How to Make Anything #3 // Puzzle Cubes in Fusion 360 + Competition

While puzzle cubes can be super tricky to solve, anyone can make one. Watch and learn how in this Fusion 360 tutorial!
Enter the competition : bit.ly/MakeAnything
Download the files : bit.ly/maPuzzle
The Dremel 3D45 Printer : amzn.to/2IPeek8

[@Morgiliath]

I've had a few ideas in my head, time to get designing. You never fail to create inspiring content.

[@dankmyers1]

VERY cool! This is almost exactly what I do with one of my classes. Thanks for streamlining a ton of the work and making it much simpler!

[@msjkramey]

Glad to see the return to drafting videos! Great work!

[@mikeneron]

This is really cool! You've inspired me to make one and it's printing right now. Here are a couple things I did in Fusion 360 that helped. 1) Use parameters. This way you can change things much easier. I set parameters for cube height, tolerance, number of cubes, and chamfer amount. So once I got all the single cubes ready, I made the tolerance a large value like 5 mm which made it much easier to select the faces I wanted to extrude. Then at the end, make the tolerance parameter 0.25 mm and it changes the whole model. Same thing with the chamfers, can change them all at once to see how things look instead of having to go into each chamfer feature in the timeline. 2) When doing the chamfers, I would do the chamfer command and then select the whole body. This would select all the edges, so then I just had to de-select the inside edges. This was much quicker as you are basically chamfering more edges than you aren't.

[@andreajanowiak3555]

my first big 3d printing project!! thank you!!

[@jamesdavis2027]

Intrested in the Dremel, that online ui is slick!

[@SmiteoPuzzles]

cool video. can't believe you did a 10x10x10 this way! major props!

[@ambhaiji]

Next level tactics chamfer the original cube and duplicate it when you extrude all inner edges will flaten away and outer edges will stay chamfered

[@WilkoVehreke]

Great thing to spend time on. Just some little time savers: - If possible (and for this design it's easy) you should pattern faces and not bodies. Fusion 360 will not slow down that fast if you get more and more bodies. - After you extrude / combined your puzzle part you could move the body into a component. It's not only a good thing to follow Rule #1, IMHO the browser window is more structured during the design process and if you switch on Inspect -> Component Color Cycling Tool (Shift N) you get your coloring for free. Another good thing is, that you can isolate / unisolate components if you want to get a detailed view for a dedicated puzzle part - You don't have to select the lines for the chamfer feature manually. You can filter the edges by disabling "Select -> Selection Filters -> Select All" and by enabling "Select -> Selection Filters -> Body Edges" and "Select -> Selection Filters -> Select Through" - You don't have to export all the bodies / components separately . You can right click the root entry in your browser, choose "Save as STL" and choose as "Structure" "One File Per Body".

[@LWJCarroll]

That was cool...also interested in more video on the new Dremel printer, although I suspect it will be to expensive for me later.....Laurie

[@TheDeerhunter316]

I definitely might have to print that white puzzle and try it

[@matthijswesthoff7866]

I am definitly going to enter the competition, i have a lot of ideas already

[@G-_Money]

They have us do these in class of intro to engineering and design for years

[@Knoerpsi]

Sick shirt bro!

[@doaatarek1996]

You are amazing my friend

[@grimblade3555]

Good vid

[@TelekineticKhai]

This is the new Art Attack.

[@YeetTheAn3On]

Hey Devin, how did you make the grill line on the 5x5 puzzle case in fusion, will you make a tutorial on that on a future video? And also, how did you print the 5x5 puzzle case? With or without support material?

[@julieyoung2719]

Would love to see more of that printer and love to know we're you got it and see if they sent to New Zealand

[@TheSentientCloud]

I made a Tetris soma cube in TinkerCAD. It's super easy to do. Don't even need a complex program :P

[@NightVisionOfficial]

I find , how to auto teach fusion 360 ! Make it own and try to make things , search in the menu and find your command ! I make 1/2 week try , and now i project awesome things like mechanic dice or Bass lever for volume ! I LOVE FUSION 360 , and also you :P !

[@crucialblue]

I usually rotate parts within Slic3r. Is there any disadvantage I'm not aware of to doing it that way vs in Microsoft 3D Builder?

[@make.anything]

I rotate it before slicing so I can share the file in the correct orientation. For personal use doing it in slicer is completely fine

[@epicxchris1]

On the FLSUN QQ...could there be a review in the future

[@enzosoccerusa]

You should review Mono price mini V2 and the other printers they have it’s a cheap and Great printer fully assembled and easy to use visit mono price

[@penchaos6741]

Cool

[@jacobrollins37]

you know we want a review of that printer. It is well over a $1000 and you got 2 of them. We need more info.

[@MarkRouleau]

Please go in depth on the Dremel 3D45!

[@mr.frogman9939]

Man I tried to do this years back and failed but now I know I'm gonna have to try again :D

[@verbtex]

Two videos in one day? Is it Christmas in May?

[@octimus2000]

One day? In less than two minutes

[@Yipper64]

I did this in engineering two years ago!

[@BeatlesCuber]

Adam Eason I did in my engineering class too it really helps grasp the 3d software.

[@j.r.qwertz]

3D printer software in the cloud is an absolute no go!

[@MrMissionkid]

This is really cool thanks. I wish I was better at getting my ideas from my head into fusion successfully...

[@make.anything]

Keep practicing, you'll get there!

[@MrMissionkid]

Make Anything Thanks Devin!

[@justme.plz.3954]

Can you try to print a keybord

[@fongus6420]

You can print the case of a keyboard, but you cannot make the electronics (yet!)

[@kyrekyre6379]

Welp, haven't used fusion in awhile... Time to start it up >:3 Edit: Unboxing when? :3

[@esthergerlitz2359]

When are all of the give aways happening?

[@ChrisStuart911]

I really would like to see a review and unboxing of the Dremel 3d printer because in my country we can barely get students computers at the moment (apparently everyone wants their child to receive a free computer if they're going to school, which wastes a lot of the money they could save for better things) and it would be cool if our school had a 3d printer that is available for everyone. If you upload the video, hopefully in the future (probably when I graduate and when things get a bit better in our country) I'm hoping to buy a 3d printer and donate it to my school so it would really help me buy an efficient 3d printer suitable for schools.

[@killerhd999]

You do not need to save one body at a time, you can save all bodys at once. by right-clicking on the highest level and choosing save as a STL and selecting struture one file per body

[@ultradmc1810]

Every day vid yes

[@YahushuaMessiah777]

Can I please get the fusion 360 file for the 5x5 cube?

[@cherrybon_]

Please do a video of the printer unboxing!!!

[@calebwilliams5226]

I just uploaded my puzzle!

[@cubedude76]

So can my puzzle have a non 3d printed component such as string? Or must it all be 3d printed?

[@make.anything]

I'd say that's okay as long as it could be used with different strings, a.k.a. people could actually make it!

[@SmokedHam444]

I wonder how hard it would be to print a well-functioning frisbee. I think it shouldn't be too hard, you might find some cross sections photos on the web but I wonder if it will be heavy enough. Would make for a cool video :)

[@Pingalu2]

I wish I had the time to do this D:

[@hudsonreese5814]

What do you think is the best 3D printer under 300 dollars? I am thinking about getting one and want some input.

[@make.anything]

Check out makeanything.design/favorites where I rank printers and list prices :)

[@P4NCH1]

Ok, you convinced me, I want a 3D printer!

[@YeetTheAn3On]

Haha same now I learnt how to use fusion 360 because of him lol and now I am saving up on 3d printer

[@Acrolance]

are you going to post all the submissions to the contest i would like to see what people can come up with!

[@make.anything]

Sounds fun, I'll probably do that!

[@epicxchris1]

Can u do a review on the flsun QQ? It would really help me choose

[@make.anything]

I'm printing with one rn, but it will take a while to form a thorough opinion!

[@epicxchris1]

On ok!thanks for your reply!

[@teri-x7561]

you should do a video on ironing

[@itaybarzelay2826]

Dude, if you save it in one save like you will do with a lot of bodies that you want in one stl file you can check the "file per body" option and it save it in one file per one body in one click. If you don't understand me you can write that and I take some screenshots. It can save you a lot of time. If you read this and use this please write down below.

[@aldodefalco7373]

Just a thought, but wouldn’t it be faster to design the full cube, cut it with a grid so that you get a lattice with no clearance? This way you can make joining them much faster with boolean unions, and then you can get clearance in your slicer by shrinking the parts a little

[@make.anything]

Scaling down parts will only decrease clearance. Simplify3D has the option to have a horizontal offset, but that's just a hassle

[@aldodefalco7373]

Make Anything that is what I meant.. this way you'd also avoid the issue with the little steps

[@Koolkole27]

What was the gap between each block?

[@destinywright4476]

do you have to print your puzzle to enter

[@terkokrieger2721]

no, I actually came from my subscription box :P

[@williamnye2501]

Do a video on the printer

[@joeycarroll5334]

Try making an iris box

[@thatisjake]

When is the next contest?

[@fishblahp]

You should make a puzzle dodecahedron

[@anventia]

oh my that would be complicated

[@MissPaintSplatters]

Hi! I would love to enter this competition but I do not have a 3D printer! Is there any way to enter without one? Thanks for sharing!

[@Morgiliath]

Look for places like libraries and makespaces near you, you can likely haves something printed for you at a relatively low cost. It is a barrier to entry, but it is one the you can overcome, also you get to play with the puzzle you designed.

[@MissPaintSplatters]

Ian Beach Thanks for the info!

[@jarupoptheerasiranon3635]

Can you make a 3d printer ranking all of 3d print you have

[@make.anything]

makeanything.design/favorites

[@dan339dan]

Where do you have to live to enter the competition or you can compete from anywhere in the world?

[@make.anything]

Anywhere!

[@CrissiApostolidis]

is it possible to make a puzzle like this without it being a cube ?

[@jakesnack6778]

i was so excited when i heard about the contest then i saw this video is from 2018. 😔 i can never find happiness in this world i swear to god 😔

[@make.anything]

Well I am running a different contest right now 🙄

[@IDatPurpleTurtle]

Why not chamfer the inner edges too

[@jenshub]

I'm really disappointed right now I can't give me up for the competition from my mom I guess I'll just wait and work for my money, but I'll will sure still watch your channel because you're awesome👍🏻

[@andre267]

I wanna see what this Printer can do in Torture Tests etc. so a Review would be great.

[@ritupanchal6194]

can you make puzzal box with the help of 3D pen

[@physical_decree]

Pretty soon I’ll be buying a new computer that should be able to run Fusion 360! I think that I’d be smart to learn how to Model things before I buy a printer

[@physical_decree]

:( just realized I won’t get it in time for the competition!

[@make.anything]

I'll have more competitions and giveaways in the future, you should definitely still get into 3D modeling ;)

[@iansell8466]

How many pieces does that white one have

[@make.anything]

I think it's 82 pieces :0

[@justme.plz.3954]

If not parts

[@BioToa7]

When does the submission period for the contest end?

[@make.anything]

June 3rd

[@lucaskaiser8995]

Wait is it June 3rd? Because on MyMiniFactory it is written June 17th

[@alexiordache8152]

I have a question. Is blender a good program for designing?

[@make.anything]

It's more difficult to learn than just about any other 3D software but it can also be extremely powerful and versatile

[@alexiordache8152]

Make Anything The thing is that I never worked with fusion 360, but I have been working for half a year in blender and I think I am at least decent. I will try fusion in the near future tho.

[@shardaebrianna4324]

why dont you make a life size human model that be amazing and do it on you printer but make it in small sections and then put it together😊

[@Dosbomber]

Go see James Bruton's channel. He currently holds the world record in doing exactly that.

[@franzherfert3686]

How does he move the object around with just a mouseclick? I am a 3D noob and have not figured out how to do that without that square-compass-thing in the top right corner. Can you help me? Btw I'm German so ignore my bad English

[@make.anything]

I click with the middle mouse wheel.. you may have to change the navigation settings under preferences

[@franzherfert3686]

Make Anything thank you!

[@thedj8396]

I love your channel can you tell me from where can i buy 3D pen??

[@make.anything]

Check out my list of pens near the bottom of this page : makeanything.design/favorites

[@terkokrieger2721]

wouldn't be easier if you just select all edges and then deselect the inside edges :D ?

[@make.anything]

:O good point lol

[@Mycathasthezoomies]

Bro am I the only one who noticed that in the intro and outro, his button up shirt had a weed pattern on it?

[@femglos4086]

second

[@maxbaker1767]

Hi you're inspiring me to get a 3-D printer but I don't have money it's to expensive

[@msjkramey]

If you're interested in 3d printing, go to your local library. Lots of them have free to you software and will offer 3d printing and they charge by weight of the print

[@avabucci4857]

Max Baker same, for my birthday I was promised a Nintendo switch, but I won't get a anything else for my birthday for the next 3 years because it is too expensive, but I think I might just talk my parents into giving me a $300 or less 3D printer because the switch cost $300 LOL

[@ee93]

The cheapest quality 3d printers start at 200 with the monoprice select mini and around that price is also the anet a8

[@coolkat0204]

Daniel Kogan I have a monoprice and I would recommend it. But I am not on the same level as Devin, Maker's Muse, or 3d printing nerd or anyone like that. Still, it is a good little printer. Sometimes i wish it had a larger surface though.

[@NoHeroez]

Inspired by the 3 % puzzle?

[@poonamsyarn7649]

Which app

[@jenshub]

Do you ship outside the country and where do i put my idea

[@make.anything]

Yes, it is international! There's a link to the competition in the description.

[@jenshub]

Make Anything thanks man you're the best i'll try my best Realy love your channel btw❤️ Keep going

[@bruhmomentum5064]

That printer is mine. Mark my words.

[@make.anything]

Let's see it!

[@kayleeh4881]

Can i request mini pixel thing in your back with 3d pen draw a NBA sign please

[@filip3330]

how are ya

[@warrenpalmer3694]

Hi

[@filip3330]

hi

[@8amonas]

10:00 Me:*not paying attention* 12:05 Me:HIDE WHAT BODY

[@Timmy619123]

Am I the only one who had to make one of those Cubes in Autodesk for engineering class?

[@ahnafrasif2853]

Could u send me a cheap 3d printer

[@mushsrooms1220]

My teacher had a 3d printer and had one of the cube puzzles and I tried so many times to solve it and failed

[@AJ-dj2bj]

Who else CADs in Inventor 2018

[@BleedinSapphire]

500 likes

[@paralax2op889]

Love your video and please give me a 3d pen on the 3d pen giveaway