Making a Rubik's 1x2x3

by struth novo in Living > Toys & Games

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Making a Rubik's 1x2x3

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In this Instructable I am 3d printing a 1x2x3 that I designed using 123D design, using my Ultimaker 3.

Tools and Materials

Tools:
-3D printer, I used the ultimaker 3.
-Scissors
-Cheap paintbrush
-120 grit sandpaper

Materials:
-PLA or ABS filament
-Acetone
-The Kragle
-Rubik's cube stickers

Printing

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I printed this on my Ultimaker 3 using Gizmo Dorks black ABS filament.

The file can be found at the link below.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2008465

Cleaning Up

Step 1- Remove excess material using sharp scissors.

Step 2- Use sandpaper to smooth any sharp edges.

Smoothing

use a cheap paintbrush to paint a player of acetone onto each piece and allow it to dry.

Assembling

Step 1- Fit the corner pieces in the their places in the center pieces.

Step 2- Place the pin in the hole in the center piece with the hole through it.

Step 3- Apply super glue to the end of the pin.

Step 4- Put the pin in the hole in the other center piece.

Stickering

Just put Rubik's cube stickers on the 1x2x3 with red opposite orange, blue opposite green, and yellow opposite white.

Full Video

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