Fruit Tree (Modular)

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Build a tree using your 3D printer! Design and print custom fruit trees that adapt quickly to accommodate changing fruit types. The modular design lets pieces snap together securely, ensuring stability as the tree grows. Fruit holders spiral downwards, curving around their contents with precision. This custom model is fully adaptable, allowing for adjustments to branch styles, trunk lengths, leaf arrangements, and root growth. Start small, and gradually scale up your tree's size. To get an idea of how it works, check out this animated video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pByeTKZoU_U The model prints easily with even the smallest 3D printers, like a 120x120mm machine. You can achieve a wide range of color effects using just one extruder. While it was initially designed for holding fruit, you can use it to display anything. **Update**: I have slightly increased the tolerance in trunk connections due to testing with high infill settings. Although this makes assembly more difficult, it also works fine with higher density prints. If you prefer lower tolerance connections, download the updated files at Trunk-Pieces_Lower-Tolerance.zip Here are the required components for a basic tree: 1. Trunk-Base.stl 2. Trunk-1xSlot.stl 3. Trunk-Crown.stl 4. Leave.stl (repeat 6 times) 5. Crown-LeavesTop.stl 6. Branch-Normal.stl (or any branch model) 7. Root-Normal-Wavy.stl (or any root design, repeated 6 times) Note that ABS material is recommended, especially when printing with raft support for better branch connection and spiral flexibility. Here are the specifications for the branches: 1. Branch-Big: Suitable for large fruits like apples and oranges. 2. Branch-Normal: Ideal for fruits such as pears, big nectarines, or small apples. 3. Branch-Small: Best for smaller fruits like peaches or kiwis. 4. Branch-VerySmall: Designed to fit tiny fruits like prunes or strawberries. The trunk can be extended by adding more components, and so can the leaves, forming a complete tree structure that is truly impressive when scaled up correctly. Some final considerations: * You don't need support materials for assembly as everything will fit in place perfectly once all parts are securely locked together. * This tree's roots require stability, so you should aim for normal or thicker models to get it growing tall without losing balance. The ultimate ceiling height limit seems to be roughly 3.5m when using only a kilogram of filament which makes this possible without exceeding standard home ceiling heights.