12" Pixel Sphere

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<p>This is a lightweight pixel sphere made with aluminum extrusions and printed parts. The Pixel clip holds a standard 12MM bullet pixel.</p> <p>Materials:</p> <ul> <li>Bullet Pixels - can use 64 for 8 per rib or 56 for 7 per rib</li> <li>2 x 6 foot 1/4" x 1/8" aluminum extrusion - can be sourced from <a href="https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/127/3989">https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/127/3989</a></li> </ul> <p>Cut the extrusions in at 1/4" and 1/2" from the half way point (So you will end up with 4 rods of slightly different lengths)</p> <p>Use a dremel or notching tool to create a notch 1/4" inch from the end of the rod. You can use the printed part as a template.</p> <p>On the other end of the rod, cut another notch on the opposite side from the first notch.</p> <p>Use a ring roller (or hand bend using a 5 gallon home depot bucket)</p> <p>Slide the pixel clips on and then insert the extrusions into the mounting bracket.</p> <p>Use the 2 locking clips to lock the extrusions into place.</p> <p>Fusion360 Files at this link: <a href="https://a360.co/3sIsqRg">https://a360.co/3sIsqRg</a></p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>200</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>20</p></div> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> PLA PLA Green</p> </p></p></p> Category: DIY