{"product_id":"backgammon-checkers-lux-kit-pennies-inside","title":"Backgammon Checkers - Lux Kit (Pennies inside)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecision-weighted backgammon checkers and game pieces sized for standard boards. Designed around US penny inserts for consistent weight, satisfying feel, and easy color customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wanted a set of printable checkers that actually feel good in the hand, not just good in pics. I couldn’t find any I loved, so I designed this penny-weighted set and a matching solid set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 22 mm pieces wrap around a real US penny for weight. The top surface is flat and smooth for sliding and stacking; the bottom can be either clean or carry a small image (SVG). A 20 mm solid version gives you a quick, coin-free option that works nicely for classic checkers and smaller boards. Both have a distinctive ring around the waist - I find it helps me pick them up with my fat fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin-Weighted 22 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 mm diameter × 5 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal cavity sized for a US 1¢ coin (19.05 mm × ~1.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall mountain SVG on the bottom face - feel free to change out the image or remove it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrints:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn single color as a subtle embossed\/recessed design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr in two colors on multi-material printers (e.g., AMS) for a contrasting underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasiest to customize: swap the included SVG for your own similar-sized SVG and re-slice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid 20 mm Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 mm diameter × 5 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cavity – just a clean solid game piece - I recommend printing with 100% infill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for checkers\/draughts, smaller boards, or generic tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eI posted the stl files for both of the above variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to print the coin-weighted versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor manual setup (especially on non-Bambu printers):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrient the part\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrint flat side down. Make sure the internal cavity is oriented correctly (bottom is down). The side with the internal tapered roof should be facing upward. You may need to slice the file to see the internal cavity orientation. This is important for the top to print clean. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a pause (the 3MF already should have it)\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice the model and scrub through layers until you see the internal cylinder (penny pocket) reach coin height and the roof start tapering inward above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a pause at that layer (e.g., “Pause at height” or M0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint \u0026amp; insert coins\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen it pauses, place a clean, dry US penny into each pocket and make sure it’s fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResume \u0026amp; let it seal\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResume the print so the tapered roof bridges and closes over the coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe next one or two layers over the pennies may look a little stringy or rough – that’s normal. Don’t cancel the print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the following layers build up, the roof tightens and smooths out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool \u0026amp; pop off\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the plate cool; pop the pieces off and enjoy the extra weight. When the coins are fully seated there should be no rattling. If it rattles and you don't like that, simply scale the size up or down in Bambu Studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can scale uniformly or remix the cavity for other coin sizes for our friends outside of the US.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Lux Backgammon Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo build the full set, see these companion models:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon Board Frame – Lux Kit  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197475-backgammon-board-frame-lux-kit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197475-backgammon-board-frame-lux-kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon Dice Cups – Lux Kit  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197553-backgammon-dice-cups-lux-kit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197553-backgammon-dice-cups-lux-kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon Dice – Lux Kit  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197692-backgammon-dice-lux-kit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197692-backgammon-dice-lux-kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon Checkers – Lux Kit (Pennies Inside)  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2042338-backgammon-checkers-lux-kit-pennies-inside\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2042338-backgammon-checkers-lux-kit-pennies-inside\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon Board Inserts – Lux Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197818-backgammon-board-inserts-lux-kit\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/2197818-backgammon-board-inserts-lux-kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Search “Lux Kit” or “Backgammon” on my profile – they’re all in the same collection.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope these checkers bring a satisfying snap and clatter to your games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Dave, MTN Labs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this set ends up on your board, I’d love to see it—\u003cstrong\u003eboosts, ratings, and make photos\u003c\/strong\u003e really help models get discovered. And if something isn’t behaving on your printer, leave a comment and I’ll happily troubleshoot with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cboostme\u003e\u003cboosttitle\u003eBoost Me\u003c\/boosttitle\u003e\u003cboostcontent\u003eEvery little bit helps out. Love your community. Thanks for checking.\u003c\/boostcontent\u003e\u003c\/boostme\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHANKS FOR LOOKING AT THIS MODEL- HOPE YOU LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by MTN Labs on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67391429083440,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_7a9eb14d-6307-4d8b-849a-1bc835734cc7.png?v=1784750862","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/backgammon-checkers-lux-kit-pennies-inside","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}