This is a dice tower model based on the Rock of Ages Lighthouse near Isle Royale in Lake Superior across from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It's the tallest lighthouse in Michigan.
The only differences are that the base is a bit shorter to scale on this model as the Rock of Ages Lighthouse and the tower scale is slightly shorter to accommodate most 3d printers (180mm) When fully assembled, it stands 300mm (12 inches) tall.
Slicer Settings (Cura)
Base:
- Layer height - 0.28
- Wall line count - 2
- Top layers - 4
- Bottom layers - 2
- Infill density - 5%
- Infill pattern - Lines
- Support - Yes
- Support placement - Touching build plate
- Build plate adhesion - None
- Manually add a support to the dice exit opening. Otherwise, selecting “Everywhere” for supports will add supports to the railing, which should be avoided as they are not needed and could be difficult to remove without damaging the railing.
Tower:
- Layer height - 0.28
- Wall line count - 2
- Z Seam alignment - Random. Random yields small random bumps that add a bit to the lighthouse appearance giving it a slightly rough look.
- Top layers - 4
- Bottom layers - 3
- Infill density - 10%
- Infill pattern - Lines
- Support - None
- Build plate adhesion - None
- If you use a brim, you will need to be sure to trim the brim from the inside on the tower, even if Only On Outside is selected. This is because of the spiral slide position inside the tower.
- The fit between the base and tower is snug, needing no glue, if your printer has a 0.3mm tolerance. If the tolerance is greater, you may need glue.
Peak Base:
- Layer height - 0.28
- Wall line count - 2
- Top layers - 4
- Bottom layers - 3
- Infill density - 5%
- Infill pattern - Lines
- Support - No
- Support Placement - Touching Build Plate
- Build plate adhesion - None
Peak:
- Layer height - 0.28
- Wall line count - 2
- Top layers - 4
- Bottom layers - 3
- Infill density - 5%
- Infill pattern - Lines
- Support - None
- Build plate adhesion - None
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