Bacteriophage T4

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I was inspired by T2 Bacteriophage created by 1radboy. I had trouble printing his design because it featured rounded legs, so I made my own version in OpenSCAD. (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:336609)\nIt also utilizes the Icosahedron OpenSCAD code from Adam Anderson (blepfo) (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1343285)\nYou can customize the number of legs and leg diameter in Customizer. \nI've successfully printed it at both 100% and 150% size in PLA without supports with .25 and .2 layer height respectively. Watching the legs print was a nerve-wracking experience, but they did stick and print as intended. To avoid problems, I recommend not printing it with smaller layer heights because that may lead to PLA curling.\nOn my Ender 3 printer, I'm able to print it by enabling z-hop at a super-tiny 50% size!\nBed Adhesion: So far, I've only had success using blue painter's tape.\nPrint Settings\nPrinter: Monoprice Select Mini\nRafts: No\nSupports: No\nResolution: .2\nInfill: 20%\nNotes: Use blue painter's tape. Print with three rings.