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Clockwork 4x4x4
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A 4x4x4 with all layers of one dimension linked into one coordinated movement.

This puzzle is a 4x4x4 with internal gears. These gears connect the layers of each dimension to each other so they turn simultaneously, but with different speeds. If layer 1 is considered fixed and layer 2 is twisted by 90� then layer 3 is twisted by 180� and layer 4 by 270�. See image 3 for an example.
The mechanism contains 156 3D printed parts, 21 screws and 18 nuts although those could actually be omitted.
The puzzle has halve of the 4x4x4s permutations.
Edge length: 62 mm
Weight: 90 grams

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