gear shift

This puzzle is deceptively difficult as while the simple rotation of the eight meshing gears simply serves as a mesmerizing display. the moment one discovers that the core can be pulled apart the difficulty skyrockets, what was once an inevitability now truly becomes a challenge of logic!

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Spatial reasoning, Logic, Strategy

How to play
The puzzle pulls apart in 3 directions by pulling on the 2 halves. Be sure you hear 2 clicks.
Spin the gears to change the colors on each side then push back together.
Solve by getting the puzzle into a square shape and creating a solid color on all 6 sides.
Shift gears to get your head around this shapely puzzle.