Cascade Connect - A Self Sorting Connect 4 by CyberYeti

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Cascade Connect - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Designer

25.3 h

4 plates

4.9(2.5 k)

Alternate Board

Designer

14.5 h

2 plates

4.9(150)

Efficient AMS version: 1 plate / 1 color swap

7.9 h

1 plate

4.8(253)

140% scaled

34.7 h

4 plates

4.8(53)

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6.3 k

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Description

Cascade Connect reimagines the Connect Four game with an innovative twist. Its bi-directional spiral design allows each piece to cascade smoothly through the board, automatically sorting itself to create a seamless play experience. Combining the classic Connect Four objective with captivating, fluid motion, Cascade Connect adds a mesmerizing new dimension to this timeless game.

Update 10/29/2024 - Due to all the confusion about the 2 boards, I have created a separate profile for the 2 Entrance Test and the alternate board. I have decided to make the 1 ridge entrance the default as it is easier to use. If you want to know why there are 2 boards in the first place, please read the Entrance Test/Game Board section of the description.

Update 11/2/2024 - The board's print orientation has been changed to print upside down for better bed adhesion. The STLs have been modified slightly for better printability in this orientation. If you printed the version before this update, you do not have to print the new version.

How To Use

Play like usual by putting pieces in from the top. When the game ends, lift the game board up a bit to allow the pieces to fall and start sorting. When you are done, take the board out and slide it over the base from the side to act as the lid.

Parts

Game Pieces - There are 2 different plates of pieces that are called Piece 1 Set and Piece 2 Set. While they may look the same, they are different from each other. Print one plate in one color and the other plate in a different color. Do not print the same plate twice or the pieces will not sort correctly. The same applies if you are using the STLs. Piece 1.stl is one player's pieces and Piece 2.stl is the second player's pieces.

I printed it with 0.2 mm layer height with no supports.

Entrance Test/Game Board - When designing the model, I came up with 2 entrances for the game pieces, but I couldn't decide which I liked more. So, I leave the choice to you. The 2 Entrance Test is a small test print that has both entrances so you can play with them and print whichever you like better. When you have decided which entrance design you like, you can print the board with the corresponding entrance.

It requires no support but I would print it at 0.15 mm layer height as I find that 0.2 mm sags a bit on some overhangs.

Base - This Is a pretty basic print and prints fine with no support at 0.2 mm layer height.

connect 4

passthrough

passthrough design

impossible passthrough

Comment & Rating (4069)

@snjames316

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the kind of print where i think back on my life as a kid and having to spend all that time sorting instead of playing. makes me wonder if i should subject my kids to manual sorting like i had to do, or give them things with automation to make it easier on them but in turn, not build their character needs to be able to handle not having instant satisfaction throughout their lives....yes...this is what being a parent is about......oh the suffering......ahh who am I kidding, I'll probably play it more than they will....Yolo also great idea on coming up with the solution to the age old problem of manual sorting with the common game.

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@CyberYeti

let’s be honest, half the fun of parenting is keeping the coolest toys for ourselves, right? 😆 Enjoy the game!

@snjames316

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Replying to @CyberYeti :

me: you can have all of these...except this one...if you touch this one bad things will happen. the kids: so anyways we started touching it

@user_678092637

Hey man I have tried to print the 2 different plates of the pieces 3 times each and they keep failing at the same point everytime after 48 percent 1 piece keeps knocking 4 other pieces and throws the hole print off

@jedcromwell

I made a lock that slides in to keep the lid in place when storing. Would like to add here for others to print but I don't know how...

@user_2307270866

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can you share via Dropbox?

@marlin31375

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You can add a print profile

@Jaysani5

Bro, I want one too :)

@ArtificerMakes

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Print Profile

Alternate Board

I much prefer the alternate board - the difference as it's not described anywhere is that the alternate board has thread all the way to the top so you 'twist' the piece in and thus it doesn't get stuck. The normal board starts with an open hole which means I often find pieces get stuck and are really challenging to push back up if they don't thread properly.

@TheNippa

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Good call, i just printed this and noticed that. It was already starting to bug me and i thought maybe the pieces were printed wrong. Now i have a reason to print another set ! Thank you

@kawiprints

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This is a really cool project, but do not print the alternate board until it is fixed! It is asymmetrical near the end, blocking one of the players' pieces from exiting. If you slice the alternate entrance at 0.2mm layer height with the board upside down (piece entrance on build plate, exit at top of print area), the area where the print interferes with pieces starts around layer 800 (120.05mm) and ends around layer 830 (125.00mm). Please see my attached screenshots as well. It is important to note, however, that the regular board does not appear to have this issue.

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@CyberYeti

Thanks for your report. I'm trying to find the issue now

@CyberYeti

Replying to @CyberYeti :

@user_1317103683 I think I fixed the issue. Not really sure what happened though. My best guess is some error when I exported the file. Anyways, if you don't mind, could you please check the updated print profile?

@kawiprints

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Replying to @CyberYeti :

After checking the alternate board I am still seeing the same imperfection on the model. While it's possible I'm still looking at the old version, I don't think I am as I'm on a computer that has never loaded any models from this project before. Do you think maybe the exporting error is still present?

@user_2910478130

I printed the upright again last night directly from your download but the pieces still don't fall. Any suggestions?

@user_1243378637

I’m having the same problem. I’ve used different filaments, scaled pieces down to different sizes hoping that’d make a difference. None fall freely. I’m hoping you find and can share a solution, when you do. I must be doing something wrong, but can’t figure it out.

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@user_2910478130

Nothing yet. Tried a piece at 95% but same issue. Hope i can figure this out. I planned to donate it to a school.

@user_940477823

Replying to @user_2910478130 :

94% doesn't seem to work either. I'm glad that I'm not the only one experiencing this. Still, it's a pretty cool design.

@for1busyguy

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Print Profile

Cascade Connect - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Cascade Connect by CyberYeti reimagines Connect Four. Adding my custom LED base and diffuser profile takes it to the next level, with a USB-powered LED setup that lights up each translucent game piece as it falls, creating an amazing visual effect. Now, it’s both a fun game and a stunning display piece. The LED base and diffuser profile are available above as a download—highly recommend this upgrade for a mesmerizing experience!

@CyberYeti

I love this upgrade! One thing though, in all your pictures, the board is upside down. You may want to flip it since it won't sort in this orientation.

@for1busyguy

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I was wondering why so hard to get them going. hahaha. Thanks for the info

@BrysonC

The print profile is no longer public

Not sure what happened. Bambu A1 with brand new black bambu PLA. I cancelled the print midway as the ramps looked terrible. Going to try again with the original profile.

Other Issues:Weird result on ramps.

@noe.bertrand

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I am experiencing the exact same issue. I believe I will cease printing

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@noe.bertrand

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PLA waste

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@BrysonC

Replying to @noe.bertrand :

Original profile printed perfectly

@akcsl

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Hello, The print has failed four times… should we use a skirt? We used your file as is to send it to our X1C but the first layer consistently detaches

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@scaleit9e

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turn around and start printing the upper part first

@CyberYeti

As @scaleit9e mentioned, you could turn it around and print it upside down. That seems to have worked for many people. You could also try to use a raft, but I would avoid using a brim as the geometry makes it hard to clean up.

@akcsl

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Thank you, the reverse printing has been initiated, I also found the answer in other comments 😉

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@RevHazlett

Print Profile

Cascade Connect - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

This one's a lot of fun, and the print profile is ok with the exception that it uses Grid infill (ew!). Changed that to Gyroid, re-arranged the pieces to be a single-plate one-swap print, and fired it out in BBL Glow Blue/Green and AMOLEN Firefly Blue for the board. I think my Green glow was a bit moist since I had some surface scruff to deal with, but after that it plays great and my kids love it. Thanks!

@Tacticalsatan

what black filament is that?

@RevHazlett

Replying to @Tacticalsatan :

Went back and checked - it's AnyCubic PLA-HS. Prints fast but I never quite got the z seams to disappear on it. I got it on a flash sale - 2kgs for $16 so I really couldn't hate it, but it was never quite as nice as my normal stuff.

@Youngbru

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Print Profile

Cascade Connect - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

Really Great Design. I did have a couple of balls fail during printing, and I seldom have adhesion issues, which is why I lowered rating to 4 for the profile, but I boosted the design as I think it is great. I printed the base and body in PLA+CF and it gave it a great look. Everyone is impressed by how it sorts the balls when you lift the body. I will be printing a few more of these for Christmas gifts.

@CyberYeti

Thanks for the pictures and reviews! I'm sorry to hear that you had some bed adhesion issues with the game pieces. Unfortunately, apart from printing a raft or using external bed adhesives like glue stick, there's not much else I can do. Modifying the geometry of the pieces to increase the size of the base would likely affect how it falls through the board and splitter and would essentially require a complete redesign of the model (Not to mention making it no longer compatible with anyone who has printed the original). That being said, I am open to ideas so please message me if you can think of any other solutions!

@Art3DMaker

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Replying to @CyberYeti :

Their issue is washing the build plate

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@Planky

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Replying to @Art3DMaker :

Not necessarily. If you have issues with the overhang curling upwards, the nozzle hits it and can dislodge it from the plate, regardless of whether the build plate is washed or not. I had this with matte pla, but not pla+.

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