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Hoberman "Expandable" Sphere Kit Card
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Overview:This model has only three differing parts: A right and left arm/segment (1&2) and a four-point joint connector. Each arm has an extruded profile on each side which was made to allow the maker to differentiate between arms/segments. These will only connect to each other on the flat back side of each arm/segment. This model also takes advantage of the use of your scrap filament for its hinges/connection method. All connections are also press fit into place and require no glue for assembly. Alternatively, you can also use a *soldering iron to further secure each connection but this is not entirely necessary for my model. I'm aware there are existing Hoberman Spheres available on various websites but I aimed to make one similar to Siberk's Cuboctahedron style version on Thingiverse. This kit has quite an assembly process so be ready to work with small parts, pliers, a flush cutter, screwdriver or small metal rod (used to press filament into place), filament bits and a hard
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