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PUZZLE BOX
A puzzle box (also known as a magic cube box and Soma cube) is a solid dissection puzzle invented by Piet Hein in 1933. Usually, six or seven pieces made from ‘unit cubes’, must be assembled into a 3 x 3 x 3 cube. The pieces can also be used to make a variety of other 3D shapes. In this lesson, students will research different Soma cube solutions before designing their own puzzle box design which they will then 3D print.
Subjects
Design and Technology
Science
Mathematics
Computing
Years | Grades
8th Grade | 12-13 years
9th Grade | 13-14 years
10th Grade | 14-15 years
11th Grade | 15-16 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 90 minutes
Print Time : 1 to 2 hours
Puzzle Box Trailer
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0:41
Objectives
Know the functional requirements of a Soma cube (Puzzle box)
Use TinkerCAD software to design a Soma cube optimized for 3D printing
Manufacture a Soma cube using a 3D printer
Tools and equipment
BE3D eDee printer
Set of example models
Access to a computer that can access the internet and TinkerCAD®
Paper pad and pencil
Printed lesson resources
Skill requirements
To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
Use TinkerCAD, Fusion 360 or similar CAD software at an intermediate level
Be comfortable with the principles of PIP hinges and their design
Be comfortable using DeeControl software including adjusting print settings
Use the BE3D eDee 3D printer
Puzzle box walkthrough
Locked
4:59
3D models overview
Total print time
9 hours
Total filament
34.8 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once
6 PIECE CUBE
1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 m
7 PIECE CUBE
1 hour 30 minutes
4.7 m
LARGE SOMA CUBE
6 hours
25.5 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.
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