Assembly

Assembly Instructions

Step one - Download the files.

Step two - Print the files using your preferred slicer, printer, settings, etc. However, I suggest at least above a 15% infill, and maybe adding one or two more walls than standard. I have printed dozens on a variety of different printers.

The “Base”, “X Piece”, and “O Piece” are just the plain pieces. The “Base (With supports)” is a file I created to help the base be printed since its large overhangs makes it quite difficult to print and standard tree type supports within most slicer software do not work. “X Piece (Array)” and “O Piece (Array)” are arrays of the standard pieces to help print faster. “Piece Tool” and “Base Tool” are used to help during the assembly steps described below. There should be 13 X pieces, 13 O pieces, and 1 Base.

Step three - Assemble the parts. The holes in the base and the pieces are for small 4 mm diameter x 5 mm thick magnets. These can be found on a variety of different stores such as Amazon or www.omomagnets.com. The holes are slightly undersized for a press fit. Thus it requires some force to push in. I used a pair a pliers with a plastic piece over the teeth to prevent marring. I would also suggest using a drop of glue or Loctite in the hole to further ensure the magnets do not come out later.

Start by inserting a magnet into “Piece Tool”. It does not matter what orientation the magnet is in. This magnet will determine the orientation of all the other magnets. This will also ensure that any future sets assembled with the same tool will be assembled the same way, allowing all the pieces to work with each other interchangeably. Next, take ”Piece Tool” with a magnet pushed into it, and stick a magnet onto its magnet. You will notice the second magnet will automatically orient itself to match. Now, use ”Piece Tool” to push magnets into all the holes in the base. (I suggest making “Piece Tool” with 100% infill as this uses a lot of pressure.)

Next, use “Piece Tool” to insert a magnet into “Base Tool”. Now use “Base Tool” to insert magnets into all of the X and O pieces. (I suggest printing “Base Tool” with 100% infill as well.)

Alternatively you can just use the X and O pieces and the Base but be careful not to put too much pressure on the plastic and to make sure your magnets are all in the correct orientation. This is why I suggest using the tools.

Step four - Enjoy. Tic Tac Toe Cubed makes a great present for friends, family, and children of all ages. Make as many as you’d like and share them with those around you.

Please note, like any plastic product, Tic Tac Toe Cubed can be susceptible to high heat. Be careful not to leave the game in high heat places such as the inside of a hot car as this could cause issues.