Snap Cubes (2 x 2cm) - Free 3D Print Model

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BristolJoe

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1-male (Classic) SnapCube 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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36 min

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2-male version SnapCube. 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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41 min

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3-male version SnapCube 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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44 min

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Baseplate for SnapCubes 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Description

These 3D-printable Snap Cubes are compatible with other 2 x 2cm commercial snap cubs/number cubes used in classrooms for maths, counting, and creative play. They snap together with a firm but satisfying click and can be pulled apart easily, making them perfect for little hands!

I’ve created 3 different variants with the classic 1-male snapping ring, and added a 2-male and a 3-male design to allow strength and new designs not possible with the original 1-male commercial designs.

I've also added a Base Plate which I've not found commercially.

(Please note - the photo with the little house and tree had a mix of commercial and these own 3D printed cubes, to show compatibility)

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Comment & Rating (42)

@user_2026710425

Nice!! Thans for the design. Printed several 2-male and 1-male blocks for my 5 year old kid. They git nicely with the originals. I found the corners to be too sharp, so I would suggest a new version rounding the corners slightly.

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@user_30414997

Thanks for the good suggestion. Will try and do that when i can!

@user_30414997

Hi, suggestion noted thank you. Glad you are finding it works well :)

@JenntheRaven

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Printed the plate. It was perfect on my A1. It fit my Mathlink Blocks super tight but I'm sure with play between grandchild and myself it will be well enjoyed. Already planning at least 1 more plate.

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@user_30414997

Hi, thank you really appreciate the comment and boost! You're right, it is tight - this has the advantage that taller structures built on it are nice and secure, however, I'll see if I can make one that's a little less tight.

@JenntheRaven

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Replying to @user_30414997 :

That would be awesome. Little hands and my arthritic ones would much appreciate it very much

@ne3dcreations

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1-male (Classic) SnapCube 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

hard to remove support. good design, fits the numberblocks.

@user_3226442609

I didn't print, I did use the official hands2mind ones

@user_3680729031

I've only printed a few colours of these so far (trying to match the "numberblocks" colours" - and I'm up to "5" so far), and my son *absolutely loves them*! I found a couple of other designs that didn't quite work for me (harder to print, didn't link well, etc.), but these are great. I struggled to find a "face plate" that would fit nicely with these models though, but then I realised - your base plate is 100 of them! I cut out a 1x1 and it worked perfectly. :)

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@user_30414997

Fantastic really glad he loves them! 😊

@Aliyeska

how did you cut them? I’m running into the same problem.

@user_3680729031

Replying to @Aliyeska :

Hmm... tried to find the files I made, but not sure what I did with them. I just used the "cut" tool within Bambu Studio. I guestimated a little (judging mostly by look to get it in the middle), but if you want to get really accurate it'll let you put in specific measurements. You'll need two cuts - one to cut off a 10x1 strip, then another to cut a single block from that strip. Alternatively, convince @user_30414997 to upload one ;)

@JenntheRaven

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Baseplate for SnapCubes 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Spectacular Thank you!

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@user_30414997

Appreciate your comment and Boost, thank you! :)

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@JenntheRaven

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Replying to @user_30414997 :

I did, and tried with the official "number block" When I have more time I'm going to try again because they really looked great. It has to be something on my end. It wouldn't even snap on the plate. I will absolutely try again.

@JenntheRaven

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Replying to @JenntheRaven :

I replied initially under the wrong post. My apologies for any confusion.

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@Daduncan43

i only get the single block in my download. realy needed 2nd block. any advice

The designer has replied

@user_30414997

Hi Daduncan43, please make sure that you select the 'profile' for the 2nd block rather than the 1st block. It can be easier to do on a computer rather than a phone.

@Daduncan43

Replying to @user_30414997 :

yes ive tried everyone on my pc and it only gives me the 1st one.i have printed it and its awesome great work.im not sure why it doesnt let me load anything else

@Miss_Meow

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2-male version SnapCube. 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Awesome!!! My son is so so happy! He has asked for these and I never thought it possible before we got our printer.

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@user_30414997

Brilliant - really glad he's happy! :)

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@JenntheRaven

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1-male (Classic) SnapCube 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

great print other than they don't stack.

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@user_30414997

Hi JenntheRaven, thanks for the review and boost - really appreciate it! They should stack, as in, all 6 sides should work. Are you removing all the support from the base? Plyers work well with a twist to pull it out!

@DixonSider

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1-male (Classic) SnapCube 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I printed 10. 8/10 were great. the rest were stringy. not sure why.

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@user_30414997

Very glad to hear, thanks for the comment! :) A little bit of stringiness can be normal for pla and petg. My experience is that if I've not dried my filament then it increases the stringiness (especially for PETG).