Wheel Box Puzzle
Wheel Box Puzzle
3D
Published 2018-06-18T09:12:22+00:00
This puzzle is called the Wheel Box and is locked with internal wheels. The puzzle consists of five printed parts, and a few coins. I've designed wheels that use 2 one cent coins (USD and EU). I've included a blank wheel without a cutout that you could add whatever coin type you'd like.
I feel that once you can see the mechanism, you can pretty easily see how it works. When closed, and on a level surface, the coins hold the wheel in a position that blocks the lid from opening. To unlock the box, you must tilt the box right, slide the lid a bit to hold the wheel in position. Then do this again tilting left (Be sure the lid isn't too far back, preventing the second wheel from rotating).
I recommend orienting the wheels so the coins are facing away from each other, allowing smoother rotations.
This box is nice as a puzzle, but also a gift box, or a low security stash box.
1x Box
1x Lid (Blank, Stripes, or "Wheel Box" branded)
2x Wheel (Your currency, or modify the "Wheel No Coin) file)
Resolution: .1-.2mm
Walls: 2-3
No supports required.
| Date published | 18/06/2018 |
| Time to do | 9 - minutes |
| Material Quantity | 125 grams |
| Dimensions | 100mm x 85mm x 70mm |
| Support Free | YES |
Very easy print. I especially like the weighted wheels. Tolerances were right on so everything worked perfectly without trim to fit. It all printed on a 210x210 print bed.