Project log

Built one milestone at a time.

A living record of HexaClamp—from the first digital studies to working parts and full-size structures.

01 / Digital studies

The clamp takes shape in CAD

The original CAD study established the connector geometry at the center of the system, shown here with its newer physical iteration.

Front view CAD study of the HexaClamp connector
Digital
Orange second-version HexaClamp prototype
HexaClamp v2

02 / Physical prototype

The first parts leave the screen

The initial physical pieces made it possible to inspect the fit, spacing, and central fastening concept by hand.

Early orange HexaClamp physical prototype pieces

03 / First full structure

First design assembled

A useless example, to let imaginations play.

First full HexaClamp structure assembled outdoors

04 / New iteration

HexaClamp v2

For now we went ahead with the center piece being 3d printed. This way it is easier than countersinking solid metal. Contrary the plastic-casing takes some patience to fit the Nuts and ain't as durable.

Orange second-version HexaClamp prototype