easiest way to reproduce this blender rig

[mark_aldred]

What's the best way to reproduce this blender rig?..

https://youtube.com/watch?v=K2WTH016rfk&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE&t=1274 

[RGhost77]

 

Spline with SplineIK and Sweep modifier with animated SplineIK helpers.

For animation UV you can use UVW Xform (changing offset value)

[mark_aldred]

Thanks. I've tried SplineIK, but I can't seem to get the right balance of bones/dummies to maintain the straight portion at either end. I've attached a screenshot of the shape I need to get.

 

[RGhost77]

 

 

You just need proper position of bezier handles, I think...

[mark_aldred]

Weird. I just cannot seem to get it to work. How many bones and helpers are you using?

I've attached my attempts with two and three points. max 2020

[RGhost77]

You asked "easiest way" so no need to use bones...
Please check my scene.

[mark_aldred]

Thanks. I'm on max 2020 unfortunately. Could you export it to that please?

[RGhost77 · Accepted solution]

Sure

[mark_aldred]

Outstanding!

Apologies for misunderstanding your original post.

Thank you for the help!!