Cryptex novelty gift box
Design, 3D printing and how to use a Cryptex as a novelty gift box.
A Cryptex is a type of combination lock, where you need to arrange the spinning rings to spell out the correct password, to enable the cylinders inside, to slide apart and reveal whatever is hidden. While a Cryptex is usually used to hide items, I thought it would also make a great novelty gift box, with the recipient given a suitable cryptic hint or message, which allows them to work out the password, and unlock the gift.
However, to add incentive to persevere and work out the password, I modified the Cryptex so that one of the ends is transparent, so that the person getting the gift could see what is at stake, which adds to the fun, or perhaps the frustration (which can also be fun but for the gift giver!).
The various STL files are available from my website
http://www.fadstoobsessions.com
Video Timeline Index
00:15 How it works in general
00:35 Video over-view/outline
01:20 What is a Cryptex?
01:45 Cryptex modification to more as a gift box
02:35 Discuss the mods and design
03:00 Discuss the 3D printing and results
04:15 How to assemble the Cryptex
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