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Rigging Mechanical Objects in Maya

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Learn techniques for rigging mechanical objects, machines, and other inanimate objects in Maya.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know before watching this course
  • Using the exercise files
1. Rigging Pistons
  • Set up the scene
  • Set up joints to control the pistons
  • Attach the piston to the joints
  • Rig the second piston
2. Cams and Rocker Arms
  • Create a push rod
  • Set up cams
  • Add rocker arms
  • Simulating springs
3. Gears and Pulleys
  • Sync up gears to the crankshaft
  • Using expressions to drive gears
  • Create a belt drive with wire deformers
  • Fit the belt using blend shapes
  • Drive the pulleys
  • Animate the belt
4. Rigging a Conveyor Belt
  • Calculate the number of panels needed
  • Connect the conveyor drums to the pulley
  • Prevent flipping in motion paths
  • Sync motion of the first panel to system
  • Add the remaining panels
  • Finalize the scene
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

George Maestri

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