Time for something a little bit different as we mix our love for casinos with our love for technology.
Longer-time readers of Readwrite will know all about my obsession with 3D printing as a hobby, so the opportunity to mix work and play together is too good a chance to miss.
Recently, Bambu Lab’s Makerworld website has been running a Mini Casino contest where makers all over the world can add their casino-themed 3D print files for you to download and make yourself, absolutely free. So we are going to take a look at some of the best things that have appeared, ranging from useful to just fun.
You can see the contest and all the available models here, but here are some of our best choices. Many of them are multi-color prints, so they benefit greatly from a printer such as Banbu Lab’s own super-affordable A1 with its multi-color AMS system, and you can read all about that by clicking to that page.
Pocket Poker Chips
This is an easy-to-print multi-color model from Kač4.
This set of pocket-sized poker chips is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a quick game anywhere, while traveling or during a break at work. The chips are compact, lightweight, and printable in various colors, with each color representing a different value.
Features:
- Mini chips – perfect for pockets or backpacks
- Colors = values – easy to identify during play
- Stored in a recycled pill case – eco-friendly and clever
- Great for quick games anywhere
Printing Recommendations:
- Material: PLA
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Infill: 15 – 25%
- Supports: Not required
Motorized Roulette Wheel
Roulette is a solid casino pastime, and this motorized 3D print of one by Shadymilkman also works without the motor, meaning you don’t have to get down and dirty with the electronics side of things. There is an in-depth guide to how to put all the parts together on the page linked above, and while it is a more advanced print than the poker chips, if you follow along, you should soon have your own fully-working wheel in front of you in no time.
The Bellagino
Ever wanted to own your own casino in Vegas, Trump Style? Well. Here is the Bellagino – the small-scale version of the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas, but it is more than just a desk ornament – It includes a slot machine, a roulette wheel, and a storage space for any cards, chips, or board games. To assemble, just snap all parts together following the instructions on the page.
Super Mario Slot Machine
And finally the most advanced build we have here. The Mario slot machine is powered by an Arduino, and, oh come on, it’s just so cool. Full instructions can be found on the page above, along with a video of it in action, so if you are on your A game when it comes to 3D printing, let building this take up a portion of your upcoming summer.
And more…
The contest closes a day from now at the time of publication but has already had 518 casino-themed printed added to it, so be sure to have a closer look at what’s on offer, and if you have ever thought about getting into the world of 3D printing, it’s always good to start printing something you are actually interested in.
Featured image: Roulette Clock
