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I need to combine CDROMs so that they form a radar reflector. With lots of 90 degree corners. Preferably a folding radar reflector. Some attending Origami Maste
by timonoko 2y ago
I need to combine CDROMs so that they form a radar reflector. With lots of 90 degree corners. Preferably a folding radar reflector. Some attending Origami Master might have solutions that are less obvious and simpler than just cutting them into 90 degrees slices?
- _yb2s 2y agoDon't design your own radar reflector unless you can test it- it might not work.
- timonoko 2y agoAchually I am an expert. When I was kayaking in Chile all those small boats had such reflectors made of tin cans. The construction was so particular and uniform that it must have been goverment mandated.
- ggm 2y agodon't cut them up. Make one radial slit on each of two, and .. slot them together.
- timonoko 2y agoThis works with two, but you need third to make 3D-reflector. There is no elegant solution except cutting 90 degrees slices. And it does not fold easily.
- ggm 2y agoslot 2 the way I described and then you only have to cut quarters for the 3rd disc. Making it demountable is about glueing tabs to hold things solid surely?
- timonoko 2y agoThe aim is to make it totally foldable and flat. For example: In life rafts they often have inflatable balloons, which have metallic foils inside in this 3D - configuration.