NanoPutian (NanoKid) molfidget

This is a molecular model of a NanoPutian—specifically, a NanoKid—created using molfidget. NanoPutians are a class of organic molecules whose structural formulas resemble human figures. They were designed and synthesized by the research group of James Tour in 2003.

In this model, all single bonds are rotatable, effectively turning the molecule into a sort of NanoPutian "action figure."

For reference:

• Wikipedia entry: NanoPutian
• Original publication:
  "Synthesis of Anthropomorphic Molecules: The NanoPutians"
  Stephanie H. Chanteau and James M. Tour
  The Journal of Organic Chemistry 2003, 68 (23), 8750–8766
  DOI: 10.1021/jo0349227

In the printed profile, atomic groups are provided separately. Some carbon atoms are pre-connected, and you assemble the rest by attaching the remaining atoms manually.

If you’d like to design and 3D-print your own molecules, give molfidget a try! Visit its GitHub repository to download the tool and explore the installation instructions:

https://github.com/longjie0723/molfidget/

Molfidget is a Python program that allows you to effortlessly create molecular models for 3D printing. It offers the following features:

• Rotatable single bonds: You can change the molecule’s three-dimensional conformation by rotating along single bonds.
• Simple input for common file formats: Just provide a standard molecular file format (such as .mol or .pdb), and it generates a file ready for 3D printing of your chosen molecule.
• Integrated rotating axes: The model is produced as a single piece including the rotation axes, making it capable of representing complex molecular structures.
• Versatile usage: It’s perfect for scientific research and educational purposes—and it's also fun to fidget with, making it an interactive toy-like molecular model.