I had some free time tonight so I decided to put together a small pack of free .STL files to help kick start a beginning builder. All of these files can be made with one-part molds (if you choose to) and are based off an eastsheen mini 2x2. I supposed you could build all of these by hand, but for gaining experience with one-part molds, basic casting techniques, sanding, polishing, etc, they are perfect.

This is the first of a series of beginners packs that I want to start making. If anyone has ideas for future puzzles, shoot me a PM. Ideally, the puzzles should have 2-4 master parts, simple geometry, and obviously, not a patented design.

The puzzle files included in this pack are:

2x2x4
2x2x2 Cross Cube
2x2x2 Axis Cube

It's worth noting, if you want to print the 2x2x4 and 2x2x2 cross cube, the tip extensions will work for both of them. However you will need to print both of the parts that glue onto the 2x2.

I highly recommend FDM from http://www.PrintTo3d.com for these puzzles.

Enjoy!

EDIT: Please feel free to build and sell these puzzles. Think of it as my "stimulus package" to aspiring puzzle builders.

Oh man this is really great. I totally didnt' see this coming!

all three of these look like great little puzzles for people to start casting with.

Cool for practicing. Thanks!!! and could we sell these??
and BTW i think u mean 2x2x2 axis cube

Nice catch, first post has been updated with information about the license and the typo.

Thanks

The Dino cube is another great beginner one. I just finished casting my first copy.
I think bhearn did this as his first puzzle too and also had a good experience.

I think I may actually try a Helicopter cube next. It's alot of pieces, but only 4 piece types (I'm pretty sure just core, edge anchor, face piece, corner, right? I haven't actually made it in SolidWorks yet)

Just as i give away my last mini 2x2 . Thanks Garrett, someday i will invest some money to make these.

That sounds right from when I designed mine in solidworks.

There is already a design for a Dino Cube floating around here. I think it was designed by Adam Cowan aka Puzzlemaster42. The helicopter cube files are not something I will (or can) release at this time.

Oh also, the 2x2x4 parts are not compatible with the original Mini Rhombiminx parts. Meaning, you cant use the extensions for a cross cube with the existing mini rhombiminx attachments.

how can i view the files.
do i need to have a CAD program?