Bongo V2 - Academic Upgrade
Licence Type
| Licence: | Academic Upgrade |
| Suitable For: | Students, Educators, Academic Institutions |
| Pricing Model: | Perpetual licence — no recurring fees |
System Requirements
| OS: | Windows |
| RAM: | 8GB Minimum (32GB–64GB Recommended for large projects) |
| Graphics: | Dedicated GPU with 8GB+ VRAM recommended for stability |
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The Bongo V2 Academic Upgrade is available to existing owners of a Bongo V1 Academic licence at a reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in Bongo V2 while maintaining academic licence terms — ideal for students and educators already using Bongo in their studies or teaching.
A perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost, no subscription, no expiry.
What's New in Bongo V2
- Inverse Kinematics (IK) — Animate mechanical systems like pistons, hinges, and robotic arms by defining joints and constraints.
- Curve-Based Animation — Constrain objects to follow specific Rhino curves for camera paths and vehicle animations.
- Object Hierarchies — Set up parent/child relationships for complex assembly animations.
- Bongo Gumball — Dedicated manipulation tool for precise keyframe creation.
- Improved Timeline — Enhanced keyframe editor with better easing and motion curve control.
Eligibility
- Existing owners of a Bongo V1 Academic licence
- Must be enrolled at or employed by an accredited educational institution
- Your existing V1 Academic licence key required at activation
- Not transferable — Academic licence terms apply
Compatibility
- Rhino Version — Supports Rhino 8, 7, 6, and 5
- Windows — Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7
- Mac — Windows only; Intel Mac users can run via Boot Camp
FAQs
- Who is eligible? Existing Bongo V1 Academic licence holders who are current students or educators.
- Is it transferable? No. Academic licence terms apply.
- Can I upgrade to Commercial instead? Yes — contact us for Academic-to-Commercial upgrade pricing.
- Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.