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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…

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…

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…

Models, Notes, and Videos to help with 'problem' fonts:

   A few models and videos to help clean up TextObjects: …

PART 1, Deck Design   Research, Sketch, Report:      Output ideas pdf

Model to download for Output ideas project…

Hammer Time Tutorial for Mac Rhino

Instructor: Mary Ann Fugier

mary@mcneel.com

Exercise 11-10, Level 1 Training Guide…

This device is a necessary tool for your classroom metal lathe.     by Pete Sorenson

Click this link to:  …

GearGen:

GearGen download files by Thomas Anagnostou.    'Extract'…

SubD model that is contoured, remapped, nested, and cut on a laser.    by Dave Weidkamp

The steps in fabrication are shown in the video (below)

Dave is paddling the kayak at the end of the video.…

I was looking for some things that I could cut on the laser to include in kits sent home with kids during distance learning and found these three puzzles.  They were quick and easy to cut, and gave me some projects to help them build some basic Rhino skills.  The two cube puzzles are similar to the 3D Puzzle exercise in chapter 6 of the Rhino Level 1…

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'.…

These single pages are added to 'prime the pump' with basic skills for drafting on paper or with Rhino.

  Books and other affordable drafting resources

Check back for additions to these pages.  Download…

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. …

The 'basics' is what the sketching and drafting posts are about.  In today's school environment there are other ways to teach design.  This is an attempt to fill in some blanks for teachers who have spent little time sketching and drawing.  Simply put, it is our attempt to encourage time with a pencil and paper for both teachers and students. 

Build up your library.  There are many $5.00 books 'out there'. …

  Inspiration from Pete's one-pager:    Scaling Exercise.  

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Blue Tape Trick…