The Moon Puzzle
$12.95 The Moon Puzzle
3D
Published 2019-10-04T17:37:55+00:00
A 240 piece 3D puzzle of our moon based on real elevation data
(a smitch exaggerated for dramatic effect).
Diameter: 200 mm (8 inch)
Print time: days..!
Models: pre-arranged on 4 standard sized build plates (200x200mm) (More build plate configurations can now be generated using the reconfigurator)
A lot of fun to put together and quite challenging without the use of a cheat sheet.
Not to mention that it makes for an eye-catching piece of decor sitting on your desk or on a shelf when it's fully assembled.
And finally, I have included a pdf guide about some of the more interesting surface features and how to find them on the puzzle.
Enjoy!
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In order to successfully print this model your printer needs to be tuned to produce accurate dimensions and retract reliably without too much oozing.
Before you decide to get the full model I recommend to download the four test pieces, print them out and test the fit. Use them to tune your settings until the pieces interlock with a nice friction fit.
Puzzle Calibration Pieces
Having said that, I printed mine on an Ender 3 without much tweaking with no problems.
HERE ARE SOME BALLPARK SETTINGS
Slicer: Cura 4.0.0
Filament: Wanhao PLA 1.75
Layer Height: 0.15mm
Wall thickness: 0.8mm
Top/Bottom thickness: 0.6mm
Infill: 10%
Supports: off (the model comes with supports)
Adhesion: Brim, 2mm
| Date published | 04/10/2019 |
| Price | $12.95 |
| Material Quantity | 450g |
| Dimensions | 200mm |
Curious about fit. . . I printed the test pieces at 100% using recommended settings (I am using Prusa Slicer, Mini+ printer, PLA). They came out great with minimal stringing, good adhesion and support. My question is fit. The pieces all slip together with a little coaxing. I understand now that there is a bias with the lobes. . . that you can more easily fit the lobed “fingers” down into the receiving gaps. This makes sense and explains why a piece will slide on one way but not as easily the other way. How much friction should there be? Mine are loose enough so that if I hold the four pieces assembled by one piece, the others might fall off. Should they be tighter than this? Another way to describe: I can slide a lobe into its mating piece a little more than halfway beyond flush before it gets too tight to slip past. This seems just a bit loose. So, the question is, how much should I adjust scale for a better fit? 99%? 98%? 99.5? Curious what experience has shown is a good step to try.