Part 1: 2D Tiling.
I had an extremely hard time with this assignment and it comes down to not knowing the coding processes to well. I was first having issues with the code within the first Python block by not setting up any of the lines involving curves. So I was stuck only being able to make block tiles that I was able to manipulate by size or angle of the tiles. I reached out for some help with a couple of other students and they helped me work that issue out. I was also helped out with fixing the Escher tile issue, again a small coding issue along with connecting one of the grasshopper blocks.
Part 2: 3D printed tiles.
To my disappointment, this one I was unable to create anything. I spent hours trying to combine my Escher tile to the vessel that I tiled onto. I was able to get the vessel positioned over only one tile at a time and was never able to figure out how to combine the two objects. I played around with the grasshopper blocks connecting different blocks together to see if I could get the two to work together but again that got me know where. I’m sure it has everything to do with more coding within the python blocks but this again is out of my skill set as far as coding goes. It was exciting getting to the point of making and understanding how to make a regular tile as opposed to a triangle tile and the Escher tiles themselves.
I also had issues creating the surface morph but was able to build the code with some guidance. I had all the code ready and the vessel code loaded and ready to go but I was still missing part of the code that enables the tiles to be wrapped around the vessel itself. My issue was connecting Loft from the vessel code to the Dam block. Then I needed the preview box connected with the surface morph block and all was fine after that. I think playing between the different codes we presented here you can make a lot of cook puzzle and games, like the pons I tried making for the 3D portion of this assignment.
The zip file below contains the code to produce these and more.
https://handandmachine.org/classes/computational_fabrication/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tiling.zip
Hi Christopher!
This project was so hard. My partner had to talk me down several times and I have a coding background! The work you did produce is great and it seems like with a small tweak you could have the end product you hoped for. Bravo for not giving up and asking for help! I struggle with both those things and your tenacity is inspiring.
Thank you very much for the kind words. My husband does some coding but not necessarily in this space so he couldn’t really help me out. He also talked me down several times. You and everyone else’s work is so inspiring I just couldn’t stop trying. You all helped me move forward with the project and to that, I thank you. 🙂 And thank you for sharing your wonderful work throughout the semester. I’ve really enjoyed learning about your projects and materials you used. Very nice work.