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This download is for the 3D printable STL files and PuzzleCAD files for 6 designs I have listed as difficult puzzles. These Turning Interlocking Cube (TIC) designs require a bit of patience and thought to solve. There are many linear and rotational moves required for each puzzle. I generally sell these individually for $5 per design, but this set offers a $10 discount.


Purchasing this download will provide you with the STL files to 3D print:

-BioTIC - 7 Pieces, 28 Total Moves, 7 Rotations to fully solve. This puzzle is more like a packing puzzle with rotations, as a few of the pieces just come right out in 1 move... The trick is with the 3 that do not come out of the frame immediately.

-GalacTIC - 7 Pieces, 34 Total Moves, 10 Rotations to fully solve. This puzzle is also more like a packing puzzle with rotations, as a few of the pieces just come right out in 1 move... The trick is with the few that do not come out of the frame immediately.

-LocomoTIC - 4 Pieces, 28 Total Moves, 17 Moves to free the first piece in terms of disassembly.

-LunaTIC - 5 Pieces, 17 Total Moves, 9 Moves to completely free the first piece in terms of disassembly. This puzzle is difficult because there is no 'frame' piece. All 5 pieces are similar sizes.

-PedanTIC - 6 Pieces, 35 Total Moves, 10 Rotations to fully solve. This puzzle is also more like a packing puzzle with rotations, as a few of the pieces just come right out in 1 move... The trick is with the few that do not come out of the frame immediately.

-TwisTIC - 5 Pieces, 38 Total Moves, 14 Rotations to fully solve. This puzzle is sometimes as difficult to disassemble as it is to assemble.



There are several sets of the files with various inset amounts to account for variability between different printers.

The PuzzleCAD file used to generate each STL is also included, along with a link to where to download PuzzleCAD in the READ_ME file. Using PuzzleCAD allows for these STL files to be generated and then printed without requiring any supports. PuzzleCAD uses a clever joint to connect the parts together to form a solid piece. Also included are the files and PDFs describing how I reinforce the joints for these puzzles when I print them so that the joints are very strong.

If you have any troubles with the files please contact me.