icosidodecahedron connectors

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Human: icosidodecahedron connectors Here is a stocking stuffer I'm posting in time for Christmas 2019. These are the vertex connectors for an icosidodecahedron, assembled as a little kit to make a nice little puzzle that's reasonably easy to assemble. I've been inspired by this particular shape since I first saw a sketch by Leonardo Da Vinci, and now I'm making a set of 3D printable connector pieces. There are three different shapes included: the X shape can be used to construct a complete icosidodecahedron, and there are left and right handed Y shaped pieces that can be used to construct a hemispherical shape. The holes have been sized for use with 1/8" dowel. I tested with a few different suppliers' dowels and found small variations in diameter, so you'll need to cut out your own dowels for assembly. They can be any length as long as they're all the same length. Pictures are enclosed showing the pieces required for the complete spherical version and the hemispherical version. Here's a tally of the pieces needed for each: Complete icosidodecahedron sphere: 30 X shaped connectors 60 1/8" dowels cut to the same length Half icosidodecahedron hemisphere: 5 left handed Y shaped connectors 5 right handed Y shaped connectors 10 X shaped connectors I hope you enjoy these icosidodecahedron connectors. Season's Greetings 2019!