Magic Folding Cubes (Fidget Toys)

[Splat]

Hi everyone

I thought that I would share some of my 'Magic Folding Cubes' with you, also known as 'Photo Folding Cubes' or 'Yoshimoto Cubes'.

From left to right: Small Version, Large Version, Giant Version.

Although I came up with all of these designs independently, I have since found out that others have also made these cubes out of Technic, and my solution for the small cube is identical to the solution that others have come up with.  I guess that is to be expected when designing something so small with such a limited number of pieces.  (eg. see here: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/46788-build-three-lego-technic-promo-magic-cubes/)

I haven't seen anyone do the Large or Giant versions before.

The Giant version also has some extra features that the smaller ones don't.  You'll have to watch the 3rd video below to see these features!

Here are some videos that I made:

You can also see some photos in my Flickr Photostream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/slfroden/albums/72157680083652104

And I have also uploaded the MLCad files and Inventories to Rebrickable: http://www.rebrickable.com/users/slfroden/mocs/

Lastly, I was also honoured to be blogged by the Brothers-Brick: http://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/04/30/make-lego-magic-folding-cube-just-pieces-instructions/

Please let me know if you have any constructive feedback, comments, or questions.

Edited May 4, 2017 by Splat

[LEGOshibainu]

Those are brilliant! do you have a parts list for the smallest one, I would like to buy the pieces to make it 

[Splat]

Just now, LEGOshibainu said:

Those are brilliant! do you have a parts list for the smallest one, I would like to buy the pieces to make it 

The parts lists can either be seen in the photo descriptions (on Flickr), or the video descriptions (YouTube), or on Rebrickable: http://www.rebrickable.com/users/slfroden/mocs/

[LEGOshibainu]

1 hour ago, Splat said:

The parts lists can either be seen in the photo descriptions (on Flickr), or the video descriptions (YouTube), or on Rebrickable: http://www.rebrickable.com/users/slfroden/mocs/

Awesome  

[TinkerBrick]

I live these. Got the small one on my desk for five years now.

[Splat]

Hi everyone

I have created another Magic Folding Cube.

I call this one my "Motorized Mega Magic Folding Cube"!

This Mega Magic Folding Cube has sides that are 30 studs long, and has been motorized with the Lego Power Functions system of motors, infrared controllers and receivers, and batteries.

Just like my other Magic Folding Cubes, this one can also be 'folded' endlessly.

It features:

• 8x Lego L-Motors
• 2x Lego v2 IR Receivers
• 1x Lego Rechargable Battery Box, and
• over 15 feet (4.6 metres) of wires.

 

 

Unfortunately I won't be making any building instructions for this model.

This time, I was honoured to be blogged by Brick Nerd: http://bricknerd.com/home/motorized-magic-cube-11-2017

Please let me know if you have any constructive feedback, comments, or questions.

[AFOLegofan66]

awesome cube dude!!