Rotating Puzzle Pillar from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Hail, relic seekers of Tamriel and masters of 3D printing! I bring you an artifact of wisdom and mystery straight from the ancient puzzles of Skyrim: the Pillar of Puzzles, an essential piece in the most legendary quests of the frozen north.

Recreated with a level of detail that will please even the enigmatic Hermaeus Mora, this model is designed in two interactive parts that allow rotation to align the three symbols that open hidden pathways to treasures and ancient knowledge.

Part of an exclusive collection of printed Skyrim artifacts, this pillar is not only a challenge to solve, but also to print, offering a unique piece that spins and morphs before your eyes, invoking the magic of the ancient Norse in your own home.

This piece is optimized for printing in both SLA for those looking to capture every crack and rune with stunning clarity, and FDM for those who prefer robustness and practicality. Whether you choose to print small as a collectible or large as a centerpiece, the Puzzle Pillar is ready to add a touch of Skyrim to your domains.

Summon the wisdom of the ancients and add this pillar to your collection of 3D prints today. Available exclusively at Cults, for all those brave enough to face the mysteries it holds - may the winds of Kynareth guide your path to the perfect print!

To make sure your Skyrim puzzle pillar replica comes out with the quality it deserves, here's a guide to printing parameters for both SLA and FDM:

SLA printing:

File Preparation:

Orientation: place the model at an angle that minimizes the amount of supports needed but still allows for correct detail formation.

Supports: Add supports mainly in the overhang areas and make sure they are sufficient to support the part without warping.

Printer Configurations:

Layer Resolution: 25-50 microns to capture all the details of the engraving and texture of the stone.

Exposure: Adjust the UV exposure time and power according to the recommendations for the resin you are using.

Post-Processing:

Cleanup: clean the part with isopropyl alcohol to remove any uncured resin.

UV Curing: Cures the part with UV light to ensure that the resin reaches its maximum hardness and dimensional stability.

FDM printing:

Print Quality:

Layer Height: 0.2 mm for a good mix of detail and print time. For more detail, you can reduce to 0.1 mm or even less.

Extrusion Width: Usually fits the nozzle diameter, but you can go a little wider to improve layer adhesion, for example, a 0.4 mm nozzle could use a width of 0.45 mm.

Temperatures:

Nozzle temperature: around 200°C for PLA and 230-250°C for ABS.

Bed Temperature: 50-60°C for PLA and up to 110°C for ABS.

Printing Speed:

General: 50 mm/s is a good starting speed. You can reduce this for outer layers or details to improve surface quality.

Speed for details: 30 mm/s to ensure that engravings and textures are printed accurately.

Infill and Supports:

Infill Density: 15-20% for decorative elements is generally sufficient.

Filling Pattern: Patterns such as grid or honeycomb are good for strength and material savings.

Supports: Add supports where needed, especially if there are parts of the column that have significant overhangs.

Bed Adhesion:

Adhesion: A brim or raft may be necessary to improve adhesion and minimize warping, especially on larger prints.

Remember that these are general parameters and you should perform initial tests to make sure they match the specifications of your printer and the material you are using. Environmental conditions can also affect printing, so it is important to adjust the parameters to suit these.

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