Simple Locking Puzzle
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Description
I wanted to model a sliding and locking puzzle like the wooden ones you typically see as stocking stuffers.
This is a simple and quick print and the pieces easily slide together. (If you can figure it out) JK, there is a tutorial below with images.
ASSEMBLY
Step One: Start with the complete oval shape.
Step Two: Slide one of the open interlocking ovals up onto the complete oval with the opening facing forward.
Step Three: Slide the second and final open oval interlocking piece with the gap facing downward through the middle opening of the closed oval.
Step Four: Line up the opening of the second open interlocking oval with the closed edge of the first open interlocking oval.
Step Five: Slide the second open interlocking oval down. (There will be quite a bit of resistance) There is less than a 1mm gap between the pieces here from PLA shrinkage. (Your milage may vary) But I promise it fits. It must be this tight so the puzzle locks together.
And there you go! You are done. The way to solve this puzzle is the same but in reverse. Have fun!
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