Floating Virus

Don't be afraid! This particular virus is harmless, you don't need to keep your distance! ;-)

Some time ago I found this “beautiful” corona virus model by gregbejtlich here on Thingiverse. My idea was to include this model in my tensegrity collection. Of course I had to change or add some things. It is also slightly scaled up.

The thread in the middle of the two half rings - besides the three threads connecting the virus and the base - builds the tension in this object. It's a bit magical how the physical conditions create a tension that makes this object a unit - a perfect unit. At first sight a bit confusing ... you have to look twice to understand the principle.

To get printing color ideas for the tensegrity model, have a look here: https://youtu.be/baDhDU0rU0c

Dimensions: Virus Ø approx. 94mm, H approx. 180mm, socket Ø 80mm

Printing of the virus:
I recommend the printing of the virus in 2 parts, because this way less supports are used in the slicer and therefore th