Tensegrity Table

[DSWalker]

Hope I got the spelling right. Randomly saw one of these on Google, don't even know what I had searched for. lol

Anyway, thought it would be cool to try and make one. Turned out pretty good I think.

 

[Gotcha6]

Cool. I wonder if I could build a picnic table like that?

 

[Echd]

I 3d printed a tensegrity coaster a couple years ago. Can't say I ever trusted it to put a full cup or can on... but they are neat.

 

[DSWalker]

Cool. I wonder if I could build a picnic table like that?

There are some pretty large versions on YouTube if you search. Would have to use wire vs fishing line.

 

[Raymond]

Some of the designs on the web are made with machine chain. tensegrity tables - Google Search

 

[JNCarr]

It turned out great.

 

[Wilsoncb]

Pretty cool.

 

[drw]

Okay, I am officially intrigued! This is very cool...(still not sure how the top section seems to be defying gravity, very cool indeed).

 

[Dee2]

John Malecki has a couple of videos on building these. Some of the language he uses is a bit unnecessary, IMHO.

 

[DSWalker]

Okay, I am officially intrigued! This is very cool...(still not sure how the top section seems to be defying gravity, very cool indeed).

The black piece in the center is connected to the white center piece by string, so it is what holds the top 'up'. The 4 corner strings are tensioned to hold the top piece steady.

 

[HITCH-]

Here is a video that explains the physics behind this.