Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Chess-checkers Board - toolpath painting 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 peetersm, 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.

Chess-checkers Board - toolpath painting 3D printable model by peetersm

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Chess-checkers Board - toolpath painting

Source: Thingiverse by peetersm

The Chess-checkers Board - toolpath painting is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by peetersm. Make a beautiful chess board using __toolpath painting__ to add patterns into the 1st layer of the print. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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43 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-17 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 1 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: checkerboard, checkers, chess, Chess Board, customizer, toolpath, toolpath painting

About this model

Make a beautiful chess board using __toolpath painting__ to add patterns into the 1st layer of the print. I am playing with the concept of using the toolpath to add details to the finished model, and I am calling that "toolpath painting". You can add details inside a solid colored area with this technique. I have shared the openSCAD code so you can easily change the patterns and dimensions of the board. If the files I have shared don't fit your print bed then use openSCAD and the video tutorial to make your own files. I have also included 3 sets of STL files: 1. TEST print. These are the 3 files with names starting with "Test_layer1is0.5mm_xxx.STL". PLEASE SCALE THESE FILES in the Z direction only, you want only a single layer print. As the name suggests these files are 0.5mm in the Z dire…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Chess-checkers Board - toolpath painting 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 peetersm.
Who made this model?: Designed by peetersm, 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.