domekit.cc — domes for all

A project in Asheville, NC by EFFALO
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open-source, parametric software tools and self-adjusting connector systems for making geodesic structures of human-scale proportion.
Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $5,366 of $5,000
Dates: Jun 2nd -> Jul 1st (29 days)
Project By: EFFALO
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Latest News

domekit iOS app + dome survey

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
we're excited to share the first release of the domekit iOS app, put together by developer robby kraft! the app allows you to calculate geodesic structures and generate parts lists and assembly diagrams. please enjoy this first release and let us... (Read More)

domekit generator update

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

domeraisings

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
here's a 3V 5/9 icosahedron (one of the large domekits) raised by robby kraft of portland, oregon. if anyone else has domeraising photos, please let us know, we'd love to see 'em!  (Read More)

shipped

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
we're excited to report that all of the domes have been shipped! we worked super-hard last week to color code 3600 dowels (about 450 pounds) and divvy them into boxes along with flexible tubing and 3d-printed connector sets. inside the box, you'll... (Read More)

building & assembly

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
we've been busy assembling connectors and preparing to ship out the first batch of domekits! last week, we took a (much needed) vacation to emerald isle, north carolina and with the help of some friends, we were able to assemble almost all of the... (Read More)

procurement

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
all of the parts for the domekit fabrication run have been ordered and are on the way to EFFALO HQ in brooklyn, nyc. the shipping boxes and hardware have already arrived and assembly of the 3d-printed connectors has been completed (a task which... (Read More)

fully funded!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
as of right now, we're completely funded! thanks so much to everyone who made a pledge and helped get the word out — couldn't have done it without you! we're starting to put in orders for materials to cut down the lead time on fabrication and... (Read More)

almost there

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
we're getting a bit anxious here, with 4 days to go and still only 78% of the way there. we had a backer of one of the 3d printed domes drop out this past weekend, which set us back $300, a blow we still haven't recovered from. it'd be a shame to... (Read More)

generator progress

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
79% there! to reach our funding goal, we need to raise about $1000 within 9 days. we can do it! + + + we wanted to share some of the work that the domekit generator development team (andrew, ezra, and robby) have been working on. the objective of the... (Read More)

covering the dome

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
12 days left and we're 71% there... Please help us get the word out to your friends and colleagues, so we can reach the funding goal (about $1400 by July 1st) — that's only 14 small domes! Double your dome-pledge for a sphere! Have a backyard?... (Read More)

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