Modtable
This repository contains STL files for building a 100% 3d printed table. Assembly required.
Why
I've been wanting a 3d printer for a long time. I finally decided to buy a 3d printer after realizing that I could simply go and do that. I could go to a store and purchase a table and be done with it.
Or I could make a table. I found this project:
https://www.printables.com/model/177153-modular-table-100-printed/files
I like the concept, but I want rods to have the same thickness as connectors. I could accept it as-is and move on.
I decided to, instead, take the easy path and learn TinkerCAD in order to create the pieces that I want.
This design deviates from the inspiration in the following ways:
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Rods are the same exterior thickness as the connectors. The resulting table is smooth (at a distance), minus the connection points. Unfortunately, this comes at the cost of requiring base plate support. Without base plate support, the connectors will sag downward during the print and fail.
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Connector boxes have four holes to connect with instead of two. As a result, a corner piece for the top will work for the bottom.
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Rods and connectors of this design are made to fit tighter than the original.
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Rods and connectors of this design are not compatible with the original.
Miscellaneous
I have only tested this using PLA and a printer with a 0.40 mm nozzle.
I've designed the connectors to fit tight, so it's somewhat tricky to disconnect them.
I have no idea how much tables built using these rods and connectors can support.
This takes a long time to print. You're going to want to make batches.