Dice for Tetris Balance Game

This design offers a simple and quick-to-print 6-sided dice (40x40x40mm) specifically crafted for the Tetris Balance Game. To optimize the printing process, the sides are printed separately from the main body. This approach facilitates a single color change for each face of the dice, minimizing waste and reducing printing time (Color variant: <2 hours; Black and White: ~1 hour). The dice is designed to print without the need for supports.

Each dice includes unique representations of the L-shape and the S-/Z-shape, leaving space for a sixth option on the dice. For this sixth face, I have provided two choices: 'Skip' and 'Reroll'. You can select whichever option you prefer.

Assembly

• Prior to inserting the colored inserts, make sure you clean up the bottom facing cutout. The bridges might interfere with the precise tolerances and could cause the insert to stick out just a little bit. I use a slotted screwdriver for this task. Just scrape the cutout out which takes about 2-3 minutes.
• Ensure that you correctly insert the dice with its right side facing up, paying attention to the subtle chamfer on the inside.
• The dice inserts diameter matches the cutouts, so usually they pressfit into the cube. Your experience might vary depending on the material used and your printer calibration. Use some glue or increase the insert's diameter if you are not satisfied with the results.
  
  Personally I prefer to increase the diameter of the inserts by +.20mm (I added various oversized variants in a seperate print profile and as STL). I employ a clamp to steadily press the oversized insert into position. This process requires some patience, but the end result justifies the effort. If the insert does not sit flush, rotate the dice and then repeat the clamping process. Given that the dice is solid, you can apply a considerable amount of force.

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