Rook chess set

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It's a chess set in the shape of a rook that can be printed with TPU for flexible bending. The best option is to print the board out of TPU, as it can handle the bending and movement required by an articulating board. Alternatively, you can also print the board out of hard plastic with separate pieces. I've uploaded a less wasteful version of this design, which I'll be improving in the future. For now, I'm releasing this quick upload to address the issue of waste. However, please note that I haven't printed it yet, so I'm not sure if the board will fit inside the case. In the legacy folder, you'll find a separate file for printing individual board pieces. Simply print them as is, and pause the print when you want to join the pieces together. Use two bands of thin cloth along the width of the board, ensuring they're tight and flat, before continuing the print. The TPU will fuse the cloth into the printed design, creating a fully articulating board. Unfortunately, I don't have time to redesign a better board at this moment. Additionally, I still need to figure out how to use the sheet metal environment to bend and unbend the board seamlessly, ensuring it fits perfectly inside the case.