I really can't thank you enough personally for taking the time to print out the plastic pieces, don't want to ruin anything for anyone if they haven't seen the video yet, but it really was cool for you to take that time to make those pieces to show us how things worked properly and how it works when done the right way. Thank you Mr. Puzzle from your fan in Massachusetts, United States Of America! :)
This is what I love about your videos, for people interested in understanding the mechanism behind the puzzle, you take the time to carefully explain it, including 3D printing models etc. Thank you. I loved this puzzle and your explanation.
I loved the second part of the video! You should try to come up with your own puzzle boxes as well. Your videos really got me into puzzle box mechanisms and I'd love to explore them even further. Unfortunatelly as a normal person I won't be able to create high-quality boxes out of wood. The 3D-printed versions will work great as well though.
Me as well! Don't expect too much though. This is my first design and hard to compare to anything you are showing from mass-producers. Both the mechanism and the solution should be pretty easy. It is more the idea I liked :D I have still not sent the package (still missing a suitable package actually) but am trying to do so soon. I am hoping to be able to sent it at least on Saturday. Maybe even on Friday. But your puzzles really made me think. I have a lot of ideas with moc´ving parts in my mind that could create some interesting puzzle boxes. If this first one turned out good enough (for people to click on your video) I'll try to work on another box parallel to my twisty puzzle designs. The only "problem" with these puzzles is that once you know the solution, it is not a challenge for yourself anymore. So giving it to other people is the best thing a designer can do. On twisty puzzles I can easily challenge myself with my own puzzles... Well, lets just hope that the puzzle arrives in good condition at your place somewhere next week. I'm really curious to see your first impressions :D
No, I've not created a 3D-printable version of the puzzle shown above. I've created a different one which I'm going to send to Mr. Puzzle for a review.
I have to admit, I don't appreciate these sorts of hidden mechanism puzzles for their value as _puzzles_ -- it might be my lack of experience with them, but it seems to me that the space of possible solutions is too large to be interesting to explore. However, I can _very much_ appreciate hidden mechanism puzzles for their value as _mechanisms_ -- a very simple and lovely way to achieve this effect!
This is one of my favorite of the puzzles you've shown over the years. I really appreciate you making the printed demo, too, I think I would have had a hard time understanding it w/o that.
I have learned when my mathematics teacher told problem solving and algebra is easy to expect the opposite, when my physics teacher told me his course is easy to expect the opposite, so when you tell me this puzzle is 3 out of 5, I take it to mean 6 out of 5
NyanimeGamer I mean it's not mathematically impossible, unless we're talking about probability or something else that's normalized. It's just not within the established conventions of a rating system.
The guy literally just said "6 OUT of 5" you are taking 6 out of 5 or are putting six on 5 and of course its not within the established conventions of a rating system since thats just wrong and sites like IGN, yelp, and such has a (arguably) correct and plausible rating system, and IF it isnt then it is still mathematically impossible, its not "rating system impossible" its still mathematically impossible ( too many mathematically's and impossible's )
NyanimeGamer You chose to represent it as 6/5. Which isn't mathematically impossible. You can absolutely have greater than 100% in mathematics, you just exceed one whole unit of something, or have a ratio greater than 1. Now on the other hand, as you just mentioned, saying something is "6 out of 5", or as what Mr Puzzle would specify even further as "6 out of a maximum of five" is logically impossible. Which would make sense practically, since without a hard maximum you can end up with arbitrary ratings, which is WHY it's not reasonable rating convention. I wasn't disputing that. But ultimately the decision to set 1(100%) as a hard maximum isn't inherent to mathematics, it's a practical choice. So practical in fact, that if somebody defies that hard maximum to say "6 out of 5", it's clearly hyperbole and doesn't bare pointing out. In addition, if someone were to correct this hyperbole, then obviously they were doing so on the basis of the aforementioned "out of" logic. But if they happened to use a numerical representation that doesn't explicitly convey that, that gives me a chance to be a stickler semantically and ignore the obvious intent of what they'd written to sound like a know it all.
Interestingly enough, this tilt mechanism was used in some US Army and Navy armor-piercing projectile base fuzes developed prior to WWI (and still used in some projectiles during WWII) as a major safety feature. The mechanism was developed and manufactured by or under license to a Mr. Semple and thus these fuzes were called "Semple" Base Detonating Fuzes (BDF). The rotating portion pivoting on a large cylinder looked like a closed fist with a single long index finger pointing out from it that had the firing pin at the tip of the finger. When the projectile was not yet fired, a spring-loaded pin held the fist cocked off at an angle to the projectile centerline so its finger could not go into the small hole in the centerline just above it where the primer/detonator was located. Upon the gun firing, the acceleration and spin of the shell pulled out the locking pins (there and further up the fuze between the primer/detonator and the delay element (if used) and the booster charge that set off the main explosive charge of the shell), allowing the fist to pivot and the spinning off-center weight pulled the finger to align with the projectile centerline and the fist was now free to move forward into the hole with the primer/detonator, held away from it only by a small spring. On impact with a target, the fist and finger would be thrown forward as the projectile suddenly slowed down and this set off the primer/detonator so the shell would now explode. Later, post-WWI AP shells emphasized highly oblique impact function (sloped armor on tanks and hitting ship decks at long range) and this design was not that good if the shell was rotated at the wrong angle about the shell centerline when it hit the target, pushing the finger sideways and stopping it from working. Other, more impact-angle-free fuze designs replaced the Semple design in many cases during the 1930s because of this flaw.
I have built the box and it works absolutely without problems as seen in the video. Ingenious and simple function and can be reproduced with little effort. Thank you for showing me.
The best 2nd part of this video is the best dude, you always answer questions that everyone is asking in their own heads, top bloke you and also very intelligent, I feel I'm more smarter just from watching all your vids man, please don't ever stop making content, your hard work is appreciated dude
I always like puzzles which have easy solutions when you understand the mechanism, but are tricky when you can't see them. This puzzle box is a great example of that!
It took me a while to figure this box out. Watched your video but it didn't help as much as I thought it would. Turned out that the box I have, I had to turn it to the right first and then to the left to open it. I was very happy once I did get it open. Thanks for doing these videos, very entertaining even if I don't get the puzzle.
Cute and simple "pendulum" style mechanism. Nice for a puzzle, but the actual lock security is next to zero. A thin probe or shim will bypass the lock in seconds. Keep up the good work.
I also loved the mechanism a lot, it's awesomely creative. I'm not very well now, especially mentally, I wasn't going to comment, but this is so awesome that I had to. I also decided to comment that I really love your work, and I agree with some main comments here. I'd be very happy if you showed your collection in general, or talked about some technicalities, your favourite kind of puzzle, your thoughts and maybe small proto ideas on things like your own puzzle designs, I don't know. I say this with all the due respect, I definitely respect your privacy and preferences in case you disagree. Thank you.
I really appreciate the 3D printed demo after the sold showing how it works, very cool and adds alot to the video. But what does the metal pin do that slides in and out?
I ordered my Radbox from Italy. It got here in about 5 days. Mine looks the same, but it doesn't have that metal pin in the front. Plus I have to lean it to the right first and then to it's left side. Otherwise it looks the same as the one in the video. And it opens the same by leaning the box to one side and then the other. I love it.
It is ASMR!!! I Also Feel a Deep Sense of Peace and Safety and Calm. I'm Also Sharing the Videos with my Wife...as She can also benefit from the Soothing Calming Effect...Lol. Thank You Mr Puzzle.
Mr.Puzzle next time I’m in Koln or that area I’ll look you up. Your absolutely amazing. I’m in Germany 2-4 times a year. I love puzzles and admire your ability’s. Cheers.
I love it! My favorite day hands on was a visit to Izumiya on Christmas day in 2005 in Moto Hakone, Japan. The owner showed me all kinds of karakuri boxes with gravity & magnet and other tricks that opened like this- so cool to find a channel covering these. I want to make some out of metal for years now as a machinist 😁
thanks for explaining the mechanism. ive just discovered your channel along with some other puzzlers.. its given me a bunch of ideas and i want to take a crack at making some puzzles and puzzle boxes
Subscribed just a few hours ago and already I’ve viewed through almost a year of your content. Your passion for these things really comes through. Keep it up :)
is there a very hard multi level puzzle? Seems like all puzzles has one or two mechanism, then they are fully opened. Hope there is some kind of a Quest Puzzle, where you open a box, then inside the box there is another mechanism, that you need to unlock, maybe with other mechanisms.
I had bought this rad box from puzzle master about 3 months ago for my son. He gave up on it and I opened it up several times with dumb luck. I eventually found out the wheel theory. I wish I would have known that it was based on the German word -rad which means wheel before. Maybe it would have helped. Good puzzle though.
Was the explanation of the mechanism understandable?
Do you like it as much as I do? Great one! :)
Mr.Puzzle, Great trick box! Love to get one.
Mr.Puzzle it was perfect! I appreciate the effort you put in to print out an example for us!
Very ingenious mechanism!! and very nice of you to print out that explanation... easy to understand :D
Very easy to understand but I’m just surprised on how you figured it out?
I like these kind of puzzles the best
I'm addicted to puzzle videos now
culxc
I was the 100th like of this comment. Satisfying.
Hard same.
Same
Puzzle videos are a hell of a drug
Thank You Mr Puzzle for taking the Time to print out some parts to show Us how the Puzzle Box Works. I Really Appreciate it.
I really can't thank you enough personally for taking the time to print out the plastic pieces, don't want to ruin anything for anyone if they haven't seen the video yet, but it really was cool for you to take that time to make those pieces to show us how things worked properly and how it works when done the right way. Thank you Mr. Puzzle from your fan in Massachusetts, United States Of America! :)
This is what I love about your videos, for people interested in understanding the mechanism behind the puzzle, you take the time to carefully explain it, including 3D printing models etc. Thank you. I loved this puzzle and your explanation.
I loved the second part of the video! You should try to come up with your own puzzle boxes as well. Your videos really got me into puzzle box mechanisms and I'd love to explore them even further. Unfortunatelly as a normal person I won't be able to create high-quality boxes out of wood. The 3D-printed versions will work great as well though.
I am looking forward reviewing your prototype! :)
Me as well! Don't expect too much though. This is my first design and hard to compare to anything you are showing from mass-producers. Both the mechanism and the solution should be pretty easy. It is more the idea I liked :D
I have still not sent the package (still missing a suitable package actually) but am trying to do so soon. I am hoping to be able to sent it at least on Saturday. Maybe even on Friday.
But your puzzles really made me think. I have a lot of ideas with moc´ving parts in my mind that could create some interesting puzzle boxes. If this first one turned out good enough (for people to click on your video) I'll try to work on another box parallel to my twisty puzzle designs. The only "problem" with these puzzles is that once you know the solution, it is not a challenge for yourself anymore. So giving it to other people is the best thing a designer can do. On twisty puzzles I can easily challenge myself with my own puzzles...
Well, lets just hope that the puzzle arrives in good condition at your place somewhere next week. I'm really curious to see your first impressions :D
ND Puzzles are you gong to make A 3D printable version? Let me know where you upload it
No, I've not created a 3D-printable version of the puzzle shown above. I've created a different one which I'm going to send to Mr. Puzzle for a review.
ND Puzzles ok, than maybe I will give it a try
I have to admit, I don't appreciate these sorts of hidden mechanism puzzles for their value as _puzzles_ -- it might be my lack of experience with them, but it seems to me that the space of possible solutions is too large to be interesting to explore.
However, I can _very much_ appreciate hidden mechanism puzzles for their value as _mechanisms_ -- a very simple and lovely way to achieve this effect!
I started following you yesterday and it's the best thing I ever did!
I'm with you Mr. Puzzle ;)
Thanks! Welcome to my channel! :)
Wow the printed solution blew my mind
You are truly a genius
Amazing
The genius is how developed this! :)
I only printed the sample to demonstrate it. :P
Such a satisfying video... loved the 3D printed demonstration!
This is one of my favorite of the puzzles you've shown over the years. I really appreciate you making the printed demo, too, I think I would have had a hard time understanding it w/o that.
I have learned when my mathematics teacher told problem solving and algebra is easy to expect the opposite, when my physics teacher told me his course is easy to expect the opposite, so when you tell me this puzzle is 3 out of 5, I take it to mean 6 out of 5
:D
You arent paying attention then, since 6/5 is just simply impossible... Also im not picking on you / anything, take what a said w/ a bit of sarcasm
NyanimeGamer I mean it's not mathematically impossible, unless we're talking about probability or something else that's normalized. It's just not within the established conventions of a rating system.
The guy literally just said "6 OUT of 5" you are taking 6 out of 5 or are putting six on 5 and of course its not within the established conventions of a rating system since thats just wrong and sites like IGN, yelp, and such has a (arguably) correct and plausible rating system, and IF it isnt then it is still mathematically impossible, its not "rating system impossible" its still mathematically impossible ( too many mathematically's and impossible's )
NyanimeGamer You chose to represent it as 6/5. Which isn't mathematically impossible. You can absolutely have greater than 100% in mathematics, you just exceed one whole unit of something, or have a ratio greater than 1.
Now on the other hand, as you just mentioned, saying something is "6 out of 5", or as what Mr Puzzle would specify even further as "6 out of a maximum of five" is logically impossible. Which would make sense practically, since without a hard maximum you can end up with arbitrary ratings, which is WHY it's not reasonable rating convention. I wasn't disputing that. But ultimately the decision to set 1(100%) as a hard maximum isn't inherent to mathematics, it's a practical choice.
So practical in fact, that if somebody defies that hard maximum to say "6 out of 5", it's clearly hyperbole and doesn't bare pointing out.
In addition, if someone were to correct this hyperbole, then obviously they were doing so on the basis of the aforementioned "out of" logic. But if they happened to use a numerical representation that doesn't explicitly convey that, that gives me a chance to be a stickler semantically and ignore the obvious intent of what they'd written to sound like a know it all.
Interestingly enough, this tilt mechanism was used in some US Army and Navy armor-piercing projectile base fuzes developed prior to WWI (and still used in some projectiles during WWII) as a major safety feature. The mechanism was developed and manufactured by or under license to a Mr. Semple and thus these fuzes were called "Semple" Base Detonating Fuzes (BDF). The rotating portion pivoting on a large cylinder looked like a closed fist with a single long index finger pointing out from it that had the firing pin at the tip of the finger. When the projectile was not yet fired, a spring-loaded pin held the fist cocked off at an angle to the projectile centerline so its finger could not go into the small hole in the centerline just above it where the primer/detonator was located. Upon the gun firing, the acceleration and spin of the shell pulled out the locking pins (there and further up the fuze between the primer/detonator and the delay element (if used) and the booster charge that set off the main explosive charge of the shell), allowing the fist to pivot and the spinning off-center weight pulled the finger to align with the projectile centerline and the fist was now free to move forward into the hole with the primer/detonator, held away from it only by a small spring. On impact with a target, the fist and finger would be thrown forward as the projectile suddenly slowed down and this set off the primer/detonator so the shell would now explode. Later, post-WWI AP shells emphasized highly oblique impact function (sloped armor on tanks and hitting ship decks at long range) and this design was not that good if the shell was rotated at the wrong angle about the shell centerline when it hit the target, pushing the finger sideways and stopping it from working. Other, more impact-angle-free fuze designs replaced the Semple design in many cases during the 1930s because of this flaw.
I have built the box and it works absolutely without problems as seen in the video. Ingenious and simple function and can be reproduced with little effort. Thank you for showing me.
I find your after/ demo on the solution to be quite impressive !
The explanation was a great touch! Nice that you took the extra time to print the pieces and demonstrate it. Great video as always!
I am very happy about all that positive feedback of the explanation, thanks!
Maybe my favourite video so far Mr Puzzle. Learning how a puzzle works is just as enjoyable as solving it
Glad to hear that, thanks!
Dunno m8, I could listen to him even if he was ranting about some boring stuff xD
Good voice
It is cool. And taking the extra time to print out the pieces as a 3 dimensional example was very thoughtful of you.
I like the fact you printed some parts to explain the solution! It really is a cleverly designed puzzle!
Super Idee mit den Plastikteilen!
Danke!
You are smart. I'm sold to this content.
That was brilliant - thanks for clever explanation too.
Great job with printing the mechanism and showing us the inside. It really took your video to the next level! Well done!
👍🏼
The best 2nd part of this video is the best dude, you always answer questions that everyone is asking in their own heads, top bloke you and also very intelligent, I feel I'm more smarter just from watching all your vids man, please don't ever stop making content, your hard work is appreciated dude
Mr Puzzle you are a certified maniac. Much love.
Thank You. Very cool! You inspired me to make some for my granddaughters. What kid doesn't love a trick box with a "secret" solution.
I always like puzzles which have easy solutions when you understand the mechanism, but are tricky when you can't see them. This puzzle box is a great example of that!
absolutely
I totally thought this was some Canadian puzzle... Why the giant maple leaf on the front?
Willaby Zarkute to leave you puzzled :D
It’s a Canadian weed stash box
It's not big enough for that !!
You can store maple syrup in there
The wood is maple, I guess.
Your explanation of mechanism is quite understandable... Its very tricky...
It took me a while to figure this box out. Watched your video but it didn't help as much as I thought it would. Turned out that the box I have, I had to turn it to the right first and then to the left to open it. I was very happy once I did get it open. Thanks for doing these videos, very entertaining even if I don't get the puzzle.
The disks are probably assembled in opposite orientation on your sample.
I am imagining multiple wheel and or pawl and ratchet mechanisms for even more steps to solve the puzzle. Thank you, mind blown.
Great demonstration of how it works!
very clever design and very cool that you can 3D print pieces to demonstrate the inner workings
Cute and simple "pendulum" style mechanism. Nice for a puzzle, but the actual lock security is next to zero. A thin probe or shim will bypass the lock in seconds.
Keep up the good work.
Wow! This solution is amazing, and your explanation is perfect.
Because this video I purchased one. Beautiful.
👌
very good and intelligent puzzle /congratulations
I also loved the mechanism a lot, it's awesomely creative.
I'm not very well now, especially mentally, I wasn't going to comment, but this is so awesome that I had to. I also decided to comment that I really love your work, and I agree with some main comments here. I'd be very happy if you showed your collection in general, or talked about some technicalities, your favourite kind of puzzle, your thoughts and maybe small proto ideas on things like your own puzzle designs, I don't know.
I say this with all the due respect, I definitely respect your privacy and preferences in case you disagree. Thank you.
Are you an engineer? I love the approach you take to solving and explaining the puzzles.
Yes
Wow you nailed his profession! hahaha... Great job Raven Lord. :)
All Germans are engineers I think. lol
Really a great puzzle Mr. PUZZLE.
I spend hours!!!! a day watching your videos first I've seen with the 3D print out and loved it
Thanks!
This is the first time I actually stopped the video at the spoiler break to buy a puzzle!
That's why they are in, enjoy!
I can't get enough of watching puzzle boxes. They are just so creative and cool.
I really appreciate the 3D printed demo after the sold showing how it works, very cool and adds alot to the video. But what does the metal pin do that slides in and out?
loved it, gonna design it for 3d printing and geocaching..
"Later, when we look at the solution, we will do."
10/10, subscribing
Thank you for going to effort of 3D printing to explain the mechanism. Thank you.
Welcome!
I ordered my Radbox from Italy. It got here in about 5 days. Mine looks the same, but it doesn't have that metal pin in the front. Plus I have to lean it to the right first and then to it's left side. Otherwise it looks the same as the one in the video. And it opens the same by leaning the box to one side and then the other. I love it.
Where can I see/buy yours?
Such an eloquent and thorough explanation - I almost wish to seek puzzles just to be befuddled, and this channel to explain them.
🤣
A crystal clear explanation!
Wow, talk about going above and beyond! Great job dude. Best use of an actual 3D printer in an explanatory video about solving puzzles! Kudos.
Your explanation was excellent. Great job.
im impressed how fast ur channel grown up
im watching ur vids sice i think 8k subs an i love it
keep up the great job man
Wow that's amazing! Unfortunately, it's not possible to see the subscriber rank in youtube.
Super. Very cool.
What a great solution, and thanks that demonstration.
wooohooo! such a cool channel- dig the new content Mr P
Enjoy!
He Should Be Really Clever By Now To Solve Almost Any Puzzle.
Boss level puzzle solver. Love your video and the awesome demonstration of the mechanism.
Thanks!
This is the perfect D4/D5 Geocaching container! Brilliant!
Very cool. Thanks mr. Puzzle!
Very nice video thank you very much
I absolutely LOVE it!
You should do a video about your favourite mechanics!
Interesting idea!
Even your easiest puzzle would take me weeks...yes, even that giraffe one 😉
a WHEELY cool puzzle box!
Great explanation. Did you disassemble the box to figure it out or did you just figure it out using your amazing mechanical skills?
Disassembled the box.
I LOVE WHEN HE SAYS " MR PAZZULL " 😄
I get all warm and fuzzy when he says “Mr Puzzle”
I guess that's ASMR. :P
It is ASMR!!! I Also Feel a Deep Sense of Peace and Safety and Calm. I'm Also Sharing the Videos with my Wife...as She can also benefit from the Soothing Calming Effect...Lol. Thank You Mr Puzzle.
that is a fantastic mechanism, wow
great representation of the mechanism!! love these videos
Nice Mr Puzzle Another Great Lunch Break Today 😀😊👩🏻💼
All for you Chris! ;P
Lunchtime with a side of Mr. Puzzle
Good explanation man!
Are you a rocket scientist in your spare time?
Very nice!!!
close :P
Mr.Puzzle next time I’m in Koln or that area I’ll look you up. Your absolutely amazing. I’m in Germany 2-4 times a year. I love puzzles and admire your ability’s. Cheers.
I love it! My favorite day hands on was a visit to Izumiya on Christmas day in 2005 in Moto Hakone, Japan. The owner showed me all kinds of karakuri boxes with gravity & magnet and other tricks that opened like this- so cool to find a channel covering these. I want to make some out of metal for years now as a machinist 😁
You solve puzzles interesting but seems fun dude
It great i love it make more videos on how to puzzle works. great job
Very smart mechanism and your explanation was awesome!
This is a pretty clever puzzle.
I put this mechanism in a box that i made after seeing this. Love these puzzle boxes.
Cool mechanism. :)
You
Are
Genius
Ty 4 sharing
Awesome! Simple and clever!
thanks for explaining the mechanism. ive just discovered your channel along with some other puzzlers..
its given me a bunch of ideas and i want to take a crack at making some puzzles and puzzle boxes
Every time I watch your videos I feel better. That is a priceless gift Mr Puzzle. :-)
Great Man, Thanks
Simple and nice!
Excellent design
Love the explanation
Glad to hear that, thanks!
Very well explained at the end. I love your attention to detail.
Subscribed just a few hours ago and already I’ve viewed through almost a year of your content. Your passion for these things really comes through. Keep it up :)
If you were to make a bigger inside volume and add more disks, youve basically made a really elaborate safe
So the lid never comes all the way off?
correct
because of the wooden pin attached to the lid on the inside.
that explanation was _amazing_
The measuring part gave me a slight asmr feeling. Anyone else?
I love this puzzle too man!
I've never seen a similar solution before :o
Also this video is great, there is a lot of work behind :)
Fantastic explanation.
I of my best I seen .very good .
Thanks!
Mr.Puzzle it looks like a very expensive puzzle to buy and very well made.
simplicity in design transform into a fiddling complexity, very nice ~
is there a very hard multi level puzzle? Seems like all puzzles has one or two mechanism, then they are fully opened. Hope there is some kind of a Quest Puzzle, where you open a box, then inside the box there is another mechanism, that you need to unlock, maybe with other mechanisms.
Yes, what you are looking for are sequential discovery puzzles.
@Adrian Gray sounds like "The Room" to me o_O
A quest? Like with dragons and goblins?
I had bought this rad box from puzzle master about 3 months ago for my son. He gave up on it and I opened it up several times with dumb luck. I eventually found out the wheel theory. I wish I would have known that it was based on the German word -rad which means wheel before. Maybe it would have helped. Good puzzle though.
That's a brilliant puzzle, and your demontration of how it works was just as brilliant!