Japanese 17 Step Puzzlebox - Himitsu Bako

Based on the handfcrafted Japanese art of Himitsu Bako puzzleboxes.

This relative ‘big’ but in the same time compact puzzlebox has an intricate Japanese Saya Pattern design. This box requires 17 steps to open! This box is easy to print with the standard setup and A1 mini compatible!. It requires NO additional parts or glueing! Just print the four plates. You can even print this model in dual-color just by adding pauses in Bambu Studio. But this model is just as beautiful in a single color print.

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Attention:
This model contains moving parts and relies on tight tolerances. It is strongly recommended to print using a relatively new or well-maintained nozzle. Worn or heavily used nozzles may result in inaccurate prints, which can cause parts to fuse together or fail to meet the required tolerances. This may prevent components from moving correctly or cause them to become stuck.

Compatibily & Information

• NO AMS NEEDED! 
• NO ADDITIONAL PARTS NEEDED!
• NO GLUE NEEDED!
• A1 MINI COMPATIBLE
• Inner dimensions
  • 130 x 70 x 60 mm

Print instructions

• BAMBULAB Filament is highly recommended!
  • Other brands like Elegoo give very bad results in tolerances (which causes fitting issues!)
• Choose Tight (normal) or Loose fit
  • For scaling down loose fit recommended
  • NB. Tolerances differ vastly by type or brand filament, or printer
    • For most the standard tolerances work, but some people experience too tight results
    • Attention! BOX IS SAME IN BOTH PROFILES! 
      • The rails of the panels are different (so only reprint the panels if you need to)
• Choose you print profile
  • AMS
  • Single Color
  • Multi Color without AMS (with baked in pauses to change filament)
• Just press print!

Assembly instructions

• Follow the detailed Parts & Assembly document I included with this model
• No Glue or Additional parts needed!

Nb. The thumbnail photos are AI enhanced so it shows how it would look in wood. See other photos for print quality.

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Did you like this one, or looking for even more challenge!

Check out the sequel to this one, the HIMITSU BAKO 2 (with 34 steps) or Himitsu Bako 3 (with 60 steps and 6 hidden compartments)!