Meet the “Plett Tree”. Made from 3d printed parts, garden stakes, some various hardware and cables, and your favorite seed pixels of course, this collapsible tree is sturdy, relatively lightweight, and will be a fantastic addition to your programmed light display or a stand alone prop/ornament (when used with a portable controller).
If you are not afraid of using a few basic tools (drill, screwdriver, wrench, snippers, 3d printer, etc.) this could be the perfect DIY project for you.
- Build Video available
- All STL files (for 3d printed parts) included for the build
- A list of required parts that you need to supply
- 24 #8-32 thumb screws
- 24 #8-32 nuts
- 17 #8-32 nylon insert lock nuts
- 11 #8-32 1-1/4″ bolts (rounded-top)
- 6 #8-32 1-1/2″ bolts (rounded-top)
- 19 gauge guy wire
Just go to your local hardware store and see what they have. The rest, search for online or use the links I provided. 11ft
- Garden Stakes: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/fencing/fencing-accessories/green-garden-stake/at365/p-1472733022992-c-5764.htm?exp=false
- 12v Battery pack for portable controller: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VE7HBMS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
- Portable led controller with remote: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PXQHMSH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
- Guy wire: https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/picture-mirror-hanging-hardware/secureline-reg-45lb-19-gauge-50-guy-wire/sa46194/p-1444437046773-c-13085.htm?exp=false
- Wire Rope Clips: https://e-rigging.com/products/zinc-plated-malleable-wire-rope-clip?variant=39721883467849&srsltid=AfmBOorK9IxlUYNMV4QC8lhPTUvCQrhs53_ur7HBdb4J777TPI_W1OCE
- Thumb Screws: https://www.amazon.com/Package-Shoulder-Machine-MO2342-P-Warranity/dp/B0869LKXSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WQWRKVP1NYKI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Aoakon3PsAWEmtd7N0w4RfSEh2wu6g5XFAF1Ef2pZzE_5-8SegJs9kbGqQwYO42g33-Hjz4PLYS3tUDApfbubUvetFKeqjYPBeRDJ2qUVJx0BxcCGS7MHIOREBmMevLrV4uCjAjz_T3IvYWm3edldFpfXTv47gy5QoVkLHBQaD3-QJBd3gSFby9A0QCtrw4EpgNlnTCNNLDLOQ8j9yYIdgUWWUzHXZxk8ic12AZCxfi5cFJ9hPP-a7hYru6N0t9rBAtjU7R12xVfk_i_iYkJCUl2ljKbuwMaMqVSYoYjpgjNtQIb1S1uiVeGuPqwDMYpyFAkn_LzqCFyGzTElT0KOdmY3Gmzdm3PAg4zD8V5jGQ.JeO5kaZ2emvINi6lKQL3nbstwrNfscBawEToH13XqmE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Thumb+Screws+8-32+x+1%2F2%22+Zinc+Plated&qid=1736603968&s=industrial&sprefix=thumb+screws+8-32+x+1%2F2+zinc+plated%2Cindustrial%2C100&sr=1-1
