Triple Helix Puzzle (6 piece brainteaser + fidget)

Welcome to GlennovitS3D. Join the Club on Printables.com to support creation of new models, get access to exclusive models, and get commercial rights, to sell prints of my models. Join today - GlennovitS3D - or check out my model collection 🗂️ and my popular models 🔥

Inspired by my new investigations into helixes (and especially their ability to lock things together) I decided to make them the core part of an all new puzzle - the Triple Helix Puzzle!

In short: you start with 6 pieces (3 containers and 3 helixes), and your goal is to assemble them into the final shape. The helixes must fit within the containers from end to end, and lock the containers together.

Have fun with another helix/vortex toy that is a little more than just a helix 🧠

Overview

The parts are the following:

• Containers. There are 3 parts. They look almost the same, but they are different!
• Helixes. There are 3 parts. They look almost the same, but they are different!

Assembly

To assemble you …. will figure it out 😉 Have fun

Print instructions

Brim: Maybe. (Can improve bed adhession which for some is a problem)

Supports: Yes (I used 'Tree Auto', ‘Style: Tree organic’, ‘25 degrees threshold’. Some supports are generated within the containers - but it is possible to cut them afterwards, and easily removes from the bottom)

Speed: Slow things down - especially on bed slingers, to avoid the models releasing from the bed

Orientation: The models are oriented in the correct print position - all standing on the end.

 

Happy printing!

Boost MeIf you like the model, concept or something else here.. a boost is appreciated! 😄 🚀 Thanks!

More games and puzzles? I got you covered! Check out this collection of fun models - everything from toys, to puzzles and games.