Grasshopper Controller

Grasshopper Controller is an innovative Android app designed to integrate your device's sensor information directly into the Grasshopper environment. By leveraging this seamless data transmission, you can interact with your architectural or design projects in a fluid, dynamic way. Whether you're adjusting geometry with gravity, exploring designs through rotation, experimenting with light, or simply using touch interactions, this app enhances how you manipulate and visualize your projects in Grasshopper.

Wireless Data Integration

Facilitating a wireless connection, Grasshopper Controller utilizes your device’s sensor data to communicate with the Grasshopper software over a Wi-Fi network. By employing the gHowl plugin, the transmitted data can be processed and applied to your Grasshopper projects. For optimal operation, it requires specific installations on your PC, including Rhino and the Grasshopper and gHowl plugins. Note that compatibility is geared toward specific versions: Rhino 4.0 SR8, Grasshopper 0.8.0066, and gHowl r50.

Quick Start and Support

Setting up Grasshopper Controller is straightforward with guidance from the included Help section, which assists in establishing communication with Grasshopper and provides a sample Grasshopper file for quick initiation. While device-specific testing may present challenges, detailed troubleshooting support enhances user experience. Users are encouraged to explore its functionality and report errors directly, which aids continuous improvement.

Essential Permissions

The app requires specific permissions to function effectively, including reading and managing Wi-Fi settings and maintaining connection stability during data transfers. This ensures Grasshopper Controller can deliver a robust and uninterrupted design interaction experience, helping you transform your device into a dynamic control tool for your Grasshopper projects.