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algorithmic modeling for Rhino

epitrochoid curve creation?

Hi... total newb here...  I would like to know if there is a way to create a curve for an epitrochoid housing (such as the housing used in a rotary motor).  X and Y coordinates are based on the following formulas:

x= e cos⁡ 3 α + R cos ⁡α


y= e sin⁡ 3 α + R sin ⁡α

where:

e = eccentricity

R = Radius

α = angle from 0 to 360

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Permalink Reply by TheChosenOne on August 27, 2012 at 6:33pm
Permalink Reply by Victor Soto on September 13, 2012 at 10:22am

Hello Norm, this is not really related with Gh but I wonder if somebody can implement a conection, anyways, here is the link for a tiny plugin that hope helps you, http://www.rhino3.de/_develop/__v3_plugins/math/index.shtml,

Thanks a lot to Jess Maertterer !!!

Wait for your feedback.

Cheers.

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