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Self-assembling Virus - Easy Printing

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I was fascinated by Art Olsen's model of how icosohedral viruses can self-assemble using only random motions (video: https://youtu.be/w57RxEYygeE, Olsen video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-8MP7g8XOE). @jkrs made a fantastic model using 3x1.5mm magnets.

This remix makes the model much easier to print
- Change STL units to mm
- Modify the exterior pattern to eliminate the large bridge
- Remove small text from the magnet holes
- Ensure manifold

I recommend a strong superglue when adding magnets. This design requires 120 magnets, and you really don't want them falling out when shaking!
Category
Learning
Source
Thingiverse
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What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence
Single piece Hardware needed
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 1/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
Post-processing
Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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