Magnetic Fake-Tensegrity Structure

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\*\*Parts have not been printed or tested yet, they are just potentially functional concept models (7/12/2020)\*\* These models are meant to be printed with [this magnet](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WHS424B) embedded in their hollow cavity (accomplished by pausing just before the cavity is closed). Each part has holes to thread fishing wire or some other fiber through, fighting against the repulsion between the two embedded magnets. By my estimation (based on [this calculator](https://www.kjmagnetics.com/calculator.repel.asp)), a distance of 1.75" between the magnets will provide 1.08lb of repelling force and a distance of 1.50" will provide 1.64lb of repelling force. A soda can will weigh about .75lb, so this should be ample force. I expect a bit of tinkering is gonna be needed to set this up ideally, so I'll update this page when I get it working.