Body: <p>I am interested in Blender 3D models for chess pieces that can be used in a 3D printer.<br />I am aware of Blender 3D models for "normal" chess pieces that are available under an open licence, i.e. <a href="https://www.blender-models.com/model-downloads/objects/id/chessboard/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this chessboard</a> and <a href="https://www.blender-models.com/model-downloads/objects/id/chess/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">these pieces (just the pieces?)</a> in the Blender 3D Model Repository (available under a Creative Commons licence). </p>
  
  <p>However, I have an additional requirement: I would like 3D models of chess pieces and a chess board that can be used by <strong>blind players</strong>. </p>
  
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  <li>For the <strong>pieces</strong>, this means that each piece has a little pin at the bottom that fits into a hole in the squares (so the pieces don't get knocked over when you check where they are). In addition, the pieces need something to distinguish white from black (e.g. an extra pin at the top of the black pieces.</li>
  <li>For the <strong>board</strong>, this means that each square has a little hole where the pins on the fit in, and the black squares are raised compared to the white squares.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>You can see some examples on <a href="http://www.chesshouse.com/chess_for_blind_or_visually_impaired_s/475.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ChessHouse.com</a> and <a href="https://www.maxiaids.com/large-table-top-chess-set-for-the-blind-or-those-with-low-vision" rel="nofollow noreferrer">MaxiAids.com</a>. </p>
  
  <p>Are there any Blender models for this? Especially under a Creative Commons licence? </p>
  
Tags: <chess-set>
Title: Blender 3D models for chess pieces and board for blind players (open licence)?
ThreadText: # Blender 3D models for chess pieces and board for blind players (open licence)?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2016-11-17)
  
  I am interested in Blender 3D models for chess pieces that can be used in a 3D printer.  
  I am aware of Blender 3D models for "normal" chess pieces that are available under an open licence, i.e. [this chessboard](https://www.blender-models.com/model-downloads/objects/id/chessboard/) and [these pieces (just the pieces?)](https://www.blender-models.com/model-downloads/objects/id/chess/) in the Blender 3D Model Repository (available under a Creative Commons licence).
  
  However, I have an additional requirement: I would like 3D models of chess pieces and a chess board that can be used by **blind players**.
  
  * For the **pieces**, this means that each piece has a little pin at the bottom that fits into a hole in the squares (so the pieces don't get knocked over when you check where they are). In addition, the pieces need something to distinguish white from black (e.g. an extra pin at the top of the black pieces.
  * For the **board**, this means that each square has a little hole where the pins on the fit in, and the black squares are raised compared to the white squares.
  
  You can see some examples on [ChessHouse.com](http://www.chesshouse.com/chess_for_blind_or_visually_impaired_s/475.htm) and [MaxiAids.com](https://www.maxiaids.com/large-table-top-chess-set-for-the-blind-or-those-with-low-vision).
  
  Are there any Blender models for this? Especially under a Creative Commons licence?
  
  **Tags:** chess-set
  
  
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