Wobbly Chess Set
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About this print
A full chess set with a distinctive design, where each piece sits on a rounded weighted base that rests in a concave square on the board. The rocking motion the bases produce adds an unusual element to standard play. This is a substantial multi-part print covering all chess pieces and a board. PLA is suitable for a project of this scale, offering good surface detail and consistent results across a long print run.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By MikeyB on Thingiverse · CC-BY-SA
This is a chess set that I designed to learn some new skills with sketchup. The rounded bases of the pieces are weighted and sit on concave squares. It makes for an interesting twist to the standard chess board. Special thanks to PerryT for the idea for the board base. This is a marathon of a print, roughly 60 hours went into this project and I can tell you it was no easy task. Make no mistake though, if you want to take your 3D printing to the next level or you are an avid chess fan this project is for you. Finnish this print and you will be among the masters of the printing world, you exploits and heroism will be spoken of far and wide by hobbyists and professionals alike. Good luck and God speed!
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Update 3/18/13: I have added a single Pawn .stl along with .stls for a full set of Rooks, Knights, Bishops, King and queen. One includes the Knight that needs support and the other set is for the two piece Knight that needs to be glues together.
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Wobbly Chess Set
For Wobbly Chess Set we would normally reach for PLA — it is easy to print, low-odour and plenty strong for everyday use. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 18,991 |
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| Likes at source | 1,825 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | MikeyB |
| Licence | CC-BY-SA |
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