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Foldable James Webb Telescope

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This is an artistic foldable interpretation of the James Webb Telescope.
Scale used 1:72 for the primary Mirror assembly, the base is not in real scale for easier print and display.
Once mounted, the primary mirror and the secondary are completely foldable as in the real version of the James Webb Telescope.

The mounting procedure is not straightforward and instant glue for plastic is required. Furthermore a file is recommended in order to adjust the hinges.

Pieces needed:
+ x19 mirrors_support
+ x18 mirror_units
+ x2 secondary_mirror_rod_low
+ x4 hinge_mechanism1
+ x4 hinge_mechanism2
+ one unit of all the other pieces
+ The hinges rods can be done by simply cutting a 1.75mm filament of pla of the correct length: 2x 4cm for the primary mirror wings hinges and 9 mm for the top hinge.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

PRIMARY MIRROR
Start by mounting the mirror_mounter_x, y and xy; these will serve only for giving the correct curvature to the mirror hexagonal panels, they c
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence
Single piece
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 1/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Post-processing
Gluing
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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