How do i achieve this hexagonal divot (as shown by attached immage)?

[Anonymous]

Hi,

   I have been meaning to make a iphone case that bears a simmular pattern to a flash drive I use.  If anyone can help me with my design challenge, feel free to help me.

Thanks

[etfrench]

Is the surface of the pattern flat, or does it have depth.  If the latter, how will you make it?

p.s. See attached file.

[TrippyLighting · Accepted solution]

See attached file. It shows how to crate the base geometry for a single hex tile.

You take it from there 😉

[Anonymous]

It has depth

[etfrench]

Either the file I attached or the file @TrippyLighting attached has your solution.

[chrisplyler · Accepted solution]

One Component.

One Sketch.

Two Extrudes.

Two Patterns.

Although, if you tried to pattern this over a larger surface, it might bog down the program.

[chrisplyler]

Here is the sketch:

[Anonymous]

Hi chrisplyer,

I hate to be a burden but if you have the time may you elaborate a little more on the steps it will be greatly appreciated, thanks a lot for your effort.

[chrisplyler · Accepted solution]

One Component. Hopefully this needs no explanation.

One Sketch. Include the rectangular base, a hex of the desired size and orientation, and a construction line for the direction of each pattern that will be made in the future.

Two Extrudes. First the block, and then the hex (use a negative taper setting) as a cut into the block.

Two Patterns. First a rectangular pattern of the cut hex feature in one of the directions to get a line of them across the block. Second a rectangular pattern of both the cut hex feature and the first pattern, in the other direction, such that the block is completely covered with recessed hexes.

[TrippyLighting]

@Anonymous can you show us what you have so far and where exactly you are encountering problems ?