Dymaxion projection world map puzzle

Mindbendy way to see our world's map.

Download the DXF

Process and sources

I used various DXFs from the other projects on Thingiverse. I added puzzle cut outs and optimized curves to keep file size down.

• fits on 600x400 sheet
• separate layers for engraving and outlining the countries
• engraving layer split into three colours to avoid excess travel

There are sadly some bugs left in the puzzle e.g. superfluous holes.

Made at Cambridge Makespace

Also published on Thingiverse

Laser settings

The example picture used the following passes:

• latitude and longitude lines with defocussed cut
• engrave passes at high speed, medium power, 0.08 stepover
• medium speed, medium power cut to outline the countries
• cut out the parts

Depending on your laser's bed you might need to support the material if you scale down the file to avoid pieces tipping up.