Exploding Ball Puzzle

50.00

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C****r (143 )	50.00	06/13/2015 11:10:23

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Description

Assemble ten identical pieces (plus a small icosahedron) into a 5 cm diameter ball. This puzzle was 3D printed by Shapeways and dyed in 5 colors by me. The core is a Game Science D20 die (included).

This puzzle was designed by Stephen Chin, based on a Wayne Daniel puzzle. In 2010, the wooden version won an award in the IPP puzzle design competition.

It is difficult to achieve a good fit with these puzzles.  Even the exact same CAD file printed by Shapeways two weeks apart fit differently (due to printer and polishing variations, presumably).  I now print out 40 copies of 3 versions of the pieces (loose/normal/tight) and mix and match them to obtain a perfect fit.

For a video which shows how this puzzle got its name, see
http://youtu.be/E4Y9rU-EVt0

Specifications

Designer: Stephen Chin
Craftsman / Manufacturer: Shapeways
Material: Nylon
Unit of Measurement: Centimeters
Size: 5x5x5
Grade: New: Unopened, unsolved, still in packaging.
Cosmetic Issues: none
Function: Average
Functional Issues: -
Repairs: -
Packaging: -
Documentation: -
Assembly: -
Smoke-free home: -

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Item Location: 80303, Colorado, United States
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Returns Accepted: No