Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Mini Chess for Altoid Box is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by humphrey_b52, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Mini Chess for Altoid Box 3D printable model by humphrey_b52

Mini Chess for Altoid Box

Source: Thingiverse by humphrey_b52

The Mini Chess for Altoid Box is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by humphrey_b52. This is a remix. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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917 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 5 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: altoids, altoids container, altoids tin, chess, Chess Board, chess pieces, chess set

About this model

This is a remix. Here is what I have changed: Chess Pieces: The original version wasn't very printer friendly and had too tiny details for the miniature size. I reworked the set, brought out its details for the mini size, made it printable (no supports) and cut out the magnets. In the end I printed with a 0,2 mm nozzle and 0,1 mm layer height. print slowly. Board: Previous version was too thick for the magnets to get a good grip and its size needed to be adjusted to the Altoid tin. This model is thinner (0,3 mm white + 0,2 mm black) and works nicely with the regular layer color change. Tweezers: Kind of a gimmick, but the game is really so tiny it wouldn't be playable. I took a popular model and added cutouts for the magnets on them. Now they can sit in the lid of the chess box. Magnets: D…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Mini Chess for Altoid Box is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by humphrey_b52.
Who made this model?: Designed by humphrey_b52, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.