Genomorphix (QJ Domino Shape Mod)

Justin · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:46 pm

I made this from a QJ Domino using 'cut and paste'. The same pattern appears on all 4 sides.

I used 1.6mm styrene sheet to cap the pieces and Milliput to fill the furrows on the inner surfaces. I replaced the spring with a softer one and also added a washer to the mech. I hand-cut all the stickers.

I'll get a video uploaded this weekend.

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My next project is the much-fabled 'Lenomorphix'...

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pirsquared · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:30 pm

Good looking puzzle!

Justin wrote:

My next project is the much-fabled 'Lenomorphix'...

Haha!

-π (Eitan)

monker59 · **Joined:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:31 pm

Interesting. I assume it's similar to solving a pyraminx? Even though it's a different mechanism the algorithims should still work, right?

kastellorizo · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:52 pm

Nice!

This puzzle is a *perfect* example, that anti-symmetric structures
have some serious symmetries!

8-)

Pantazis

Steryne · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:08 pm

monker59 wrote:

Interesting. I assume it's similar to solving a pyraminx? Even though it's a different mechanism the algorithims shold still work, right?

Not at all. Answer me this, does this look like it could be solved like a pyraminx? Maybe a Jing pyramix or a mastemorphyx? Not even close.

Clay n Eva Creations · **Joined:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:17 pm

pirsquared wrote:

Good looking puzzle!

Justin wrote:

My next project is the much-fabled 'Lenomorphix'...

Haha!

-π (Eitan)

Ender Delphiki · **Joined:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:55 pm **Location:** Montana

I only realized this was based off a 3x3x2 when I saw the comparison to the Xenomorphix. (Even more sad is when I realized the title) Great puzzle- looks great!

But doesn't "geno" mean "sex"? I'm not sure that's a very matching name, though it's close to the "Xenomorphix" by sound.

monker59 · **Joined:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:31 pm

Steryne wrote:

monker59 wrote:

Interesting. I assume it's similar to solving a pyraminx? Even though it's a different mechanism the algorithims should still work, right?

Not at all. Answer me this, does this look like it could be solved like a pyraminx? Maybe a Jing pyramix or a mastemorphyx? Not even close.

The puzzle that you linked to doesn't look like it would be solving an normal pyraminx at all. If you look at the Genominx, it looks like a pyraminx, just with a few of the pieces either fused or oriented differently.

SmaZ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:28 am

realy cool!!! :lol:

Sjoerd · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:00 am

Justin, your work is flawless yet again. How can you get the plastic so perfect?!

monker59 wrote:

Steryne wrote:

monker59 wrote:

Interesting. I assume it's similar to solving a pyraminx? Even though it's a different mechanism the algorithims should still work, right?

Not at all. Answer me this, does this look like it could be solved like a pyraminx? Maybe a Jing pyramix or a mastemorphyx? Not even close.

The puzzle that you linked to doesn't look like it would be solving an normal pyraminx at all. If you look at the Genominx, it looks like a pyraminx, just with a few of the pieces either fused or oriented differently.

It's a domino, therefore it solves like a domino. The only thing it has in common with a pyraminx is its shape, that's it.

boublez · **Joined:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:00 am

i like the look of this puzzle more then its 3x3 relative.

Thomas · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:27 am

Justin, you just keep on building these engineous puzzles!
To be honest, I like this better than the Xenomorphix. And I already loved that one!

Thomas

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

This is really nice.

Alex

Luke · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:52 pm

Very nice build. I just can't see the logic behind what pieces are what though.

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

SEBUVER wrote:

Very nice build. I just can't see the logic behind what pieces are what though.

I can..........just about.

Alex

theVDude · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:38 pm

APJ wrote:

SEBUVER wrote:

Very nice build. I just can't see the logic behind what pieces are what though.

I can..........just about.

Alex

It's weird that I can see the domino in it clear as day.

MonkeyZ · **Joined:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:59 pm **Location:** NJ

Very nice... looks great!

dfgged · **Joined:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:04 am **Location:** PA

Awsome puzzle! I wonder how much harder it is to solve than a normal domino.

eye2eye · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:00 pm

kastellorizo wrote:

Nice!

This puzzle is a *perfect* example, that anti-symmetric structures
have some serious symmetries!

8-)

Pantazis

You're referring to Jay Lenos chin correct? :lol:

i love the look of this puzzle

kastellorizo · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:09 pm

eye2eye wrote:

kastellorizo wrote:

This puzzle is a *perfect* example, that anti-symmetric structures
have some serious symmetries!

You're referring to Jay Lenos chin correct? :lol:

LOL!!!! touché!

Pantazis

traiphum · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:31 pm

nice one, very creation

kevinnguyen · **Joined:** Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:54 am **Location:** Viet Nam

Looks like Xenomorphix!

Justin · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:20 am

Thanks for the comments

Rentlix wrote:

But doesn't "geno" mean "sex"? I'm not sure that's a very matching name, though it's close to the "Xenomorphix" by sound.

I think the 'sex' prefix would be 'gono' rather than 'geno'.

kastellorizo wrote:

Nice!

This puzzle is a *perfect* example, that anti-symmetric structures
have some serious symmetries!

8-)

Pantazis

I'm disappointed you didn't notice the CVSI state

This puzzle has *lots* of them compared to other shape mods I've made. I wouldn't have a clue how to work out the exact figure :lol:

Apollo · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:14 pm

Beautiful as usually Justin.

Frank Tiex · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:32 pm

Mmmmmhh!

What a beautiful puzzle.
I just said it on another thread: I am surprised about the results of combining shape and concepts to generate new puzzles. And tetrahedrons are absolutely my favorite shapes. Although I have to admit, they consume a really unacceptable amount of space in my displays (compared base to tip..) I have to find a solution to show them upside down.
There are Void Cubes, Megaminxes.. when will there be a puzzle with a triangular hole (a Void Megaminx is not the the perfect solution)?

Sjoerd · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:46 pm

Haha so true Frank! You should look into Tom's Holey Octahedron (or was it hollow?) which has triangular holes. And if you have 20 equally sized tetrahedra, you can put together a icosahedron, whick has a much smaller base in comparison to the rest of the shape. In comparison that is :wink:

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Frank Tiex · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:51 pm

Right you are!
The Hollow Octahedron is my solution. Good idea.
I'll better order a couple of them quickly :lol:

THAT would be nice, really!

And I'll count my tetrahedras - don't know, if I'm up to 20 already

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