Tensegrity: The Levitating Cube

Tensegrity, tensional integrity is a structural principle based on a system of isolated components under compression inside a network of continuous tension, and arranged in such a way that the compressed parts (cubes) do not touch each other while the prestressed tensioned members (string) delineate the system spatially.

Printed parts:

• Base + base pin
• Top Cube + 4 pins
• Bottom Cube + 4 pins

Note: Default pins have a 0.2mm tolerance, if you have trebles assembling you can try one of the other tolerance pins available in the  "Raw Model Files" section

What do you need in addition:

• String, preferably transparent (in my case I used a 0.6mm fishing line)
• Optional; but recommended: glue to additionally secure the parts (e.g. super bond or others)

Assembly

Part orientation:

Done!