Mitosis Puzzles (Demo Files)

What is this?

This is a series of 5 puzzles that increase in complexity, inspired by the replication of cells. Each iteration the pieces split starting from a simple 2 piece puzzle until the biggest one which has 512 pieces. The puzzle is designed to snap fit, so that you can work on it and store it easily. Each piece is unique and although they might seem similar, you will have to pay close attention to the variety of shapes that each piece can have.

Contents

These files include 9 puzzles with an incremental number of pieces. The first 5 are for free so you can try if you like them and if the pieces fit well for your printer. 

The files are named by the number of pieces (M2 - 2 pieces) and they have 2 parts. The base and the pieces. These can be printed in the same or different colors, but you can play with that for increasing complexity.

The more difficult ones, from 64 pieces need to be purchased. The files included are:

Free

• M2.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M2.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M4.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M4.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M8.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M8.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M16.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M16.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M32.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M32.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj

Paid (Not included)

• M64.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M64.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M128.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M128.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M256.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M256.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj
• M512.Mitosis_Base.S114.obj
• M512.Mitosis_Pieces.S114.obj

If the free versions work for you and you are looking for an extra challenge ( and you want to support my work ) you can purchase them here: Mitosis Puzzle (one time purchase)

Print settings

Filament

For my tests, I mostly printed with PLA. I did make some tries where I mixed PLA for the base and PETG for the pieces. I also encountered certain PLA brands to fit worse than others, which may be due to the expansion of the filament. That's why I am releasing the first 5 iterations for free, so that you can try if it works with your printer and then decide if you are ready to make the 512 piece juggernaut.

Settings

These settings help to ensure the pieces can fit well.

Important:

Layer Height - 0.15 mm
First Layer Height - 0.15 mm
Seam Position - Random (to avoid unfitting pieces)

Recommended:

Skirt Loops (minimum) - 1

Are you interested in using this puzzles commercially?
Feel free to contact me and I can sell you a license for that.

https://www.eusebijucgla.com/contact/