Three-path Dice Tower V.2

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Three-path Dice Tower, now with a rugged stone-like surface! This dice tower is inspired by Laura's Tower in Shrewsbury and features a unique design that allows for easy connection of its components using 8mm x 3mm disc magnets. Check out the tower in action at https://youtu.be/Yud55mL8Ov8. The stone texture used on the outside of the tower was created by importing an image from texturelib.com into Autodesk Fusion 360, where it was then extruded into a solid. This solid was then used to cut stonework into the surface. I took advice from shawngeise and made the top "dice-dumpable", allowing for smooth dice movement. Thanks, shawngiese! 2017-03-23 update: Due to popular demand, I've uploaded a one-piece tower section that can be attached to the original stairs. The stairs are still detachable. 2017-03-29 update: Why not? I've uploaded an all-in-one STL file that includes both the stairs and the tower. All in one! 2017-04-03 update: Check out the improvements on this make! Very nicely done! http://www.thingiverse.com/make:321708 2017-05-09 update: At the suggestion of DoctorDaveMorgan, I've created a flat top for use as terrain (Hex_Platfrom.stl). It has a 1" hex grid embossed into the surface. Thanks, DoctorDaveMorgan! 2017-05-10 update: I've finally added a third floor to the tower! The new floor features three castellated balconies that can hold figurines. If you printed the full tower, don't worry - this section will click right into place. 2017-05-11 update: I've re-generated the stone texture and uploaded it for your use. 2017-07-18 update: I've created a base to keep the dice captive! The file is here, and the base (a remix of DevonJones' dungeon tiles) is here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2441719 2017-08-01 update: There's now a poorly-shot video of the tower in action at https://youtu.be/Yud55mL8Ov8. Print Settings Printer: Wilson II Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: 100 micron Infill: 15%, hexagonal (but really, whatever you like will work) Notes: I also used 3 perimeters. I didn't use any brim since the heated bed glass + Elmer's purple glue stick holds the part down well. Post-Printing Assembling the thingy I used ordinary Cyanoacrylate Glue (Gorilla brand superglue) to fix the magnets into the holes. The holes were a snug fit on my 8mm x 3mm magnets, which helped the process go smoothly. I first "buttered up" the inside of the hole with glue, placed the magnet on top of parchment paper, and pressed the tower segment down over the magnet, forcing it into the hole. The desk surface (which was protected by the parchment paper) made sure that the magnet was flush with the surface. I also made sure that each section had at least one magnet pair mounted the "other way". This meant that the sections snapped together in only one orientation. If all the magnets in a tower section were north-south (instead of north-south, north-south, south-north), then the tower could possibly go together facing ±120° in the wrong orientation. To avoid any mistakes, I only did "one side" of each magnet pair using the "force the magnet in using the desk surface" technique. After the glue finished setting up, I laid parchment paper over the section with the magnet already glued in, then placed the matching magnet on top. Then I "buttered up" the holes in the mating section, and pressed that section over the magnets held in place by the already-glued section. This way, I made no north-south mistakes, and the tower segments are perfectly aligned. I hope this helps you build your own three-path Dice Tower!