Tycho Crater - Realistic Moon Terrain (Frame120mm)

Experience the lunar surface with this high-precision 120mm relief of the Tycho Crater, generated from authentic NASA lunar elevation data.

The model is designed as a single framed tile and can be printed without supports. Use it as a standalone decorative piece or wall art.

This STL is provided as a free example model.

If you want to take part in the open beta and generate your own moon terrain tiles (different locations, sizes, patterns, or multi-tile layouts), you can use the free tool here (no registration needed):
👉 https://moontoprint.com

Please note that this is still a work in progress =)

Print recommendations:

• Material: PLA (Matte or Marble looks best!)
• Nozzle: 0.4 mm
• Layer height: 0.2 mm 
• Infill: 5-10% (Lightning or Gyroid)
• Supports: none
• Brim: Outer Brim

Planned next steps (open beta):

• additional terrain patterns (round, hexagon…) and layouts
• Organic transitions between tiles
• support for other planetary bodies

I’d love to see your prints, hear your feedback and suggestions!

The PLA used in the images is this one: https://amzn.to/3MXTnQk
The illuminated LED-Frame uses a simple LED-Stripe like this one: https://amzn.to/3Mpe0Vu

Note: The larger illuminated moon panels shown in the images are examples of what can be created with the tool for free and without registering. The downloadable STL is the single framed tile shown above.