Learn how to make a base tile that has hexagonal symmetry. This tutorial shows you how to use reflection symmetry and mirroring in Grasshopper to create a repeating hexagonal tile.
- [Narrator] In this video,…I'm going to flesh out the steps of our algorithm…for creating a simple parametric hexagonal tile.…I'll be working in the Rhino file hex-tiling.3dm.…So I've gone ahead and expanded the Simple Custom Tile layer…and made sure I toggled on the Symmetry Diagram layers…and the Custom Truchet Shapes layer.…In Grasshopper,…I've got the file 0080-simple-custom-tile.gh open.…And, now we can go ahead, and just dive in,…and start fleshing out our algorithm.…So, I'm going to tackle these first three steps.…
And we can just select these other ones,…and slide 'em on down in our definition for later.…Give myself a little more space, here.…First thing I need to do is get the tile shapes.…And, just as an example,…I'm going to use the geometry that I have…in my Custom Truchet Shapes layer.…So that is this rectangle, this oval,…and these two squiggly lines.…And, so, for those, I'm going to make three geometry inputs.…
And I'm just going to right-click and label these…one for the top.…One for the upper-right.…
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10/26/2018Released
10/25/2017By the end of the course, you'll see how even basic literacy in Grasshopper can be applied to developing projects for art, manufacturing, architecture, and design.
- Working with algorithms
- Modeling a base profile
- Extruding elements
- Finishing an algorithm
- Planning for mass production
- Customizing Grasshopper
- Scripting with Python and Visual Basic .NET
- Modeling data with Ladybug
- Creating a tiling grid
- Tiling 3D objects
- Using reflection symmetry and mirroring to repeat tile
- Tessellating tile in any direction
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome49s
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What’s new in Rhino 61m 39s
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1. Algorithmic Thinking
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Working with algorithms2m 34s
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Iteration and recursion5m 37s
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2. Modeling a Musical Instrument
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Introduction and file setup3m 41s
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Modeling the base profile6m 51s
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Modeling the top profile6m 15s
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Extruding the frets8m 29s
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Extruding the solid base8m 40s
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Extruding the solid top3m 41s
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Finishing the algorithm5m 12s
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Planning for mass production4m 39s
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3. Customizing Grasshopper
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Clusters9m 23s
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Add-ons and plugins2m 4s
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Python scripting10m 53s
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Visual Basic .NET scripting15m 27s
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4. Modeling Climate Data with Ladybug
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Vector review6m 31s
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Shadow study with Ladybug8m 36s
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Aligning shapes to vectors10m 28s
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5. Tiling and Tessalation
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Data tree review7m 47s
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Adding offsets for tiling7m 54s
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Tiling 3D objects12m 35s
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Truchet tile fundamentals3m 48s
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6. Simulation and Form-Finding with Kangaroo
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What is Kangaroo?1m 32s
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Installing Kangaroo5m 10s
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Exploring Kangaroo basics6m 20s
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Multi-goal simulations8m 14s
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Simulating tensile meshes3m 54s
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What are grid shells?1m 7s
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Simulating grid shells7m 3s
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Flexible anchor points8m 47s
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Measuring tolerances5m 48s
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Form-finding with Kangaroo4m 48s
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Conclusion
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Next steps54s
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