buckytube space frame joiners Free 3D print model

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Some bits to construct a bucky tube space frame, which can be printed at full scale with 6mm holes and has 8 faces per layer, just like the simple tube showcased on thingiverse.com/thing:263765. The image above shows how it goes together using plastic drinking straws, though I strongly advise against this. Instead, large wooden dowels could be used to create substantial tubes, while printing at a scale of 2 to 3 times larger could result in sturdy structures that resemble curtain rods or tent poles, ideal for building a functional shade house when combined with other shapes like domes.