String Tensegrity Structure

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I discovered [this innovative model](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4026922) which impressed me greatly but lacked a sturdy foundation. I recreated it from the ground up in Fusion 360, including a solid base and smaller holes tailored for monofilament fishing line. The F3D file is included for easy access. To assemble this design, carefully tie knots above and below each component. You can observe this process in the [video for the original model](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-0C60yYU3Y). It's crucial to achieve a good amount of tension in each segment. When knotting above each part, gently squeeze the arms together to ensure tension in the segment between them as it springs back open. Through trial and error, I found that three pieces is approximately the highest configuration I can manage with my current skill level. However, if you can successfully maintain enough tension in the segments, you might be able to achieve even greater heights. Assembling this design proves challenging at present, but I believe its complexity can be significantly reduced by replacing the holes with a slot that accepts a pre-knotted string. This revision is planned for future updates.