The classic Sinclair computer logo is formed on a highly regular grid. Each glyph is defined by intersections of just two vertical and three horizontal grid lines. The constraint is analogous to seven-segment LED displays: a fixed set of possible positions forces each letterform to its most essential shape.

I present a new toy that provides an interactive page that parameterises that grid - and the path taken around through it - so you can explore and produce variants of the logo in real time:

This new render is Sinclair ZX Spectrum inspired. Not of a Speccy itself but instead of the lettering and rainbow stripe. The lettering is presented in squidgy rubber grey, hovering over the rainbow stripe set as if a 48K+ or 128K toastrack case.

This time it’s a huge 4K (3840x2160) render. Click for the huge version.

tata Spec-chums!

More logo renders here.

I’ve followed up the Marble Run Kit by making reasonably accurate recreations of some LEGO bricks in Blender.

The pieces are constructed using quads. This enables subdivision surfaces to be applied allowing for very high resolution results.

It’s free - Enjoy! Get it from https://dpt.itch.io/lego-kit

I’ve redrawn my Acorn Archimedes logo recreation. It’s pretty accurate now.

I’ve made a kit of parts in Blender for building marble runs.

There are over two hundred types of track to try out, including slides, ramps, tunnels, spirals, splits and bends. I’ve also built and included variously coloured terrazzo, granite, metallic and transparent materials for a classy looking track.

It’s designed around a basic block size of 4x4x2cm allowing a 2.5cm marble size.

A little demo scene is included.

It’s free - Enjoy! Get it from https://dpt.itch.io/marble-kit