Grasshopper

algorithmic modeling for Rhino

Grasshopper/Rhino tool to create a construction system based on beams and connectors.
Simple lines are drawn in space. Grasshopper generates a ready-to-3d-print set of connectors.

Academic workshop at Burg Giebichenstein – University of Art and Design, Halle, Germany, by Guest-Prof. Frank Spenling, expanding the possibilities of 3d-printing through algorithm-aided design.

Details: https://toolchains.wordpress.com/polygon-prototyping/

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Comment by Pamela Reyes Chanto on March 9, 2017 at 8:39am

Hi, I know this is an old post but, could you send me the definition?

Comment by 未知 on July 16, 2014 at 11:40pm

Very cool, much more interesting than I did a while ago .... you will provide GH files?

Comment by Donald Ross Smith on June 4, 2013 at 12:48pm

This is great.  I've managed to create a definition based off of the examples shown, but how do you handle the issue of multiple corners being generated at the same time.  I can't seem to get a corner to create a plane only in the vector/direction of the lines intersecting it.  It seems like they want to create multiple vectors attaching to every point.

Comment by reza salehi on May 20, 2013 at 10:00am

Comment by martyn hogg on May 15, 2013 at 3:43pm

That's fantastic! I've been trying to do this for a while - take line geometry and generate the corner pieces to 3d print. I've been trying to create shapes that are more suited to the "reprap" type of 3d printer (because I have one)

The corner pieces shown in the video are a bit tricky to print on the cheaper 3d printers but no problem if you have access to the more expensive printers or a laser sintering system.

The way the software is generating the geometry looks excellent tho. Perhaps look to add (if it is not already a feature) a system to identify the corner pieces and struts to aid assembly! I would definitely consider buying a solution like this one at the right price. (Which would clearly be a cheap price because I can only afford a reprap printer :)

Comment by Patricio D Andrade on May 14, 2013 at 12:17pm

Hi Frank have you shared your definitions for this course anywhere? if not is it possible for you to share?Thank you, this is some great work!

email: andrade.p.d@gmail.com

Thanks

Comment by Daniel Bates on May 13, 2013 at 9:08am

Funnyyy, just been working on something v similar.

Comment by FrankS on May 13, 2013 at 9:02am

Thanks Nick. It is interesting to see the range of projects dealing with this subject. Let's see what more is to come...  

Comment by djordje on May 13, 2013 at 3:07am

Thanks Nick. Looks great!

Comment by Nick Tyrer on May 13, 2013 at 3:03am

Nice work Frank!

djordje, is this the project you are looking for? Its very similar, they didn't optimise their structure though either, but they did analyse it and then painted the final structure to display the forces at work internally. I've always wanted to give the 3d printed node a go, but haven't got round to it yet.

there is a pretty cool video of it all here: http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/05/multithread-3d-printed-furniture-b...

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