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Description
A fully parametric 3-way connector with adjustable XY angle, Z tilt, and Z azimuth.
Build any 3-arm geometry you need — from standard 90° joints to complex angled spatial connections.
The model can also be configured as a 2-arm connector by aligning one arm with another.
Full Angle Control
This version allows independent adjustment of all three arms:
XY angle
Angle between the two horizontal arms, measured counter-clockwise in the XY plane.
Tilt Z
Angle measured from the XY plane towards the +Z axis.
– 0° → horizontal
– 90° → vertical
Azimuth Z
Direction of the Z-arm projected into the XY plane.
– 0° → aligned with first XY arm
– xy_angle / 2 → aligned with XY bisector
See the accompanying pdf or post images for a detailed explanation.
What You Can Build
- Custom tent and canopy structures
- Tubular frames and racks
- Adjustable support brackets
- Experimental geometric constructions
- Compact space-frame joints
From flat Y-splitters to vertical T-joints — and everything in between.
Included 3MF Presets
The provided 3MF file includes ready-to-print examples for rods 10 mm in diameter, demonstrating different angle combinations, such as:
- xy_angle = 90°, tilt_z = 60°, azimuth_z = 45°
- xy_angle = 120°, tilt_z = 65°, azimuth_z = 60°
- xy_angle = 135°, tilt_z = 60°, azimuth_z = 67.5°
Adjustable Parameters
- Rod diameter
- Clearance
- Wall thickness
- Inset length
- Strength ribs (on/off)
- Flat bottom print mode (note it works best for xy_angle < 160°, and should be avoided for larger angles)
The model is written in OpenSCAD and fully parametric.
Tip: reduce the quality value (for example to 10–30) while adjusting angles to speed up preview, and increase it again before exporting the final STL.
Print Recommendations
Material: PLA or PETG
Nozzle: 0.4 mm
Layer height: 0.2 mm recommended
Supports are required for large tilt configurations.
Flat-bottom mode simplifies printing for angled geometries (xy_angle < 160°).
When using multi-material printing (e.g. PETG support interface with PLA model), expect significantly longer print times due to filament swaps if you use an AMS (but also cleaner print results).
Part of the Modular Connectors System
This model expands the Modular Connectors collection: If you need a specific configuration or structural variation, leave a comment.
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