The GNU 3DLDF Sphere and Dome Models Page

Author: Laurence D. Finston

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Last updated: August 6, 2012

Table of Contents

Sphere Models

Plans for Sphere Model 3 (DIN A3 Portrait)
2010.08.06.
This model represents a sphere divided into unlike triangles.

GNU 3DLDF code:	sphrmd03.ldf
TeX code:	sphrmd03.txt
PostScript file:	sphrmd03.ps
PDF file:	sphrmd03.pdf
Compressed (gzipped) PostScript file:	sphrmd03.ps.gz
Compressed (gzipped) PDF file:	sphrmd03.pdf.gz

Plans for Sphere Model 2 (Sphere Development) (DIN A3 Portrait)
2010.06.02.
This version has separate tabs, so the pieces are flush and don't overlap.

2010.06.04.
Added crosshairs for holes that can be used for pulling the ends together. Otherwise revised the plans and instructions somewhat.
2012.08.05, 2012.08.06.
Added octagonal caps for the ends and matching pyramids to be attached to the caps. This is meant to solve the problem that it's difficult to attach the spherical biangles as they narrow to a point at the ends. Please note: The caps and pyramids can also be used for Sphere Model 1, below.

GNU 3DLDF code:	sphrmd02.ldf
GNU 3DLDF macros, required by sphrmd02.ldf:	sphrmd00.lmc
TeX code:	sphrmd02.txt
PostScript file:	sphrmd02.ps
PDF file:	sphrmd02.pdf
Compressed (gzipped) PostScript file:	sphrmd02.ps.gz
Compressed (gzipped) PDF file:	sphrmd02.pdf.gz

Plans for Sphere Model 1 (Sphere Development) (DIN A3 Portrait)
2009.10.20.
This version has tabs attached to the pieces, so the latter overlap.

2010.06.02.
Replaced dots with crosshairs for pricking out the holes and added numbers and tick marks. Revised the instructions.
2010.06.04.
Added crosshairs for holes that can be used for pulling the ends together. Otherwise revised the plans and instructions somewhat.

GNU 3DLDF code:	sphrmd01.ldf
TeX code:	sphrmd01.txt
PostScript file:	sphrmd01.ps
PDF file:	sphrmd01.pdf
Compressed (gzipped) PostScript file:	sphrmd01.ps.gz
Compressed (gzipped) PDF file:	sphrmd01.pdf.gz