Truncated Icosahedron

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I created this design before getting my printer to grasp the fundamentals of modeling, but fortunately, everything fell into place after just a few adjustments. I fine-tuned it a couple times and moved on to other projects, so it was time to let others give it a try. This truncated icosahedron can be built as a shape or turned into a light fixture. If you opt for the latter, you can choose your diffuser and even use the wild version with tons of triangles in any part. The snap-in light diffuser panels make assembly and customization easy-peasy. You'll need 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons, plus I think around 89 connectors (they're tiny, so don't worry). Everything snaps together using these connectors. One pentagon is surrounded by hexagons, which connect together seamlessly. If you need a visual reference, just look up truncated icosahedrons online. Light: I used an IKEA STRÅLA light fixture that fits perfectly in a pentagon, but the HEMMA would work well in a hexagon. There are likely better lighting solutions out there, though. You can cut out custom diffusers from whatever material you prefer. I used a stiff fabric, and I've also tested various semi-transparent plastics. If desired, you can glue your diffuser into the printed part and then snap it in. I included the Fusion 360 file for anyone to play around with and make their own modifications.