Double sided sliding blocks puzzle by 3D_Grandpa

3D_Grandpa

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

A1 mini

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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1.9 h

1 plate

3.6(9)

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Description

There is a new version of this puzzle here, which does not require an AMS and, I think, is nicer to play with.

There is also a 5x5 version of this puzzle here, and a 6x6 here, if you want a bigger challenge!

NOTE: I have updated the print profile to set z-seam to “back” and rotated the puzzle 45 degrees, which should make it easier to get the pieces moving. I have also spaced out the pieces on the row with the space in it, so there are fewer edges that might need separating.

This is a double sided sliding blocks puzzle, with numbers on one side and letters on the other. As you solve the puzzle for one side, you scramble the other side, meaning the puzzle can provide never ending fun!

There are many different patterns you can try to make, for example:

Left to right

1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12
13	14	15

Clockwise spiral

1	2	3	4
12	13	14	5
11		15	6
10	9	8	7

Top to bottom

1	5	9	13
2	6	10	14
3	7	11	15
4	8	12

And then there are variations, such as right to left, anti-clockwise spiral, spiral starting at the bottom left cornet, etc, etc. Then, of course, you can repeat all these on the other side using letters rather than numbers! Note not all patterns are possible; if you end up with just two adjacent pieces that need to change places it wont be possible.

This is a print-in-place puzzle; the tiles move freely once you break them free from their neighbours. You can do this by holding two adjacent tiles and flexing them slightly.

Enjoy!

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Comment & Rating (20)

@user_2159535168

It is not great for one colour print. The letters are not great visible. Top layer is not nice, but it can be issue of my printer. But segmentu slide well.

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@3D_Grandpa

The letters and numbers are supposed to be a negative object (they subtract from the main body of the puzzle), so they appear indented on the final print. I guess I should apply that negative shape in my modelling software rather than in the slicer, to avoid this confusion. I'm assuming you are not using a Bambu printer? Also I wouldn't expect it to work very well in a single colour anyway.

@3D_Grandpa

Replying to @3D_Grandpa :

Oh, ignore my previous comment. You printed the one for the AMS. my other models have the letters indented and might work a bit better.

@user_2159535168

Replying to @3D_Grandpa :

I suppose, that it was my mistake :)

@puchaczeu

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Nice

@Caldoran

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This worked perfectly! As you had mentioned, the pieces are a little sticky at first but once you’ve wiggled them free they slide very easily.

@user_651543698

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The puzzle printed just fine, but I could only separate three of the sliding blocks. Had to throw it in the garbage.

@3D_Grandpa

I'm sorry, I'm experimenting with printer settings and will update when I get something that prints more reliably.

@3D_Grandpa

I have just released a similar puzzle that is 5x5 pieces, and is not print-in-place, so does not suffer from the problem of pieces sticking together.

@Avesta1391

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Other Issues:the print was good quality but the pieces are like glued to each other I was pretty disappointed and I have no clue how to make them apart could you put a picture for the settings that you are suppose to have on the items pictures so other people also don’t have This issue.

@3D_Grandpa

Sorry this hear that. It does take a little effort to get them moving the first time. If you hold the frame horizontally and try to flex the middle tiles up and down you should be able to break them apart. There is about 2mm of up and down movement in the middle once it's freed up. I'll also take another look at the model and see if there is anything I can do to improve it without making the pieces too loose.

@3D_Grandpa

I've updated the print profile such that the pieces should be easier to get moving. Do try again if you want to, maybe with a different filament in case the one you tried is not well calibrated?

@3D_Grandpa

I have just released a similar puzzle that is 5x5 pieces, and is not print-in-place, so does not suffer from the problem of pieces sticking together.

@user_3777847494

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not

@user_3596478556

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@3D_Grandpa

Any reason for the one star? It might help me improve the model if you can explain. Thanks!

@3D_Grandpa

I have just released a similar puzzle that is 5x5 pieces, and is not print-in-place, so does not suffer from the problem of pieces sticking together.

@user_710620966

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@user_2850399321

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@user_1752098664

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