TrussFormer: 3D Printing Large Kinetic Structures
summary
An end-to-end system that lets users turn truss assemblies into moving structures by swapping edges for linear actuators, auto-generating 3D-printed spherical joints, and checking behavior with a physics engine. The tool offers automatic actuator placement, timeline editing, and two fixes when simulated inertial loads break parts: reduce speed or limit stroke. Produced examples include a six-legged walking robot and a 4 m animatronic T‑rex; simulated forces match measured readings closely enough to predict failure and safely fabricate. dynamic force verification
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction to TrussFab
- 2:35Kinetic structure design
- 4:12Physics-based simulation
- 6:51Constructing components
- 9:08Design tools and primitives
- 13:00Validation and testing
- 14:58Conclusion and Q&A
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