Time + Wire = Geodesic dome!!!

 by nicolasjara
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Marinus84 says: Jan 10, 2013. 12:32 PM
A few things I can't get straight:
- The curled wire, how to get it straight!?

Would be cool it if wasn't just a picture, but also an instructable! :)
Carlos Marmo says: Sep 26, 2011. 4:28 PM
Outstanding work! Very well done! Worthy of a goldsmith!
nicolasjara (author) in reply to Carlos MarmoSep 26, 2011. 9:06 PM
Thanks!
day-veed says: Oct 20, 2010. 8:16 AM
How did you solder the wires together? I find soldering to thick gauge wire a pain straight up where the sun don't shine!
1tri2god says: Oct 27, 2009. 3:08 AM
How do you straighten out the wire???  What is the size of the pieces of straightened wire?  What is the spacing of the template parallel lines?
Great photos!
nicolasjara (author) in reply to 1tri2godOct 27, 2009. 10:24 PM
To straighten the wire I used a drill. Just twist about ten seconds or until it gets straight.

For the construction, here is a dome calculator. Just set the dome radius and the calc will give you the size of the pieces.

I hope you enjoy it.
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