Mantic Armada Wind Direction Compass Template - (Updated: 12/11/23)

UPDATE: (12/11/23)

A lot of prints using the built in tab system work, but can cause other parts of the model to lift. Therefore I have decided to replace them with tabless models because of this. You can still use brims, rafts, Cura corner tabs or tabs plus if you need to.

UPDATE: 02/11/23:

I have uploaded versions of the Wind Direction Arrow Cap (v3) and Dice (v2) with support feet for those finding it hard for build plate adhesion. There is also a newly uploaded Wind Direction Dice Tower (v2) without the internal balls. I found that a lot of clean-up after printing was necessary for it to look better. Now there is no worry about internal ball printing with this new version.

UPDATE: 01/11/23:

I have updated the Wind Direction Arrow Cap (v2), as the stem was too long and thin. It should now fit properly. I have also added extra printing instructions for various items.

UPDATE: 16/10/23:

I have added a screen grab of my TinkerCad model with parts in a general colour. You can use this as a guide to painting your final print if you wish.

These are 2 different styles of Wind Direction Compass Templates for use with Mantic Games Armada. They show the wind dierection by using one of two methods.

The first method is a dice based system. Print off the 3 files (Compass Dice Rose, Compass Dice and Compass Dice Tower). Put the dice tower on top of the rose (it should lock in), roll the dice into it and remove the tower to see which direction the wind is. If the dice is cocked, then seat it to its closest position.

The second method is an arrow spinning system. Print off the 3 files (Compass Arrow Rose, Compass Arrow and Compass Arrow Cap). Put the arrow over the middle post and using a very small amount of glue on the arrow cap stem, push this into the hole and leave to dry overnight. When dry, spin the arrow to see which direction the wind is. Alternatively, just use it as a wind direction pointer using the current Armada Rules.

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Printing Instructions:

I printed these on my Ankermake M5 printer with Ankermake slicer v0.9.44_6 (Other printers/slicers can be used).

Material: PLA

Manufacturer: Prima Value

Colour: Light Grey

Resolution: 0.2 

Nozzle: 0.4mm

Print Speed: 250mm/s (Initial layer @ 50mm/s)

Nozzle Temperature: 230 Degrees (Initial layer @ 230 Degrees)

Bed Temperature: 65 Degrees (Initial layer @ 75 Degrees)

Infill: 10% - Dice and Arrow print @ 100% infill for balance

Supports: No

Skirt: Yes - x4

Brim: No - Yes 0.1 thickness for Dice ONLY if you find your dice isn't sticking

Raft: No - Yes for Dice or Arrow ONLY, as they tend to not stick to the build plate otherwise

Enjoy.

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