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No more compromising between a travel chess set that is too small to play with and a full size set that is too bulky to bring with you. This chess set is the best of both worlds, offering a comfortably sized playing experience while still being able to pack down to a tiny size.

The pieces are completely print-in-place, which means it does not need support, assembly or complex post processing. Just print the pieces with the appropriate settings, split them at the seams (details in the “Post Processing” images), and pop them out to full size.

Each piece has up to 9 independent moving parts that are designed to remain captive, so the pieces won’t disassemble when in the compact position. The act of extending the pieces wedges the tapered shells together, providing a friction fit that keeps them in the standing position and should compensate for the differences of various printers. All of the two-tiered pieces collapse down to a disk of 25 x 20mm and the pawns to a disk of 20 x 15mm (diameter x height).

Included is a convertible chess board. When fully deployed this chess board looks great and is very stable. All of the squares are printed individually (face down) allowing for customization with various colors or wild buildplate patterns.

When its time to pack up just convert the board into a case. All of the Telescoping Chess pieces nest inside the case without the need for any additional parts (elastic band suggested).

The best part is this board prints without the need of support and is 100% made of filament. It is easy to print, there is very minimal post processing needed, and assembly is straight forward (2x5mm magnets and 20mm wide elastic are optional).

I have also included easy to follow Assembly and How-To Guides.

Also included is a simple case that can hold half the pieces. It is also print-in-place and requires no support or post processing. It is designed for half the set so you can print them in different colors to match the pieces. It is composed of two main parts and two spring-like clips.

If you are interested in only the Chess Pieces click here

Print Settings For the pieces:

Mandatory settings:

• layer height: 0.2mm (or 0.1mm if you really want)
• line width: 0.3mm
• no support
• no brim

Suggested settings:

• nozzle: 0.4mm
• wall line count: 4
• top/bottom layers: 5
• 10% infill
• retraction minimum travel: 0.7mm

For the board:

No support Orient flat-side-down (same orientation shown in "Parts List") 1.75mm raw filament used for "Hinge Pins" 2x5mm magnets are optional (but suggested) 20mm wide elastic band is optional (but suggested)

Suggested print settings:

• PETG (for added strength and sunlight induced warping)
• 0.4 line width
• 0.2 layer height
• 3 walls
• 5 tops
• 4 bottoms
• 10% infill

Post Processing:

• clean "Hinge Pin" holes with 1.8mm drill bit
• use super glue to bond the "Squares" to the board