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Hextraction Tile: Switchflop
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TL;DRThis is a variant of a Flip-Flop tile for the 3D-printed board game Hextraction.The main feature is that it can be rotated, so it can be used on the whole boardPrint recommendation:Nozzle: 0.4mmLayer height: 0.2mmPerimeters: 2Infill: 15%Supports: noFilament: generic PLA (other materials should work, but i couldn't test them)Needs a M3x16 screw, M3 washer is recommendedMotivationFlip-Flop tiles are great, as they allow more strategic play and/or cause more chaos.Unfortunately most variants can only be placed in specific locations, mainly not the edges of the board.On a "standard" gameboard, this excludes 2/5 columns = 40% of the play area.To rectify this, i designed this tile which can be rotated one step, so each tile can be used on both edges (and everywhere else on the board)FunctionThe mechanics are optimised for reliability:The "catch"-position gives the ball enough leverage even with the slowest inputThe output slope has enough of an angle to allow the bal
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