3D Printed Puzzle Boxes Aren't That Great Of A Gift Idea After All...Also Laser Engraving

I thought a 3D printed puzzle maze box would make for a neat birthday gift for my friend. I laser engraved it and filled it with candy.

All my 3D prints have a line across part of them because I line the printing board with painter's tape instead of putting down glue. It makes it easier to separate the print from the board and it still sticks just fine.

Finished product. In concept it seemed like a great idea but it turned out to be too easy to solve. And it could be forced open relatively easily.

Slowing down the laser to engrave plastic makes for a crisper engraving. Slowing it down to engrave wood, cardboard, and paper increases the chance of fire...But that doesn't stop me from going to bed when I start the laser at 11 pm and it takes 6 hours to finish.

 

Adjusting the slider in the UI changes what gets highlighted and how much detail you see.

50% speed seems to work great for most cardboard.

View through the safety glasses. They're also great for horror films/games.

Since I did this for demo purposes I didn't bother to center it and now I wish I had.

It's always good to add a clear coat.

The machine I use is the Winbo Super Helper SH155L. It's a hybrid 3D printer and laser engraver/cutter. It was $199 when I bought it but apparently the price went up.