Multi-angle level
An experiment in 3D printing and Rhino Grasshopper scripting.
An experiment in 3D printing and Rhino Grasshopper scripting.
Designed for Self (Concept)
Completed in 2026
Designed for Self (Concept)
Completed in 2026
Experiments
Rhino, GH scripting
Experiments
Rhino, GH scripting
Why level up?
Why level up?
Why level up?
I had sketched a concept of a pocket level that would let a person change its angle based on their need.
When I was sketching the forms, I did not realize the functional repercussion of the concept. (Whoops!)
I had sketched a concept of a pocket level that would let a person change its angle based on their need.
When I was sketching the forms, I did not realize the functional repercussion of the concept. (Whoops!)
Back to the drawing board, literally.
Back to the drawing board, literally.
Back to the drawing board, literally.
I had liked the overall concept of this form. I redesigned it to see how I could actually make it work.
I had liked the overall concept of this form. I redesigned it to see how I could actually make it work.
I had liked the overall concept of this form. I redesigned it to see how I could actually make it work.
Onward to CAD.
Onward to CAD.
SolidWorks
SolidWorks
I did the main surfacing and basic engineering on SW. This allowed me to get the proportions quickly and effectively.
I did the main surfacing and basic engineering on SW. This allowed me to get the proportions quickly and effectively.
Rhino
Rhino
I wanted to utilize Rhino Grasshopper scripting in the design. I wrote a gyroid propagation script for the lower body of the design.
I wanted to utilize Rhino Grasshopper scripting in the design. I wrote a gyroid propagation script for the lower body of the design.
Printed and assembled
Printed and assembled
Magnets were used to align the spirit vial to the three positions - 0°, 45° and 90°.
Things I figured out.
Using Rhino Grasshopper in my design process to add algorithmic scripting.
Small win - FDM print support is not the bane of my existence anymore.