Sliding Puzzle Tower - Free 3D Print Model

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Sliding puzzle tower parts

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10.2 h

5 plates

4.9(499)

4 layer version of the puzzle with 32 tiles

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12.5 h

5 plates

4.9(82)

5 layer version of the puzzle with 40 tiles

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14.8 h

5 plates

5.0(31)

AMS 10 colors, 0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 20% infill

12.2 h

5 plates

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Description

This sliding puzzle is a further evolution of my previous sliding puzzle.

This time 24 tiles are arranged around a 8 sided cylinder. Individual tiles can only be moved left-right and the cylinder that holds the tiles can be freely rotated. Two side openings on the endcaps allow you mix or solve the puzzle. Because of the unique movement restrictions for the tiles, puzzle can be challenging to solve, especially the last 2 columns.

Puzzle can be solved in a multiple ways, here is just two examples:

you can arrange tiles like this

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24

or like this

1	4	7	10	13	16	19	22
2	5	8	11	14	17	20	23
3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24

Update 28.10.25.

I have just uploaded print profile for a 5 layer version of the puzzle with 40 tiles.

Update 15.08.25.

I have just uploaded print profile for a 4 layer version of the puzzle with 32 tiles.

Also I have updated the main print profile with the updated shape for the tiles. New tiles should slide better, especially when the cylinder is not perfectly aligned with the endcaps.

You can see the comparison between the new tile on the bottom vs old tile at the top.

New tiles have slightly larger tolerances on the rails. Few people had issues with sticky tiles that where to hard to move, this should help with that.

Update 23.07.25.

I have just released a new version of Sliding Puzzle Tower. It is very similar to this one. Now you have 2 cylinders with 16 tiles on each cylinder.

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Printing instructions:

All parts of the puzzle are 100% 3d printed without any supports and you don't require glue or any additional tools for assembly.

I've included 3 different plates for the tiles: single color, 2 color AMS and 2 color with manual filament swap. You only have to print one of these plates. If you're printing 2 color version with manual filament swap, print will pause at 5th layer where you have to swap filament to the second color.

Assembly instructions:

Assembly is fairly simple and straightforward.

Start by inserting the inner cylinder into one of the endcaps. Pay attention to the part orientation, 3 guides are not equally spaced. There is only one way the parts will fit correctly. Press down until it snaps into place.
This second step is optional. If you want the outer cylinder with the tiles to spin freely you can skip it. If you want it to index in 8 positions you can install the springs into the 2 side openings in the inner cylinder.
Place the outer cylinder over the inner cylinder.
Place all of the tiles on the outer cylinder.
And finally complete the puzzle by placing the other endcap on the inner cylinder. As with the first step pay attention to the part orientation. Press it down until it snaps into place.

Comment & Rating (1826)

@user_2086519491

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Hannover 96 Edition ;) Super sliding puzzle with a fantastic design Absolutely problem-free print on a P1S with AMS Next I'll print a fire department version as a gift for a buddy :)

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@radejov

Neat idea to add patterns to the endcaps. Thank you for sharing the picture of your print.

@user_2086519491

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Replying to @radejov :

German Fire Brigade Edition :) The puzzle remains unassembled. The colleague is to exercise discretion regarding the incorporation of the springs

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@miroslav.cz

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Replying to @user_2086519491 :

How did you add those logos to the end caps? It looks like they don't even stand out and nice. May I ask what tool you used to do that?

@Da_hollow

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This was too fun. I guess i had to.... I went overboard and made a 10 layer version. The 3 layer version people quickly solved in under 30 mins. This one though, heh. Maybe I should've made two slots on each end, but oh well. 80 tiles and about 16 hours / 76 filament changes to print them. have another boost

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@radejov

That thing is crazy, I bet it takes forever to solve. You should publish that as remix. I'm sure there will be people who want to make it. Thank you for the boost.

@Da_hollow

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Maybe, but I'm not sure if people want to print the tiles like that though. Even though the tiles snap of cleanly and fairly easily from the build plate, you are left with the first layer on the corner of the tile that needs to be snipped off (And I shaved of a little bit of the underside of the tiles in blender before modyfying the further just because I knew that they might end up catching underneath). doing that x80 might not be ideal for people. I'm sure I could help someone make some custom tiles, but these might be too involved? Anyways when I get home from my nightshift I'll check what I lengthened the core and the cylinder too. If i remember correctly, you added the width of the tile (15mm) plus an extra .1mm for each additional slot. so thats also what I did.

@radejov

Replying to @Da_hollow :

I just checked I've used 0.2mm spacing between the tiles. It worked nice on the 3 layer version, but I probably should have reduced it slightly on the 4 and 5 layer versions. All those gaps add up when you add more layers. I think the length of the cylinder should be number of layers x 15mm + ~0.3mm that should give it more enough spacing on the ends to rotate freely.

@Bungleboy

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Sliding puzzle tower parts

Printed great. Some solid engineering here. Puzzle is proving challenging which is great. Can I suggest updating the instructions to say to line up the end before inserting it. I'm super smart but I have a "friend" who assumed the guides were equally split 3 ways that it could be inserted in any rotation. He lined up one guide and forced it in the wrong way. He had a heck of a time trying to get it out. Glad I'm not that guy.

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@radejov

Wow. I specifically designed those parts so that there is only one way you can assemble it. I figured it would be obvious to anyone how they should be put together. Those 3 guides are kinda thick. I'm actually impressed he was able to force them in the wrong way, before noticing there is something wrong. I'll add a few lines to the instructions, about the correct part orientation. Print looks really good. Thank you for the boost and rating, and for sharing that story I had a good laugh.

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@Bungleboy

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Replying to @radejov :

It is pretty obvious when you look at it but in my... I mean his defense he was assembling in half light and in a rush. There's even a desk light right next to him which he didn't turn on. That guy really isn't too clever. I'm not sure if we'll continue being friends. On the plus side it's now working great and I love it. The springs work really well but I think I'll end up taking them out as the resistance gets a bit tiring after a while.

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@jonyberrio

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It was their problem for "assuming" the instruction, and the assembly can hardly be more intuitive than it already is When one lacks certain interpretation skills, it is best to take things calmly and do them slowly, ensuring they are done correctly

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@user_2274993494

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4 Wide Puzzle

very neat puzzle, went with the four number option.

@radejov

Thank you for the rating and for sharing the picture of your print.

@user_2086519491

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Number 8 is upside down ;-)

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@user_2274993494

Replying to @user_2086519491 :

that was the Easter egg, glad you caught it. thanks lol

@user_2086519491

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This piece is simply brilliant :) This time I printed the 4 part version with two different sports emblems from Magdeburg The puzzle isn't fully assembled yet It's for a coworker again who should decide themselves if the springs are installed I can also easily imagine a DC Two-Face version

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@radejov

The 4 layer version looks really nice. I should really make the tile set that goes to 32.

@user_2086519491

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Replying to @radejov :

A 32-number set would be great. And perhaps you could add a small chamfer to the back of the number tiles in the sliding direction. Then the numbers would slide even more easily into the end caps. Sometimes they get stuck at the edge of the transition between the end cap and the core. So far, I've been sanding a very small curve onto all the tiles with fine sandpaper, just like there already is on the top and bottom edges

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@radejov

Replying to @user_2086519491 :

I just started working on this, new tile at bottom vs the old tile at the top. Now I just have to do the tiles for all of the numbers and then make a print profile. I also want to do the tiles with Roman numbers and maybe Glagolitic numbers if I can find the font for those that will work with the FreeCAD.

@yazdiralim

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This is a very beautiful and fun puzzle! It really challenged me, especially since it was my first time playing this kind of puzzle. Thank you so much for designing and sharing such a great model!

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@radejov

Thank you for the boost and for sharing the picture of your print.

@user_2086519491

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Number 8 is upside down ;-)

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@yazdiralim

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Replying to @user_2086519491 :

ahahahah now you trigger my obsessive compulsive :))

@user_1084074354

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Cool puzzle made mine more challenging By making it 4 long instead of 3. I uploaded it as a print profile if anyone would like this version.

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@radejov

That is pretty neat. Did you just scale it up, or you modified the FreeCAD file? It looks really good. I'm planning to make something similar to this. Only it will have 2 separate cylinders and you'll be able to move the tiles between the two cylinders. Thank you for the boost and for uploading the print profile for this version.

@user_1084074354

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Replying to @radejov :

Just scaled up the cylinder parts

@JoeMontebarba

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A truly elegant design, simple to print and perfectly assembled… it will likely take me considerable time to solve :)

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@radejov

It looks like one of your endcaps is not pressed all the way in. Gap between the cylinder and the endcap should be smaller. Nice print looks good in white. Thank you for sharing pictures of your print.

@JoeMontebarba

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Replying to @radejov :

Correct, I tapped it once, it now looks even more elegant, thank you for the information

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@user_2830513222

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Print Profile

Sliding puzzle tower parts

A highly engaging puzzle toy, with flawless overall printing. I recommend against installing the locking mechanism, as it hinders smooth rotation. I installed it and then removed it.

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@radejov

I've also removed the springs on my puzzle, but it's nice to have a option if you prefer it that way. Thank you for the rating and for sharing the picture of your print.

@Chumchum

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Sliding puzzle tower parts

absolute quality design, print and function!! Went very smoothly, had no issues with the print or the springs (as I saw some people complained about) kids can’t stop using it and won’t put it down!

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@radejov

That's great to hear. Thank you for the rating and for sharing the pictures of your print.

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