This is the Towerizer - PART 2!

Why towerize just the top of everything? By popular demand, here is the utltimate tool to create the base of a tower:

now you can really towerize everything!

Download the openscad file and customize the Tower to your needs.

And in case you lost it, here is the link to the PART 1:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/501887#profileId-417038

This is the bottom part of a medieval tower that can be placed below any object with a round shape. The model is relatively simple and every detail is customizable. 

Here on the side (and at the end in the documentation section) there are a couple of self-explanatory drawings with all the parameters.

You can modify:

• diameter, height, wall thickness of the tower;
• number, height and spacing between the battresses;
• number and depth of the horizontal and vertical grooves to create the brick effect;
• add a tooth on the top (please see tips & notes below);
• add a closed bottom (please see tips & notes below);

INSTRUCTIONS:

Measure the diameter of the object you want to insert into the tower. When you input the data to customize your model, remember to add some tolerance to avoid the tower being too precise, which might prevent the object from fitting properly.

SUGGESTIONS:

1. It is very frustrating when you print the model and then your object doesn't fit! So remember to add 0.2-0.5 mm to the diameter and thickness of the object to insert (OD). You can always reprint your model and make it more precise, but at least you will start with a functioning model.
2. While changing the parameters, I suggest making a few small changes at a time. This way, you will achieve your desired results faster than by changing all the parameters at once. It will also help you avoid weird or unexpected results.
3. When you start changing parameters, keep the definition of the model low, around 32 (default value). Increase the definition only when you have finalized the model to avoid overloading OpenSCAD with the calculation of thousands of polygons.

ADDITIONAL TIPS & NOTES:

1. The butresses cannot be higher than the tower height.
2. I thought many person will want to insert this base piece inside the top - to create a fully printed tower without nothing inside... So I created a tooth that can be activated as an option. Once you activate the tooth option you will be able to set its thickness, height and tolerance.
3. Similarly I made an option to create a closed bottom. If you activate the option you can set the thickness of the bottom.
4. Always set DEFINITION as a multiple of the number of the battlements: if you have 8 battlements then the definition should be any multiple of 8 (16, 24, 32, 40, etc.).

This is all I am aware of so far. If you find any weird behavior, send me a comment so I can update the code or this guide as needed.

Have fun “towerizing”…really everything!