Hylozoic Dodecahedron  

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Computer files based on this continuing work-study are provided below, cost free for personal use. A print shop service did produce pretty good print alignment for inside and outside of this dodecahedron , printed on 2X letter card stock, (11”X17” sheet). It was then roughly cut with scissors and blade. A computer-controlled cutting-machine-service was not found locally, but reasonably priced, manually-operated  circle cutters might be tried on the card stock.


  
This rendition provided some preference to enlarge the holes, to allow better internal visibility, in the next updating of print files.2d  Alighted Printing From JPGS: Twice the letter size images are provided below for printing. Use the displayed jpgs for printing. (Card stock is recommended and the print shop aligned both sides adequately).

Note that tiny dots appear at circle centers, in full sized display of these images and full sized prints, to center a circle cutter device. Use of scissors was adequate in several trials.
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Given serious interest, a variety of 3d file formats, (with updated versions if necessary), can be found through the PDF link. These formats do get updated and occasionally abandoned by the 3d industry.


Sharing 3d files between users of different hardware and software versions has often needed individual updates by users, for their personal computer. This is normal because there is far less use of 3d apps by the public. So that enthusiasts have to sometimes update their computer, and sometimes even update files for 3d formatted printing, as conventions can change more than expected. 


I have a model intended for art shows, with a file worded for inside and outside viewing, or for 3d navigation only (like VR, virtual reality un a large presentation). Theoretically, 3d and 2d files could enable large room, luminous projection directly form 3d apps or 2d stills , depending on arrangements made.




A 3d Printing file was modeled which opens in Rhino 7 as the only test of transferability. It has recessed labels on the solid dodecahedron shell and is an elaborate test idea to try out knobbed versions. Printing cots are available fro 3d printers, as the modeler/writer here has not ordered one as yet. 




Several 3d CAD formats are available by request, through email. Based on decades of following forum discussions, 3d formats may need tweaking between brands of 3d software, while this is always possible, given commitments to it.


All 3d work here was done in formZ 10 and with Rhino 7 used only for checking export compatibility of 3d files, because 3d conventions are also continually updating and therefore changing or adjusting in some manner.

12 EssentialQualities-in-out-VRML.wrl (402 kB) is a wrl format is available by email. It is an almost abandoned 3d format of the early 3d-modeling era, intended for simpler viewing of 3d files. A good 3d app can open such a file and allow user to navigate all around, inside and out of the 3d model, which gives a better sense of 3d realism. In this case, navigate a labelled 3d dodecahedron, however it has only ptried only inside the formZ app.

International language versions are under consideration if collaboration is offered, as time permits.

©Bo Atkinson    Last Updates: May 2025 . All works are based on continued studies and on hypothetical understandings.