FREE 3x3x4 STL files

TomZ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:09 am

I designed this puzzle like Jin H Kim built his 3x3x4. I designed it around using as many parts from a type A DIY as I could. You can easily craft some of the pieces yourself.

Parts needed:
8x corner
8x middle layer center
8x middle layer edge
8x top layer edge
2x center extension (You can make this by cutting in half a corner cubie. It should be 9.5 mm high)
4x hidden center (You can make this by shaving down a type A DIY center piece)
4x hidden edge (You can make this by shaving down a type A DIY edge piece)
1x type A DIY core and screws, springs, washers
2x type A DIY center piece

You must secure one of the middle layer edges to one of the hidden layer edges to prevent inner layer from coming out of alignment and locking up the puzzle.

The pieces are pretty much the same as the ones in the Jin H Kim 3x3x4, only using 3D printing they will be way more accurate and you will get a cube that moves great. Though Jin did do a great job on his.

Video of the design in action

If you happen to construct a few of these puzzles, please be nice and offer me one. Thanks!

David Calzone · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:46 am

Thank you Tom!

I've looked forward to having one of these for a while.

DragonCuber · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:52 am

You truly are a god! I've always loved the 3x3x4 and have always wanted to know how it worked

PotatoSpades22095 · **Joined:** Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:56 pm

Thank you so much! I always wanted this puzzle!

Drewseph · **Joined:** Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:57 pm

did you talk to Jin before posting this? Since this is based off his design I think it would be unfair to him if you just went forward without getting his O.K.

Jared · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:19 am

How'd you do that thing with the ZIP -> PNG?

TomZ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:21 am

Jared wrote:

How'd you do that thing with the ZIP -> PNG?

You will need a .ZIP and image file (PNG, JPG, BMP). Then you will need to launch up your dos console and type:

copy /B image.png+zipfile.png result.png

PotatoSpades22095 wrote:

Thank you so much! I always wanted this puzzle! Can you post the files seprately not using the picture? I don't have an unzipper. Thanks again!

I don't really feel like uploading each file separately. Just download 7Zip. It is one of the best free programs out there. Plus many things nowadays are posted in ZIP or RAR format, it's not like a one-off.

Drewseph wrote:

did you talk to Jin before posting this? Since this is based off his design I think it would be unfair to him if you just went forward without getting his O.K.

To me, by publishing a 'tutorial' Jin has opened up the design to anyone. If he requests me to I'll reconsider it, but I think it isn't unfair.

flambore · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:35 am

PotatoSpades22095 wrote:

Thank you so much! I always wanted this puzzle! Can you post the files seprately not using the picture? I don't have an unzipper. Thanks again!

?!??!!?!? Are you serious?

Thanks Tom, this is great!

BTW, I didn't take a good look at this yet, but could these parts be used to make a 3x3x5 by going out both directions?

Frank

TomZ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:37 am

flambore wrote:

BTW, I didn't take a good look at this yet, but could these parts be used to make a 3x3x5 by going out both directions?

You could very well make a 3x3x5 this way. It could also be based around a 3x3 core, but you wouldn't be able to use the same pieces. There would be 4 pieces to be printed in the 3x3x5 puzzle. I might just make those files tomorrow.

PotatoSpades22095 · **Joined:** Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:56 pm

What made you decide to just give these away?

Jin H Kim · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:39 pm

I am dismayed by this thread for several reasons but given that the cat is out of the bag I will let it go.

Aleksey · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:46 pm

TomZ, I believe you should have consulted with Jin about this...

Garrett · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:59 pm

So do I, especially since he is selling his own ones right now in another thread.

TomZ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:35 pm

After a private conversation with Jin I have once more made the file available for download.

David Calzone · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:36 pm

I don't think that this would discourage anyone from buying Jin's. IMO the only people that are going to spend the time and money to D/L the files, get them printed, make molds and cast the pieces are people like myself that are already setup and ready to go.

I don't see anyone deciding that they are going to start casting because these files are now available. By the time someone buys everything they need (and figures out what they're doing), they've spent more than if they just bought it from Jin.....and with Jin you're guaranteed a to get a quality finished product. (nothing against Tom's design, I'm referring to the learning curve associated with casting)

Jin H Kim · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:43 pm

This matter has been discussed worked out privately.

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

could someone sen me the files to the 3x3x4 already unzipped

im no comp. literate

pplzzzzz...

flambore · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:51 am

Guys, just download the file, rename it to something with .zip at the end, and double-click on it.
If you don't have an unzipper, you're missing out on more than just this one file.

cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

where does it say download file

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aliengrey · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:23 am

cubedude10 wrote:

where does it say download file

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You download the image. Then unzip it.

cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

aliengrey wrote:

cubedude10 wrote:

where does it say download file

.

You download the image. Then unzip it.

sorry but that didnt really answer my question.

aliengrey · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:06 am

cubedude10 wrote:

aliengrey wrote:

cubedude10 wrote:

where does it say download file

.

You download the image. Then unzip it.

sorry but that didnt really answer my question.

Can you explain your question then? I don't really understand what it is you can't do.

trixter · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:52 am

cubedude10 wrote:

where does it say download file

.

It doesn't say download the file....you just right click on the .png picture in the first post and Save Picture As... then after saving it to your desktop (or wherever) just rename it to .zip and unzip it. If you have trouble renaming the file make sure (Tools>Folder Options>View>UNCHECK Hide extensions for known file types) then you can rename it

Kickflip1993 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:15 am **Location:** Austria

cubedude10 wrote:

aliengrey wrote:

cubedude10 wrote:

where does it say download file

.

You download the image. Then unzip it.

sorry but that didnt really answer my question.

Right click --> save ...

Kickflip1993 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:15 am **Location:** Austria

How much would the volume be?

V (of all pieces (one of each) together) *0,455

The result will be the cost of the print for me in €.

Please help me calculating.
Thanks

David

TomZ · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:14 am

The volume of the critical pieces is ~27 cubic cm. The trivial pieces (which you can also craft by hand) is ~9 cubic cm.

Kickflip1993 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:15 am **Location:** Austria

TomZ wrote:

The volume of the critical pieces is ~27 cubic cm. The trivial pieces (which you can also craft by hand) is ~9 cubic cm.

Thank you Tom

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

what program do i need to view these stl files?

ejisfun · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:12 pm

donorclaypuzzle wrote:

what program do i need to view these stl files?

You can't. :wink:

trixter · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:20 pm

ejisfun wrote:

You can't

huh??

To donorclaypuzzle:

Just google search "STL Viewer" or something to that effect. I found one called Myriad something that works fine for me.

Bigandrewgold · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:41 pm

donorclaypuzzle wrote:

what program do i need to view these stl files?

I use solidview

ejisfun · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:52 pm

Hmm. I stand corrected. The CAD teacher at my school told me that .stl files were unviewable, but I guess teachers are wrong sometimes. *gasp*

EDIT: just downloaded a file viewer and it works great.

cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

i downloaded an stl viewer and i still dont know wat to do

Bigandrewgold · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:46 pm

cubedude10 wrote:

i downloaded an stl viewer and i still dont know wat to do

there should be a open icon somewhere(open folder icon).

go to the folder that has the .stl file in it.

If it does not show up change the file type in the "open file" window to .stl.Hope that helps

Bigandrewgold · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:51 pm

I am just being curious, but is anyone making one of these right now?

sorry for the double post

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

trixter wrote:

ejisfun wrote:

You can't

huh??

To donorclaypuzzle:

Just google search "STL Viewer" or something to that effect. I found one called Myriad something that works fine for me.

thank you

cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

i cant get this to work. I've been trying for a while. I think i might save up and buy one from Jin

trixter · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:36 pm

did you download the files and unzip them?? If so then you should have what look like certified trust certificates labeled as STL files....just right click on one and do Open With....and then select whatever stl viewer you downloaded

cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

i tried to but i couldn't make them into a zip file

LewAshby · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:44 am

cubedude10 wrote:

i tried to but i couldn't make them into a zip file

Open any folder then do the following:

Tools - Folder Options - View - Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" - Apply - Apply to All Folders - Apply - OK

David Calzone · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:20 am

Here's the ZIP file......
Remember.....use WinRar or similar prog to open these. Windows Unzip will not work.

EDIT: Here's a link to D/L Myriad 3D Reader/Viewer so you can 'see' the STL files.

Maybe now this thread will get back on topic.

Kickflip1993 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:15 am **Location:** Austria

I am going to send the files to the printer on monday, so give me 2 weeks for a 3x3x4.

Cylinder 1x2x3 and Fisher 1x2x3 coming soon...

Garrett · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:46 pm

Wow, can you post in a topic without advertising your 1x2x3s?

PotatoSpades22095 · **Joined:** Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:56 pm

professorcube5x5 wrote:

Wow, can you post in a topic without advertising your 1x2x3s?

Lol, I kinda have to agree.

Kickflip1993 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:15 am **Location:** Austria

PotatoSpades22095 wrote:

professorcube5x5 wrote:

Wow, can you post in a topic without advertising your 1x2x3s?

Lol, I kinda have to agree.

sorry guys

(there you go^^)

JasperJ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:32 am

Kickflip1993 wrote:

PotatoSpades22095 wrote:

professorcube5x5 wrote:

Wow, can you post in a topic without advertising your 1x2x3s?

Lol, I kinda have to agree.

sorry guys

(there you go^^)

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cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

finally got it to work thanks

. how do i send the stl files to a 3d print company?and which is the cheapest?

Pierce J · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:01 pm

cubedude10 wrote:

finally got it to work thanks

. how do i send the stl files to a 3d print company?and which is the cheapest?

Use Printo3d best IMO and on his site there is a option that says "get a quote" and then u submit your files and you get your quote

cubedude10 · **Joined:** Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:57 pm **Location:** Arizona

I might be able to get the masters. Can you tell me which black type (a) DIY I will need to make this. I plan on ordering the cube from cube4you.

TomZ · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:35 pm

cubedude10 wrote:

I might be able to get the masters. Can you tell me which black type (a) DIY I will need to make this. I plan on ordering the cube from cube4you.

THE one... The original one: http://cube4you.com/222_Black-DIYKit-3x3x3-Cube-(a).html

FREE 3x3x4 STL files

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