read more here.. sites.google.com/view/diy-fra... Build Plans to create your own here... 3,4,5,6,7 frameless geodesic dome and 3.25 bubble dome... creativprojects.etsy.com
Can you show what tool you used to cut the sheets of plexiglas and a shot of the process of cutting? Also, a separate video explaining your concept and measurement techniques and calculations to derive the shapes for proper overlap.
It's beautiful, and it's only a suggestion but were you to fit the deck's footprint to the profile of the dome, and perhaps countersink it so that the dome is flush with the surroundings, it would really 'pop'. Mainly though, great work and thanks.
Possibly. But the dome raised above ground level helps keep it from getting water logged. If it was ground level the rain water would run across the ground inside!
Hola, creo que estás preguntando: ¿el interior es impermeable? La respuesta es sí. el agua se escurre por los paneles superiores. baja el siguiente y se queda afuera.
@@stav2421 quiero comprar, pero tengo algunas dudas, que Herramientas se necesita para construirlo? hay el plano de las puertas? das sugerencias del tamaño de los tornillos? gracias
@@stav2421 Hi.. Is this already available on etsy's 7m product? if I buy it to make the 7m dome, do I already have a template for the door? How many sheets of polycarbonate will I need?
It's possible to construct a full ball but would need some structural support or really thick plastic . I created plans for a 3/4 bubble style dome at 2.85m diameter, but it needed support.
Hello Stuart...fantastic work! I am looking at your 5m dome on Etsy. Is there a way to create a design to accommodate a standard framed door? Would this be a custom design? I would like to have the bottom of the dome meet the door , but would like to know if some kind of extruded clear tunnel could then project from the face of the dome at the top and enclose the door on the sides and top?....Thanks , I hope to hear from you.
Hi. The domes on Etsy have a rectangular cutout for a door entrance. You could add something yourself to this. Or buy an hour or two of my design service to customise something for you with CNC cutting plans etc.
Great video. Has anyone finished building this recently? Can someone please give an idea of what materials to buy (apart from the plan from etsy), what amount, and possible cost?
For material costs, search sizes such as Facebook market place, I can see sheet plastic (3mm Polycarbonate) for £30 - £60 in the UK. The 4m dome will need approx 16 sheets of 4ftx6ft. £30 * 16 = £480. Other materials are approx 1200 * M4 Nuts and Bolts. And some tools to cut and drill with.
@@stav2421 wow that is soo cool! I have been looking at making a cnc table and it could cut these perfect. What do you think would be the size limitations with this material? Some videos I have seen say the bigger the dome the stronger it gets because of the frame.
@@Rays_Bad_Decisions you own CNC table would be perfect. I did them by hand and know how much work is involved! The 4m dome uses pieces upto 570mm2.. I have plans for other sizes. I've listed the max piece size on each listing. I've got 7m diameter plans, would suggest 4mm thick with bigger bolts and larger overlap for that size to add stability. 4m one is pretty.solid, I can lay on the dome whilst cleaning it without any problems.
May I ask why add pentagons I see a lot of people use this technique but I know you could make one fully from hexagons and I'm wondering how come people don't?
@@iceoffire20 i dont `add` pentagons... this is mathematically how the shape works based on the geodesic pattern i chose ot use as a base. if you look up Class II polyhedra, Icosahedral (Goldberg) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldberg_polyhedron you will see the base design concept.
Hi. Possibly.. I have not tried standing on it. But I can lean a step ladder against it and then lean on top of the dome to clean it. It's made from 4mm acrylic.
There is a 4mm gap between some panels. But I have filled most of these with a thin shim. Others I have left open to aid aid flow and reduce condensation.
con dei pannelli di acrilico da 4mm con misura 500 x 500 mm quale piano posso acquistare? with 4mm acrylic panels measuring 500 x 500 mm which top can I buy?
its easier to work out how many pieces you can cut from a sheet, as calculating m2 does not account for waste and limits of sheet size etc. if you have a max piece size of 566mm x 566mm, and sheet material of 1200mm x 2400mm you can get 6 pieces from this. (possibly a few more of the smaller ones depending how you layout and place the pieces) as 166 pieces are needed for the full 4m dome of this size (or smaller) 166/6 = 28 sheets of material would be needed. you can adjust you calulations for the dome size and sheet material size.
Awesome piece. How much is the plan? I am in india, can you give a special price? Also what's the diameter and the height of the Dome? Is it customisable? God bless you bro.
Hi. Thanks. Same cheap price for everyone. Cost to you will be dependent on your currency/taxes etc. Best if you just go to the link and see. 4m diameter dome, is 2.2m high at the middle inside. Have bigger dome plan if you want them. 3,4,5,6,6... That's for the plans to build the dome. You can then customise further yourself.
@@stav2421 thank you so much for your reply, i shall check it out. Does your design need any angle grinding or special cuttings? Would you be able to help me out during the build, if at all i face any issue? How do you rate your design to a geodesic glamping tent made of steel and PVC? Interns of cost and durabity? Thanks
@@rajendrangandhi6028 the plans detail the tools required. i got the 6 shapes CNC cut, then used them as gold templates to mark the rest. using a standard cordless drill and circular saw to cut. as for the glamping domes - they are different, im not trying to compete or rate against them. they use different design and materials for a different use.
The link to etsy doesnt work..... Also a couple q's 1. How much did it cost to build? 2. You used plexiglass? 3. Did you look into using polycarbonate? There are a couple companies making similar with polycarbonate - Hypedome & Vikingdome
1. for me, using second hand sourced plastic sheet (a total of £200) - second hand wooden wooden decking (£120.) and some extras like decking oil, nuts, bolts, saw blade etc... total £450. 2. i used 4mm acrylic as that is what i could find second hand at a good price. i would recommend polycarbonate. (note : `plexiglass` is a brand name, like `perspex` (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) they are both types of acrylic. 3. as above, i couldnt find polycarbonate for £200 secondhand.
@@stav2421 I am not in a place to buy it now but I am saved your video to my Google docs and would like to in the future. Could you design more size and shapes? Like a Zome?
@@Rays_Bad_Decisions hi, never heard of a `zome` so just googled it... interesting.. unfortunately it looks like the angles near the top sections are too sharp an angle to simply `overlap` and the sheet material (3mm or 4mm) would not bend around those angles. it would need some completely different method of fixing the pieces together. i CAN do more dome shapes/sizes based on the current design. in fast i have a 3.5m bubble, and 3m upto 7m doms plans on my etsy shop.
@@stav2421you are selling the plans, how much does the material cost. This is passive aggressive scamming. If someone can build off just the plans they can design it for free LOL
Outstanding, brother! Love it! Thanks for the video!
that overlap is a touch of genius!!!! im gonna make the same thing now. and hotbox the shit out of it!!!
Nice Looking !!
Beautiful creation, well done.
Thanks. Want to build one ?
@@stav2421 I want 3, and more.
wow awesome
How does this have so few views, it’s brilliant! All is needed is sone form of door
I have a door now.
sites.google.com/view/diy-frameless-geodesic-domes
Here's hoping my idea of combining two hemispheres into a floating home! :-) by crackyyyy.... great idea! tanx
Can you show what tool you used to cut the sheets of plexiglas and a shot of the process of cutting? Also, a separate video explaining your concept and measurement techniques and calculations to derive the shapes for proper overlap.
I could... But I have detailed that all in the plans you can buy.
@@stav2421 Where do you buy them? I want some.
@@kathrynralli4557 He sells them...
I want to learn how to make something like it
It's beautiful, and it's only a suggestion but were you to fit the deck's footprint to the profile of the dome, and perhaps countersink it so that the dome is flush with the surroundings, it would really 'pop'. Mainly though, great work and thanks.
Possibly. But the dome raised above ground level helps keep it from getting water logged. If it was ground level the rain water would run across the ground inside!
This is awesome! Love it!!
how did you curve the sheets to get dome shape?
They are mostly flat, it's 4mm acrylic sheet so flexes slightly. Enough to allow each sheet to join up.
@Stuart Great video. I have quick question, is the dome waterproof? I mean how to seal the joining edges (if your plan suggest that at all)?
The top panels overlap the lower ones, so rain runs over and down the outside only.
hi there how does it go in wind? will it blow away
Hola Stuart. se ve muy bonito, felicitaciones !!! una duda, si llueve fuerte, el domo evita el ingreso de agua al interior? gracias
Hola, creo que estás preguntando: ¿el interior es impermeable? La respuesta es sí. el agua se escurre por los paneles superiores. baja el siguiente y se queda afuera.
@@stav2421 quiero comprar, pero tengo algunas dudas, que Herramientas se necesita para construirlo? hay el plano de las puertas? das sugerencias del tamaño de los tornillos? gracias
Would love to see what it looks like with a door
I'll upload some new content with my door progress in the next month. The weather has set back my plans.
@@stav2421 Hi.. Is this already available on etsy's 7m product? if I buy it to make the 7m dome, do I already have a template for the door? How many sheets of polycarbonate will I need?
Could you make a full ball with this? I mean mathematically it is possible, but would it hold up with these materials.
It's possible to construct a full ball but would need some structural support or really thick plastic . I created plans for a 3/4 bubble style dome at 2.85m diameter, but it needed support.
Hello Stuart...fantastic work! I am looking at your 5m dome on Etsy. Is there a way to create a design to accommodate a standard framed door? Would this be a custom design? I would like to have the bottom of the dome meet the door , but would like to know if some kind of extruded clear tunnel could then project from the face of the dome at the top and enclose the door on the sides and top?....Thanks , I hope to hear from you.
Hi. The domes on Etsy have a rectangular cutout for a door entrance. You could add something yourself to this. Or buy an hour or two of my design service to customise something for you with CNC cutting plans etc.
@@stav2421 Thank you Stuart...what is your design services rate?
@@vg7410 hi . They are on Etsy.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreativProjects
@@stav2421 awesome!
No gold and silver foil tickets?
Great video. Has anyone finished building this recently? Can someone please give an idea of what materials to buy (apart from the plan from etsy), what amount, and possible cost?
For material costs, search sizes such as Facebook market place, I can see sheet plastic (3mm Polycarbonate) for £30 - £60 in the UK. The 4m dome will need approx 16 sheets of 4ftx6ft. £30 * 16 = £480. Other materials are approx 1200 * M4 Nuts and Bolts. And some tools to cut and drill with.
Ohh they have 2 holes on each side is there a way to fish scale them to keep water out? Cool design I'd love to hear about performance
They overlap, fishscale style so water doesn't get in. Able to withstand 60mph winds just recently no problem.
Bolts pinch up against plastic outer tight, water can't get it.
@@stav2421 wow that is soo cool! I have been looking at making a cnc table and it could cut these perfect. What do you think would be the size limitations with this material? Some videos I have seen say the bigger the dome the stronger it gets because of the frame.
@@Rays_Bad_Decisions you own CNC table would be perfect. I did them by hand and know how much work is involved!
The 4m dome uses pieces upto 570mm2.. I have plans for other sizes. I've listed the max piece size on each listing.
I've got 7m diameter plans, would suggest 4mm thick with bigger bolts and larger overlap for that size to add stability. 4m one is pretty.solid, I can lay on the dome whilst cleaning it without any problems.
@@stav2421 I want to make one! How many 4foot by 8foot sheets would it take to build?
Beautiful but all that plexi must be a king's ransom?
Unless you hunt around for secondhand sources. I got it all for £200.
What is the snow load for these structures? I live in an area that gets a lot of snow.
That would probably need a structural engineer to calculate. Not my skill I'm afraid.
Vikingdomes have some info on ones they sell..
vikingdome.com/blogs/geodesic-dome-how-tos/aura-dome%E2%84%A2-snow-and-wind-load-standards
i want it, ¿ could you uploap a new link for buy it?, please
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreativProjects
How many types of polygons are there in total?
Judging by the colored stickers, there are only 3 varieties?
It's constructed from a mix of 1 pentagon and 5 hexagon shapes.
May I ask why add pentagons I see a lot of people use this technique but I know you could make one fully from hexagons and I'm wondering how come people don't?
@@iceoffire20 i dont `add` pentagons... this is mathematically how the shape works based on the geodesic pattern i chose ot use as a base.
if you look up Class II polyhedra, Icosahedral (Goldberg)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldberg_polyhedron
you will see the base design concept.
Great product. How long did it take to assemble? Looking to build one for a trade show.
could build it in a day with 2 people and all parts prepared.
How strong are these? As compared to pvc or wood framed domes? Could it take the weight of someone standing on the top?
Hi. Possibly.. I have not tried standing on it. But I can lean a step ladder against it and then lean on top of the dome to clean it. It's made from 4mm acrylic.
How much did you spend on acrrylic
i hope alucobond or alluminium composite boards can be used for this right?
you could use most sheet materials, as long as they can flex about 5 degrees over each panel.
@@stav2421 does your link include cost estimations for materials and complete construction process? i am very interested in DIY building it.
Is this plexiglass ? How much you pay for the it ?
Thanks
I don't understand how it stops the wind from going between the panels? Is there a gap?
There is a 4mm gap between some panels. But I have filled most of these with a thin shim. Others I have left open to aid aid flow and reduce condensation.
I have some more info on my website..
sites.google.com/view/diy-frameless-geodesic-domes/design?authuser=0
con dei pannelli di acrilico da 4mm con misura 500 x 500 mm quale piano posso acquistare?
with 4mm acrylic panels measuring 500 x 500 mm which top can I buy?
3m dome uses pieces of max size upto 428mm2.
4m dome uses pieces of max size upto 566mm2.
so with 500mm2 you can only build 3m dome.
@@stav2421 sorry Stuart.. 500 x 500 =250.000 mm 2 ?
its easier to work out how many pieces you can cut from a sheet, as calculating m2 does not account for waste and limits of sheet size etc.
if you have a max piece size of 566mm x 566mm, and sheet material of 1200mm x 2400mm you can get 6 pieces from this. (possibly a few more of the smaller ones depending how you layout and place the pieces)
as 166 pieces are needed for the full 4m dome of this size (or smaller)
166/6 = 28 sheets of material would be needed.
you can adjust you calulations for the dome size and sheet material size.
Awesome piece. How much is the plan? I am in india, can you give a special price? Also what's the diameter and the height of the Dome? Is it customisable? God bless you bro.
Hi. Thanks.
Same cheap price for everyone. Cost to you will be dependent on your currency/taxes etc. Best if you just go to the link and see.
4m diameter dome, is 2.2m high at the middle inside. Have bigger dome plan if you want them. 3,4,5,6,6... That's for the plans to build the dome. You can then customise further yourself.
@@stav2421 thank you so much for your reply, i shall check it out. Does your design need any angle grinding or special cuttings? Would you be able to help me out during the build, if at all i face any issue? How do you rate your design to a geodesic glamping tent made of steel and PVC? Interns of cost and durabity? Thanks
@@rajendrangandhi6028 the plans detail the tools required. i got the 6 shapes CNC cut, then used them as gold templates to mark the rest. using a standard cordless drill and circular saw to cut.
as for the glamping domes - they are different, im not trying to compete or rate against them. they use different design and materials for a different use.
Did u buy this plan and try building.
The link to etsy doesnt work.....
Also a couple q's
1. How much did it cost to build?
2. You used plexiglass?
3. Did you look into using polycarbonate? There are a couple companies making similar with polycarbonate - Hypedome & Vikingdome
1. for me, using second hand sourced plastic sheet (a total of £200) - second hand wooden wooden decking (£120.) and some extras like decking oil, nuts, bolts, saw blade etc... total £450.
2. i used 4mm acrylic as that is what i could find second hand at a good price. i would recommend polycarbonate. (note : `plexiglass` is a brand name, like `perspex` (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate) they are both types of acrylic.
3. as above, i couldnt find polycarbonate for £200 secondhand.
Hola me puedes dar el costo de los planos y métodos de compra, escribo de México
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreativProjects
@@stav2421 listo ya lo compre, cuánto tiempo tarda en recibir mi enlace?
The link to the plans isn't working what's the name of your shop?
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreativProjects
@@stav2421 thank you so much
Why there is a shorter side?
I don't understand... Maybe you can expand your question to be a bit more specific..
How are you connecting them glue?
Nut and bolts.
Think if you watch video closely you can see it all.
I have the plans to buy, with all the cutting/drilling exact measurements etc.
@@stav2421 I am not in a place to buy it now but I am saved your video to my Google docs and would like to in the future. Could you design more size and shapes? Like a Zome?
@@stav2421 have you seen these? ua-cam.com/video/wLwqUjXph2s/v-deo.html
Made in your fashion it would look Ahhhhmazing!!!
@@Rays_Bad_Decisions hi, never heard of a `zome` so just googled it... interesting..
unfortunately it looks like the angles near the top sections are too sharp an angle to simply `overlap` and the sheet material (3mm or 4mm) would not bend around those angles. it would need some completely different method of fixing the pieces together.
i CAN do more dome shapes/sizes based on the current design.
in fast i have a 3.5m bubble, and 3m upto 7m doms plans on my etsy shop.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreativProjects
Cómo lo anclan al piso?
Using metal angle brackets, attached to the dome and screwed to the decking.
I want to buy,please tell me the payment process,because I have to build for my children, please I need help
Hi, please check the link to my Etsy shop page in the description of each video.
creativprojects.etsy.com
@@stav2421you are selling the plans, how much does the material cost. This is passive aggressive scamming.
If someone can build off just the plans they can design it for free LOL
Someone bought one of Stuart's plans?
22 other people on Etsy have. :)
that should be 31 now...
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