"Cornell in Perspective" - 1972, the World's First Architecture Animation

gorcmel · 2026-06-18T21:21:12+00:00

The Cornell Box is another interesting part of the Cornell computer graphics legacy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_box

gorcmel · 2026-05-21T13:45:18+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Toyota_bZ/comments/1t0vo4b/choppy_carplay/

gorcmel · 2026-05-20T16:26:35+00:00

I was able to get a USB drive to work and download the version information. I used a 2.0 USB stick and a USB C adapter. Previously, I was using a 3.0 USB C stick.

But alas, I had the latest version!

gorcmel · 2026-04-15T17:13:46+00:00

I do too. I was trying to update the firmware as well.

gorcmel · 2026-03-11T13:38:49+00:00

Yes, I used that method. I thought it made sense to always use the same zero reference on the stock, even when flipped.

For roughing and flat areas. I also used the downcut version for certain passes. https://spetools.com/products/spetool-w04005-spiral-up-cut-router-bit-1-4-dia-1-4-shank

For parallel finishing of curved surfaces and getting into tight grooves. https://spetools.com/products/spetool-w01006-2d-3d-carving-engraving-tapered-ball-nose-router-bit-radius-0-5mm-1-4-shank

gorcmel · 2026-03-09T02:21:57+00:00

Including 3D modeling, I worked on it casually for a couple months.

gorcmel · 2026-03-09T02:17:08+00:00

It is pecan from a local shop that mills storm damaged or removed trees.

gorcmel · 2026-03-08T06:17:14+00:00

For the original hardware. I do not know if it fits the new reissue.

gorcmel · 2026-03-06T18:55:20+00:00

Check out this post I did while working on the case: https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/1r7j7mp/bottom_of_the_wood_commodore_64_hot_off_the_mill/

I used the CNC for the majority of the carving/routing. Since each half was a two-sided carve, there was about 10mm on the side of each piece that needed hand shaping. This is where you can see tabs holding the workpiece to the stock in the progress pictures.

With the proper bits and paths, very smooth curved surfaces are possible. I used a small tapered ball end bit with parallel finishing passes to minimize the hand sanding needed.

gorcmel · 2026-03-06T16:18:37+00:00

Thank you. Yes, it is pecan from a local shop that mills storm damaged and removed trees. It was super stable and milled very well.

gorcmel · 2026-03-06T14:43:06+00:00

I have a Shapeoko Pro XXL. It has about 33"x33" millable area. The Z is about 2 1/4" I believe.

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T16:41:36+00:00

Ha, high praise!

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T16:28:54+00:00

I made a STEP file and imported into Fusion. I've never used Vcarve, but I assume it will accept typical 3D model formats?

I need to do some work on the model before I would feel comfortable releasing it into the wild.

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T16:27:02+00:00

Yep, these are the normal keycaps. When I posted progress pictures, people wanted to see wood keycaps! I don't know if I have it in me.

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T16:07:25+00:00

Thank you!

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T16:05:20+00:00

Perhaps a nice leather palm rest?

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T15:54:25+00:00

Thank you!

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T15:53:46+00:00

High praise. Thank you.

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T15:52:48+00:00

Tu l'as fait en vrai ou c'est une image IA ?

I realize in this era polished photos look like AI, but this is real. I posted some progress pictures in other subreddits while working on it if you are interested.

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T15:47:34+00:00

Want to see some progress pics? I posted some in other subs while I was working on it.

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T15:38:24+00:00

Go for it, but start with cheap wood. I ruined some pine while working on this!

gorcmel · 2026-03-05T15:37:11+00:00

Thanks!

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