tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post135920012056862852..comments2024-03-25T14:53:54.413+00:00Comments on PuzzleMad: Free the KeyKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-86498232286836982842020-09-15T22:36:30.364+01:002020-09-15T22:36:30.364+01:00It is much more complex than would be expected for...It is much more complex than would be expected for its simplicity. I also find it a fun fidget toyKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-39464564273555066512020-09-14T05:21:29.622+01:002020-09-14T05:21:29.622+01:00I love this one. First puzzle I've ever owned,...I love this one. First puzzle I've ever owned, finally dug it out of the attic box the other day when I remembered I had it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862979921435613473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-36207112860083497162014-07-18T06:49:54.507+01:002014-07-18T06:49:54.507+01:00This may be true but the disk is not oriented the ...This may be true but the disk is not oriented the same way when it arrives at the second half - this means it is not an identical set of moves for that section of the puzzle.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-35359471939753193662014-07-18T02:22:14.024+01:002014-07-18T02:22:14.024+01:00After looking at the Mathematica map, I noticed th...After looking at the Mathematica map, I noticed that the path of the first half of the key and second half solution are identical. some pegs just go through to tall holesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-21868312466491828602011-06-03T15:11:41.052+01:002011-06-03T15:11:41.052+01:00I have to say that the mathematica produced maps a...I have to say that the mathematica produced maps are quite difficult to translate into actual disk movements! The flat maze produced is quite hard to visualise and when it is wrapped around the shaft you really need the ability to manipulate it in 3d to see it properly. I can't do that in my browser (does it happen in others or do you need the program for that?)<br /><br />I look forward to seeing your analysis - you are much more of a mathematician than me. I only did 5 years with the Open university in maths! A very very long time ago!!!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-36270892949627090562011-06-03T14:37:54.139+01:002011-06-03T14:37:54.139+01:00I would imagine you can get to the map without usi...I would imagine you can get to the map without using Mathematica. The hard part is going between a physical design and the map.<br /><br />I have analyzed the Cast Disk, and when you flip the disk around and reattach you get a similar, but subtley changed map. I can send you the write-up on this if you like.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-55098505277238184062011-06-03T06:50:12.928+01:002011-06-03T06:50:12.928+01:00George, I have tried flipping the disk over and it...George, I have tried flipping the disk over and it makes little difference apart from you have to rotate in the opposite direction. This has given me an idea for my own harder version with a triangular profile - it would have a central circular shank and the pegs would come off at 120degree intervals. Not sure how to start yet!<br /><br />It's pretty cheap to buy and considering it is not difficult to do, it is curiously satisfying! You won't regret buying one.<br /><br />I don't have Mathematica so couldn't use the workbooks myself but it was quite an analysis!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-34597342625025844492011-06-03T00:43:45.754+01:002011-06-03T00:43:45.754+01:00What happens when you take the ring off if you fli...What happens when you take the ring off if you flip it around and try to put it back on? Can you still get back to the start? I would imagine it is possible, because the key is symmetric.<br /><br />That is quite an impressive analysis using Mathematica! I do not have this puzzle but your review makes me want to go get one!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.com