The title sucks. More clearly, I have 2 points in 3D space. I have an orientation vector. If I put infinite planes normal to the vector thru the respective points, what is the distance between those 2 planes?
Read More![[0001D] Automated Mega-Dots Tag and Leader Optimization](http://www.nickpisca.com/sherpa/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20151112_XMLCTDImporter13.jpg)
Some of the Mega-Dots Puzzles have small numbers and some have some massive numbers. In order to make the large numeral puzzles legible, I developed ways to optimize the tags and leaders in CATIA.
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Ancient or uncommon number systems can be a fun, but tricky to work with when coding. Maybe I can show you some of my tricks when I programmed the Mega-Dots connect-the-dots puzzles.
Read More![[0001D] Mega-Dots Automated Name Distribution](http://www.nickpisca.com/sherpa/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20151112_XMLCTDImporter03.jpg)
The Mega-Dots puzzle automation started with hacking my CNC machine’s programming...
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The Mega-Dots! puzzles are on Amazon, I’m back to blogging, and many more projects in the works!
Read More![[0001D] Multiple Application Scripting Progress Reporting](http://www.nickpisca.com/sherpa/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150325_report2.png)
After years of coding in Maya, Rhino, CATIA, and other applications, I’ve grown annoyed with...
Read More![[0001D Video] Timelapse of “Randomized Node” Polyline Drawing](http://www.nickpisca.com/sherpa/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150302_MTloting2sfw.jpg)
We are calibrating the CNC Monster, so several tests are being conducted. Enjoy this timelapse...
Read MoreAfter days and days of work, we’ve got the CNC Monster functioning and make cool stuff! This post is a continuation of a previous post that explains the software developed the Maya MELPhotoConverter, that traces a jpg with...
Read MoreSorry for the delay recently. I caught a cold and haven’t been able to work much. I’m still doing a sizable amount of code for the upcoming website, but that’s nothing interesting. Basic PHP and CSS mods and...
Read MoreIn the previous post, I mentioned several parallel projects ongoing. This post will focus on the Stepper Motor testing and the issues regarding my pulleys and belts. Here’s the current status of the Monster: The obvious...
Read MoreThe last two days proved to be very productive. Here’s an overview of the accomplished tasks on the Monster: X and Y direction axes have pulleys and belts All steppers have wire extensions and are connected to two...
Read MoreMy camera is shot, but a local repair shop says they will take a look at it. In the meantime, I’ll have to post a gritty cell phone shot. Today was busy. Here are the major bullet points: I built a housing for the...
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