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The Model    of the Rhino Head used in the video…

Session Demonstration video and model:    Creating a dual dimension annotation style.

Video: Inches w MM…

Cory Torppa      Kalama High School   Kalama, WA

Hello,

Have you had a kid in class want to make a guitar? Many of us "woodshop" teachers have. Well the idea has resurfaced with me and some shop friends. Here is a great site "guitarbuilding.org" check them out. NSF backed this and has some really good stuff.

I have connected with some folks that believe this could be a great STEAM project for kids and teachers. I have been working on multiple collaborative projects with other high schools, community colleges and business.…

11x8.5 Layout tutorial  (architectural):

Create a Layout (architectural) pdf…

CNC Router Letter-Block pdf…

Rhino is their main design tool as they move forward with their design and manufacturing in South East Alaska.  I had the chance to do their initial Rhino training to get them ready for their 'adventure' with John Niebergall from Sherwood High School in Oregon.  He brought his 'bag of tricks' to Sitka to get them started on the collaboration.  John continues to work with Randy Hughey (click link below) as they move ahead in 'collaborative design and fabrication'.    (sounds like a nice title…

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…

Video:  STL model remodeled w Rhino - video (7 mins)

Models:  STL model remodeled w Rhino -start

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Having Fun with Dimensions pdf

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

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

Print Display for the Big Screen pdf…

The model is of the lamp below. This model and videos are generated to get you working with Grasshopper. Grasshopper is an amazing tool for modifying already existing models.  The video is an attempt to show you how it can work for you.    Bob Koll (bobkoll@mcneel.com)

Table Lamp Rhino model:…

The information is given to you in a series of pdf sheets. 

A great project to make yourself or, better, give to a couple of students to tackle.  …

Removable zero-clearance blade insert

Adjust sizes to meet…

 Updated Paper Box document. Give it a try    

Download, follow along, and see how it works.

Video…

Automatic Nesting of the 2d contours created to make the Rhino Head using your laser engraver.   I will do a followup video and Grasshopper definition to create the indexing and labeling of the laser-cut parts soon.  bk

Open Nest plugin for Grasshopper:  Open Nest at…

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…