Magnetic Dice Box

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Inspired by Nerys' hexagonal dice box, I envisioned a dice box where both the top and bottom were mirror images of each other, and it would seamlessly stack with other dice. To achieve this, I opted for using 5mm sphere magnets that not only added functionality but also an attractive aesthetic touch. The design features three pockets near the bottom and six pockets towards the top, creating a balanced and visually appealing structure. To ensure a smooth filament swap during printing, I modified the G-code by inserting the M600 command before layer 33 and layer 67 at a 0.2mm layer height. This ingenious trick pauses the printer, removes the current filament from the hot end, and waits for me to carefully drop in new magnets. Once the magnets are in place, the print resumes without any hiccups. As part of my experimentation process, I've uploaded a sample G-code that I successfully used on my CR-10 with a direct drive extruder. For optimal results, it's recommended to place the part on the front left corner of the bed (closest to the origin) for most Cartesian FDM 3D printers.