About 2 years ago I designed [this dice tower](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5386362) in Tinkercad because I wanted a support-less dice tower to print that would also allow you to watch the dice as they went through the tumbler. I've been wanting to make an improved version for a while and, this time using the Tinkercad code blocks, I finally got around to making that improved version! 

This dice tower is still support-less but is both an aesthetic and functional improvement over the old tower. The steps are more defined to facilitate more tumbling of the dice while being slanted to make sure nothing gets stuck halfway down. One of the pieces of feedback I got on the old version was the lip was too shallow on the tray, which is something I have fixed in this version as well. 

There is a regular version which is appropriately sized for standard dice, and the small tower is sized for mini dice (~10mm or smaller) ONLY. 

This tower does not need supports but it does do quite a lot of bridging so make sure your printer's bridge settings are up to snuff. However it is easier bridging than the old version at least.

Recommended settings:
     - 0.2 mm layer height - this is important for the hexagon detailing in the tray
     - 4 walls
     - 10% infill
     - ironing on with concentric pattern - this is a recommendation, and also very dependent on your printer, but for the tray versions, I find it is very helpful in getting that nice flat finish to keep your dice landing properly.

Also fun fact: The very first roll I made on my first prototype print was a nat 20.

The Hive v2 - Supportless Dice Tower

The Hive Dice Tower v2.stl

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5414786.

Obligatory disclaimer that PLA is not food safe and maker beware etc

It is a crustless sandwich maker. Not really much more to say. You can use just the outer bit to cut the crusts off if you don't want the full sandwich pocket experience. 

Crustless Sandwich Maker

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5399315.

Pretty simple. Just print 2 for each size of lid and stick them to the inside of your cabinet door with some mounting tape. Voila! No more lids everywhere.

Tupperware Lid Door Organizer

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5398986.

This is a little holder for an electric tea light that allows you to use generated lithophanes as the sides. I did this to make use of the ability in Cura specifically to import a picture file and have it automatically generate a lithophane. I have included blank sides to print or a "frame" which you can insert your lithophane into so that it will fit properly. (Blank sides should be printed vertically the same as the lithophanes) As long as your lithophane is 50mmx50mm square you can center it in the frame and use that if you would like and have other methods for making lithophanes. Below I am including the instructions for how to create the lithophanes in Cura and put them in the frame for printing. 

(Note: This works best with higher contrast images and filament that is already pretty good at letting light through)
**Instructions for Creating the Lithophane sides in Cura:**
1) Make sure you picture is a square before importing into Cura
2) Open the frame file in Cura
3) Open your image file in Cura. Upon doing so you will be greeted with a pop up menu. Use the following settings:
_Height: 1.0mm_
_Base: 0.4mm_
_Width: 50mm_
_Depth: 50mm _
_Darker/Lighter is higher depends on picture_
_Color Model: Translucency_
_1mm transmittance: 50_
_Smoothing: Leave at default_
4) Sometimes even though the picture is square it will still be slightly off in either x or y position, so you can make select the lithophane object, make sure uniform scaling is off, and adjust the x or y so it is exactly 50mm square
5) Select both the lithophane and the frame, right click and select Center Selected, then right click and choose Group Models
6) Once they are grouped rotate the model 90 degrees so it is standing vertically. (Do not print these laying down. It will not have the accurate depth needed for a lithophane. After this you can move it around the build plate wherever you may need it)
7) Make sure you are printing with a brim and you will be good to go! I used a .4mm nozzle with .2mm layer height and .4mm line width and was able to get good results. 

There will be some cleanup after but it should not be too bad and then the lithophanes will be able to slide into place. You can print multiple at once as well, or it will work just fine printing a single one as long as you know your print settings well. 

Credit where credit is due, the images I used for my lithophanes are the clan symbols from the donghua of MDZS.

Tea Light Lithophane Holder

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5397628.

A simple re-usable board for making classic or fancy knotted thread friendship bracelets. Definitely better than classic cardboard and lasts far longer. The knobs on the back allow you to hook the loop over them to keep things even more solidly in place as the bracelet gets longer. 

Most likely you will have to use an xacto knife to deepen the slits properly unless your tolerances are insanely good, but that's hardly difficult post processing. Just make sure you're patient and wait for the bed to cooldown properly before removing so it doesn't warp unlike yours truly. 

There are 3 designs available as well. Diamond (as pictured), hexagon, and a solid version ripe for remixing. 

Bracelet Making Board/Template

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5397561.

This is a paintbrush cleaner that you can attach to any mug. It is designed with a clip to keep it in place and it also allows it to be used on larger containers of water as well. I have included 2 files. One has the clip included and can be printed standing up with supports for the bottom of the clip. If you don't want to use supports or your printer has issues with skinny supports falling over the second option has the clip detached and you just have to glue it into place after printing in the small indent provided. 

The lips on the two side pieces are excellent for wiping your brush/getting excess water off.

The example in the photo I printed was printed all in one piece. 

Mug Paintbrush Cleaner

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5395689.

Just some simple display shelves in 3 sizes. Perfect for displaying any and all knickknacks on your wall. Just use some command strips or mounting tape and its all good to go.

Assorted Display Shelves

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5394407.

Just a simple attachment for a vacuum. I like this type of attachment for getting stuff stuck in carpet but mine did not come with one so I designed one. 

The tube part that attaches to the vacuum has an internal diameter of 32mm and an external diameter of 36mm. It should be able to be scaled to fit most if not all vacuums. I recommend printing in the orientation shown in the Cura screenshot standing up with supports for those sides. I also recommend 100% infill just to make sure it's sturdy, although frankly there is not much space for infill to begin with. 

Vaccuum Attachment

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5392956.

These are just some bookmarks/page markers I designed. The page marker and the sword bookmarks can be printed with multiple colors. 

The page marker can be printed in one color up to 1.2mm and then swap colors to make the border on it a different color as seen in the picture. The small page markers have a little square with a border so you can stick in labels or write in them. Personally planning on printing a bunch to use as markers for my dnd books for classes and such. A single of the small page marker prints in about 14min and that's on my admittedly slow print settings. 

The sword book mark can have up to 4 total colors if you're feeling ambitious. The Height breakdown is as follows: 
Blade Color up to 1.2
Hilt Color up to 1.6
Wrap Color up to 2
Pommel up to 2.8

The plain bookmark is just a plain book mark. 

(If anyone is wondering about the book in the photo it is The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. 10/10 would reccomend)

Assorted Bookmarks

ATTENTION: There is a newer and over all better iteration of this model here: [The Hive v2 - Supportless Dice Tower](https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/1056418)

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5386362.

Is what it says on the title. It is a supportless dice tower for all your dice rolling needs. Can be scaled down by 55.5% for mini dice. 

While it is supportless make sure your printer's bridging and overhang printing is up to snuff. The dice towers in my pictures came straight off my Ender 3 Pro's print bed with 0 post processing. Only thing is for d4's make sure you toss them in a little bit because if you place them in gently they will just slide down. 

I have included 2 versions of the tower. One with the tray to catch dice and one without depending on what you need. 

Have fun!

The Hive - Supportless Dice Tower

A very simple coat rack/key hanger depending on how you scale it. Scaling it up to 250mm long will just fit diagonally on an Ender 3 pro bed and makes a good coat rack size. Scaling it down to 100mm long is a perfect little key holder size. 

I also posted this over on [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5376773). So if you have seen that model that is also me I am just re-posting it here as well. 

Coat Rack or Key Hanger

Newbie 3-D printer and modeler. Tired and queer millennial. 

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