Geometry:
Pentacopter 10D is part of my "HeliPrism" series of edge-turning puzzles. The puzzle has 10 axes, one located at each of the edges adjacent to the pentagonal faces. The axes are a bit deeper than with most of the HeliPrism puzzles, as they intersect at the centers of the two pentagonal faces. Each axis can turn to any one of six different positions, after which more turns can be made on intersecting axes. The puzzle shapeshifts and bandages constantly, making it extremely complex.
Other Items Needed:
Dye: If you want the puzzle to be black, you'll need to dye the pieces yourself with a nylon dye such as RIT or Dylon. This puzzle is only available in white because it is printed in a sinterbox to reduce the cost.
Stickers: Template available in the
tips & how-tos forum. If you want professionally cut stickers, I recommend
Oliver’s Stickers or
Chewie's Custom Stickers.
Screws: Ten 12mm M3 pan head screws required, available in hardware stores or on the web.
Springs: Ten springs needed, available in web puzzle shops. I get mine from
HK Now Store.
Degree of Difficulty:
Assembly: Inside-out core requires some dexterity to assemble.
Solving: Extremely difficult to solve.
Playability:
Pentacopter 10D turns easily, and the mechanism is stable.
Have fun!