Serpentes nTopologus Gyroidicus

This “Serpentes nTopologus Gyroidicus” is part of a series of three articulating snakes demonstrating various ways that nTopology can be used to design unique topology within complex designs. It incorporates the gyroid TPMS into the body of the snake.

See here for video: https://youtu.be/z7fLPr0367s 

These topology snakes use a unique print-in-place ovoid joint designed to maximize available volume and surface area for other design elements.

This joint type is stronger than the interlocking double ring joints used in many articulated designs, so this design is more suitable for use as a fidget or children’s toy.

These snakes are 72cm in length but will print on a 220mm x 220mm build plate.

Like a “ball and socket” joint, the oval-shaped ovoid from one segment is held in place by a similarly shaped socket in the neighbouring segment. Varying the relative dimensions of the ovoid and socket allows for precise control of the movement between each segment. In this design, lateral side-to-side movement is maximized, but rotation and up/down movement is slightly restricted. This more accurately mimics the “tone” and movement patterns of a real snake.

You may get some small adhesions between segments. Simply apply a bit of force to move the joint the first time, and it will be fine after that.


See here for video of similar textured snakes: https://youtu.be/8fIhzqsQP_k 

See here for stable downloads of textured snakes:
Bubble Boa: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/62591 
Voronoi Viper: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/62593 
Knurled Nightcrawler: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/62592 


Voronoi Viper

This “Voronoi Viper” is part of a series of three textured articulating snakes.

See here for video: https://youtu.be/8fIhzqsQP_k 

These textured articulating snakes use a unique print-in-place ovoid joint to create realistic snake movement. This joint type is stronger than the interlocking double ring joints used in many articulated designs, so this design is more suitable for use as a fidget or children’s toy.

The snakes are 54sm in length but will print easily on a 200mm x 200mm build plate.

Like a “ball and socket” joint, the oval-shaped ovoid from one segment is held in place by a similarly shaped socket in the neighbouring segment. Varying the relative dimensions of the ovoid and socket allows for precise control of the movement between each segment. In this design, lateral side-to-side movement is maximized, but rotation and up/down movement is slightly restricted. This more accurately mimics the “tone” and movement patterns of a real snake.

You may get some small adhesions between segments. Simply apply a bit of force to move the joint the first time, and it will be fine after that.

These models demonstrate some of the surfacing and texturing capabilities of nTopology.


Knurled Nightcrawler

This “Knurled Nightcrawler” is part of a series of three textured articulating snakes.

See here for video: https://youtu.be/8fIhzqsQP_k 

These textured articulating snakes use a unique print-in-place ovoid joint to create realistic snake movement. This joint type is stronger than the interlocking double ring joints used in many articulated designs, so this design is more suitable for use as a fidget or children’s toy.

The snakes are 54sm in length but will print easily on a 200mm x 200mm build plate.

Like a “ball and socket” joint, the oval-shaped ovoid from one segment is held in place by a similarly shaped socket in the neighbouring segment. Varying the relative dimensions of the ovoid and socket allows for precise control of the movement between each segment. In this design, lateral side-to-side movement is maximized, but rotation and up/down movement is slightly restricted. This more accurately mimics the “tone” and movement patterns of a real snake.

You may get some small adhesions between segments. Simply apply a bit of force to move the joint the first time, and it will be fine after that.

These models demonstrate some of the surfacing and texturing capabilities of nTopology.


Bubble Boa

This “Bubble Boa” is part of a series of three textured articulating snakes.

See here for video: https://youtu.be/8fIhzqsQP_k 

These textured articulating snakes use a unique print-in-place ovoid joint to create realistic snake movement. This joint type is stronger than the interlocking double ring joints used in many articulated designs, so this design is more suitable for use as a fidget or children’s toy.

The snakes are 54sm in length but will print easily on a 200mm x 200mm build plate.

Like a “ball and socket” joint, the oval-shaped ovoid from one segment is held in place by a similarly shaped socket in the neighbouring segment. Varying the relative dimensions of the ovoid and socket allows for precise control of the movement between each segment. In this design, lateral side-to-side movement is maximized, but rotation and up/down movement is slightly restricted. This more accurately mimics the “tone” and movement patterns of a real snake.

You may get some small adhesions between segments. Simply apply a bit of force to move the joint the first time, and it will be fine after that.

These models demonstrate some of the surfacing and texturing capabilities of nTopology.


Spring Bulb 9

9 Barely Bulb Hex Honeycomb.stl

Malfunctioning Plate and Saucer 

Plate.stl

Fischer-Koch C(Y) Lampshade

Lampshade Fischer-Koch C(Y) 200mm.stl

Easter Eggshell 10

Eggshell 10 F-RD.stl

Malfunctioning Creamer and Sugar Bowl

Sugar Bowl and Creamer Display.stl

Modular Mushrooms

Modular Mushroom Sample - Display only.stl

Potatoe Platter

Why does your fruit get the fancy bowl while your potatoes sit underappreciated in a dark cupboard?

This “Potato Platter” is part of a “TaterWare” series, a playful kitchenware design project to honour the humble potato. 

See here for video: https://youtu.be/6bhSqBkCYjc 

These pieces were designed using nTopology.


Digital Shoe Design Kit

Design Kit Demo -Display only.stl

Gyroid Shoe Conceptual Design

This conceptual shoe design demonstrates how nTopology can be used to incorporate complex triply period minimal surfaces (TPMS) into CAD objects. See here for video: https://youtu.be/yAXaCHmYq3g 

The basic structure of the shoe is designed parametrically in Onshape.

Three different orientations of the gyroid TPMS are incorporated into the upper, midsole and outsole using nTopology’s conformal cell maps. Thickening and blending of boundary edges are done using field driven design.


Gyroid Shoe Conceptual Design.stl

Malfunctioning Teapot and Teacup

Malfunctioning Teapot.stl

Malfunctioning Wine Glass

The Malfunctioning Wine Glass is the second in a series of malfunctioning kitchenware.

This wind glass is derived from the gyroid triply periodic minimal surface. It was designed using nTopology.

See here for video of wine glass in use:  https://youtu.be/I2OKzj_uj3o


Malfunctioning Mug

The Malfunctioning Mug is the first in a series of malfunctioning kitchenware.

This mug is derived from the gyroid triply periodic minimal surface. It was designed using nTopolopgy.

See here for video of mug in use: https://youtu.be/sitTfmueR6o


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