Minimis 2x2x1 (hollow)

Design by VeryWetPaint
    (3) 
Assembled with stickers added.
Assembled with stickers added.
Version 3 (20 Apr 2010) in clear PVC. NOTE: Shapeways does not offer this material.
Version 3 (20 Apr 2010) in clear PVC. NOTE: Shapeways does not offer this material.
Version 3 (20 Apr 2010) in clear PVC. NOTE: Shapeways does not offer this material.
Assembled with stickers added.
Assembled with stickers added.
Assembled with stickers added.
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What makes this unique is that it requires only four parts to build a 2x2x1 Rubik's style puzzle. No screws, pins, or caps necessary! Assembly requires a little ingenuity, but the Strong & Flexible material allows it to snap together. Don't try to disassemble it.

UPDATE: Version 3 corrects a cosmetic flaw that left visible gaps between the hollow pieces.

Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D8cgcwJ_Bc
cm: 9.1 w x 2.75 d x 2.754 h
in: 3.583 w x 1.083 d x 1.084 h

Comments

 
I added a video link to the description that shows the (fiddly) steps to assemble and how the model turns at first. It was a little stiff at first, but it began turning freely after I spent a few minutes "breaking in" (not shown in the video).
May 14, 2010, 3:03 am
Cool, how does it turn?
May 11, 2010, 12:35 am
Excelent idea!!
May 6, 2010, 1:05 am
 
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