Yet Another (Open & Modular) Dicetower

This dicetower was created using OpenSCAD so it has a number of options that I incorporated in this build.

The top consists of a round cage with 2 sets of spokes at a 45 degree angle pointing upwards.

The bottom consists of the saucer part, 2 sets of struts (vertical and diagonal) of which either one or both can be used (unless you take all the parts separate, then you only can use the vertical struts), a set of blocks and horizontal bars.

The double spoke sets are there to ensure there is no straight path the to bottom of the tower so that the dice are forced to tumble.

The horizontal bars at the bottom are meant to ensure the dice will not remain under the tower but bounce them outward.

When you print one of the 3 complete bottom parts or one of the 3 full towers, I would advice to add supports to the small flat surfaces at the bottom of the saucer (at the opening through which the dice should drop)

When you print the bottom parts separately, you should print:

• 1 saucer
• 3 uprights (vertical struts)
• 3 blocks
• 1 horizontal bars

I suggest you use a inner and outer brim for the saucer to stabilize it (mine was tipped over during the first print; 1 used a 10mm brim and it worked well) and an outer brim for the horizontal bars (mine warped up a little without the brim).

When printed it should all fit nicely together, although the uprights may need some glue to be fixed to the blocks and the saucer. The top will fit tightly in the sockets (only half of the vertical bars of the top have a socket) so you will have to be careful when you connect them.

So your options to have a full dicetower are:

• Print 1 of the 3 full towers
• Print the top + 1 of the 3 bottoms
• Print the top + 1 saucer + 3 uprights + 3 blocks + 1 horizontal bars

Really looking forward to your feedback.

(Oh, and the OpenSCAD code….. It is really ugly and un-documented. I am willing to share but as-is and at your own risk. Just drop me a message.)

The printed objects in the pictures are sliced using PrusaSlicer and printed with 123-3D Jupiter Filament on a (modified) Creality Ender 5 Plus (running Klipper)