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by Pete Sorenson     

Paper Box Model  Unroll…

This is a quick, simple little project I altered from one a friend does.  It's good for teaching some simple principles of working with 3D objects, using the various viewports, and great for having a discussion at the 3D printer about the best way to orient a model to minimize support.

Intersected%20Letters.pdf…

I moved on to creating a living hinge box, something I hadn't done before.  The picture below is the result.  I included both a front and back side view.  This time I downloaded a free file from: https://3axis.co/laser-cut/box/.  I just modified it from there. 

I did have a little bit of…

I wanted to create my own box after Pete showed us how to on Monday.  I found an outline for one on Pinterest, so I snapped a picture and imported the picture into Rhino 6.  I then created the geometry from scratch.  I found some nice paper and then arranged 10 copies on a 12'' by 12'' page.  The two halves of the heart interlock to hold the top of…

This is getting to be popular all around the world.  Thanks for those of you who are 'talking it up'.  This is a good way to add members.  Add some photos, post a tutorial, or classroom activities to the page.   

Thanks.........  bk

GearGen:

GearGen download for Rhino v4 v5 v6 by Thomas…

Curriculum Guide Design Loops

Paper Box Model   downloadable file

Making a paper…

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https://vimeo.com/showcase/5007910

Render the Drill video by Brian James

The Model: …

Video:  STL model remodeled w Rhino - video

Models:  STL model remodeled w Rhino -start

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Pi Tape design Pete.pdf

Pete Sorenson project to introduce students to the relationship between diameter, circumference,…

Here's a monogram sign project that my kids complete at the end of the 'Editing Geometry' section in the Level 1 Training Manual.  This is their first project on the CNC plasma, and one that has been popular with parents.

Monogram%20Sign.pdf

echoflowers.org has just launched the Sophia Construct the flagship design, of the Holographic Modular Shell Structures Digital Fabrication System. The system has been developed exclusively within Rhino 3/4 and 5 over the past 15 years.

Simple Ancient Geometry Drawing…

Models, Notes, and Videos to help with Text Objects

The trick to fixing fonts and curves is to practice using a few basic tools:…

The Video:   Gumball Practice

The video…

by:   Rob Robinett from Mariner High School, 

Acrobat Toy design-brief doc 

Pay attention to the highlighted information.  This is a good way to…

Design Brief:      …

2d to 3d House     

(not intended as a structural house model; much is missing)

Use your 2d floor plan lines and curves, foundation cross sections…