COVID-19 Globe Puzzle

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Worried about the global spread of COVID-19? The best thing to do is stay home from work and finally complete those neglected design projects you've been putting off.\r\n\r\nIf that's not possible, at least wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with people who are sick.\r\n\r\nIf you're already under quarantine, by the time you print this out, assemble all the small magnets, and figure out how to put it back together again, your quarantine will be almost over. That will be well-spent time.\r\n\r\nThe full COVID-19 Globe is provided, but it's extremely difficult to print as is.\r\n\r\nTo make printing easier, the file has been divided into 20 pieces that will fit perfectly on the print bed. \r\n\r\nThis object is based on a 20-sided icosahedron. \r\n\r\nThe files are grouped into "Top," "Top Edge," "Bottom," and "Bottom Edge." Each group contains five puzzle pieces. Pieces labeled "Top" share a vertex that lies roughly around Europe. "Top Edge" pieces all share an edge with a "Top" piece. Pieces labeled "Bottom" share a vertex opposite the top. "Bottom Edge" pieces all share an edge with a "Bottom" piece.\r\n\r\nThere are separate files for each piece, as well as "Combined" files to print groups together at once. \r\n\r\nPrinting this with layer heights of .15 mm or more results in visible contour lines in the oceans that can be distracting from the overall design. I recommend printing with a layer height of .10 mm or less.\r\n\r\nFor a plain globe, see https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4153383