Building the 3D models

To generate the .stl files for each piecepack component you need Make (tested with GNU Make) and OpenSCAD; one you have installed these dependencies just run:

$ make

from the root directory of this repository and wait.

If you want to print an expansion you can change the value of the SUITES variable on line 7: decomment one of the options, or set it to a combination of available suites. Note that the suite die expect at least 4 suites, and if more are available they are printed instead of the ace and null values.

Example settings for Slic3r are available in the conf directory: you can load them in Slic3r, change the settings (expecially those related to the printer) and re-export them in place. Then you can use:

$ make gcode

from the root directory of the repository to generate .gcode files which can be sent to your printer.

Printing

The models should be printed in an opaque material: when using PLA a darkish color may be better than a light one.

All markings on the pieces are recessed in the surface and should be painted with appropriate colors. On PLA I've used craft acrylics with success by applying two layers of primer.