Cylinder twist game

Guide for an Optimal Printing Experience (with Patience)

For reliable printing and assembly, take some time for preparation and careful work. This makes a big difference, especially with moving parts

1) Preparation: Print Bed & Adhesion

• Level the print bed (calibrate):
  Make sure your print bed is correctly leveled. Poor leveling is one of the most common causes of failed prints
• Clean the print bed:
  Clean the print plate thoroughly (e.g., with isopropanol) to prevent adhesion problems
  Good adhesion prevents warping (lifting edges) and reduces the risk of small parts coming loose

2) Filament Recommendation

I recommend:

• PLA Matte (very easy, clean, good aesthetics)
• PETG (more stable and tough, but may require more fine-tuning)

Both work well – the most important things are clean adhesion and appropriate settings

3) Correctly Orient Parts (Slicing)

• Orient all parts uniformly:
  Ensure that the components in the slicer are uniformly oriented so they are printed consistently (fit and aesthetics)
• Don't put everything on one print bed:
  Prefer to print in multiple passes and distribute the parts across several print jobs, instead of printing everything in one go
  Advantage: If something goes wrong, you don't lose everything – and small parts adhere more reliably

4) Important for the Toy: Print "Tiles" Separately

For this model, it is particularly important:

• Please do not print all individual tiles at once
  When printing many small parts simultaneously, there is a high risk that they will come loose or tip over
• Prefer to print them individually or in very small groups, so they hold better

• Use glue/adhesive (optional, but recommended):
  If you notice that parts lift easily, use glue (e.g., glue stick or adhesive) to improve adhesion

  
  The game has 8 × 6 rows – allowing you to play with up to 8 colors
  It's best to plan the colors beforehand so you can print efficiently

5) Assembly: Ensure Smooth Movement

During assembly, keep in mind:

During assembly, keep in mind:

• Test each movement immediately:
  Ensure that the plates/surfaces slide down easily and do not get stuck
• One compartment remains free:
  One area is intentionally left free so that the surfaces/parts can move. Please do not "fill" or block it

6) Note on Bambu Lab A1 / A1 mini (Moving Print Bed)

Important for users of A1 and A1 mini:

• These printers have a moving print bed and can, under unfavorable load/vibration, cause small parts to tip over or come loose
• Therefore:
  • print slowly / adjust carefully
  • possibly use glue
  • and preferably print in several small jobs

I trust your printing experience here – you'll quickly figure out what works best for your setup

7) Current Status (Small Note)

One side is currently a bit stiff, especially when turning in one direction
I am still working on an improvement

If you have tips (e.g., on tolerances, material choice, or post-processing), feel free to write to me – feedback is very helpful

If you like, I can also make a short "MakerWorld/Printables" version (concise, clear, with bullet points) or add a "Troubleshooting" section (e.g., if tiles fall off, if something jams, if warping occurs)

• Test each movement
  Ensure that the plates/surfaces slide down easily and do not get stuck
• One compartment remains free:
  One area is intentionally left free so that the surfaces/parts can move. Please do not "fill" or block it