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Device data
Manufacturing files https://www.youmagine.com/designs/tent-vertex-joint
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
Project data
Authors John Smith
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 1.65
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Tent Vertex Joint

Project developed by User:jcismith

Abstract

The purpose of this build was to make it easier and more convenient for individuals around the world to construct shelters with the resources available to them. The tent vertex joint accomplishes this by providing a sturdy point to join multiple poles for constructing a tent.

Bill of Materials

  1. Filament
  2. Design files (OpenSCAD and STL): | Youmagine Link

Tools needed

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Skills and knowledge needed

  1. Knowledge of OpenSCAD is needed to manipulate the vertex joint if necessary.

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

There is one .stl file for this print available to download.

Layer Height

It is recommended to print at a layer height of 0.1mm for a good quality vertex joint printed accurately.

Speed

It is good practice to print at slow speeds when producing quality prints, especially with this print due to the angle of the pole sockets. For the print above I used 40mm/s.

Temperature

I used Hatchbox 1.75mm PLA to make this print. A good temperature to print at with this filament is 185 degrees celsius.

Fill

I used 25% infill to ensure I made a strong, relatively light, good quality print.

Support Material

I printed with support material everywhere (touching the build plate and within the part itself) to maintain good quality when printing the angled pole sockets.

Removing Support Structure

  1. Using needle nose pliers, grab and tear support structure off from the pole sockets.
  2. Once all or most of the support structure is removed, sand until desired finish is achieved.

For the PLA I print at 185 degrees Celsius, which provides me with precision printing and minimizes maintenance issues.

Assembly Time Estimate

N/A

Common Problems and Solutions

TBD

  1. Print Times (Varies on size of tent joint)
    1. Vertex Joint pictured to the right - ~14 hrs
  2. Assembly
    1. N/A

Common Problems and Solutions

Cost savings

  1. Total cost: $1.65 (82 grams PLA)
  2. Commercial Part: ~$10
  3. Approximate savings of $8.35 (83.5% savings)

References

  1. ↑ web page: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/OEM-ODM-best-price-plastic-tent_60367342106.html
  2. ↑ web page: http://www.openscad.org/cheatsheet/
Page data
Keywords 3D printing, tent joint, camping
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 2 pages link here
Views 82 page views (analytics)
Created December 6, 2016 by John Smith
Last edit February 28, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as Jcismith (2016–2024). "Tent Vertex Joint". Appropedia. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
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