Grasshopper Attractor - Weaverbird
I followed Grasshopper Attractor – Weaverbird tutorial to use a point attractor to produce a smooth mesh. First divide the surface into segments and then by converting the NURBS surface to mesh and by using Weaverbird to produce the bumps.
Final Outcome
I also followes Rotating Spikes to play around with rotating frames, range, and graph mapper. The model creates a parametric, rotating 3D pattern on a curve, which can be either closed or open. Afterward, it converts the pattern into a smooth mesh.
I was blown away by how convenient Grasshopper is to use. However, I found that when learning Grasshopper, it's easy to fall into the trap of simply following tutorials without really understanding the underlying principles behind each component. This can lead to a lack of confidence when trying to create one's own designs or modify existing ones. Maybe I should take the time to learn the basics of Grasshopper before diving straight into creating complex designs. Understanding the meaning and function of each component is crucial, as well as how they interact with one another.
Anyway, its ability to quickly iterate and experiment with different design options is really cool. By adjusting input parameters, users can alter the output of their design in real time, allowing for rapid exploration of design possibilities.
here is how the wires connecting look like. Remember to have selected Draw Fancy Wires in the Grasshopper menu Display
To create your own List from scratch, you can input multiple values into a Panel component.
