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596 points robinhouston | 5 comments | 25 Jun 25 20:01 UTC | HN request time: 0.234s | source

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kazinator ◴[25 Jun 25 21:21 UTC] No.44381940[source]▶

This is categorically different from the Gömböc, because it doesn't have uniform density. Most of its mass is concentrated in the base plate.

1. JKCalhoun ◴[25 Jun 25 22:41 UTC] No.44382439[source]▶

Wild prices for gömböcs on Amazon.

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2. MPSimmons ◴[25 Jun 25 23:42 UTC] No.44382846[source]▶

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3. XCSme ◴[26 Jun 25 11:47 UTC] No.44386451[source]▶

Does it work when 3rd printed? How sensitive is it to infill options or infill density variations?

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5. murkle ◴[26 Jun 25 15:07 UTC] No.44388164{3}[source]▶

You need 100% infill to ensure it's working for the right reason.

I've got one mostly working with quite a lot of sanding

A new pyramid-like shape always lands the same side up