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*Squeak*
Shy Red Squirrel, if found, give beer!
Makes fluffy VR avatars and writes heretical software.
🌰 VR Avatar Bases: https://squirrelbite.com
🌰 STF - 3D file-format for gamedev: https://docs.stfform.at
🌰 Code: https://github.com/emperorofmars
Shy Red Squirrel, if found, give beer!
Makes fluffy VR avatars and writes heretical software.
🌰 VR Avatar Bases: https://squirrelbite.com
🌰 STF - 3D file-format for gamedev: https://docs.stfform.at
🌰 Code: https://github.com/emperorofmars
I compared the same mesh with and without blendshapes & skinning.
The model has 237 blendshapes, including a big set of lipsync shapes, which affect only a small part of the mesh.
Find the model variants I used here: nextcloud.squirrelbite.com/index.php/s/...
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The model has 237 blendshapes, including a big set of lipsync shapes, which affect only a small part of the mesh.
Find the model variants I used here: nextcloud.squirrelbite.com/index.php/s/...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I compared the same mesh with and without blendshapes & skinning.
The model has 237 blendshapes, including a big set of lipsync shapes, which affect only a small part of the mesh.
Find the model variants I used here: nextcloud.squirrelbite.com/index.php/s/...
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The model has 237 blendshapes, including a big set of lipsync shapes, which affect only a small part of the mesh.
Find the model variants I used here: nextcloud.squirrelbite.com/index.php/s/...
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As I have been tinkering with Godot quite a bit over the past few months, I noticed some extreme VRAM use for meshes with blendshapes.
Perhaps someone with more Godot knowledge would be kind enough to tell me if I'm doing something wrong?
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#godotengine #gamedev
Perhaps someone with more Godot knowledge would be kind enough to tell me if I'm doing something wrong?
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#godotengine #gamedev
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As I have been tinkering with Godot quite a bit over the past few months, I noticed some extreme VRAM use for meshes with blendshapes.
Perhaps someone with more Godot knowledge would be kind enough to tell me if I'm doing something wrong?
[1/3]
#godotengine #gamedev
Perhaps someone with more Godot knowledge would be kind enough to tell me if I'm doing something wrong?
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#godotengine #gamedev
Cheers from #goldenleavescon in Switzerland!
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Cheers from #goldenleavescon in Switzerland!
Happy to say that making both my Blender extensions compatible with the Blender 5.0 beta took less than 5 mins.
October 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy to say that making both my Blender extensions compatible with the Blender 5.0 beta took less than 5 mins.
Blender Slot Link got updated to v0.0.8!
It features a much improved UI with a single 'Link Slots' button!
Fancy new user guide: docs.stfform.at/guide/blende...
Install: extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
#blender3d #b3d #animation #addon #gamedev #opensource #foss
It features a much improved UI with a single 'Link Slots' button!
Fancy new user guide: docs.stfform.at/guide/blende...
Install: extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
#blender3d #b3d #animation #addon #gamedev #opensource #foss
September 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Blender Slot Link got updated to v0.0.8!
It features a much improved UI with a single 'Link Slots' button!
Fancy new user guide: docs.stfform.at/guide/blende...
Install: extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
#blender3d #b3d #animation #addon #gamedev #opensource #foss
It features a much improved UI with a single 'Link Slots' button!
Fancy new user guide: docs.stfform.at/guide/blende...
Install: extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
#blender3d #b3d #animation #addon #gamedev #opensource #foss
I tamed the beast, that is, Blenders convoluted system of transform matrices. Somehow, there is more than one.
It only took half my sanity.
STF 0.0.9 is released, a 3d file-format for games-development. It handles parented objects graciously in animations.
Learn more at: stfform.at
#gamedev #b3d
It only took half my sanity.
STF 0.0.9 is released, a 3d file-format for games-development. It handles parented objects graciously in animations.
Learn more at: stfform.at
#gamedev #b3d
![Screenshot of the following Python code snippet:
if(blender_object.parent_type == "BONE" and blender_object.parent and blender_object.parent_bone):
pose_bone = blender_object.parent.pose.bones[blender_object.parent_bone]
offset = mathutils.Matrix.Translation([0, 0, (pose_bone.tail - pose_bone.head).length]) @ mathutils.Matrix.Rotation(math.radians(90), 4, "X") @ blender_object.matrix_parent_inverse
def _ret(value: list[float]) -> float:
return convert_translation_to_stf((offset @ mathutils.Matrix.Translation(value)).translation)
return _ret](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:i5m7mlupi7mfkzy63iuulc6r/bafkreifdel36j7p6ggfbezbigsip3mz7qqkhivxj4royvlr5xktcctkfmy@jpeg)
September 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I tamed the beast, that is, Blenders convoluted system of transform matrices. Somehow, there is more than one.
It only took half my sanity.
STF 0.0.9 is released, a 3d file-format for games-development. It handles parented objects graciously in animations.
Learn more at: stfform.at
#gamedev #b3d
It only took half my sanity.
STF 0.0.9 is released, a 3d file-format for games-development. It handles parented objects graciously in animations.
Learn more at: stfform.at
#gamedev #b3d
I released STF version 0.0.8!
It features a much improved animation module, and the ability to import in Unity directly into a @basisvr.org avatar setup!
STF also got a barebones website to go along with it!
stfform.at
#3d #opensource #foss #interoperability #b3d #madewithunity #godot #gamedev
It features a much improved animation module, and the ability to import in Unity directly into a @basisvr.org avatar setup!
STF also got a barebones website to go along with it!
stfform.at
#3d #opensource #foss #interoperability #b3d #madewithunity #godot #gamedev
August 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I released STF version 0.0.8!
It features a much improved animation module, and the ability to import in Unity directly into a @basisvr.org avatar setup!
STF also got a barebones website to go along with it!
stfform.at
#3d #opensource #foss #interoperability #b3d #madewithunity #godot #gamedev
It features a much improved animation module, and the ability to import in Unity directly into a @basisvr.org avatar setup!
STF also got a barebones website to go along with it!
stfform.at
#3d #opensource #foss #interoperability #b3d #madewithunity #godot #gamedev
May I perhaps suggest accessing other Blender extensions to be permitted, in the same manner as accessing the network or microphone: With an explicit permission declaration.
I dare to argue there are plenty of legitimate use-cases for the effort to be worth it.
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I dare to argue there are plenty of legitimate use-cases for the effort to be worth it.
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![Image text:
blender_manifext.toml
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# Optional: add-ons can list which resources they will require:
# * files (for access of any filesystem operations)
# * network (for internet access)
# * clipboard (to read and/or write the system clipboard)
# * camera (to capture photos and videos)
# * microphone (to capture audio)
# * extensions (to access Python modules of other extensions)
[permissions]
extensions = "Enable third parties to extend the functionality of this extension"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:i5m7mlupi7mfkzy63iuulc6r/bafkreihebvnv7jtluacvan5aop3dajr2yya6mby6pm7xcrhns7zfpndgzq@jpeg)
August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
May I perhaps suggest accessing other Blender extensions to be permitted, in the same manner as accessing the network or microphone: With an explicit permission declaration.
I dare to argue there are plenty of legitimate use-cases for the effort to be worth it.
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I dare to argue there are plenty of legitimate use-cases for the effort to be worth it.
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My Blender extension can't be approved due to this apparent rule.
I've been unable to find it written down anywhere.
Unless I'm extremely blind, I would kindly ask @blender.org to amend your extension-platforms ToS.
I've closely followed the ToS, I'm helpless beyond that.
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#blender3d #b3d
I've been unable to find it written down anywhere.
Unless I'm extremely blind, I would kindly ask @blender.org to amend your extension-platforms ToS.
I've closely followed the ToS, I'm helpless beyond that.
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#blender3d #b3d
August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
My Blender extension can't be approved due to this apparent rule.
I've been unable to find it written down anywhere.
Unless I'm extremely blind, I would kindly ask @blender.org to amend your extension-platforms ToS.
I've closely followed the ToS, I'm helpless beyond that.
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#blender3d #b3d
I've been unable to find it written down anywhere.
Unless I'm extremely blind, I would kindly ask @blender.org to amend your extension-platforms ToS.
I've closely followed the ToS, I'm helpless beyond that.
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#blender3d #b3d
August 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I recently released STF version 0.0.6.
It's at a point where most basic things are implemented.
Wish me luck getting it listed on the #Blender3d extensions platform.
It's at a point where most basic things are implemented.
Wish me luck getting it listed on the #Blender3d extensions platform.
August 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I recently released STF version 0.0.6.
It's at a point where most basic things are implemented.
Wish me luck getting it listed on the #Blender3d extensions platform.
It's at a point where most basic things are implemented.
Wish me luck getting it listed on the #Blender3d extensions platform.
July 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Starting off good :P
July 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Starting off good :P
Just started working on a Godot implementation for STF, a modular 3d file format.
Abstract classes in GDScript are going to come in handy once released.
#godot #interoperability #3d #opensource #foss #programming
Abstract classes in GDScript are going to come in handy once released.
#godot #interoperability #3d #opensource #foss #programming
July 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Just started working on a Godot implementation for STF, a modular 3d file format.
Abstract classes in GDScript are going to come in handy once released.
#godot #interoperability #3d #opensource #foss #programming
Abstract classes in GDScript are going to come in handy once released.
#godot #interoperability #3d #opensource #foss #programming
Obligatory beer pic.
June 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Obligatory beer pic.
Cheers from Munich pride!
June 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Cheers from Munich pride!
I made an experimental extension to help Blender animations remember what they animate!
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
This is not a joke!
Properties, like the blendshapes of a mesh or pose of an armature, can be animated by one single animation only!
More below!
#b3d #blender3d
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
This is not a joke!
Properties, like the blendshapes of a mesh or pose of an armature, can be animated by one single animation only!
More below!
#b3d #blender3d
June 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I made an experimental extension to help Blender animations remember what they animate!
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
This is not a joke!
Properties, like the blendshapes of a mesh or pose of an armature, can be animated by one single animation only!
More below!
#b3d #blender3d
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/slot...
This is not a joke!
Properties, like the blendshapes of a mesh or pose of an armature, can be animated by one single animation only!
More below!
#b3d #blender3d
Interoperability is cool!
Made significant progress on my 3d file format project. It's slowly coming together!
Learn more at stfform.at
#interoperability #3d #3dart #foss #opensource #coding #software #csharp #python #gamedev #blender3d #b3d #unity3d #vrchat #vrm
Made significant progress on my 3d file format project. It's slowly coming together!
Learn more at stfform.at
#interoperability #3d #3dart #foss #opensource #coding #software #csharp #python #gamedev #blender3d #b3d #unity3d #vrchat #vrm
June 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Interoperability is cool!
Made significant progress on my 3d file format project. It's slowly coming together!
Learn more at stfform.at
#interoperability #3d #3dart #foss #opensource #coding #software #csharp #python #gamedev #blender3d #b3d #unity3d #vrchat #vrm
Made significant progress on my 3d file format project. It's slowly coming together!
Learn more at stfform.at
#interoperability #3d #3dart #foss #opensource #coding #software #csharp #python #gamedev #blender3d #b3d #unity3d #vrchat #vrm
#FuralitySomna is coming to an end, the squirrelbite.com sale goes on for another week!
Thanks for an amazing Furality and Happy Pride!
#vrchat #3dart #furry #furryart #vrchatavatar
Thanks for an amazing Furality and Happy Pride!
#vrchat #3dart #furry #furryart #vrchatavatar
June 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#FuralitySomna is coming to an end, the squirrelbite.com sale goes on for another week!
Thanks for an amazing Furality and Happy Pride!
#vrchat #3dart #furry #furryart #vrchatavatar
Thanks for an amazing Furality and Happy Pride!
#vrchat #3dart #furry #furryart #vrchatavatar
Cheers from the Furality Somna dealers den!
Enjoy -40% on all avatar-bases from squirrelbite.com !
#furalitysomna #vrchat #vr #furry #furryart #3dart
Enjoy -40% on all avatar-bases from squirrelbite.com !
#furalitysomna #vrchat #vr #furry #furryart #3dart
June 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Cheers from the Furality Somna dealers den!
Enjoy -40% on all avatar-bases from squirrelbite.com !
#furalitysomna #vrchat #vr #furry #furryart #3dart
Enjoy -40% on all avatar-bases from squirrelbite.com !
#furalitysomna #vrchat #vr #furry #furryart #3dart
May 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This needs some improvement.
All your data gets sent as part of the URL.
All your data gets sent as part of the URL.
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This needs some improvement.
All your data gets sent as part of the URL.
All your data gets sent as part of the URL.
Look at all those rats and mice!
April 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Look at all those rats and mice!