2024 Science Olympiad Tower Building Jigs

Tower building jigs for the 2024 Science Olympiad Tower event

These jigs are enhanced versions of the jigs created by the the excellent YouTube channel Balsa Engineering.

The jigs are for building towers with the following dimensions:

• b: height 505mm. Bottom internal side width 147mm. Top internal side width 35mm
• b bonus: 505mm x 210mm x 35mm
• c: 606mm x 147mm x 35mm
• c bonus: 606mm x 210mm x 35mm

Please check these dimensions match the current rules and check the actual dimensions of your 3d print.

The improvements are:

• Requires less filament
• Prints on a single print plate
• The sections nest for easy storage and transport
• There are alignment tabs on the top of each piece so the sections line up nicely
• Less contact with uprights to help avoid gluing the wood to the jig
• The sections have marks at regular intervals so the markings on the uprights can be checked (measure twice, glue once)

The side marking are in 24 sections (using the section breaks and dots). This allows crossmembers at any of the factors of 24 (2, 3, 4, 6, 8,12) to be quickly checked for accurate placement.

It is recommended you tape together the sections when building your tower. Especially if you are gluing your tower on its side.

When printing, it is recommended you use an inside and outside brim.