# Cube 3D

> A token-driven loading panel with a rotating 3D cube that resolves into an animated success state — fully design-system agnostic.

- Category: Loader
- Frameworks: Vanilla, React + CSS, React + Tailwind
- Design system: Runway
- Dark mode: yes
- Access: premium (Atheros AI Pass)
- Tags: 3d, loading
- Page: https://builder.atheros.ai/components/cube-3d
- Preview: https://d17nmjscumqk5d.cloudfront.net/builder/templates/tpl_builder_cube_3d/preview-c2290f000ad3.webp

## Features

- Six-face cube spinning in 3D using `transform-style: preserve-3d` and pure `transform` rotation for GPU-friendly animation
- Per-face opacity shading conveys depth while every face fill stays a single design token
- Automatic transition to an animated success checkmark when loading completes
- Restart control to replay the loading sequence on demand
- Rotating status messages announced to assistive technology via `aria-live`
- Light theme by default with a full dark palette applied via `body.dark`
- Responsive panel that adapts padding down to 280px
- Fully respects `prefers-reduced-motion`

## Accessibility

- **Live status** — `aria-live="polite"` on the panel announces status changes
- **Loader role** — `role="status"` with `aria-label="Loading"` on the cube stage
- **Keyboard activation** — Restart is a native button activated with Enter and Space
- **Focus indicators** — `:focus-visible` with `--ring` outline on all interactive elements
- **Reduced motion** — `prefers-reduced-motion: reduce` disables all animations

## Keyboard shortcuts

- `Enter` — Activate the focused restart button
- `Space` — Activate the focused restart button
- `Tab` — Move focus to the restart button

## Common questions

**Which frameworks is Cube 3D available in?**

Cube 3D ships as Vanilla, React + CSS and React + Tailwind — HTML, CSS, JS and React source you can copy, download or clone into Atheros AI Builder.

**Is the Cube 3D loader component free?**

Cube 3D is a premium component. Anyone can preview it; the source, downloads and AI customisation are included with Atheros AI Pass.

**Does Cube 3D support dark mode?**

Yes. Cube 3D ships light and dark themes, both drawn from the Runway design system's tokens. Switch the preview to dark mode to compare them.

## Get the code

Preview Cube 3D live, then sign in to copy or download the source, apply another design system, or ask the AI assistant to change it: https://builder.atheros.ai/components/cube-3d

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