Geodesic Dome Workflow

Basics

• This page goes over a (Currently planning stage) workflow for designing custom Geodesic Domes easily with full OSE software and hardware integration

Workflow

Step 1: Planning

• Look over the Design Criteria , what materials you have available etc
• The Geodesic Dome Kit and Part File Repository may help

Step 2: CAD + Designing

• Use the workbenches (For FreeCAD and/or Sweethome 3D and/or OpenFoam and/or the custom tool ( Open Source Geodesic Dome Calculation Software )
• This will generate CAD and/or .SH3F files and a parts list
• Simulate stresses and wind in either a workbench, a custom tool, or OpenFoam

Assembly Planning + Part Manufacturing

• Assemble all Geodesic Dome Structual Beams and Geodesic Dome Connectors and Geodesic Dome Structual Panels needed (Either by hand, CNC Torch Table / CNC Mill , 3D Printer or Precious Plastic machines
• Download/Make a Language Agnostic Instructions and any other instructions needed
• Assemble the team needed (If any)
• Plan a Build Day/Event

Building

• Asemble the Structual Frame According to the Instructions
• Add a Geodesic Dome Flexible Cover if needed
• Apply any finishing (Paint, etc)

Quality Control

• Check for Leaks if needed
• Check for errors

See Also

• Geodesic Dome
• Open Source Geodesic Dome Calculation Software either a name for all the plugins in this workflow, or a "one and done" solution
• Geodesic Dome Kit and Part File Repository