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  • Chocolate Molds: Improved Tux Height Map

    This is the simple height-map Tux image I’d been using for the chocolate molds:

    Tux_Hi_Profile
    Tux_Hi_Profile

    But the poor critter looks a bit flattened:

    Tux_Hi_Profile - solid model
    Tux_Hi_Profile – solid model

    The final result is tastier, but gives off a roadkill vibe:

    Tux chocolates - detail
    Tux chocolates – detail

    After a few tweaks to the image, now he has a radial gradient on his tummy, his right flipper extends forward, his feet have webs, and his smile looks radiant. The gray levels now extend over a larger range with a bit more separation, with the intent that he’ll now be 5 mm thick:

    Tux-Gradient
    Tux-Gradient

    Converted to a solid model in OpenSCAD:

    Tux-Gradient - Solid Model
    Tux-Gradient – Solid Model

    In his STL file garb, he’s lookin’ pretty good:

    Tux-Gradient - Solid Model - STL
    Tux-Gradient – Solid Model – STL

    Next step: plastic!