Grasshopper basics (part 2)
This session explores the live physics engine Kangaroo and based on real world examples demonstrates how to create a series of tensile structures. We will then introduce the environmental plugin for Grasshopper.
Command list and links
Kangaroo (Physics engine - Grasshopper plugin)
Kangaroo components with descriptions
Supporting files:
Example file ‘L10_Tensile membrane_01_Frei Otto’
Includes the basic tensile definition
Example file ‘L10_Tensile membrane_02_Anish Kapoor’
Includes the tensile membrane definition
Structural information on Anish Kapoor’s Turbine hall piece
Additional information on Anish Kapoor’s Turbine hall piece
Dan Pikers Kangaroo example files
Ladybug (Environmental - Grasshopper plugin)
Environmental Plugins and tutorials from the official site
Ladybug / Honeybee / Butterfly / Dragonfly
Detailed Ladybug tutorial
Ready made examples on Ladybug
Full list of commands available at McNeel.com
Joe is a designer and maker specialising in digital fabrication.
Useful resources
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