6-Alarm Puzzle Box

A high pressure hydrant head-scratcher with multiple hidden compartments.

Puzzle Solution

Puzzle Assembly

Recommended Hardware

While the puzzle box can be assembled with only glue, the following hardware is recommended for improved puzzle box strength, a more satisfying puzzle mechanism movement, and a bonus secondary hidden compartment.

12mm M3 socket head bolts - Qty 6
Up to 24mm long is also acceptable

6x3mm cylinder magnets - Qty 6
Required for the bonus hidden compartment)

3x3mm cylinder magnets - Qty 24
Adds a satisfying snap to the puzzle mechanism.

Printing

• Designed for 0.2mm layer heights and 0.4mm line widths.
• All parts can be printed without supports.
• Add a brim on smaller parts if bed adhesion is an issue. Warping may result in an unsolvable puzzle.

Yes! This model is available for commercial use!

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"6-Alarm Puzzle Box" (https://3dprinty.xyz/project/124) is designed by 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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