Tensegrity Pumpkin

The tensegrity pumpkin is a great representation of of how tensegrity works. For those who don't know what it is, tensegrity is the concept of of using tension to hold itself stable and balanced. How its used in this model is by the top half of the model balancing on the two center hooks. Then the 4 outer strings are used to keep it from being imbalanced, thus making it keep its shape. I've always been a fan of these things and to be able to make it in such a fun way is awesome!AssemblyAssembling this is fun because when your finished, it just works! Strings: Starting firstly, Theres a jig on plate 3 that is the perfect lenghts for all 4 outer strings and the one that connects the 2 center hooks. To make the 4 outer strings, run a string and loop around the top and bottom pegs, running through the middle so the length of the string wont be affected. For the center string, make one big loop around the oval in the middle. Do not go through the middle slot or around other other 2