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Description:
Hello Designers!

I am looking for a variant of the "Russian Doll Maze Puzzle" on Thingiverse. Here's a little bit about the project:

I run a small home business in Utah that provides 3D printing services for the local area. Lately, we've been donating our extra machine time to making these puzzles for charity (Anti-boredom bags for children in hospital waiting rooms.) They've been a massive hit among the kids, however we've been hearing that the locking mechanism is 'unsnapping' over time while the puzzle is assembled, making them inoperable. We'd like to remedy that for the future!

A few required design change specifications:

1. Cylindrical instead of Octagonal
2. The maze "Locking" mechanism needs a fix. Currently, it snaps "Up" into position, however the clicking mechanism is small and wears down, resulting in older puzzles 'locking' inside because they've come undone. We're looking for innovative solutions to solve this issue (potentially rotating sideways at the end, instead of up, to add another safety mechanic)
3. Thick bottom and outer wall for embossing names, if chosen. Needs to be strong enough for children to not break with regular usage.
4. Difficulty of maze appropriate to 8 and up age levels.


Dimensions overall approximately 4" height, 2 1/2" round. 1/8" to 5/16" inner wall construction (solid).
Wants:
1. Style and complexity of the design.
2. A maze design that is challenging.
3. Easily printable without supports being necessary.
4. Smooth interiors on the puzzle - tightly fitted.
5. Thick structural sides on all pieces of the puzzle.
6. Room for enclosing small items (notes, money) internally within the puzzle.
7. Sturdiness and tightness of the design. We're looking for a smooth experience that is difficult for a child to break - pieces need to be durable and snug.
Don't Wants:
Same design as already provided.
Similar just not identical with modifications provided above.
Too small to enclose items (rolled up notes, bills)
Too Large as to be hard for small children's hands to hold.
Software:
  1. Autodesk Fusion 360

Entries

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#7 Russian Doll Maze Variant 3 by Straightedge
Jan 12, 2018 23:33
#12 Russian Doll Maze Variant 4 by Straightedge
Jan 15, 2018 1:22
#1 russian doll maze variant by RBLdesign
Jan 7, 2018 20:56
#2 Russian Doll Maze Variant 1 by Straightedge
Jan 8, 2018 2:37
#4 Maze by Mahbub
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Jan 9, 2018 17:26
#6 Russian Doll Maze Variant 2 by Straightedge
Jan 11, 2018 0:13
#9 Russian doll maze design by RRM
Jan 13, 2018 15:42
#11 Maze Doll Varient by Dineshrajddd
Jan 13, 2018 23:31

Discussion

JT Customs

Buyer

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:06:55 +0000
@Ricky3DVFX & RRM

I can work with most file formats in terms of submissions. Preference is .stl, .obj, or .3mf, however I can work with most others as long as its a fairly straightforward process to export to .stl in Fusion360.

Ricky3DVFX

Designer

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:06:42 +0000
would obj. model be acceptable ?

RRM

Designer

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:56:57 +0000
is that ok with 3ds max file format ?

JT Customs

Buyer

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:32:03 +0000
Thank you Mahmoud,

My sincere apologies for not including it originally. The other comments is correct - it's linked at the following:

https://makerware.thingiverse.com/thing:2607374
Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:38:49 +0000
i think this is what your looking for mahmoud
https://makerware.thingiverse.com/thing:2607374
Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:09:06 +0000
Could you provide the CAD model of the old octagonal design? It will help focus on the important things.

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