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D20 Magnetic 1.25 inch 3D printed tiles

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Magnetic Tiles

View the site to learn if this tile system might work for your dungeon maps.

Getting Started

The following tiles will allow for basic creation of a map. Assuming these work for your purpose move on to the other files.

File Magnet Size Required Optional
base.stl 6x6x2 Cylinder 12 4
top.stl 6x6x2 Cylinder 0 0 / 2 / 41
tile-blank.stl n/a - -
rig.stl2 n/a - -
wall-full.stl 4x4x4 Cylinder 1 0
wall-half.stl 4x4x4 Cylinder 1 0
wall-quarter.stl 4x4x4 Cylinder 1 0
wall-corner.stl 4x4x4 Cylinder 2 0
wall-end.stl 4x4x4 Cylinder 3 0

1 Base and Top click together, but for a more secure fit 2 diagonal magnets or all 4 can be used.

2 Use rig to align the top and tile-* tiles. Place four drops of super glue to adhere the two pieces applying pressure.

Printer Settings

  • Quality
    • Layer Height = 0.2mm
  • Shell
    • Wall Thickness = 1.2mm
      • Wall Line Count = 3
    • Top/Buttom Thickness = 0.8mm
      • Top Thickness = 0.8mm
        • Top Layers = 4
      • Bottom Thickness = 0.8mm
        • Bottom Layers 4
  • Infill
    • Grid recommended
  • Build Plate Adhesion
    • Build Plate Adhesion Type = Raft
    • Raft Extra Margin = 3mm

Rafts are highly preferred for walls, but improve surface quality for all prints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to purchase magnets?

Amazon, etc...

What kind of 3D printer is required?

Any consumer grade printer such as an Ender 3 will work fine.

How do miniatures magnet into place?

Place a magnet perferably 6x6x2mm in the center of the base.

Why?

Magnets.