Instruction on how to make “buckyballs” (dodecahedron, truncated icosahedron) from “PHiZZ” units. www.merrimack.edu For what it’s worth…some facts: – It looks complicated but it is really easy to make. Much easier than the “5 intersecting tetrahedra” or even an origami swan! – The unit used in this modular is Thomas Hull’s “PHiZZ” unit (pentagon-hexagon zig-zag unit). – Another advantage is you can fold it from standard square memo pads and do something else the same time as these PHiZZ units are really simple to make. – It may look fragile but the links are quite strong you can build giant models with these. – The big model shown the “standard” buckyball is a representation of the Buckminster fullerene molecule, which consists of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a sphere (32 planes: 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons all neatly arranged around a sphere). – Very good remedy against boredom, high blood pressure, smoking, insanity, anxiety, stress, excess spare time, restlessness etc. etc.! 😉 Music by www.pacdv.com/sounds/ – “oriental drift”
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