Dome Connector with Fiberglass rod

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These are connectors designed to create dome or sphere shapes, featuring two types: one for 5 rods and another for 6 rods. The prerequisites include using flexible fiberglass rods with a diameter of 5 mm; I personally use resin-coated fiberglass rods suitable for horticulture. Secure fixation is achieved through the use of M5 screws and nuts. https://youtu.be/oRnJ9lsDLYw # [feature] - The rod emerges horizontally from the connector, allowing for a smooth spherical surface to be achieved. - The angle at which the rod exits varies depending on the type of dome; however, this design is flexible enough to accommodate various angles, making it suitable for multiple dome types. # [print condition] - Filament PETG is used - Infill percentage is 100% - No support is required # [information needed to make a dome/sphere] The necessary information includes the exact length of rods, number of rods, and number of connectors. The site http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html provides helpful calculations. # [A note about imperfections] When I obtained my rod from "Daiso", I found that its resin coating was weak; excessive force caused the resin to break, and the rod would fall out. Unfortunately, no solution has been discovered to resolve this issue. # [change history] 2020/05/30 I revised the design of details to make it more difficult for the rod to come loose. New file names include "v2" suffixes; however, I had to delete the old files as they posed a risk of mistakes.