How to Make Amazing Tensegrity Structure - Anti-Gravity Structure

We made a sculpture out of wood batten based on the principle of tensional integrity (tensegrity for short), where all the strings are under continuous tension. The result is the impression that the sculpture levitates.
Tensegrity is a design principle that applies when a discontinuous set of compression elements is opposed and balanced by a continuous tensile force, thereby creating an internal prestress that stabilizes the entire structure. Puzzling physics structures that seem to defy the very laws of gravity.
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Even when I find out how this works, my brain is still saying 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa'

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*Earthquake*

[@GroovyMinecraft]

Not that hard

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*confused screaming*

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You're not alone

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Physics: **works** Humans: :o

[@95ooi]

Imagine, architect make a building with this concept

[@steamhelsing9440]

Theres bridges like this but with a more complex design

[@95ooi]

@@steamhelsing9440 what?? 🤯 Do u mind share a link to it?

[@fanrco766]

that would be very cool, but i dont think its stable enough as it scales up to handle the type of load that a building entails

[@jellyfishwiggle8721]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurilpa_Bridge A quick wiki gave this bridge in Australia

[@aphin5547]

XDDD

[@Ghost-xy7ff]

I’m choosing to do this for my school art final project. All I have to do now is glueing and that string!

[@Sxqnn]

lol i'm doing this for a school project too

[@naiko_9156]

Same

[@zynp8642]

sorry for writing 3 years later but how can i describe this to the teachers?? can you help please its our pysichs project

[@pekoranera9801]

Hey Bro, great work. I think if you use a transparent wire like tho ones for fishing the final effect can be even more impressive. :))

[@RallenCaptura]

Yo, imagine this with a wire that's barely visible but really strong. I'm certain a wire like this already exists somewhere.

[@badlula]

@@RallenCaptura you are literally describing fishing line

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@@badlula во во

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[@jayadevps2514]

Load carrying capacity of the structure is equal to the tensile capacity of the string. Since only one string is provided at the centre I think at maximum load the end string reaches only it's half capacity. But aesthetically it is good

[@adamemac]

Welcome back! Long time no see!! That's pretty cool! Thanks for the instructions!!

[@gabrielirlanda]

Architects in Dubai: "mhhh...interesting.."

[@erob9446]

Hello people that saw the Lego version before this.

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[@abdallahkk9952]

Finally a video after one full year!!!

[@williamrobinson7435]

Of course there is no limit to the length of the strings, so you can hide the lower assembly; if you combine this with using transparent wire, the effect could be quite mysterious.. Great build. I like the simplicity of this! 🌟👍

[@tommystump1517]

What are the dimensions of the wood lengths?

[@CaptainBobRockets]

@@tommystump1517 The two sides are made to the same dimensions. The long arms are 8 1/2 cm (7 1/4" - 7 1/2 ") The wood between the arms is 5 1/2". The center piece that runs to the small center piece is 8", the small piece that is connected to the other small piece with string or wire is 4" in length. I hope this helps. Best of luck.

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Thanks for the templates !!

[@gldark6042]

Thank You very much . Because of this video I have also made one for me. Your work is very appreciative.

[@gidesp1]

Il fallait y penser. Très belle réalisation. Chapeau.

[@davidguymon1673]

Man, next time I build something in carpentry I’m building this very table. The design is so simple, yet so fascinating.

[@HM-2011]

Any news about that table?

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@@HM-2011 Also waiting on pins and needles for a response!

[@CaptainBobRockets]

I built one based on this video. It works beautifully. After setting about the right length for the center string and glueing it in place, it's simply a matter of getting the right tension on the two long strings. First, I glued the bottom of the long strings in place. After they dried, I put the other end of the strings through the holes at the top and used masking tape to hold them in place. Then, it's just a matter of achieving the right tension on both long strings to center the structure and then glueing them in place.

[@normanacree1635]

"....... its just ......"? Are you kidding? That's like saying "just jump high enough and you can dunk a basketball".

[@normanacree1635]

I have, since my other comment, made several of these and I see your point. I aged about two years, though, achieving the right tension. Also, I use fishing line for transparency, which is not very suitable for using with glue. I insert the toothpicks in enough to hold it up and then finish pushing them in after adjusting the lengths.

[@CaptainBobRockets]

@@normanacree1635 Yes, it's a frustrating process. The fishing line started to stretch after awhile and threw the balance off. I've used other kinds of material, but it isn't the same as the transparency of fishing line. 'sigh'

[@ridefast591]

@@CaptainBobRockets use a flourocarbon not monofilament, flouro has no stretch.

[@CaptainBobRockets]

@@ridefast591 Where would I get flourocarbon?

[@normanacree1635]

I always used sky hooks to build things like this. You learn something new every day.

[@genivaldopereiradasilva572]

Parabéns pelo trabalho, agradeço também por disponibilizar o projeto, ajuda e muito aquele que querem e precisam aprender, todos poderiam seguir seu exemplo.

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Ficaria mais legal se fosse utilizada aquela Linha de Nylon Transparente!!!

[@ohcomeon1111]

I like how he gently places something on it lol

[@freethought2076]

Oh, this is really creative

[@scruton-4066]

Very cool. Good ideia.

[@NOIR.Workshop]

Nice work! This looks very cool! I also made one, but there is no rope in the middle, "anti-gravity" succeeded!

[@strife11]

wtf is gravity?

[@CaptainBobRockets]

😆

[@geraldmartin8195]

Very Impressive.!!!!! Thank you...

[@dreamcakeofficial]

After watching this the first thing that came in my mind is, maybe I can fulfil my dream of living in a floating house someday.

[@darntootin897]

That would suck cuz you'd need to have a helicopter ride down if you wanna go anywhere

[@AirIUnderwater]

Retractable ladder?

[@CrudChronicles]

You would have to build your house in a location where there is absolutely no wind. Might work on the moon.😊

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Excellent creative design

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Amazing video brother ,thank lots...

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[@ArterialRedGuy]

Just knowing this is possible gives me a weird glee. Thank you.

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Long time no see.... again! Congrats on 1M subs m8

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Amaizing video...love it!

[@ExperimentoLOGY.]

The centre string provides tension and the other strings provide balance.

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Finally new video!!!

[@jorgelima168]

wow, its amazing, great job 👏

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You must not have cats

[@im_a_tortoise9299]

Tensegrity tables: They're objectively awesome!

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С возвращением!

[@Ideas1003]

Beautiful and wonderful ideas

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Very very cool design

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Physics and gravity. Very nicely done sir!

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Yay ived been waiting for so long

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[@TakumisBizarreRacingAdventure]

If I'm correct the way it works is simple. The smaller thread(out of total 3 threads) in the middle of the structure is the one bearing all the weight, so it does not defy gravity because the [bottom wooden support frame]'s/(or the frame which touches the ground)'s connect point to the "small thread" is higher than the connect point of the "upper wooden frame" which seems to be floating in air but is actually hanging from bottom frame through the "small thread". The other 2 long threads are there to keep the balance so that the upper frame doesn't fall to a side.

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Are there plans/measurements etc... available?

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Incredibly cool

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Wow amazing creation

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Videos after so long!

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I've been holding my breath till now!

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Simple équilibrage des forces 👍😊

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An interesting product, unusual solution!))

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wow,amazing

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Diseño elegante, fácil de construir, gracias por comparrtir.

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Excelente trabalho! Parabéns 👏

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beautiful!!

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My first thought exactly!

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Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos excelente video ésa sí es una repisa flotante

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[@patcheramkumar7475]

Thanks bro.. I tried and I done its sucessful working antigravity ..

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Amazing nice great

[@adribonita2610]

Hi, can you give me the measurements of the wood battens?

[@munchkin75]

Amazing😍❤

[@normanacree1635]

Is there a relationship (ratio) between the lengths of the wood pieces or any specific lengths to avoid or try to get?

[@ericwilliams538]

At first, that's what I thought. I'm sure you can make something similar to what's in the video. Just make the top and bottom pieces the same size and I would think everything will be fine. I'm actually getting ready to make a small "model" and experiment first. Before I use any of my walnut or cherry wood I have stock piled. Just take your time, and I'm sure you can do it with out any major problems.

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merci beaucoup

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Saw this video in an ad, was not disappointed, trying this later

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Welcome back!

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Beautiful

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Awesome.

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Nice one

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Good idea

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Se ve muy chevere y fácil de hacer.

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Very good

[@allangil2778]

I would use fishing string for a cooler effect :)

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Amazing

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love it

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Daily dose sent me here. Cool video.

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Прикольно,когда такое видешь думаешь как просто,а я до такого не додумался,если сделать такую табуретку.

[@R0b0Tra1n]

Whoa! How does this anti-gravity structure do that!?

[@kbaygorman]

Can you make one with tension on both x and y axis.

[@daskawicz]

Thank you for these plans. I am going to cut the wood to size and then have my grandchildren each make one of these.

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what's the music called??, love it

[@d1l31hm9]

Hola.... por favor puedes proporcionar medidas?... ancho, largo y grosor?.... gracias..... 🇲🇽

[@CHartaTHis]

Does it matter what length the wires/strings have?

[@abryg8655]

The short string in the middle is the suspension point carrying the weight of the upper structure. The two long strings are balancing the Moment of the upper structure due to its unsimmetry.

[@minicrafting-ft5406]

Wow it amazing

[@davidalonsosilvagarcia847]

What size is the drill used?

[@jackywhite880]

I've built a couple of tensegrity structures like this,. The most important thing is to have some way of tensioning the wires/chains/whatever after construction. In a diy environment the chances of getting the tensions right first time aren't great - not if you want the top to be level, at least. That said, once you've managed it, you WILL impress your friends and families, no question. Their first question is invariably "Is it a trick?"

[@normanacree1635]

Is it a trick? I tell them 'no', it is magic.

[@mar504]

Jacky, do you have any suggestions for an adjustable tensioning mechanism?

[@tommystump1517]

Length of wood pieces.

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[@v1cVijay]

The top structure is hanging by the middle string. Because its centre of gravity is towards the top, it tends to rotate clockwise/downwards...this causes tension in the 2 strings which are preventing it from toppling. Balance is very important in this design....

[@normanacree1635]

I have never seen the term 'balance' used by engineers to describe how this works. 'Tension' and 'compression' are the two terms that explain what is going on. If you look at more complicated things like bridges (design only at this point), you can better visualize the tension and compression factors at work. Google 'tensegrity bridges'.

[@aslmad1]

It has to stay balanced. If you bump it a certain way, then it will topple. Why do you think he is being so careful?

[@zynp8642]

hi! sorry for writing 3 years later but this is our physichs project can you help us? how can we describe this to our teacher??

[@v1cVijay]

​@@normanacree1635I see no compression anywhere. Just tension in all the three strings. The clever design converts the downwards compression in middle string to upwards in the two long strings. They balance each other out. Yes balance is very important here... Or it becomes unstable. You must be able to balance the tensions or it will simply tumble

[@ramakreatif3944]

cool friend, greetings to a hobby

[@alejandroperezpineda4443]

Que medidas tiene cada listón de madera alguien sabe?