5-cube compound platonic solid

5-cube compound platonic solid inscribed in a dodecahedron, inspired by Matt Parker from Stand-up Maths.
16h 43m
2× print file
0.15 mm
0.40 mm
201.00 g
5
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updated March 13, 2024

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I was inspired by Matt Parker's recent video (https://youtu.be/oTWeuyDMgwo) on compound platonic solid, and wanted to print a 5-cube compound platonic solid myself. I unfortunately could not find a good-quality 3d model of it, and decided to make my own, according to the formula on Wolfram's Mathworld (https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Cube5-Compound.html).

Printing Instructions

This model prints without any supports in PLA. Orient the object such that one of the star faces lies flat on the bed (as provided), and use an external border of 2-4mm. 
To speed up printing, I use one external perimeter of width 0.9mm, at 0.15mm layer height. Use a 3D infill pattern (for strength) at 5-10% density. 
I recommend Gyroid if you use a transparent or translucent filament, and Adaptive Cubic otherwise. However, if strength isn't a consideration, use Lighting infill. 
Printing in PETG is also possible, with the same settings.

The print shown in the photos is done at 50% scale, using the above settings, in Purefil Luminous Orange PLA.

Included is the OpenSCAD file used to generate the STL, as well as two print files optimised for a Prusa i3 MK3s+, one at full scale (100mm long cubes), and one at half-scale.

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The author marked this model as their own original creation.

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