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Learn the basics of Rhino's CAD interface.
photopia | for Rhino beginner
Guide to installing and setting up Photopia for Rhino.
Run a basic analysis in Photopia for Rhino on an already existing CAD model.
Import a STEP model from another CAD program.
Convert an exisiting Photopia project into a new Photopia for Rhino project.
Use Photopia PODT to create a parametric revolved reflector for a COB LED.
photopia | for Rhino intermediate
Use Photopia PODT to create a parametric revolved TIR collimator. (video)
Use Grasshopper to create parametric pillows and ribs. (video)
Use Rhino's Record History to create a lofted PODT Reflector surface. (video)
photopia | for Rhino advanced
Create a revolved Type 5 Round PODT Lens. (video)
Create a lofted Type 5 Square outdoor lens. (video)
Create a Lofted Type 3 Roadway Lens. (video)
Use a python script to automatcially optimize a PODT reflector for a specifed beam angle. (video)
Use Galapagos to optimize around multiple parameters. (video)
Compute fluence for a UVC disinfection system in an air duct.
Compute irradiance for a UVC disinfection chamber.
Create a revolved faceted reflector using grasshopper.
photopia | for Rhino grasshopper advanced
Create an extruded reflector using grasshopper.
Create a light guide pattern using grasshopper.
Validate License Plate Illumination against SAE J587.
Validate Automotive lighting against SAE J598 - Backup, SAE J2261 - Turn Signal, and SAE J587 License Plate.
In this tutorial you will setup a Photopia analysis for an assembly that already exists.
photopia | for SOLIDWORKS beginner
In this tutorial you will design a 40° beam medium flood reflector using the Parametric Optical Design Tools (PODT) and the CREE CXA 3050 COB LED.
We will develop a standard Fresnel lens to collimate the light from a COB source into as narrow of a beam as possible.
We will develop a standard convex lens, also known as biconvex or double convex.
View incident light onto 3D surfaces, including Delta u'v' values.
photopia | for SOLIDWORKS intermediate
Create an smooth equation driven lens.
photopia | for SOLIDWORKS advanced
In this tutorial you will design a round wide beam lens with a peak beam angle around 65°.
In this tutorial you will design a square wide beam lens.
This tutorial will demonstrate how to use 3D laser lamp models to visualize the path of light through a TIR optic.
We will develop a typical TIR (total internal reflection) collimator lens with the goal of creating a narrow beam of light from an LED.
In this tutorial you will evaluate a beam for compliance with FAA Position and Anti Collision strobe lighting requirements.
This tutorial will demonstrate how compute fluence for a UVC based air duct disinfection system.
This tutorial describes how to configure a simulation in SOLIDWORKS to produce a luminous image of an optic.
This tutorial describes how modify a lamp model.
photopia | reports beginner
In this tutorial you will view a dosage report, which is fluence rate or irradiance multiplied by exposure time.
photopia | reports advanced
Run a series of raytraces from Solidworks or Rhino and view the results back inside of your Solidworks or Rhino models when they are complete.
photopia | queue beginner