Modular Pyramid Kit

A set of pieces for building scalable pyramid (octahedral) networks using widely available wooden skewers (barbecue sticks).
Don't hesitate to resize the designs depending on available material, the files use 4mm holes for 3mm skewers (diameter) but this might vary according to printer precision. With 3.5mm skewers I used 4.5mm holes, so I resized the pieces by +1/8th (times 1.125).
Pieces required (depending on pyramid size):
- level 1: 1 top and 4 angles
- level 2: an extra 4 edges, 4 sides and 1 bottom
- level 3: an extra 4 edges, 4 sides, 4 faces, 3 bottoms, and 1 center

Each extra n-th level will require an extra (n+1)^2 pieces, of type edge, side, face, bottom and center... Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to calculate the quantities.
I'm thinking of running a permanent contest of the biggest pyramid that was actually realised,so don't hesitate to send your photos (I'm stopping at level 3 as you can see from the photos). I'll be glad to hear from you !

Pi