Optical Ideas for Infinity Mirror Geometries

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The discussion centers on creating a large-scale infinity dodecahedron or icosahedron, with suggestions for exploring more complex geometries. Ideas include using hexagons and triangles, with pentagons also considered viable options. A concept is proposed to suspend a different geodesic dome within the main structure, allowing for the combination of various N-sided and M-sided facets. Incorporating an LED flat panel display on one facet could enable dynamic imagery and shape projection. The project is not only a DIY construction but also presents opportunities for developing software simulators to visualize different geometric patterns. Participants are encouraged to share their progress and final results.
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I'd like to make a large scale infinity dodecahedron, or icosahedron, or something similar. I'm just curious if anyone around here has an idea for a different/more complicated geometry that would work well?

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Note that the first picture shows one build of hexagons, and the others are triangles. Pentagons might also be good.

Suppose you suspended a different geodesic dome inside the first one? Then you could combine images with N sided and M sided factets.

If you made one of the facet faces a LED flat panel display, you could inject all sorts of other shapes dynamically.

In addition to a DIY shop project, it would make a great DIY software project to make simulators to preview the patterns you would get with different patterns.

Good luck. Don't forget to post pictures of what you come up with when finished.
 

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