Gyroid Design Tool

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This is the “basic surface” of the gyroid triply periodic minimal surface. Eight of them connect together to form the gyroid “unit cell.” Unit cells repeat infinitely in all three directions. The ways in which the basic surfaces connect together to form unit cells can be a bit mind-boggling. This design tool can help gain a better understanding of gyroid structure, which is especially helpful when designing more complex gyroid-based shapes and surfaces. The holes accept 1/8” x 1/16” cylindrical magnets. Magnets on the same surface need to be inserted with polarity in opposite directions, and this must be consistent across all surfaces. See here for another gyroid construction kit: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4598151 And here for a gyroid surface to remix: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4794791