Tridot Puzzle

Geometry:
Tridot is a highly curved cut version of my previous HeliPrism 6 Curvy puzzle. It is slightly easier since some pieces are eliminated by the curved cuts. Be careful though, this puzzle does have some bandaging that is very hard to see as the dots become nearly invisible at times. The puzzle has six axes, one at each 90 degree edge. Because the axis system is based on the triangular dipyramid, every move is a jumbling and shape-shifting move.

Other Items Needed:
Dye: If you want the puzzle to be black, you can save money by dyeing the pieces yourself with a nylon dye such as RIT or Dylon. Or Shapeways can dye the parts for you at an additional cost.
Stickers: Template available in the instructions forum. If you want professionally cut stickers, I recommend Oliver’s Stickers.
Screws: Six 12mm M3 pan head screws required, available in hardware stores or on the web.
Springs: Six springs needed, available in web puzzle shops. I get mine from HK Now Store.

Degree of Difficulty:
Assembly: Easy assembly.
Solving: Difficult to solve.

Playability:
Tridot turns very easily, and the mechanism is very stable.

Have fun!