Qball

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Years ago, I was fascinated by James S. Plank's Penultimate Modular Origami, which involved folding paper into geometric spheres. Now, my stable houses a RapMan and transformed paper into polylactic acid. My first printed object is showcased here, hoping you enjoy it! The design allows for pressing, stretching, throwing, twisting, with bow-connectors serving as basic elements for rubber connections. In TwistinTheCube.skp, I demonstrate the process of transforming a cube into a Qball before it becomes a cuboctahedron. To maintain integrity while using rubber bands, ensure they are tight and utilize connectors designed for 1.5mm thick, 12cm long bands (adjustable). For mounting, refer to the photos on the black towel, as it's simple with six convex bridges, six concave bridges, six rubber bands, and your fingers. Explore QballMounted.skp for a 360-degree view of the ball.