Symmetric Stick Puzzles

Year: 2011 Authors: George W. Hart

Core claim

A Mathematica-based workflow can generate many new symmetric stick puzzles by rotating polyhedral edges, editing notches in 3D software, and fabricating the results with 3D printing.

Topics

mechanical puzzles, polyhedral symmetry, procedural generation, 3D fabrication

Domains

group symmetry, polyhedral geometry, rotational geometry, sculptural design, generative design, fabrication

Methods

Mathematica program, 3D editing software, constructive solid geometry, 3D printing

Media

ABS plastic, wood, Makerbot, Rhino

Source status

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