ID: 104392 Closed

Exploding Ball Puzzle

GeorgeBell 63

70.00

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8.00 to United States

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Bidder	Amount	Date
m****l 958	70.00	02/08/2014 15:37:47
h****g 15	65.00	02/08/2014 15:37:47
h****g 15	65.00	02/08/2014 15:37:39
m****l 958	65.00	02/08/2014 15:37:39
h****g 15	60.00	02/08/2014 10:48:49
m****l 958	55.00	02/08/2014 10:48:49
m****l 958	55.00	02/07/2014 23:19:01
F****x 11	50.00	02/07/2014 23:19:01
F****x 11	50.00	02/03/2014 22:40:55

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. This is the same puzzle available in my Etsy store, http://www.etsy.com/shop/polypuzzles.

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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Payment Methods: PayPal, PayPal

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Item Location: 80303, Colorado, United States
Ships To: Worldwide

Returns Accepted: No

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