way i can just print the connecters??
Sure, I included them separately. You can just import them into the slicer and clone them 7 times.
Took some tweaking but finally got it all figured out. Started with the all file and everything was way too sloppy loose. Read the troubleshooting section which said try -2 heart. Still too big, so I tried the -4 body. Still too big and I was frustrated. Came into the comments and one person said they changed the connector pin sizes. Seemed like that was my problem so I made the Y and Z both 104% to tightened up the hole fit. I shortened the OAL on the X to 95%. -2 is perfect, -4 was too tight.
Yea, I can't make it a smooth experience for everyone, sadly.
Sadly, Filament shrinkage effects the tiny mechanical parts. It's not even the printers, most of the time. A little bit of shrinkage can cause something not to fit, and that's why I made all the versions.
This printed great! A quick question - Have you considered making a version with chamfers on the outside edges of the cube? Would feel a bit nicer in the hand.
This Box is suitable printed with Dual-color PLA
can I sell this
What slicer should I use???
i made one a while back,i gave it to my friend.works well,grat priint
Printing this in a p1p with pla matte and it came out amazing, very nice
i downloaded the file but it wont load in cura. do i need to print all at one time or seperate prints if possible. thanks
it does not twist
I added the 3 walls to the pins, but they still keep breaking. I’m using the x1c, is there any other setting you recommend? Or should I use a pin from one of the other downloads of yours?
I've printed 3 of these now and non of them can spin without the gears coming out of mesh with each other theyre too loose and flop around a bit. Any tips?
Hmm, try scaling the Gears a bit bigger.
Cheers bud it's as if the pins them self are too thin but too long at the same time so the cube pieces don't pull tight to the heart. I've modified the pegs and changed their sizes after 3 iterations I found a size which works which is 104% in the X and Z (width and height) and 80% in the Y (length) this has helped greatly
Yea, everyone has slightly different printers. Its impossible to make something that works for everyone.
How tight are the axles supposed to be? When I click everything in and go to spin the cube it's quite loose and teeth keep slipping throwing it out of line.
hello, i just becam a member to your account on thangs. I am having some issues with printing the ball/cube models. the clips that hold the peices together ar breaking. Do you have any ideas on how to fix? i am using a bambu a1 mini printer with pla filament. thanks
Try wall layers: 3. Worked for me.
Why in the print in place category? that's wrong and misleading!
Dang hade to cry in two comments
why in the print in place category? that's wrong!
cry more
nice but hard to put together
Supports?
Not needed.