Summary

Here are 2 cube construction puzzles based on the dissection of a 27 unit cube into either three or five parts. Some find the three part puzzle easy, others struggle. The five part puzzle has multiple answers and is only a bit more difficult. Individual pieces are provided for those who want to print pieces of different colors. The openSCAD code is easily modified to make additional puzzles.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

MakerBot

                                            <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>                     <div><p>MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation)</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>Doesn't Matter</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>0.3 mm</p></div></p>

Making Other Puzzles

The program which makes these puzzles is simple. The 27 sub cubes are referenced by the integers 0 thru 26. Lists are made of the sub cubes that make up a piece; sent to a module, and the piece created. A color coded display module helps eliminate errors. More details are provided in the code.

Two Cube Puzzles