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Computer files based on this continuing, analytical work are provided below, cost free for personal–study. A print shop service did produce pretty good print alignment for inside and outside of this dodecahedron , printed on 2X letter card stock, (11” X 17” sheet which equals about 279mm X 432mm whereas any similar size can be printed to fit any sheet.) It was then roughly cut with scissors and blade. A computer-controlled cutting-machine-service was not found locally, but reasonably priced tools or machines might be tried for smoother cutting than shown here.
2d Aligned Printing From JPGS:
Twice the letter size images are provided below for printing. Use the displayed jpgs. 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 manual circle cutter. Use of scissors was adequate in several trials.
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Given serious interest, a variety of 3d file formats can be found below. The commercial world does adjust formats occasionally.
Sharing 3d files between users of different hardware and software versions has often needed individual adaptions by users, to fit their personal computer system. This is considered normal in the 3d app world.
If a large projection display of some kind makes sense, one model might function for VR effect, depending on arrangements made. In a non institutional setting it may well provide for unbiased meditation, as in private or public spaces, with highly finished qualities, or even as an aficionado's project. Quiet, non-intrusive, dodecahedral architecture in a garden setting like a "dodecahedral gazebo" is attractive. Another form might be a tailored tent-work to fit anywhere, even indoors.
A 3d physical printing file was modeled, (which opened in Rhino 7 as a test of transferability, meaning that a 3d print shop might print it for an individual customer). It has recessed labels on the solid dodecahedron shell and is an elaborate test idea to try out versions, even with knobs added.
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 welcomed, given a serious commitment.
All 3d app work here was done in formZ 10 and with Rhino 7, (used only for checking export compatibility of 3d files, and may need adjustments).
12 EssentialQualities-in-out-VRML.wrl , a 402 kB format is available by email. It is an almost abandoned 3d format of the early 3d-modeling era, intended for simple, navigational, 3d-model viewing of 3d files, but most 3d CAD brands should support it. Small, generic computer files are generally the most transferable ones, without compatibility issues, (which are common in the 3d modeling world, because of software evolution).
International-language version-collaborators are welcomed if good translations-discussions are offerred first. Collaboration is welcome when time permits, and foriegn-language people are invited. My 3d modeling work can require refreshing memories of modeling issues, and the author here is currently using formZ-10 alone, while Rhino-7 is currently on an unused PC machine. However, sincere inquiries will stimulate renewed efforts in dodecahedral work, and are therefore always welcomed!
©Bo Atkinson Last Corrections: July 18, 2025. All works are based on continued studies and on hypothetical understandings.
