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Nasa Space Fabric

by steveut
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# NASA's Space Fabric

### Overview
JPL submitted an [article](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=6816) on a "4-D" printed fabric that could be used to protect objects in space. I used the images and attempted to create a model as close to the original as possible. I modified the model so that the reflective surface would be printed last (on top). This allows the surface to be smoother and more similar to the model.

My segments are not as small as those in the image from NASA. This is due to the diameter of the linking arms. In the image, the linking arms are probably close to 1 mm. At that diameter, my printer can not print the linking arms accurately.

The attached files are 2 X the size of the NASA segments with a linking arm diameter of 2 mm and top size of 16 x 16 mm. The pitch between the segments is 10 mm. This model scales easily if you have a printer with a better resolution.

### Modifications
##### Combine Assemblies
I've remixed the segment
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence
Single piece
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
ASA
Min. bed size
16 mm (Small)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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