ChainFabric (Chain Fabric)

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<p>Original chain fabric inspired by Flowalstik's Chainmail on Thingiverse, created in OpenSCAD. The sheets can be connected to form even larger sheets; I've connected sheets up to a size of about 6x7 sheets, around 5x5 feet.</p> <ul> <li><p>## Advantages</p> </li> <li><p>Very light weight (~2 kg. for ~5x5ft sheet)</p> </li> <li><p>Fast print time (7.5h for 10x12in sheet on my MK3)</p> </li> <li><p>Designed for rapid printing; default settings optimized for mass production</p> </li> <li><p>Easy to connect sheets (connector pieces built-in)</p> </li> <li><p>Compact when printed</p> </li> <li><p>Customizable (to any size)</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Disadvantages</h3> <ul> <li><p>Link can turn in place</p> </li> <li><p>Corners can flip</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Other Details</h3> <ul> <li>High visibility through sheet</li> </ul> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>I recommend printing the 5x5 sheet first to confirm that it prints without issue. I also recommend PETG as the links are very small and are thus fragile in PLA; however, I have assembled massive sheets in PLA without issue.</p>