MegaSphere

MegaSphere
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This set of files will allow you to build a 360 degree pixel MegaSphere for holiday lighting shows anywhere from 3' diameter to 7' diameter (or even more). Three main parts are required, the top, middle and bottom sections form the main structure of the sphere. The Spar connectors allow using two rods instead of one to increase the sphere size, while providing central support and helping maintain spacing of the spars.

32 x .187" x 56" rods are used for the main sphere (3' diameter), and 32 x.312" x18" rods are needed for the central supports. These can be ordered from goodwinds.com. (Links below)

The fiberglass rods are cut to the desired lengths, then the spar connectors slid onto the .187" rods. Insert the ends of the .187" rods into the top and bottom sections, then insert the .312" rods into the center part. The spar connectors are then inserted into the center fiberglass rods, and M4 set screws lock the rods in place using the holes in the vari