January 24, 2016
Description
I call this a Micro Chess Set because each square of the board is 1" x 1" making the total board size 8" x 8". In order to artificially add weight to the pieces, each chess piece has a small magnet in its base, and each board square has a threaded hole for a set screw. The pieces are based on Staunton chess sets. The board was inspired by other chess boards on Thingiverse. In order to save time and resources a paper board has also been included; if you choose to use the paper board it is unnecessary to 3D print any of the board components or purchase the magnets and setscrews.
A complete set will require the following:
Light Colored Pieces
2 x Piece Bishop
1 x Piece King
2 x Piece Knight
8 x Piece Pawn
1 x Piece Queen
2 x Piece Rook
Dark Colored Pieces
2 x Piece Bishop
1 x Piece King
2 x Piece Knight
8 x Piece Pawn
1 x Piece Queen
2 x Piece Rook
Light Colored Board Squares
18 x Board Middle
3 x Board EdgeA
3 x Board EdgeB
3 x Board EdgeC
3 x Board EdgeD
1 x Board CornerA
1 x Board CornerC
Dark Colored Board Squares
18 x Board Middle
3 x Board EdgeA
3 x Board EdgeB
3 x Board EdgeC
3 x Board EdgeD
1 x Board CornerB
1 x Board CornerD
Other Components
32 x Magnet (1/4" diameter x 1/16" height)
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=469-1005-ND
64 x Set Screw (1/4"-20 thread x 3/16" length)
http://www.mcmaster.com/#92311a532/=10t4414
Printing Recommendations:
The pieces, not board, should be printed with 100% fill.
The knight will require a support, this can likely be added by your slicing software.
If printing the paper chess board, it is best to print it without scaling it up or down.
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution
CMB27
