Geodesic Dome

[mkzler]

Hi,

I'm curious if anyone can help me out with a method for modeling a geodesic dome. Specifically I want to model a dome (hemisphere) made up of 12 equally sized pentagons and 20 equally sized hexagons. I am really at a loss for how to do this. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

 

[[-Skint-]]

Hi, I cant help right now as I am a little pressed for time. Try using the search function and lookfor Golf Ball and Football, I remember a few threads on these shapes which will help you.

 

[mkzler]

Thanks a lot...I will look into this

 

[SW]

There is a model of a "buckyball" in the files section that may help.

Cheers,

Sam

Edited by: SW

 

[jsantangelo]

Once method is to create the "panels" as individual parts (surfaces) then assemble them. Here is a D12 made from pentagons. The panel is a simple filled surface. Probably not the most efficient method but it will get you started.




Does anybody know if there is a way to create a "solid" from the assembled surfaces?


Edited by: jsantangelo

 

[audctrl]

Does anybody know if there is a way to create a "solid" from the assembled surfaces?

Well once you have an assembly, can you shrinkwrap it and open it up as a part?