The Nozzle Dance

Sculpting 3D- Prints with G-code

Xinyi Chen
MArch II 2025
Ziyang Dong
MArch I 2025
Emily Yuan
MArch II 2025
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1 Family Photo

The experimentation with G-code begins with the aim of replicating the radiant gradient reminiscent of emitted light shades. This is achieved by incorporating input variables like layer thickness and the frequency of rotations.

Through the manipulation of the base curves using axial movements and rotations, we successfully generated a gradient effect that becomes apparent along the Z-axis.

In our continued exploration of G-code’s potential, we conducted tests involving two different feed rates in incremental steps, experimented with rotating basic curves around various center points, and explored the use of diverse basic curve shapes.

Project video
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2 Grasshopper C# Workflow
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3 Experimenting in angle rotations and axial movements
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4 Simulating G-code traces
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5 3D prints with light effect