Full Size Modular Magnetic Chess Set by JC 3D

JC 3D

Toys & Games>Board Games

Print Profile(4)

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

Magnet Layer Pause, 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

14.6 h

3 plates

5.0(4)

Light Color Depth Increased, 0.2mm layer, 2 walls

Designer

15 h

3 plates

0.12 layers/8 walls for game pieces, white fix on board

36 h

4 plates

5.0(2)

First Layer FIX - with modifier cubes and pause for magnets

32.7 h

4 plates

5.0(1)

Open in Bambu Studio

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136

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Description

Overview

Unleash a unique and practical chess set experience with this modular, full-size chess set! The board is divided into four quadrants. The innovative design features embedded storage bases for each quadrant, with lids that double as individual sections of the complete chessboard. Each square of the board, storage base, and piece is equipped with pockets for embedding 6x2mm magnets, enabling a seamless magnetic hold for the pieces on the board and between quadrants.

Features

Modular Design: Four separate board quadrants can be printed individually and magnetically join together for a full-size chessboard.
Dual-Purpose Lids: Each quadrant lid doubles as a section of the chessboard.
Magnetic Embedding: Pockets for 6x2mm magnets in each board square, storage base, and base of each piece keep your game secure and pieces stable during play.
Built-in Storage Base: Each quadrant includes a storage compartment for pieces, making transport and storage simple and organized.
Pause-to-Embed Print Settings: The included print profile includes a pause mechanism at a specific layer in order to allow the user to embed the 6x2mm magnets into the print. NOTE: The storage base magnets should be glued into the sides of the base after the print is finished.

Specifications

Board Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm x 40.35mm (when fully assembled)
Chess Piece Size: Standard size chess pieces with a dedicated magnet pocket in each base.
Magnet Compatibility: Designed for 6x2mm magnets in each chess square, quadrant base edge, and piece base for secure connections. A total of 104 magnets are needed for the entire design.
Assembly Requirements: Magnets (6x2mm) and adhesive if necessary for enhanced hold.

Suggested Print Settings

Material: PLA or PETG
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Infill: 15%
Supports: Custom tree supports for the chess pieces. No supports needed for the storage base or lid.
Print Pausing: Set up a pause at the layer just above the magnet pockets (specific layer depends on your print height and layer settings) to insert 6x2mm magnets securely in place. The pause should happen on the layer BEFORE the hole is covered up.

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Bill of Materials

Maker’s Supply Kits and Parts

D6x2mm Round Magnet (20PCS) - CA004

$2.29 USD

B-CA004

× 6

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Comment & Rating (35)

@jonnydev13

Boosted

The pieces look amazing so much better quality than I expected. Is it possible to get the profile adjusted so that there are more layers of white surface or something? Because of the magnet walls, the black circles print immediately and the circles and black infill show right through the white. A. Thicker white surface that could have more white layers, or the cad files would be nice to be able to adjust it. The black on the white squares looks like a downgrade compared to the pieces but I really love the set overall if I can get that to look better.

The designer has replied

@jc_3d

Thanks for the feedback!! You should be able to adjust this in the slicer. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a way to prevent the magnet from showing through on lighter color filaments. The reason is because the magnet must be as close to the surface as possible for the pieces to attach to it properly. I experimented with recessing the magnet further down to prevent it from showing through, however, this caused it to be too weak for the pieces to attach securely.

@jonnydev13

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Replying to @jc_3d :

Any idea what settings to change? I think I'd be happy with just a few more full layers of white at the start of the print, even if just the magnet showed through but it was white internal circular walls.

@jc_3d

Replying to @jonnydev13 :

I will look into it later today and will try to give you an update hopefully by tomorrow. Thanks!

@d.mcmurdo

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made this for my grandson, used different chess pieces as i let him pick them. great print and fun to do

The designer has replied

@jc_3d

Thanks! Awesome color combination!

(Edited)

@t_revely

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Thanks for sharing and the board printed great and printing out the chess pieces now.

The designer has replied

@jc_3d

Looks awesome!

@ProGolferChubbs

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Print Profile

0.12 layers/8 walls for game pieces, white fix on board

i uploaded a version of this profile to address 1 flaw but this one definitely made some nice changes to the original. well done.

The designer has replied

@jonnydev13

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What did you do differently in your profile? Other than adding more white layers, I wasn't sure if any other steps to take. The one other thing I wish I would have done is make the first layer a little thicker. I've had issues with some of the magnets not being fully covered because the filament stuck to the bed and didn't remain on the part where the magnet is embedded. I'm posting a case for this chess set soon. Be on the lookout for remixes!

@ProGolferChubbs

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Replying to @jonnydev13 :

I didn't add more white layers, I changed the bottom layer settings. the other profiles still laid down a circle on the first layer for the first wall of the magnet housing. I changed this setting so it would print without the circle. I think it's called one wall only on first layer.

@ProGolferChubbs

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Replying to @jonnydev13 :

here ya go

@user_871488668

Print Profile

First Layer FIX - with modifier cubes and pause for magnets

perfect

The designer has replied

@ProGolferChubbs

Boosted

thanks!

@user_1375662879

does orientation of the magnet matter? don't want to put them in wrong and then all of the pieces repel the board

The designer has replied

@jc_3d

Yes, the magnet orientation matters. The magnets for the pieces should be in the opposite orientation from the magnets on the board. A quick way to test this would be to print 1 chess piece with the magnet inserted, and then use this as a tool to determine proper orientation for the board magnets.

@user_1375662879

Replying to @jc_3d :

thank you! I'm thinking about printing one of the magnet install tools to make it easier.

@user_2729523365

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Planning to print this. No results yet.

The designer has replied

@jc_3d

Thank you! Let me know how it turns out for you!

@Tysonm81

how many magnets are required for this print

The designer has replied

@jc_3d

It requires a total of 104 (6x2mm) magnets. Sorry about that, I should have listed that in the description. I will update it now!

@d.mcmurdo

Boosted

Print Profile

Magnet Layer Pause, 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

had fun doing this, surprise gift for grandson

@t_revely

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Print Profile

Magnet Layer Pause, 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

printed great and looks awesome, thank you for sharing the design

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