Impossible floating planter

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I unveil a revolutionary floating planter inspired by the principles of tensegrity.\r\n\r\nThe design is engineered to be printed without supports, except for the base which requires some minor supports due to pulley slots. If you're using Cura, enable supports that only touch the build plate, but exercise caution not to let them come into contact with the pulley clips, as they are somewhat delicate.\r\n\r\nFor this particular build, I employed 0.3 mm fishing line capable of supporting an impressive 8 kg weight. However, the fishing line's tendency to stretch necessitated a method to tighten it in place. A coin is perfect for this task, while a small screwdriver is required to insert the pulleys into the base.\r\n\r\nTo secure the fishing lines to the planter, I created a knot that wraps around the wedge, preventing the line from slipping away. Additionally, knots are used to tie the fishing lines to the pulleys, ensuring they remain in place. Leave at least 10 cm of excess fishing line to allow for reeling onto the pulleys, preventing slippage.\r\n\r\nPrint the pulleys and wedges with 100% infill to guarantee a solid structure. In contrast, I opted for 15% infill on the base and planter. You will need one large pulley, three small pulleys, and three wedges for each build.\r\n\r\nAfter planting your chosen plant, you may need to tighten the central pulley. To test the tension, fill the planter with water and leave it overnight to ensure the lines remain securely in place.