Himitsu Bako MINI | 5 STEP XXS Japanese Puzzlebox - Free 3D Print Model

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A1 mini

H2S

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H2D

H2C

P2S

P1P

H2D Pro

X1 Carbon

P1S

X2D

A2L

AMS

Designer

2 h

2 plates

4.9(181)

Multi Color (NOAMS)

Designer

1.9 h

2 plates

4.8(17)

Single Color

Designer

1.9 h

2 plates

4.9(51)

AMS | Flush Pattern (No depth)

Designer

2.1 h

2 plates

5.0(9)

Open in Bambu Studio

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858

2582

358

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Description

Himitsu Bako MINI — The Secret Within WORLDS Smallest Puzzlebox

From the legendary Himitsu Bako series comes a new marvel by 2222pzzls — the Himitsu Bako MINI. Really, really tiny! Almost small enough to fit on a keychain..

Handcrafted with the same spirit of Japanese mastery as its larger siblings, this miniature puzzle box captures centuries of tradition in a body less than 1.8 inches wide.

Don’t be fooled by its size — it takes 5 precise steps to unveil its hidden secret. Intricate patterns, delicate inlay work, and silent precision make this tiny box a true keeper of mysteries.

Small in form. Vast in spirit. The secret awaits — if you can find it.

Do you like my puzzles? Please consider a (small) donation. Every contribution helps me keep experimenting, designing, and releasing new puzzles for everyone to enjoy at no cost. Thank you so much.

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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
Dimensions 45 x 22.5 mm
- Extraordinary TINY!

Print instructions

BAMBULAB Filament is highly recommended!
- Other brands like Elegoo give very bad results in tolerances (which causes fitting issues!)
Choose you print profile
- Single Color
- Multi Color without AMS (with baked in pause to change filament)
- AMS
Just press print!

Assembly instructions

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

Loving this? And looking for more of a challenge?
Check out the big brother and sister of this Himitsu Bako MINI - The Himitsu Bako (OG) with 17 steps to solve and the big brother Himitsu Bako 2 with a massive 34 steps to solve!

Thank you for checking out my models! Leave a comment or feedback :)

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Looking for a commercial license? Check out the membership options I offer for commercial licensing! Disclaimer: I currently only sell "OFFLINE" commercial licenses via membership (for example selling on fairs and markets). Online commercial licenses (for like ETSY or other online platforms) are only available for bigger puzzleshops (contact me for more info).

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Documentation (1)

Assembly Guide (1)

Himitsu Bako MINI - Parts and Assembly V2.pdf

Comment & Rating (358)

@smashd

Those fine little details with their sharp angles on the first layer, effectively cutting the adhesion in half, were a tough one for me. Not entirely impossible. But wanting every single one perfect probably gonna take some tries, even with SuperTack plate. Assembling it took some patience and post-processing. Maybe my new P2S isn't as capable (or finetuned/calibrated) as I thought) ... Still 5 stars though, since it worked out in the end and also could be due to this being one of the first prints on the new machine. (well, well, of course the rating script captured the aborted tries due to spaghetti, but not the actual successful one, so I am once again unable to rate a model fairly - I am not giving just 3 stars because the system thinks that should be the maximum)

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The designer has replied

@2222pzzls

thank you for taking the time to comment! Well, I hope it’s not a P2S thing because I ordered Mine yesterday 😅🙈

@smashd

Replying to @2222pzzls :

Congrats! I don't think it's a P2S thing, it's a ME thing, apparently, since I've also had similar issues with every printer I've owned. Either I get nice surface finish and bad dimensions (well, 0.2 tolerance is mostly fine, so it's not bad bad) or I choose to get a little underextrusion but dimension tolerance improves. Or anything in the middle. Plus the variations with different filaments. Well, 3D printing in a nutshell, I guess!? Having fun, though. Especially with the new P2S - it's awesome! If I wouldn't expect a lot of fitment issues I would happily print the Star Wars themed 34 steps puzzle box. Well.. you know what, I'll throw that on now and will see how it turned out tomorrow. Just have to decide which colors I am going with now 😅

@2222pzzls

So honored to hear that 🙏 These comments give me more drive every day to keep on designing puzzles(boxes). Its a passion of mine and I just autodidact CAD myself March this year so I still cant believe the reactions and Appreciation I get. So Thanks again and I hope hear more of your experiences

@Clawmer

Boosted

Great design, and simple. My first print (after benchy) Will use it in a couple of hours for my new D&D group, hope they love it as well

@Cassiope34

@2222pzzls Still fun even with just one filament!

@Shadedjuice

Boosted

Print Profile

Single Color

Very cool!

The profile uploader has replied

@LucidMobius

Beautiful!

@2222pzzls

thank you so much! upcoming week I’m updating the model with much smaller rails so the inner compartment is much larger 🙏

(Edited)

@coolguy4763

This is a awesome model! what a great puzzle. all your puzzles are great. but I think you should make this puzzle with a wood grain pattern. that would complete it. thank you for all your models! keep up the good work!

@emryn

Print Profile

AMS

Very very cool print. quick, easy to assemble, and very fun! looking forward to printing the bigger one next!

@user_3658206762

HOW DO YOU DO IT

@Ragnarok023

Print Profile

AMS | Flush Pattern (No depth)

turned out really good. I like the flush pattern and the print turned out great!

The profile uploader has replied

@2222pzzls

Nice colors 👌

@user_2038722883

Boosted

Amazing print-- looks great and instructions for assembly were incredibly helpful. Boosted, thanks!

The designer has replied

@2222pzzls

Thanks so much 🙏 If you like this one, please check out my other models too! you’ll love them I’m sure

@gohoos

What a great puzzle box! I wanted to start small before I tried some of the larger ones. Printed very well on my P1S, using Bambu wood and Bambu transparent blue PLA. (I was going for an inlay feel and this is the closest I had.). The blue gave me a little trouble but I reprinted a couple panels and all was good. The seams are tight do not give anything away.

@jackeroni

Boosted

Print Profile

AMS

really fun and not to hard.

@jackeroni

Boosted

also boosted twice

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