Lego Cryptex (Concept Model)

 by username252
Based on the original cryptex, and the key item from The Davici Code, here is a cryptex made from Lego. Although it's not like a regular cryptex, its function is the same.

 
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Step 1: Pieces Needed

Refer to the pictures in the nest steps for pieces:

Outer Chamber
-1x2 brick (21)
-1x3 brick (6)
-1x4 brick (12)
Inner Chamber
-1x1 brick (1)
-1x2 brick (8)
-1x3 brick (1)
-2x2 brick (6)
-1x3 corner brick (5)
-1x2 downward-sloped brick (3)
-1x2 upward-sloped brick (3)
-1x2 flat panel (3)
-2x2 flat panel (1)
Front Endcap
-1x2 brick (1)
-1x4 brick (1)
-1x6 brick (2)
-2x2 brick (2)
-2x3 brick (3)
-2x4 brick (1)
-1x4 flat panel (1)
Back Endcap
-1x2 brick (4)
-1x3 brick (2)
-1x4 brick (2)
-1x6 brick (2)
-2x2 brick (1)
-2x4 brick (2)
-1x4 panel (1)
Locks (may vary based on what type of locks are built. This is the number of bricks for all three types.)
-1x2 brick (13)
-1x6 brick (6)
-2x2 brick (1)
-2x3 brick (2)
-2x4 brick (2)
-1x8 panel (4)
-1x6 flat panel (3)
Top
-1x2 (14)
-1x4 (5)
username252 (author) says: Mar 31, 2011. 4:58 PM
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Thank you!
ejaguar says: Mar 19, 2013. 7:25 PM
I was looking for a lego cryptex, and i was thinking that its just impossible to make a lego cryptex... But this.... Oh man! This is amazing and this is very easy to make... I have just one question: This is your idea? If it your idea, you are genious!!! Thanks, i love your site... ( Sorry for my english, im not American , i am Russian :) )
instructable person 9 says: Jul 8, 2012. 1:53 PM
i made one

urtlesquirt says: May 23, 2012. 3:17 PM
Bravo!
urtlesquirt says: Apr 12, 2012. 6:34 AM
Lego vinegar canister?
RSV26 says: Feb 24, 2012. 1:47 AM
ah yes my favriet inventer DAVINCI
rzheang says: Aug 22, 2011. 4:30 PM
how do u make this part
ivolpe says: Jun 23, 2011. 5:02 PM
my criptex is not moving at all when solved why is that?
ivolpe says: Jun 21, 2011. 1:51 PM
nice pics on last one and also this is awesome!
username252 (author) says: Apr 1, 2011. 3:10 PM
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countable in reply to username252Apr 4, 2011. 1:15 AM
Technically, this isn't based on a video game so I doubt it would meet the criteria for the game.life challenge.

That said this is a pretty clever invention, however those wishing to get to the secrets inside could just smash it on the floor. Maybe you could superglue the blocks to overcome this.
username252 (author) in reply to countableApr 4, 2011. 11:50 AM
That's okay. It was rejected anyways (somewhere in the background: OBJECTION!).

Yeah, gluing the pieces together will really help. But I wanted to keep the pieces available for my V2 version. See the last step video, and subscribe to keep updated.
Nicola Tesla says: Apr 3, 2011. 6:51 AM
i rated. very amazing!!
username252 (author) in reply to Nicola TeslaApr 3, 2011. 12:11 PM
Thank you!
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