fbz

i've been attempting to make parametric and eventually generative picture frames that can be cnc milled (or small ones 3D printed). in case anyone is also working on this or wants to work on this, please let me know so we can collaborate. i've attempted quite a few methods in python in blender, these are just sketchy code ideas. i'm waiting for the new Python Scripting in Blender book by Paolo Acampora before i continue.

#pictureframe #pictureframes #parametric #blender #cnc #generative #python

Jun 2, 2023 at 12:55amWeb
Show threadDeborah PickettJun 2, 2023
@fbz Watching this space; not sure if I can help because I have no CNC things, but I do framing and the idea of something parametric is very attractive.
Show threadmeshJun 2, 2023
@fbz not quite the same but I took a crack at blender scripting for cnc patterns many years ago. I'm sure a lot has changed since then but maybe this could still be useful to reference: https://github.com/meshulam/sly
GitHub - meshulam/sly: A Python library for 3D object construction from 2D parts

A Python library for 3D object construction from 2D parts - GitHub - meshulam/sly: A Python library for 3D object construction from 2D parts

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Show threadcorbin dunnJun 4, 2023
@fbz What about geometry nodes? What's the goal with adding some coding to it? I've been doing lots of CNC designs based on blender...and I've wondered a bit about generative work for making unique artwork.
Show threadJeremy BornsteinJun 10, 2023
@fbz How do you feel about OpenSCAD for something like this?
Show threadTrevor FlowersSep 15, 2023
@fbz Oh, hey. This sounds like an interesting project. All of my programmatically generated experience is with OpenSCAD. My Blender experience is as a (terrible) mesh artist a few years ago, so no experience writing code for it. Is there a reason to use Blender over a CAD-oriented program like FreeCAD or OpenSCAD?