Roman Dodecahedron
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The Roman Dodecahedron is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Marco3D. Hi all, I have created a replica of the Roman Dodecahedron originally found at the French Jublains. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Hi all, I have created a replica of the Roman Dodecahedron originally found at the French Jublains. These objects have been found all over old Roman settlements in Europe. The exact purpose and use of the Dodecahedrons still remains a mystery today. Several theories exist ranging from measuring distances, religious artefacts or knitting gloves. The design was done in Fusion 360. The size of the Dodecahedron and the holes are from the measurements given in the article “One rouille en bordure des therms de Jublains (Mayenne): enfin un dodecaedre en context archeologique!” by Gerard Guillier et al. I have uploaded two versions of the object, one complete version and one version split in two halves. I printed the two halves and glued them together. Using dual extrusion and PVA you can probably…
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- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Roman Dodecahedron is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
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- 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.
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