I can’t really take credit for the connector in the vertices idea. The 3D printed ones I’ve made use the same concept, and I use the same steps in Fusion 360 to get to the end result. Others here on the forum have done this sort of thing before I got to it. For example:
This file contains patterns for the base part (black outline) and connector (red outline) for six types of polyhedron, sized for use with medium PG plywood/draftboard.
[Polyhedra]
They all have sides measuring 2.5" with matching connector spacing, but of course to combine different shapes you’ll need to come up with the proper dihedral angles, as the included connectors won’t work for that.
As always, show me what you make!
What’s up, I’m Roland.
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So I’ve been a fan of @pubultrastar ’s polyhedra for a while, and I’ve wanted to try to do one in his “style”, but I have no 3D printer. To that end I’ve been circling an idea about how to recreate the same aesthetic with nothing but the Glowforge.
This is the result.
Quick notes:
362 parts
12” diameter
1/8” Baltic birch plywood
I decided to glue things up as I went, I could have done friction fit but I felt glue would help strengthen it.
It all starts with …
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