Megadome Mini Model

Sit in style, comfort, and shade while taking in your favorite sporting event and never have to worry about the unforgiving wrath of the sun's rays! I present to you the Megadome. A multipurpose indoor venue with a domed roof that can open up, bend, then fold inwards like an awning or canopy to provide protection from the relentless heat and glare that sunlight is notorious for, while still allowing for a pleasant, sunny day to be enjoyed. This design was inspired by the Superdome in New Orleans and Astrodome in Houston, TX, which are both on the list of US National Historic Places.

Note: This is only a miniature model of the domed stadium. 

Tools and software needed to design and 3D print:

1. Autodesk Inventor Pro
2. 3D printer (does not have to be Prusa)
3. PrusaSlicer program
4. PLA 3D printer filament

Step 1: Design 3D model of lower part of structure with the platform base in Inventor Pro (Or just use provided Ipt file). You can add your own flare or signature imprint. Mine was pentagonal entrances.

Note: Does not show details of how the inside of the actual stadium would look like with spectator stands, the field/court, and supports for the roof.

Design 3D model of upper part of structure (the dome in closed position) in Inventor Pro (Or just use provided Ipt file).

Design the domed roof in the open position to model how it would look when all the curved panels are extended upward then tilted or folded back down to expose the sky. (Or just use provided Ipt file).

Either assemble the closed roof with the lower bowl in an Iam file in Inventor to show how the stadium would look in closed form or assemble the open roof part with the lower bowl in an Iam file to see how it would look when the roof opens up. (Or just use provided Iam file).

Note: You can skip this part entirely and go straight to printing each individual Ipt then assembling the removable roof parts together by hand as it is sized exactly to fit right on top of the lower bowl.

Use PrusaSlicer program to 3D print each individual Ipt or the whole assembly Iam together.

Please Note: The assembly or parts will require rescaling/resizing to be able to be 3D printed with max dimensions of (9.8 x 8.2 x 8.2 inches) - for Original Prusa i3 MK3S + 3D printer. This can be done very easily by converting file to STL. Then rescaling on PrusaSlicer.