How To Model a Super Mario Brick with Plasticity

[@ohlssonster]

My new favorite channel! You are awesome!

[@LearnEverythingAboutDesign]

Welcome aboard!

[@Argyll9846]

For accuracy, and being pedantic, my approach would be to use maths by initially deciding on the gap size needed , subtract (gap X 2) from the height and divide the result by 3 to give the correct height of the blocks. The (box width - one gap)/2 = the length of the blocks so no need for adjustment of block positions. Creating a copy of the main box, scaling it down and hiding it before you create any blocks gives you the option of deleting your guide box and unhide the hidden one for any boolean operations. This is how I would approach creating the Mario block and I'm sure there are other methods that would work equally well.

[@LearnEverythingAboutDesign]

oh 100% agree with you. The problem I had when planning for this is that the numbers were just not right and would just make it tricky. Also I felt new users need to know how to tweak sizes and snap to other geometry for example. I made one of these as a storage container with a thread on lid (in Fusion) and did most of the work in a sketch. a360.co/3DdpIxm In the sketch i made equations to drive the numbers and use mirrors and repeating features. I personally find with Plasticity it is easier to be less rigid with the numbers vs something like Fusion where you have the constraint system and parameters that makes it a much easier task. thanks for sharing your approach.

[@jogon9649]

heya man love the videos, i was wondering if you could do a video aimed out how to water proof a plastic design that either needs to keep water out or keep water in

[@LearnEverythingAboutDesign]

do you mean for an injection molded part design? There is a lot that goes into making something water proof. looking at IP ratings and figuring out your requirements is step 1. Having something that can be submerged vs something that can just take a little rain requires very different levels of design. I have made some SLS Nylon parts that have been able to be submerged for a short time even using 3d printed gaskets, but repeatability is an area of concern.

[@jogon9649]

In my case, yes, it has to be able to keep the liquids in and be refilled

[@jogon9649]

And taken apart and rejoined

[@LearnEverythingAboutDesign]

@@jogon9649 How do you plan on manufacturing it?

[@jogon9649]

What ever is cost effective way of getting the seemless finish I want, translucent yet neon type of material, willing and happy to discuss with you

[@takerefuge3d]

Great video as always Matt. Really happy to be able to collaborate on this with someone of your ability! 🧱

[@LearnEverythingAboutDesign]

Thanks for collaborating with me! I hope to be able to reproduce the renders you did in Blender, they look great!!