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I wanted to explore the concept of Tensegrity this week, without making another 'impossible table' ;-)  There's quite a lot more to Tensegrity structures which I think will be useful in other projects and machines.

The week after's video is an experimental robot structure idea, and I think it would be possible to combine both concepts in the future.

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Why there's more to Tensegrity than 'Impossible Tables'

I wanted to explore Tensegrity as an engineering concept. Quite a few other YouTube channels have made 'impossible tables' which in reality use Tensegrity - the combination of rigid members, and tensioned cords' to support themselves. However there are many other structures that can be made using Tensegrity. You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise: *************************** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xrobots Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/james-bruton *************************** Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something: *************************** Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500 Music for your YouTube videos: http://share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots *************************** Other socials: *************************** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xrobotsuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xrobotsuk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/xrobotsuk *************************** CAD and Code for my projects: https://github.com/XRobots Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects: Filament from: https://www.3dfuel.com/ Lulzbot 3D Printers: http://bit.ly/2Sj6nil Lincoln Electric Welder: https://bit.ly/2Rqhqos CNC Router: https://bit.ly/2QdsNjt Ryobi Tools: http://bit.ly/2RhArcD Axminster Micro Lathe: http://bit.ly/2Sj6eeN 3D Printer Filament: http://bit.ly/2PdcdUu Soldering Iron: http://bit.ly/2DrNWDR Vectric CNC Software: http://bit.ly/2zxpZqv Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. There’s a Facebook group and everything: https://www.facebook.com/groups/287089964833488/ XROBOTS Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it. XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.

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Anonymous

Where did you find that music?! 😁

Anonymous

James, what filament did you use for the blue diffusers?

Thomas Messerschmidt

That’s fantastic! How long did it take to build including print time?

Neil Devonshire

Imagine if each one of the poles were metal and you had a tesla coil attached to 1 or 2 in each structure, would make for an interesting lightning needle tensegrity art structure (maybe a little dangerous). I think I just like high voltage ;-). Kevlar thread.... (just saying).

Simon the Delusional

Really refreshing to see some tensegrity content that isn't just the same regurgitated designs.

XRobots

That is left over from Bumblebee's headlamps ;-) It's Filamentum 'crystal clear'

XRobots

I really wanted to do something, and I really want to make something mechanical with Tensegrity.

Neil Devonshire

Yeah, think that would look interesting, especially when powering up. The kevlar could handle the heat, non conductive, incredibly strong/light and has less than 1% stretch, so would be able to handle the weight/tension.

Darius Zaerin

i'm not sure its quite the same thing, but then again sort of. the hangprinter is a pretty amazing example of dynamic tensile integrity, and it ties in well with the themes of your channel. you could use it for another 'world's biggest-' print project, or maybe you can think of a different application. maybe a nerf gun target moving in 3d space or so.

XRobots

I'd quite like to make a mobile robot using Tensegrity. Next week's video is another experimental idea that I may combine.