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Knots 3D – Learn how to tie over 150 useful knots (knots3d.com)

592 points by kosasbest · 1570 days ago · 134 comments on HN

Article summary

Knots 3D is an interactive platform that provides step-by-step tutorials on how to tie over 200 knots, using 3D animations to make complex rope work easier to understand. The platform covers various disciplines, including climbing, fishing, sailing, camping, and scouting. It allows users to rotate each animated knot 360 degrees, viewing it from every angle, and provides a comprehensive library of knots. The goal is to make learning how to tie essential knots easier for both beginners and experts.

Main themes

  • Knot tying
  • Interactive learning
  • Practical applications
  • Book reviews
  • AR/VR technology
  • Problem solving

What commenters say

  • The Knots 3D app is useful and worth purchasing, even if it's not used frequently.
  • The app's 3D animations are helpful, but some users find it difficult to follow and prefer hands-on tutorials.
  • The Ashley Book of Knots is a valuable resource, but its usefulness as a learning guide is debated.
  • Some users find the book's content to be decorative or useless, while others appreciate its historical and anecdotal value.
  • Knots have a wide range of practical applications, from DIY projects to camping and sailing.
  • The study of knots relates to various fields, including topology, combinatorics, and protein folds.
  • An AR or VR app for learning knots could be a useful tool, but simulating thread and knot behavior is a challenging problem.