Kaleidocycle by jwags55

...idocycle using six pseudo-tetrahedra. i then printed them with my ultimaker 3d printer. the hinges are "snap joints".

... if you have a good printer, print the tight model and if the moving parts don't fuse together, then you have a good printer.

...d, you can 'push' the kaleidocycle into its different positions. #kaleidocycle #polyhedragami #shatz_cube #sketchyphysics

...self through its center. here is a short video (not mine) of a kaleidocycle in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4owfczeqqmq

...schatz cube. see video of paper model on youtube. improved for continuous flexibility. #kaleidocycle #schatz_cube #sketchyphysics

...ges. this is an easy print with no supports required. all 6 elements are the same and can be assembled and dis-assembled at will.

...8-10-06 kaleidocycle2 pin.stl utilizes pins to connect modules. i cut the gem pins to get short straight pins of diameter 1.2 mm.

...n working axis. with this model, everything goes smooth at 0.12, no support. 15% infill. thanks to the original creators! enjoy !

...fter i break some hinges, i ask the basic shape in scad, and redesign the hinges. i used 25mm d=2mm metal bars for rolling point.

...ake is perfect for winter. based on compliant mechanisms this snowflake is unique for its ability to undergo continuous rotation.

...self through its center. here is a short video (not mine) of a kaleidocycle in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4owfczeqqmq

...n working axis. with this model, everything goes smooth at 0.12, no support. 15% infill. thanks to the original creators! enjoy !

...ges. this is an easy print with no supports required. all 6 elements are the same and can be assembled and dis-assembled at will.

...8-10-06 kaleidocycle2 pin.stl utilizes pins to connect modules. i cut the gem pins to get short straight pins of diameter 1.2 mm.

...fter i break some hinges, i ask the basic shape in scad, and redesign the hinges. i used 25mm d=2mm metal bars for rolling point.

... if you have a good printer, print the tight model and if the moving parts don't fuse together, then you have a good printer.

...t doesn't fit at all. i scaled it up and increased thickness by a factor of slightly more than 1.5 to make parts fit tightly.

...times it does not fold correctly, but can be helped with a gentle push of the funger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuuxkoszyxg

...earance being 0.3mm uploaded new stl "nano": increased strength, even smaller, clearance to 0.3mm in really every spot.

...fan adaptor by jwags55 thingiverse adapt a 40 mm to a 50 mm fan opening.

...jwags55 thingiverse basic arduino bumper with mounting holes. i used (4) m3x0.5 x 6 screws to attach the arduino to the bumper.

...amplfier spacer by jwags55 thingiverse i had misplaced my thermocouple amplifier sensor board spacer so i created a replacement.

...ker amplifier wire strain relief by jwags55 thingiverse wire strain relief for the hot end thermocouple amplifier circuit board.

...nintendo ds lite slot- 2 cover by jwags55 thingiverse lost your nds lite slot-2 cover? here you go.

... globe's outside diameter (locking ring section) is approximately 6.5". it's a big print - 6.98" x 2.30".

...39;t twist too hard because it is more difficult to unlock. knob is printed at the same time as the sideplate with a 0.5 mm gap.

... a bumper to keep your board elevated above your workbench. derived from my din rail clip:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:500504

...ng more than one at a time so the tops have time to cool between layers. step and source autodesk inventor files included. enjoy!