Penrose Tiles 3D printed fabric

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This is a "3D printed fabric" where Penrose tile units are brought together with precision and ease. Each unit is carefully crafted to be clipped together seamlessly without requiring any additional tools, ensuring that only a proper Penrose tile pattern can be achieved. The clips play a crucial role in enforcing the matching rules, guaranteeing that the assembly process unfolds as intended. The units are designed to print independently, using minimal material and thus resulting in a fabric that is both lightweight and somewhat delicate. If one of the clips breaks during assembly, rest assured that there is sufficient redundancy to compensate for this minor setback. The diagonal orientation of the units means that when printing with a diagonal line pattern on your first layer, you can expect it to align perfectly along the direction of the rhombuses, creating a visually appealing outcome.