Math lust

[mdlbear]

Rapid Prototyping Models --- George W. Hart

As a sculptor I am necessarily interested in three-dimensional geometry. As a hobby I am also interested in the mathematics of four-dimensional geometry. From a 4D object, one can calculate 3D "shadows" which are often beautiful but very complex objects. RP machines can easily produce these structures, which are stunning to look at even if one doesn't understand the underlying higher-dimensional ideas behind them. Below are two examples of such models; I hope in the future to be able to provide models for some algebraic surfaces and other interesting mathematical forms.

(from this post by wendyg.) I'm seriously lusting after the 120-cell (see userpic for a different view of the beast).

update: on order (the cheaper, mini version). My publishing company is HyperSpace Express -- it's a business expense.

Comments

[chaoswolf]

So, can I get you to do my FC math? *smirk*

[mdlbear]

Sorry -- fuzzy logic is so late-20th-century

[randwolf.livejournal.com]

Wow, looks like the fabber solution has found a problem. :-) (Architectural models, another one.)