Barcadia Tile Frames - Magnetic Hex Tiles

A magnetic hex tile frame system designed specifically for Heroes of Barcadia tiles.

My goal was to use magnets to attach the edges and I wanted to be playful with the centers. I've included the frame so anyone could fill it with their own. To have more fun with the center patterns and not have to worry about popping the edges of the cards up with pressure, I added corner finger spots that are 1mm lower than the patterns which are 4mm tall. This allows usage of any pattern. I am supplying three patterns and an open frame file.

• 6-Pointed Star

• D20

• Web

• Open Frame

All four variants share the same outer dimensions and magnetic connection system, allowing them to mix together cleanly during gameplay.

For the magnets, put them in alternating North and South poles on edges. Keep the magnet alignment the same on every edge - so if North is on the left and South on the right, always have that on every edge.

Designed around:

• 6x2 mm neodymium magnets (https://www.amazon.com/VSKIZ-Neodymium-Magnets-Multi-use-Whiteboard/dp/B0CZ71S57Y)

• Lightweight fast-printing geometry

• Easy tile alignment and handling

• Approximately 10g filament per frame

• No supports required

• Embedded magnet pockets

• The stack top to bottom

Recommended Print Settings

• 0.2 mm layer height

• 15–20% infill

• PETG

Assembly

1. Print frame

2. Insert magnets

3. Glue magnets if desired

Future Plans

• More patterns if there is interest

• Possibly changing pattern to alternating ferromagnetic plates and magnets to reduce cost and improve connection. That would mean 6 magnets and 3 plates - but I haven't figured out how to embed plates or what types to get yet.