3D PRINT IT SERIES: ALIEN RELIC: POWER CUBE
After learning that the wicked Doctor Malformer has looted the ancient alien crash site the heroes track him down to the base. What was Doctor Malformer trying to steal and what does he plan to do with it? Something awful and sinister no doubt!
As the heroes defeat a dozen of his minions and make their way into his research lab they see it... mounted on top of a strange device is an ancient alien relic... a power cube! Energy surges through the odd circuitry that cover the object's exterior... it must be a mighty thing indeed! But what does it do exactly the characters wonder?
"I'm so glad you've thought of that question", says Doctor Malformer with a manic chuckle as he enters from behind, "because I intend to give you the answer!"
The power cube is a bulky tech relic device that can harness whatever power or benefit that the GM chooses.
The power cube is a perfect addition to any super hero or villain base. This piece of machinery could also be easily added to a variety of other gaming genres, from post apocalypse to fantasy/sci-fi fusion to space opera style settings. This model is printed in one single piece. The default size settings are perfect for miniatures on the 28mm to 30mm scale. Naturally this item can be resized in your slicer program to meet your needs if your miniatures are on a different scale.
Here’s the default dimensions for the power cube: 35mmx34.30mmx51.10mm
Many folks often ask the designer what settings are recommended for printing various files. Depending on your printer, your slicer program, your choice of materials, etc. these recommendations can change. The designer tests these files on a Qidi X-Smart (using the native Qidi slicer), an Ender 3 printer (using Cura), and an Ender 5 (using Cura for the slicer). Of all of these the most common option for most hobbyists would be the Ender 3 with settings in Cura. Here's the recommended Cura settings that have worked for the designer's test print using the following: Ender 3 (printer) or Qidi X-Smart, Hatchbox, Duramic3d, or Stronghero brand 1.75 PLA filament. Please note that these settings print very slow, but should provide you a nice finish with details. You can always speed the settings up if you prefer speed over fine detail.
Layer Height: 0.06mm
Wall Thickness: .8mm
Top Thickness: .6mm (10 layers)
Bottom Thickness: .6mm (10 layers)
Horizontal Expansion: 0mm
Infill Density: 15mm (Grid Pattern)
Printing Temperature: 200 C (for PLA)
Build Plate Temperature: 60 C
Enable Retraction: Yes
Print Speed: 40mm
Supports: Cura's experimental tree supports are recommended for this particular file.
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