210-faced ball

Ball of 210 polygons 3D printed plastic elements in 5 colors.
The pattern and assembly are similar to the Paper Lantern

210-flächige Kuppel
Finished Model

spiral assembly
The assembly takes place spirally from a point.

connectors
View of the connectors

backlight
View of the inside in Backlight

full set of parts
the full set of Parts

basic shapes
2 basic shapes

The Body is geometrically the combination of two rhombic shapes, which close seamlessly to a sphere. A total of 210 diamonds (150 + 60) are required. This is the greatest number of elements to combine two forms into a dome that I have found already; the mathematical proof is still pending.

see also 60-Flächer sowie soccer balls

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