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My Startup File

I've had a lot of requests for my startup file, which I generally do not give out because:

1. It contains EMS materials

2. Using it can corrupt other versions of Blender.

So, here is my Blender 2.90 (and .91) startup file

Of interest is the World scene setup and the compositor setup.

A quick follow up on how to actually CREATE the Army

Yep, I made such a big deal about a Mech Army, yet didn't show you how to actually create multiple mechs with the same recipe. This shoud help. :-)

SYNTH army of Mechs

Hey gang, I just uploaded a new video on a simple way to create an army of Mechs.

And a friendly reminder SYNTH is on sale until tomorrow along with KIT OPS PRO, KIT OPS BATCH and KIT OPS BEVEL.

The below file (not available to the public) is pretty much identical with the exception it doesn't have the Dosch Desig...

Ideas for SYNTH

Hey guys, today I'd like to share with you some of the many things you might consider using SYNTH for.

Because of the new experimental "propagate multiple layers to multiple selections" feature (see video: https://youtu.be/lpZTIRWXe00 ) it's...

SYNTH released!

Wow, that took a long time. Finally, it's released. Runs on Blender 2.91+ and includes recipes and over 170 INSERTS. We're doing a "Six days of SYNTH" special where we're selling it for $5 off the regular price of $35. We'll also be $5 discounting all the other KIT OPS products (PRO, BEVEL and BATCH) at times during the 6 day...

Design Patterns Notes PDF

Here is a Design Pattern PDF of the public notes to date. These were instrumental in creating SYNTH.

I've also shared for the first time some of our internal notes as well for creating SYNTH. You may find them interesting-- or perhaps not ;-)

Link to Notes:

2021-02-09 18:56:45 +0000 UTC View Post

Update to free materials KPACK

I've updated the free materials KPACK. Consider using these if you create INSERTS for sale or want to use them with SYNTH/

Be sure and remove the old KPACKS from your existing KIT OPS, if you don't, ...

Not yet released, but getting there

Sharing this video manual of KIT OPS SYNTH. Looks like I've still got a tiny bit left to do. Really shooting for next week. Had a health hiccup in the family which set me back a bit-- but we're back on track now.

EEVEE Volumetric light

Here's a quick drag/drop volumetric spotlight you can use in EEVEE for some night scenes or whatever. It's fairly simple to adjust color and intensity. It's VERY low overhead as it uses emission shaders to create the effect-- so you can add tons of these to a scene if you want to.

And because it's total emission, i...

A little more about SYNTH

Just starting to finish up the video documentation.

New update for SIMPLE TABS

Now works with Hard Ops and Boxcutter. Also has a prefs list where you can put names of addons to ignore. Link below.

Create a KNURLED KNOB

A really quick tip ~3 min long showing you how to create a neat knurling pattern.

Free MATS

Here are some CC0 Free Mats you can use however you like. I encourage you to use these when creating KPACKS of INSERTS you may want to distribute or sell,  as then they'll match other KPACKS and the user need only edit one material to change all of them in a scene.

2021-01-05 17:59:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Your free copy of SIMPLE TABS

Here's a quick way to organize your N-panels! Check out the video and the docs for more. Download it below.

Docs: http://cw1.me/simpletabsdocs 

SYNTH batch mode

Wow, just added this feature and man, is it neat! This allows you to render as many different iterations for a SYNTH recipe as you want. Let it run overnight and generate hundreds, even thousands! Then, just map the filename number with the one you like in Blender and let SYNTH regenerate just that one.

Some other goodi...

SIMPLE TABS to the rescue

Do you have the same N-panel nightmare where you can't figure out what your N panel tabs are? Bonjourno7, masterxeon01 and I have teamed together to provide some help-- at least until Blender figures this out. And it's free- and should drop today or tomorrow.

2021-01-02 23:07:44 +0000 UTC View Post

2 minutes may change how you think about modeling

This is so fun. Yesterday I put together this quick recipe for creating corridors. And today we updated the code to add the master seed module. And WOW! Check it out. :-)

Understanding Custom Split Normals

Hey folks,

Been wanting to do this video for some time now showing how custom split normals can "get in the way" and how to fix them.

Hope everyone is having a happy holiday season!

Merry Christmas-- and a gift

Hey everyone, here's another dynamic cable you can use in your models. I also show how you can edit the connector as well. Remember unzip the file and put both the .blend and the .png in one of your existing KIT OPS KPACK folders!

Introduction to KIT OPS SYNTH

At this time, this video is only for Patreon subscribers and beta testers. It gives a decent overview of how SYNTH works for constructed designs, like control panels. There is a whole other workflow where SYNTH can be used to create some interesting shapes and objects without such a regimented workflow.

Development is s...

Quick TIP for KIT OPS 2 PRO users.

Be sure and check out the important note at the bottom (in Red).

Updates on SYNTH

We're working hard at getting SYNTH ready for release as many of you know, SYNTH is a programmatic and algorithmic way of generating objects using KIT OPS. It will come with hundreds of inserts and here's just an example of some of what you can do with it.

Dynamic Cable INSERT for KIT OPS

This can be used with KIT OPS 2 PRO or KIT OPS FREE.

Watch the video to show how to use it. It was a fun INSERT to make and I hope you have as good time playing around with it as I did!

BTW, the cables changes color each time you insert a new one. It's an interesting material if any of you want to check it out. :-...

Some of the notes based on SYNTH strategies

Also, some interesting points about #Design Patterns.

Some of the SYNTH components

Just sharing some pictures of a few of the many SYNTH INSERTS that will come with it. Also there are a bunch of brand new materials that are included as well.

Quick Tip when use DirtyUp node in EMS

A user over on Discord wanted to know how to make the "dirt" come from the left or right instead of top/bottom. Here's the solution.

Hard Ops Gunmetal workflow

Chatting with Jerry (masterxeon) tonight and did this quick video to walk him through KIT OPS BEVEL to show him how to use the new EMS gunmetal materials.

Using the new Gunmetal EMS materials and BEVEL

Here's a taser style weapon created by masterxeon1001 and he asked me to add materials to it. 

I used the new Gunmetal textures in EEVEE Materials System (just updated) and KIT OPS BEVEL (just released) to quickly create all the *last tiny* bevels. You can see in the wire the tip of one of the "leads" and how nicel...

Using BEVEL with existing UVs

Here's a support video showing how to use KIT OPS BEVEL with exisiting UVs.

Update on Gumroad Discount

Hey guys, several of you have had trouble applying the blackfriday2020 discount code at Gumroad. Some have show a workaround using a querystring after the URL of the product. There's a better way now. You should just see a discount field on any of our items.

Also, Blender Market will just apply the Black Friday discount...