adjustable 3D printed fabric/armour with high strength improved flexibility

cults3d

This is pretty amazing stuff, however it's a bit slow and tedious to assemble. So I've drawn a version that prints assembled... https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3149980 The root idea I first posted here, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3112944 it got such a positive response that I thought I should update it for all you 3d printing enthusiasts. I notice that lots of people are downloading it, but not so many are “liking” it? If there’s something I can do, or question I can answer to make it more likealble for you, please let me know. There's quite a bit more to come from this design, so follow me if you want to keep up to date. Is anyone interested in a link to my fusion modeling file? This mesh is strong,and flexible, and very interestingly, it's an adjustable mesh! So if you want a bulge, for a boob, or whatever, no problem, just adjust the length of the rods and you have created a non-flat surface. The hole in the centre is for snap in components I have yet to design! (or you have yet to design). The idea is that this mesh could be a carrier for some scale mail, or spikes, or flowers, or.... I'm pleased with the system, and I think anyone can put it together. Getting a batch of small threaded rod is a pain, but you can order nylon threaded rod which would help keep the weight down. A useful trick is that the hole through the centre can be used clamp through with a bolt. This allows for faster assembly, and keeps the pieces tight together while the glue dries. In my head I'm about 3 iterations beyond what you see here, but I don't have much time for this project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1UVltLlFgU