The Dice Box - Customizable Puzzle Box

The Dice Box

A customizable puzzle box inspired by the compliant mechanism designed by 3D Printy (https://www.printables.com/model/137125-snappy-fidget-button). 

Can be configured and reconfigured for any ‘correct’ pattern 

Assembly Instructions

1. Insert the Buttons into the Lid. It should ‘click’ into place.
2. Snap on the Button Cap to the lower end of the Button
   1. A ‘High’ Cap will unlock when it is in the upward position
   2. A ‘Low’ Cap will unlock when it is in the downward position
      1. Each of the 9 buttons can use either ‘High’ or ‘Low’ caps and can be reset anytime
      2. Do not to put too much pressure on the Lid when pressing the buttons and caps into place
3. Pull/Push the Buttons into their ‘unlocked’ configuration and slide the lid into the Main Body
4. Reset the Buttons to any configuration and the box is locked!
5. (Optional) Glue the Dots into open slots on the sides on the Main Body and Lid. These can also be painted or left empty if desired.

Print instructions

1. All parts are printed at .2mm layer height at 15% infill. 

a. If the Lid is having durability issues during assembly, increase the infill to 40%

b. The printed spring on the buttons may be stiff, try working them a few times to loosen them

Additional Details

Please leave a comment if you are having any issues printing or would like functional adjustments made. If I were to make a V2 of the design I would re-work the buttons to have an easier to print grip.