Micro Truss Toy

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Description

Summary This is a simple model for the construction of various truss related projects. Included here is a round node (1/2" in diameter). I usually print this at 1/2 size (1/2" dia.) and (8) halves at a time (as shown) on a Printerbot simple. The chords I am using in the sample photo are bamboo kabob sticks cut to 2" length. We have designed many versions of this to fit various chord types. We usually print 1/2 of a node at a time and super-glue them together. I've had these printed on shapeways in 1/4 scale and as full spheres. More related models to follow. Added on 1/29/15 - a round chord or stick. 2" long. It's easy to print, and it fits with the kit of click in panels that complement this system. Credit to co-creator and 3D printing mentor - vinchlet.

Design Files

File Size

Tri_Panel_A.stl
208 KB
Clamp_b_2-4-15.stl
75.1 KB
Rect_Panel_Holes_1-30-15.stl
1.26 MB
Single_Node.stl
44.7 KB
micro_truss_toy_8_nodes.stl
303 KB
chord_1-29-15_d.stl
21.2 KB
truss_rods_8_large_8_small.stl
9.46 KB
Full_Sphere.stl
68.4 KB
Lego_1-30-15_a.stl
314 KB
Square_Panel_A.stl
349 KB
Triangle_Panel_Holes_1-26-15.stl
1.3 MB
Clamp_c_2-4-15.stl
59.7 KB
Clamp_a_2-4-15.stl
16.4 KB
Rect_Panel_1-26-15.stl
135 KB

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