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Board Gaming Tile Tower and Dispenser - for Carcassonne, Karak, Cacao, and more
This is a double tile tower and dispenser which I designed and printed, to fit Carcassonne tiles (45mm by 45mm). It also fits board games Karak, Cacao, and others. I couldn't find a dispenser that worked the way I wanted, so I made something a little bit special.
This item was designed in TinkerCAD and the standard tower holds up to 92 standard sized tiles (46 x 2) - just enough to fit all of base Carcassonne and an expansion or two. **NEW**: With 'The Big Game' tower extender (included), up to 154 tiles can be accommodated (for those games where one expansion will just not do). There are also *single-stack* towers which can be used for multiple separate dispensers, or **NEW** Opposing-Side configuration if you prefer.
Refer to the included PDF for print and assembly instructions. You will need a few machine screws to finish the assembly, and if you print the v4 version, you will need two metal compression springs. See photos for dimensions of each hardware component.
FYI: I know it's sometimes difficult to get the right components to assemble my designs; so a Hardware Kit is available for the tile dispenser which contains all necessary extras to finish the design after printing! Link is:
https://inspiredtabletop.etsy.com
Also, the finished product is available if you prefer to purchase that; also on my Etsy.
Notes:
***--- This is a detailed mechanical component and a technical print. Have your printer dialed in, and you will need to ensure all components move smoothly when assembling. Depending on your print, some trimming may be necessary***
--- This model does NOT come with the separate storage boxes in one of the photos, it is only the double tower and dispenser mechanism.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you -
***Version Changes***
*Attached in the .zip file is a version change history log, which is also posted as a picture. CHOOSE ONE when downloading: v3 (3d printed spring) or v4 (metal compression spring). The two versions are not interchangeable.*