Nodes Construction Toy

Summary

Nodes is a construction toy that lets you build large wireframes with minimal material. Use those filament scraps for something big!

Options

  • Four node connector shapes (triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon)
  • Six link lengths (4, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30 notch)
  • Trimmable Link - Designed to be cut down to a desired length

Printing

  • No supports needed
  • Requires some precision for a nice part fit
  • Use PETG or TPU for the links
  • Use scrap PLA for the node connectors

Tips

  • Links need to be able to bend - PETG and TPU is recommended.
  • For shorter links (4 & 6 notch), TPU works best.
  • If node ports are too tight, use a flat head screwdriver to widen them slightly.

Common Shapes

  • Tetrahedron - 4 nodes, 6 links
  • Octahedron - 6 nodes, 12 links
  • Cube - 8 nodes, 12 links
  • Dodecahedron - 20 nodes, 30 links
  • Icosahedron - 12 nodes, 30 links

Can I sell copies of this?

Yes! This model is available for commercial use!

License Details

Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0)

This license grants you permission to download, distribute, alter, print, and even sell copies of this design.

This license requires you to provide attribution so that others can find my work.

This license applies only to the model files (STL, 3MF, STEP, F3D) included in this project. It does not apply to photos, videos, my logo, or other supplemental graphics attached to or displayed with this project.

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"Nodes Construction Toy" (https://3dprinty.xyz/project/81) is designed by 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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