Let's see if I can make this simple.
For the sake of clarity here are some definitions. Others nay have different terminology.
The right side of the rim is away from the brake. Left side is brake side.
The spokes with the shorter bend go next to the hub. I'll call these the outer spokes.
The inner spokes are the ones that cross over and lay on top of the outer spokes. They have a longer "leg" of bend so They can cross over the outer spokes on the way to to rim.
Put the rim and hub flat on the bench. Start with one outer spoke. Notice that it goes through a hole farthest away from the center of the hub. So it is not only an outer in the "towards the side of the bike" but is also on an outer hole circle diameter on the hub itself.
Install an outer spoke. It should be obvious where the spoke goes on the rim because of the angle of the nipple hole. Skip 3 holes and install the next one. On the hub you only skip one hole. There are 36 holes in the rim but only 18 holes on each side of the hub.
After you get one side done then flip the wheel over and install the outer spokes on the other side of the hub. If you twist or rotate the hub to make the spokes tight you can see where the spokes go.
The secret, if there is any is to install all the outer spokes first. Then twist the wheel hub in the direction so as to tighten the spokes. You can thread in an inner spoke and figure out where it will need to go. If you need to loosen some spokes and rotate them out of the way you can do so without getting too confused as you have all the other spokes installed for a reference. Everything repeats in a pattern of 4.
Main idea is that at the inner tube filler hole the spokes on either side angle away from the valve so you can get an air hose on the Schrader valve.
This should get you started.
John in Kalifornia
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