Tetrahedral Roller Car

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This fall-proof vehicle is perfectly suited for navigating rugged terrain. Created by attaching four ball bearings to a tetrahedron results in this innovative new vehicle design. Regardless of how this vehicle lands, it remains able to travel across the ground. Copy_of_tetbaball3.stl' represents a basic version, while the more advanced iteration incorporates added spikes and retaining features that keep the ball bearings securely in place. After 3D printing is completed, these hold-down elements can be detached with minimal effort, allowing for effortless disassembly. Visit Youtube to witness this impressive design in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr4J9NCTPvA&index=3&list=PLCTMeyjMKRkrhMSOf0SD677liIG6aaZ_3 Find more incredible designs like this at Croco's Shapeways shop: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/croco To see the entire collection, please visit Richard Southwell's official website: https://sites.google.com/site/richardsouthwell254/home