{"product_id":"hoberman-expandable-sphere-kit-card","title":"Hoberman \"Expandable\" Sphere Kit Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model has only three differing parts: A right and left arm\/segment (1\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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 surface. Total time for assembly was about 3 hours but expect a longer time if you struggle with small part assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Need for this Project:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePliers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush Cutters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalipers for Filament Scraps (you can test fit and eyeball as well)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrewdriver or similar (something with a small metal tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hard surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(*Optional) Soldering Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Kit Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x - Main Ring 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x - Main Ring 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x - Mid Section 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x - Mid Section 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x - Triangle 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x - Triangle 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting all these cards with yield \u003cstrong\u003e48 of each arm\/segment\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003etotal of 96 arm\/segments \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e24 4-Point Connectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the attached PDF for assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI hope you enjoy this new iteration of the Hoberman Sphere!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by 3DVJModels on MakerWorld (license: BY).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67382971695408,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_e648e8dd-5f9d-4f27-8be3-1667ec07a7d1.png?v=1784486428","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/hoberman-expandable-sphere-kit-card","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}