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Pete One Pager

v8 Dimensions 'Other Annotations' menu…

Model:  'Rhino Head' (image) downloaded from the internet.

It will probably be an 'Obj file' to 'import' into Rhino.

Series of 5 videos:   (Videos 4 to 6 minutes each)

Reduce Mesh count: Might not need to do this but…

Pete One Pager  Materials set to Layers    Download the model

Give this step by step information to your students and let…

Thanks to Vanessa Steeg for sharing this content with us: 

  She is a Rhino techie and trainer.

New to rendering or just wanting a quick refresher?  Start with this 10 minute video.

Download the model below and work along…

Have you ever noticed how the edges are shaped at a table or a phone? Those special edges are called chamfers. But what does "chamfer" really mean? Let’s explore the chamfer definition and why these unique edges matter!

What is a Chamfer?

A chamfer is a beveled edge that connects two surfaces. Imagine you have a cube, like a dice. If you cut off the corner of that cube, you create a chamfer. This nice, slanted edge gives the corner a smoother and safer look. Instead of a…

Table of Contents is the item to download.  Keep the pdf so it is accessible.  Click on a link or search the project posts with the 'search box'.

SubD Video Page…

Introduction

Introduce Rhinoceros 3D as a flexible and powerful 3D modeling software that has gained immense popularity across various industries. Highlight its user-friendly interface, precision, and ability to handle complex geometries.

1. Architectural Design

Rhino is widely used in architecture for creating detailed models of buildings, urban designs, and landscape architecture. The software allows architects to visualize and…

The inspiration for this is from Scott Callihan

at Harbor College in Los Angeles, CA…

Formula 1 racing is very popular in the world.  F1 in the Schools began around 2005 and is still viable in the US and internationally.

North America version: F1 in the schools, North America…

Vectorize plugin for Rhino 6 or 7 Windows and Mac.

   The developer of the Trace plugin passed away a few months ago.  Dale Fugier, one of our Rhino developers, wrote the Vectorize plugin to replace the Trace plugin.  Thanks Dale.  And also thanks to Gérard Bouteau, the original developer of 'Trace'.…

Video:    Laser Template for your classroom

 ( 3 minutes-36 second video )…

v7 Rhino is very easy to install Polyhedron plugin:  

1 In rhino,  command:  'PackageManager'

2 Select RhinoPolyhedra

3 Follow prompts

4 Restart…

This isthe second post on this topic.  Both are good.  bk

Print Display for the Big Screen pdf…

Having Fun with Dimensions pdf

With this information you can easily edit any dimension in your model.…

Download this 2 page pdf and give it to a couple of students to see how it works for them. Pete's pdf might be a perfect starting place to start rendering with Rhino.

Playing with Rendering by Pete      (Download link)…

Print Display Pdf (download for your use)…

A four page Document of  Drawings, Instructions, and some sine bar operations

by Pete Sorenson…

Overview:   

With cnc desktop mills and routers, we have decided it is time to dig up

some old and new projects.

Projects that require precision measuring, precision modeling, & precision machining. …

ScalePositions command is NOT on the menu, Type the command:  ScalePostions

Video: ScalePostions         download before…