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Match surfaces manually

Bobi
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
One disturbing issue with "Match surface" is that it will try to transfer the 1st and 2nd row of control points to the target edge while keeping the distances between them relatively unchanged. This is usually great for the majority of users, because it's predictable and even usable in specific cases. However, there must be an option to "unclock" the aforementioned correlation between the 1st and 2nd row of control points and instead let "Match surface" adopt the same distances as the target control points. With that option turned on, the surface to be matched will become perfectly matched to the target one. To demonstrate the HUGE advantage of a potential "Adopt" option that I just described, here is a simple way to achieve the necessary correlation between the 1st and 2nd row of control points by "mirroring" the distances from the target surface to the opposite one. Lets hope that "McNeel" will consider adding such an option in the future releases of Rhino.
Rhino blend 3d cnc curvature tangent class-a surface match

How to create a ring in Rhino

Bobi
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Modeling tutorial for creating a ring in Rhino 7.
Rhino tip jewerly surfacing nurbs tutorial rhino modeling ring

Manual fillets in Rhino 7

Bobi
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Manual fillets in Rhino 7
Rhino hack nurbs chamfer edge surface blend solid fillet

"Failsafe" ESPHome Fireplace Controller

John McManigle
in Assemblies
0 0 Intermediate
When asked what smart switch to use to control their gas fireplace, you see a lot of replies "do you want to be one software bug away from your fireplace turning on?" Granted, modern gas fireplaces have safeties in place to prevent un-lit open valves, runaway heating, etc., but some people would still rather have a hardware switch standing between them and fire. This project aims to be the best of both worlds: by running 5v power to the low-voltage switch box holding my fireplace wall switch (in my case, this involved pulling 5-conductor thermostat wire using the existing 2-conductor wire), you can power an ESP board running ESPHome. By running the actual thermostat switch signal through both a DPST and a (ESPHome-controlled) 3v relay, we can be sure that the fireplace is only "active" if the manual switch is turned on.
Rhino smart home rhino esphome home assistant fireplace

Advanced surface modeling in Rhino 7

Bobi
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Advanced surface modeling in Rhino 7 https://youtu.be/JDOnR5jLGbo
Rhino supercar super car vehicle automotive design nurbs surfacing

Rhino amateur creates a single-span model

Bobi
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Note: Since Rhino is unable to properly loose offset single-span degree 5 surface and creates chaotic output surfaces, I used an old “hack” with using the hugely underappreciated “MoveUVN” tool to offset the control points instead. That results into almost flawless loose offset surfaces that need just a few touches to maintain their tangency along the border.
Rhino vase box package moulding rhino class-a bezier single-span

Magic corner in Rhino 7

Bobi
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Magic corner in Rhino 7
Rhino pipe design transition fillet smooth surface blend corner
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