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Print-in-Place Twisty Puzzle - TARDIS 3d model
Print-in-Place Twisty Puzzle - TARDIS 3d model
Print-in-Place Twisty Puzzle - TARDIS 3d model
Print-in-Place Twisty Puzzle - TARDIS 3d model
Print-in-Place Twisty Puzzle - TARDIS 3d model

Print-in-Place Twisty Puzzle - TARDIS

A ready-to-solve twisty puzzle box. No glue, no hardware, and no assembly!

https://youtu.be/FJXxZtWEMqw

Printer Requirements

This is not a difficult print, but it does require a fair amount of accuracy.

All moving parts have a clearance of 0.5mm, so your printer must be accurate enough to avoid fusing together parts that are positioned close to each other.

All functionally important overhangs are limited to 45 degree angles. Your printer must be able to print these overhangs cleanly.

Any stringing or large surface imperfections my make this puzzle impossible to solve.

If the above requirements cannot be met, some parts of the puzzle can be printed separately - most obviously the outer case. Doing so will, of course, spoil the puzzle mechanism.

Printing

  • Do not print with supports
  • Print at reasonable speeds
  • Use filament that won't blob or string
  • Make sure your print bed is prepped and cleaned for optimum bed adhesion
  • If you add a fuzzy skin texture to the print, ONLY add it to the exterior of the outer shell.

Verify a Successful Print

After printing the main puzzle and the puzzle key, you should be able to tell if your puzzle is solvable by checking the following:

  • The puzzle will rattle easily when shaken.
  • Parts on the bottom of the puzzle will wiggle when lightly pushed.
  • The largest concentric circle on the bottom of the puzzle can rotate by hand.
  • The key will fit inside the key hole in the bottom of the puzzle.
  • The key will be able to rotate after its inserted into the bottom of the puzzle.

Assembly

None!

Spoiler Alert: Puzzle Solution https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yY4Uzi4Dof8

Can I sell copies of this?

Sorry, no. This model is under a non-commercial license because it is based directly on an existing IP.

This license applies only to the model files (STL, 3MF, STEP, F3D) included in this project. It does not apply to photos, videos, my logo, or other supplemental graphics attached to or displayed with this project.

Community Makes (3)
 Nice model!  Used the 3mf files with  settings unmodified, except increased the  infill density of the key to 50% for extra strength. Used PLA Silk, thought it might be a problem as the silk tends to string a bit more than standard PLA, but printed well with no issues.
This turned out so pretty!
came out beautifully, and works flawlessly
 Nice model!  Used the 3mf files with  settings unmodified, except increased the  infill density of the key to 50% for extra strength. Used PLA Silk, thought it might be a problem as the silk tends to string a bit more than standard PLA, but printed well with no issues.
This turned out so pretty!
came out beautifully, and works flawlessly


Community Makes (3)
 Nice model!  Used the 3mf files with  settings unmodified, except increased the  infill density of the key to 50% for extra strength. Used PLA Silk, thought it might be a problem as the silk tends to string a bit more than standard PLA, but printed well with no issues.
This turned out so pretty!
came out beautifully, and works flawlessly
 Nice model!  Used the 3mf files with  settings unmodified, except increased the  infill density of the key to 50% for extra strength. Used PLA Silk, thought it might be a problem as the silk tends to string a bit more than standard PLA, but printed well with no issues.
This turned out so pretty!
came out beautifully, and works flawlessly

Discussions
Mary Beth L
TwirlygrlandMom
This turned out so pretty!
This turned out so pretty! 3d model
Layer height0.2 mm
Infill density15 %
SupportsNone
3D P
3DPrinty

Wonderful print!

M P
mike.jeanette.p
Nice model! Used the 3mf files with settings unmodified, except increased the infill density of the key to 50% for extra strength. Used PLA Silk, thought it might be a problem as the silk tends to string a bit more than standard PLA, but printed well with no issues.
 Nice model!  Used the 3mf files with  settings unmodified, except increased the  infill density of the key to 50% for extra strength. Used PLA Silk, thought it might be a problem as the silk tends to string a bit more than standard PLA, but printed well with no issues.  3d model
PrinterBambu Lab P1S
MaterialPLA
3D P
3DPrinty

It turned out great! Yes, I haven't used silk much for that exact reason, but I'm very glad it worked here :)

Keri Z
redpenguinskeri

I wish I could upload the timelapse video... printed this tonight @ 100% in about 4 hours. And it works. Thank you! (Admittedly, it took me a hot minute to get it to open. Beautiful job on this, thank you!)

Keri Z
redpenguinskeri

So bummed... the Tardis printed beautifully... 14 hours. And the bottom is flat, nothing to twist or turn, no rattling :(

3D P
3DPrinty

Hi! Check out my reply here for tips that MIGHT make it possible to save your current print: https://www.printables.com/model/346053/comments/550493

Based on your photos there, I think it's possible that you're only stuck due to some elephant's foot squish on the bottom few layers.

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