Mechanical Dice Box (print-in-place, no supports, no assembly)
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About this print
This mechanical dice box is a print in place storage container for gaming dice. Its integrated mechanism is intended to function directly after printing, without supports or separate assembly, making the opening action part of the model itself. It is typically used to organise and carry dice for tabletop gaming, or as a themed gift for a player. PLA is a sensible choice because its rigidity and dimensional consistency can help the printed mechanism move as intended.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By giedzinski on Thingiverse · CC-BY
Are you a tabletop gamer looking to impress your fellow adventurers with a fancy dice holder? Well, if so, you’re a *nerd* (so am I). If you’re not, then maybe there’s a nerd in your life who would appreciate a neat new dice box as a holiday gift?
The Mechanical Dice Box is a seven-chambered functional box designed to store a standard set of tabletop dice (assuming a maximum spherical dice footprint of 1.06”). The box opens as the outer dial spins counterclockwise, which unrolls seven ridged doors along hidden internal circular rails. The doors stow within the box’s underbody, providing full access to all seven compartments from above. To close the box, simply spin the dial clockwise. See this function demonstrated in the attached gif below.
All nine components of the box are pre-assembled within a single print-in-place file. Tolerances have been carefully designed to avoid print failures, ensure smooth movement, and ease the post-processing of the fresh print (see instructions below). Due to these fixed tolerances, scaling the print up or down is discouraged.
Please read the post-printing instructions before printing the box.
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Part of our card and collector range
Deck boxes, card stands and figure display shelves, each with a ready-made colour set. See the whole range.
Printing Mechanical Dice Box (print-in-place, no supports, no assembly)
For Mechanical Dice Box (print-in-place, no supports, no assembly) we would normally reach for PETG — it is tougher and more heat-resistant than PLA, ideal for parts that take load or live somewhere warm. 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
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| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | giedzinski |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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