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Helix

A spring made of a round tube.

Helix
Helix

The Helix forms a spring around the vertical axis, with closed ends.

Properties

Geometry
Turns
3
Height
3
Radius
1
Tube Radius
0.3
Radial Seg.
8
Segments per Turn
16
  • Turns: How many turns. Partial turns, such as 2.5, are accepted.
  • Height: The height of the spring, in meters.
  • Radius: The width of the spring.
  • Tube Radius: The thickness of the tube. High values can make the turns touch.
  • Radial Seg.: How round the tube is. With four, it is square.
  • Segments per Turn: How smooth each turn is.