Braided hose modeling

Question

HoW could I make braided hose like this, I know I have to use array but I have troubles making piece that should be arrayed.

Here is higher res but I don't need those single threads to be show but just single like in image above.

https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/58959/how-to-model-braided-nylon-sleeve — Duarte Farrajota Ramos, Feb 11 '19 at 15:42
@DuarteFarrajotaRamos I saw this But couldn't use it for my model — Black Cloud, Feb 11 '19 at 17:13
i read this title as "braindead horse modelling" and was somewhat disappointed when i clicked on it — AmagicalFishy, Feb 11 '19 at 18:47
It seems so flat that you could probably get same results with a simple tube + bump map texture. But that is probably not a modeling answer. — jpa, Feb 11 '19 at 19:15
https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/282515/how-to-make-braided-tubing — Duarte Farrajota Ramos, Dec 30 '22 at 13:05

moonboots · Accepted Answer · 2020-11-02T20:18:59.250

Here a more accurate answer.

And here is a simpler solution for the first picture (but you can use this kind of solution to fake the second one):

Create 2 bricks (front view), the proportion is 2 x 1 units, subdivide a bit, rotate them 45° and stick them together.

Use a first Array modifier to duplicate them on the X axis. Find the good Relative Offset value.

Use a second Array modifier to duplicate them on the Z axis. Again, find the good Relative Offset value.

Add a Simple Deform modifier / Bend mode, find the good Deform Angle value (more than 360°).

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