BBU unit family D: squares and other polygons

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See other sections of this tutorial for instructions on folding other unit variants and connecting them.

This subgroup of BBUs consists of models whose decoration features squares and other polygons.

All tiles in the family

Code Name Finished look Front Back Crease pattern Description
D1 cross slit
BBU D1 tile, complete
BBU D1 tile, front
BBU D1 tile, back
BBU D1 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
This tile can be used for connecting cubes diagonally at the corners.
D2 checkerboard
BBU D2 tile, complete
BBU D2 tile, front
BBU D2 tile, back
BBU D2 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
Both colors are visible when tile is made from two-sided paper.
D3 single quarter square
BBU D3 tile, complete
BBU D3 tile, front
BBU D3 tile, back
BBU D3 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
Both colors are visible when tile is made from two-sided paper.
D4
BBU D4 tile, complete
BBU D4 tile, front
BBU D4 tile, back
BBU D4 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
Both colors are visible when tile is made from two-sided paper.
D5
BBU D5 tile, complete
BBU D5 tile, front
BBU D5 tile, back
BBU D5 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D6
BBU D6 tile, complete
BBU D6 tile, front
BBU D6 tile, back
BBU D6 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D7
BBU D7 tile, complete
BBU D7 tile, front
BBU D7 tile, back
BBU D7 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D8
BBU D8 tile, complete
BBU D8 tile, front
BBU D8 tile, back
BBU D8 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D9
BBU D9 tile, complete
BBU D9 tile, front
BBU D9 tile, back
BBU D9 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
The variant presented below standard version of this unit can be used in building models for representing rectangular windows and doors of almost arbitrary proportions.
BBU D9 tile, complete
BBU D9 tile, front
BBU D9 tile, back
D10
BBU D10 tile, complete
BBU D10 tile, front
BBU D10 tile, back
BBU D10 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D11
BBU D11 tile, complete
BBU D11 tile, front
BBU D11 tile, back
BBU D11 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D12
BBU D12 tile, complete
BBU D12 tile, front
BBU D12 tile, back
BBU D12 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D13
BBU D13 tile, complete
BBU D13 tile, front
BBU D13 tile, back
BBU D13 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D14 octagon
BBU D14 tile, complete
BBU D14 tile, front
BBU D14 tile, back
BBU D14 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D15 elongated hexagon
BBU D15 tile, complete
BBU D15 tile, front
BBU D15 tile, back
BBU D15 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D16
BBU D16 tile, complete
BBU D16 tile, front
BBU D16 tile, back
BBU D16 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
D17
BBU D17 tile, complete
BBU D17 tile, front
BBU D17 tile, back
BBU D17 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
Both colors are visible when tile is made from two-sided paper.
D18
BBU D18 tile, complete
BBU D18 tile, front
BBU D18 tile, back
BBU D18 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
Both colors are visible when tile is made from two-sided paper. Many variations are possible depending on where the square’s corner is bent, differing in the central square’ size and rotation.
D19
BBU D19 tile, Crease Pattern (CP)
This unit can be anchored in the free spaces between four superunits used in the flat and hook connection methods. In contrast to most other units, it is not intended for mounting on a base consisting of a single other unit.

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