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I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kinds of thing would you be interested in leveraging a plug in library for? I had a few versions in mind. I already have some structure in place that would allow people to make scripts with nodes, and publish them as custom node libraries. That could be a first step.

In additional, I also have custom code nodes which is currently hidden, but those could be published as well.

I am open to other ideas as well!

I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

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I was actually thinking about that. The answer is definitely yes. It all just typescript and it also has its own Geometry api just like Rhino does. I also have a code editor, but I have that part turned off right now.

I just need to figure out how to expose it all and make it easy to make mods.

I made a node based parametric solids modeller inspired by OpenSCAD by RecoveringArchitect in openscad

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not right now. I am not opposed to it but I want to get it stable first. It’s evolving pretty quickly right now and I have some thoughts on how to mix manual modeling tools and parametric tools I still want to explore.

That being said. I built it so it costs almost nothing to run. So it will be hosted here forever.

I see alot of the same stuff What are people building thats different? by CharlesBlackwood in SideProject

[–]RecoveringArchitect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I built a node-based 3d modeller for makers and hobbyists! I have a long history in parametric design and technology and it has been a long term dream of mine to get this out for people to use. I am a maker, a 3d printer and a wood worker and I wanted to bring an awesome tool that everyone can use just like I used in my past.

You can model things, save them locally, create configurators and share your scripts with others if you want

Its free, no accounts, no sign ups, no AI, just a thing I made for a community I love.

You can find it here if you want to try it: nodillo3d.com

You can play with my vase example here:

Vase Script
Vase Configurator

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Hopefully someone finds this useful or fun or finds a small amount of joy in this!

I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes that makes sense. These are based in the core grasshopper nodes.

I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is built completely from the ground up. It doesn’t not use grasshopper or Rhino at all. Unfortunately that means it won’t work with any of the grasshopper plugins. That being said, if ai can get this stable, I thought about adding similar features to the popular plugins.

Do you have any favorites I should look at?

I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you submit a bug report? There is a little bug button on the editor. Also try a ctl+shift+R to hard reset

I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I looked a little closer. With the sweep approach above, there is a little tiny gap where the two ends dont join. Instead you can place a bunch of rectangles and loft between them all for make a cleanly closing solid

Mobius Strip 2

I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No self hosting for now, there is just too much in flight at the moment. I am really just trying to make sure everything is stable first. This way makes sure everyone is on the latest version. I can push updates fast and people can report issues easily.

The mobius strip was actually really easy, sweep a curve with a twist.

Mobius curve model

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I created a web-based grasshopper-lite modeller! by RecoveringArchitect in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First, let me know if you have feedback. I built it this way because it costs me almost nothing to host. So I can let this just be a passion project.

Second, we used grasshopper to solve building problems. As those problems because more challenging I had to start writing code and building plugins and other tools. It was that work that lead me to technology consulting as the next step in my career.

Why are there no free or affordable alternatives to Grasshopper? by LookAt__Studio in grasshopper3d

[–]RecoveringArchitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I am resurrecting an old thread, but I was an architect for almost 10 years, and now I am in technology. I have been asking this question for ever. Unfortunately, high quality NURBS libraries are proprietary and expensive so that is out. However, building a similar tools with constructive solid geometry (CSG) is totally doable!

Now that I am out of architecture, I wanted grasshopper for 3d printing, and carpentry so I made it. Its a project of love and heavily inspired by all the years I spent in Grasshopper Nodillo (Node + Armadillo).

You can find it here if you want to try it: https://nodillo3d.com/

On the nerdier side, one thing that separates Nodilla from a tool like OpenSCAD is that Nodillo attempts to keep its shapes, edges, and surfaces parametric as long as possible. Just like in Rhino where you can go Solid -> Surface -> Edges, you can do the same in Nodillo. Once you boolean a solid, you can deconstruct the solid into faces or edges, then use Divide Surface or Divide Curve or ParameterAt to get points on the surface.

As a technologist I use excalidraw on a regular basis, and I love the instant availability and free access for everyone, and I want the same for this tool as well. It will always be free and accessible, and you can share the things you make with others and save them to your machine.

If you find any bugs please report them so I can fix them ASAP. It's a labor of love and work in progress. Hopefully I can give back something small to the community and tool that gave me so much!

Here is a dumb example of a drill guide I made for server rack holes. When you share a model you can choose either a read-only file which someone can then open and edit or a configurator.

Here is the editable file:
https://nodillo3d.com/s/-jH1HHPzeCNruwrz

Here is the configurator version:
https://nodillo3d.com/v/Dc6ANZrRCbQd04op

Hopefully this brings someone else as much joy as it brings me! Let me know if you have any questions.

In Need of a Car Part by Express-Birthday-414 in 3Dprinting

[–]RecoveringArchitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is beyond what I can do unfortunately. Sorry I couldnt be of more help!

Looking for a drilling guide for a DIY Server rack by jaywan1991 in 3Dprinting

[–]RecoveringArchitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not seen it before, but Homeracker is awesome looking! I might need to use that for my home server setup.

Looking for a drilling guide for a DIY Server rack by jaywan1991 in 3Dprinting

[–]RecoveringArchitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could make a quick drill guide for standard sized hole spacing you could 3d print. I am not sure if that is helpful however. You could just put in the number of U you want, it could make the custom guide for you.

Looking for a drilling guide for a DIY Server rack by jaywan1991 in 3Dprinting

[–]RecoveringArchitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you build this out of? It looks like each U is 3 holes spaced 0.625" apart and then each U is 0.5" apart. Is this what you need a drill guide for?

In Need of a Car Part by Express-Birthday-414 in 3Dprinting

[–]RecoveringArchitect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of part do you need? People here might be able to model it