Mini Cube Lock #8 - mechanical puzzle

There are only 3 moves required to reach the mysterious center of this clever puzzle box, but the journey will not be easy! The Mini Cube Lock #8 is quite different, both in style and execution, from many other puzzle boxes on the market. Even among the Karakuri set, it’s a marvel of design and beauty. The goal is simple - discover the 3 moves, perform the 3 moves in the correct sequence, and the box will open. Any more details than that would reveal too much - the rest is up to you and your brain. Good luck!