====== Basketball Animal ======

{{tag>assembly structure sport}}

//A sport structure built from the 1,33 m module — frame plus mounted panels for basketball play. Built flat, then tilted upright and ballasted.//

  * **Type:** Structure
  * **Status:** In use
  * **Primary function:** sport / play

===== 1. At a glance =====

^ Specification      ^ Value          ^
| Footprint          | 3,99 x 3,99 m  |
| Height             | 3,99 m         |
| Volume             | 63,44 m3       |
| Total weight       | 133,3 kg       |
| Assembly time      | . //(to define)// |
| People needed      | . //(to define)// |
| Tools              | Hammer (optional, for pins) |

===== 2. 3D model & steps =====

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===== 3. Parts (bill of materials) =====

Everything you need to build one basketball animal. All tubes diameter 50 x 2 mm wall. Click a part for specs and handling.

^ Part ^ Qty ^ Spec ^
| [[mobil:parts:core_kit:short_tube|Straight tube]]      | 46 | 1329,4 mm |
| [[mobil:parts:core_kit:long_tube|Diagonal tube (45)]]  | 35 | 1880,1 mm |
| [[mobil:parts:core_kit:t_connector|T-connector]]       | 56 | 2 per connector node |
| [[mobil:parts:core_kit:x_connector|X-connector]]       | 28 | 1 per connector node |
| [[mobil:parts:core_kit:locking_pin|Locking pin]]       | .  | 1 per tube-connector joint |
| [[mobil:parts:accessories:basketball_panel|Panel]]     | 14 | 1329,4 x 1329,4 mm //(panel mix to confirm: basketball + side panels)// |

  * **Connector nodes:** 28 (each = 2x T + 1x X)
  * **Tubes total:** 81 - **tube length:** 126,95 m
  * **Tube weight:** 103,3 kg - **connector weight:** 30,0 kg - **total:** 133,3 kg

//Source: MoBil builder. Locking-pin count and panel mix to confirm.//

===== 4. Assembly =====

Built flat as the animal profile, then tilted upright. Each node = the [[mobil:assemblies:structures:connector|connector]] assembly (2x T + 1x X), joined by tubes.

  - **Lay out the profile.** Set the basketball-structure profile flat on the ground.
  - **Connect.** Join all connectors with tubes except the top-right and top-left node.
  - **Build up.** Add verticals and diagonals to the connected nodes.
  - **Close the top surface** with tubes.
  - **Mount the basket panels.** Add tubes to the remaining ground nodes, mounting the [[mobil:parts:accessories:basketball_panel|basketball panels]] sideways.
  - **Add side panels** where wanted.
  - **Tilt 90.** Stand the structure upright on its hinge.
  - **Add the base** for stability with [[mobil:parts:accessories:water_weight|water weights]].

//Each step maps to a stage in the viewer above.//

===== 5. Safety & correct use =====

==== Build safety ====
  * Pinch points at every connector - keep fingers clear when seating joints.
  * Don't hammer pins with the frame unsupported; seat the joint by hand first.
  * Tilting a tall frame upright needs enough hands - never lift it short-handed.

==== Use & load limits ====
  * **Max impact / hanging load (hoop, panel):** . kg //(to define / test)//
  * **Do not climb** the frame or hang off the hoop unless rated and ballasted.
  * **Wind:** above . km/h, remove panels and ballast or take down. //(define - panel sail area)//
  * Never leave the structure up unattended in changing weather.

==== Ballast / anchoring ====
  * Footprint anchoring with [[mobil:parts:accessories:water_weight|water weights]] at the base corners - mandatory; play loads are dynamic.
  * [[mobil:parts:accessories:ropes|Ropes]] to fixed points where available.
  * Minimum ballast: . kg per corner //(define per configuration)//.

===== 6. Takedown & storage =====

  - Remove ballast and panels first.
  - Tilt the frame back down flat before breaking joints.
  - Pull top pins, lift off the top surface.
  - Pull verticals and diagonals.
  - Break the base. Nodes can stay assembled for next time, or break to flat-pack.
  * **Packs into:** [[mobil:parts:logistics:normal_bike_trailer|normal bike trailer]] (tubes + euroboxes for connectors); panels separately.
  * Store dry. Check pins aren't bent before repacking.

===== 7. Compatible add-ons =====

What this structure accepts:

  * [[mobil:assemblies:modules:basket_hoop|Basket hoop]]

===== 8. Media & credits =====

  * Photos - Drawings - Exploded diagram
  * Linked: [[mobil:assemblies:structures:connector|Connector]] (the core joint)

//Designed by . - Year . - Iteration . - Last updated: .//