Retro TV (Puzzle Cube #1 - small fun challenging brainteaser)

Looking for a stylish and fun puzzle? Check out this Premium Puzzle Cube – same clever mechanics as Puzzle Cube #1, but now in the shape of a retro TV! Adorable, compact, and sure to stump your friends as they try to unlock its hidden compartment. A playful twist on vintage design! And more difficult than you thought!

Overview

The puzzle is made of the following parts.

• Box
• Lid
• LockWheel (5 different versions - you only need 2)
• LockSpring
• Axle

You can also print the box and lid in multiple parts to easier do a multicolor print:

• Box
  • Box Internal (the main box)
  • Box Leg
  • Box Antenna Base (antennas are just small bits of 1.75mm filament)
• Lid
  • Lid Main
  • Lid TV Front
  • Lid TV Screen
  • Lid TV Button

If you go with multiple parts, they need glue to be assembled. If you go with the singlecolor version - no glue is required!

Filament

I printed these in filament sponsored by FormFutura - and they work great! Their Easyfill PLA  colors looks great! If interested, check out their products here:

• Easyfil PLA (aff): https://formfutura.com/product/easyfil-pla/?aff=11

Assembly

Do the following:

1. Put 2 LockWheels onto the Axle (the selection and orientation will determine the solution!)
2. Press the Axle with LockWheels into the slot in the Box
3. VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LockWheels spin freely! If not: take them out and sand them.
4. Insert the LockSpring in the small slot on the backside of the Lid
5. Rotate the LockWheels to have the flat side towards the opening, and slide the Lid onto the Box from the side
6. When almost all the way, press the LockSpring in with your finger, while pushing the Lid all the way.

See images for help (from the Original Puzzle Cube #1 - same assembly method)

Solution

This is the fun part. And it’s simple: spin the box and open it! 

If you do want a little more help, there is a little help a the very bottom of the page 

Print instructions

• Layerheight: 0.2 mm
• Speed: First layer: slow down for all small parts.
• Infill: Normal BUT 100% for LockWheels! (to give some weight to the parts)

Happy printing!

SPOILER - Solution helper

The rotation of the box that allows opening, is based on the LockWheel orientation when assembling.

Rotate the box so the flat side of the first LockWheel (from the right) is against the Lid. Then slide the Lid a little to the left. Then rotate the box again until the second LockWheel’s flat side is against the Lid. The slide the Lid all the way to open the Box.

Practice makes perfect