Matthias Schwar
5 Intersecting Adamantane Molecules
I have recently created an origami version of adamantane (which is a peculiarly shaped hydrocarbon). I noticed that it looks like an expanded tetrahedron so i thought it can be woven like the popular design "Five Intersecting Tetrahedra" (Thomas Hull).
My attempts were not successful until I discovered that the structure has been computed by Robert J. Lang years ago. With the help of his POV-Ray rendering (Polypolyhedron 16) I almost succeeded, but the units i utilized were not narrow enough (6 units per polyhedron, 1:2.84 rectangle, 120 degree crimps and connections). Afterwards I tried the same but with an aspect ratio of 1:4 and it worked. The complete model is a little bit loose, maybe a 1:3.5 paper ratio would be better.
I later found out that my creation is not the first origami rendition of this Polypolyhedron. For example, there are the models designed by Byriah Loper and Martin S. Andersen.
5 Intersecting Adamantane Molecules
I have recently created an origami version of adamantane (which is a peculiarly shaped hydrocarbon). I noticed that it looks like an expanded tetrahedron so i thought it can be woven like the popular design "Five Intersecting Tetrahedra" (Thomas Hull).
My attempts were not successful until I discovered that the structure has been computed by Robert J. Lang years ago. With the help of his POV-Ray rendering (Polypolyhedron 16) I almost succeeded, but the units i utilized were not narrow enough (6 units per polyhedron, 1:2.84 rectangle, 120 degree crimps and connections). Afterwards I tried the same but with an aspect ratio of 1:4 and it worked. The complete model is a little bit loose, maybe a 1:3.5 paper ratio would be better.
I later found out that my creation is not the first origami rendition of this Polypolyhedron. For example, there are the models designed by Byriah Loper and Martin S. Andersen.