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I've been 3D printing slinkies (helical coils) and I used build123d for it. Somebody on HN recommended it as a first pass if you don't know CAD. It's a little
by freeqaz 2y ago
I've been 3D printing slinkies (helical coils) and I used build123d for it. Somebody on HN recommended it as a first pass if you don't know CAD.
It's a little rough but I was able to get it to do what I needed it to! Here's my code: https://github.com/freeqaz/light-coil-model https://github.com/freeqaz/light-coil-model
Let me know if you want one. They're pretty rad!
- fragmede 2y agoCan you do other shapes of slinkies, not just circles?
- bravetraveler 2y agoI've seen mass-produced ones in various shapes. For instance, stars. OP probably could, not especially complicated. Notably worse at the act of 'slinking'. Would tangle like no other!
- freeqaz 2y agoYes haha exactly. I'm sure I could figure out the code to slinkify any object which would be pretty fun For a non-circle that still works for slinky purposes, I'm sure some sort of geometric prism would be cool. Maybe I'll take a crack at it over winter break!