Power-up version of Rubik's Cube "The X-Cube" can be output with 3D printer

The power up of the Rubik's cube playing with three 6 × 3 puzzle squares played,Rubik's Cube "The X-Cube" changes shape as well as color. Although it appeared in the idea shop of the university in 2012, after that, it succeeded in commercialization by collecting funds with Kickstarter. People with 3D printers can also purchase STL files and output them by themselves.

The X-Cube - Shopstarter
https://www.shopstarter.com/p/danec/the-x-cube/

The X-Cube by Dane Christianson - Kickstarter
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danec/the-x-cube

You can see what the X-Cube looks like in the following movie.


Since the shape is different from the usual Rubik's cube, try to set "X" like this ...

Try to make a checkerboard pattern.

Or it can be like a frame by letting only a part protrude.

It is also possible to shape a three-dimensional object.

Dane Chritianson, author of The X-Cube.

He thought of creating a The X-Cube using a university's 3D printer.

All the parts were output by 3D printer. In the Kickstarter project aimed at commercialization, if you invested more than $ 1 (about 100 yen), you can get the STL file to make the X-Cube with a 3D printer. Although the project has ended, files can be purchased for one dollar (about 100 yen).

Since Chritianson had a friend at Marbles The Bainstore dealing with brain game, we talked about this project ... ...

Sales at the shop front have been decided.

A boy playing on The X - Cube.

Even parents are playing. A toy that you can enjoy regardless of age or place.

It will not hurt even if it can not be restored. Pull out a part by pulling it ... ...

Since it can be broken up into pieces, it can be reset and redoed.

Currently, in order to check the manufacturing process of the product, Mr. Chritianson is moving around full-time, so for those who would like to get the X-Cube as soon as possible, Reservation is accepted. The price is 40 dollars (about 4000 yen) for one X - Cube, 70 dollars (about 7000 yen) if 2 pieces, and 105 dollars (about 10,000 yen) if 3 pieces. In addition, shipping to the outside of the United States requires a separate $ 5 (about 500 yen).