[User]
Okay, I'd like to design a customizable 3D printable moustache with a nose clip, and I need some help with the OpenSCAD code.

Here's what I'm envisioning:

**Overall Structure:**

The moustache should be symmetrical and made of a series of repeated, scaled, and rotated elements. It should also include a nose clip.

**Moustache Elements:**

Each moustache element should be a sort of teardrop shape formed by extruding a hull between two circles:
   *   **circle\_1:**  Radius of the first circle. This should be a parameter that can be adjusted by the user (e.g. `circle_1 = 5;`)
   *   **circle\_2:** Radius of the second circle, smaller than the first circle (e.g. `circle_2 = 1;`). Also adjustable.
   *   **lenght:** The distance between the centers of the two circles, determining the length of the element (e.g. `lenght = 20;`). Also adjustable.
   *   **height:** The height of the extrusion for the element (e.g. `height = 5;`) . Adjustable.

These elements will be repeated to form the shape of the moustache.

**Repetition and Transformation:**

The elements need to be repeated to form a "full" moustache shape. I need these parameters for that repetition:
    *   **repeat:** The number of elements to repeat on each side of the moustache (e.g. `repeat = 8;`).
    *  **shift\_x:** The shift in x direction between each repeated element (e.g. `shift_x = 2;`).  This will be multiplied by the element number before being applied.
    *   **shift\_y:** The shift in y direction between each repeated element (e.g. `shift_y = 5;`).  This will be multiplied by the element number before being applied.
    *   **rotate:** The rotation of the element (in degrees) (e.g. `rotate = 10;`).  This will be multiplied by the element number before being applied.
    *  **scale:** The scale of each element, where the scale is multiplied by the element number (e.g. `scale = 1;`).

**Nose Clip:**

The nose clip should be a simple clamp-like structure that can be adjusted.
   * **noseclip\_openingangle:** The angle the nose clip is open (e.g. `noseclip_openingangle = 100;`).
   * **noseclip\_diameter:** The diameter of the noseclip (e.g. `noseclip_diameter = 10;`).
   * **noseclip\_wallthickness:** The wall thickness of the noseclip (e.g. `noseclip_wallthickness = 2;`).
    * **noseclip\_endcircle:** The radius of the small circles at the end of the noseclip (e.g. `noseclip_endcircle = 2;`).
     * **noseclip\_x:** Shift in the x direction for the entire noseclip (e.g. `noseclip_x = 0;`).
    * **noseclip\_y:** Shift in the y direction for the entire noseclip (e.g. `noseclip_y = -6;`).

**Units:**
I'm working in mm, and all provided numbers are in mm, except where otherwise specified (e.g. `rotate` is in degrees). Please note that when using shift_x and shift_y a value of `1` represents `0.1mm` to allow for easier adjustment of the final design.  Similarly, the `scale` parameter is divided by 10.

**Optional Ruler:**

I'd like an optional ruler, primarily for testing.
   *   **showruler:**  A boolean option to show a ruler beneath the moustache (`showruler = "yes";` or `showruler = "no";`). If set to yes the ruler should be 300mm long with tick marks every 10mm and height of 2mm beneath the mustache.

**Functionality**
The final code needs to have the following modules:
   * ruler - generates the optional ruler (as described above).
   * noseclip - generates the nose clip.
   * slice - generates a slice of a circle for use in the noseclip.
   * full - the top-level function that puts the mustache together.
   * half - generates half the mustache.
   * element - generates the individual moustache element.

Could you generate the OpenSCAD file for me based on these parameters? I don't need any libraries to be included.

[Assistant]
moustache.scad:
```
//Displays a 30cm long ruler
showruler = "no"; //["yes","no"]
rulerheight = 2;
rulerlenght = 300;

//Pattern-Element parameter 1
circle_1 = 5;//[1:100]
//Pattern-Element parameter 2
circle_2 = 1;//[1:100]
//Pattern-Element parameter 3
lenght = 20;//[1:100]
//Height of the moustache
height = 5;//[1:100]

//How often the element is repeated per side
repeat = 8;//[0:100]
//shift in x direction (10 = 1mm)(elementnumber*x)
shift_x = 2;//[-100:100]
//shift in y direction (10 = 1mm)(elementnumber*y)
shift_y = 5;//[-100:100]
//rotation of elements (elementnumber*rotation)
rotate = 10;//[0:360]
//scale of elements (elementnumber*scale)
scale =1;//[-100:100]

//Noseclip-Parameter: Angle the noseclip is open
noseclip_openingangle = 100;//[0:180]
//Noseclip-Parameter: diameter of the noseclip
noseclip_diameter = 10;//[0:180]
//Noseclip-Parameter: wallthickness of the noseclip
noseclip_wallthickness = 2;//[0:180]
//Noseclip-Parameter: radius of the little circles at the end of the noseclip
noseclip_endcircle = 2;//[0:180]
//Noseclip-Parameter: shift in x direction
noseclip_x = 0;//[-100:100]
//Noseclip-Parameter: shift in y direction
noseclip_y = -6;//[-100:100]

realshift_x = shift_x/10;
realshift_y = shift_y/10;
realscale = scale/10;

if(showruler == "yes"){
	ruler();
}
full(circle_1,circle_2,lenght,height);
noseclip();

module ruler(){
	translate([0,-noseclip_diameter,rulerheight + height]){
		difference(){
			cube([rulerlenght,10,rulerheight], center = true);
			for(i=[0:30]){
				translate([(i*10)-150,0,0]){
					cube([1,5,rulerheight+2], center = true);
				}
			}
		}
	}
}

module noseclip(){
translate([noseclip_x,noseclip_y,height/2]){
	difference(){
		union(){
			cylinder(h = height, r = noseclip_diameter/2+noseclip_wallthickness, center = true);

		}
		cylinder(h = height+2, r = noseclip_diameter/2, center = true);
		rotate(180+90 + noseclip_openingangle/2)
			linear_extrude(height = height+2, center = true)
				slice(noseclip_diameter*2, noseclip_openingangle);
	}
rotate(noseclip_openingangle/2)
	translate([0,-noseclip_diameter/2,0]){
		cylinder(h = height, r = noseclip_endcircle, center = true);
	}

rotate(-noseclip_openingangle/2)
	translate([0,-noseclip_diameter/2,0]){
		cylinder(h = height, r = noseclip_endcircle, center = true);
	}
}
}

module slice(r = 10, deg = 30) {
	degn = (deg % 360 > 0) ? deg % 360 : deg % 360 + 360;
	difference() {
		circle(r);
		if (degn > 180)
			intersection_for(a = [0, 180 - degn])
				rotate(a)
					translate([-r, 0, 0])
						square(r * 2);
		else
			union()
				for(a = [0, 180 - degn])
					rotate(a)
						translate([-r, 0, 0])
							square(r * 2);
	}
}

module full() {
	half(circle_1,circle_2,lenght,height);
	mirror([ 1, 0, 0 ])
		half(circle_1,circle_2,lenght,height);
}

module half() {
	for(i=[0:repeat]){
		translate([i*realshift_x,i* realshift_y, 0]){
			rotate([0,0,i*-rotate]){
				translate([-circle_1,0,0]){
					scale(v = [(i*realscale)+1,(i*realscale)+1, 1])
						element(circle_1,circle_2,lenght,height);
				}
			}
		}
	}
}

module element(circle_1,circle_2,lenght,height) {
 linear_extrude(height=height)
 	hull() {
 		translate([circle_1, circle_1, 0])
 			circle(r=circle_1,center = true);
 		translate([circle_1 ,  circle_1+ lenght, 0])
 			circle(r=circle_2,center = true);
 	}
}
```


[User]
Okay, I'm trying to design a customizable mouthpiece for a brass instrument, specifically something like a trumpet mouthpiece. I want to be able to adjust several parameters to fine-tune the playing characteristics.

Here's what I'm looking for in this design:

**Core Functionality:**

*   **Parametric Design:** The design must be fully parametric so I can easily adjust dimensions like cup diameter, cup depth, rim width, etc., and re-generate the 3D model.
*   **Rotational Extrusion:** The mouthpiece should be created via rotational extrusion of a 2D profile. This means I need a path that can be revolved to produce the 3D shape.

**Key Parameters & Their Effects (Based on my existing, non-working, SCAD):**

*   **`CupDiameter`**: The diameter of the cup opening. Larger diameters are better for lower ranges and produce a richer tone, while smaller diameters favor higher ranges. *Range: 10-20 units*
*   **`CupDepth`**: How deep the cup is. Shallower cups are better for high ranges (but with less tone fullness) while deeper cups are more flexible in the low range and create a rich tone. *Range: 4-10 units*
*   **`Cup_Sphere_Factor`**: Controls the shape of the cup, between conical and spherical. 0 is a conical cup, and 100 is a full sphere. Spherical cups are brighter, conical cups have less definition. *Range: 0-100*
*   **`RimWidth`**: The width of the rim. Wider rims reduce pressure on the lips (improving stamina) but reduces flexibility. *Range: 4-10 units*
*  **`Rim_Radius`**: How rounded the rim is.  Lower radii reduce stamina but increase control. More smoothed rims are common on deeper cups. It must be less than `RimWidth/2`.
*   **`Throat_Radius`**: Radius of the throat area, controlling the smoothness of the transition. Sharper throats create a harsher, more projected tone; rounder ones make it richer.
*   **`Throat_Diameter`**: The diameter of the throat. Larger throats give more volume but less control; smaller throats are more controllable with less volume.
*   **`Bore_Diameter`**: The diameter of the bore (the cylindrical part after the throat). More conical backbores are richer, and cylindrical ones are brighter.
*   **`FrontPipeDiameter`**: The diameter where the cup meets the next pipe. About 13 for a trumpet.
*   **`Back_Pipe_Diameter`**: The diameter of the pipe where it meets the instrument. About 95 for a trumpet.
*   **`MouthPieceLength`**: Total length of the mouthpiece. About 87 for a trumpet.
*   **`PrintingFootHeight`**:  The height of a flat "foot" at the base of the mouthpiece for easier 3D printing, set to 0 for no foot.

**Specific Design Elements:**

*   **Cup Shape**: The cup is a complex curved shape; it's not just a cone or sphere. The `Cup_Sphere_Factor` should influence the curvature of the cup smoothly. I need to be able to have control points defining the shape.
*   **Rim:**  I want the rim to be a rounded profile that has a specific radius. I'll need to create a couple of circles along the edge of the rim that will be used as a template to cut away.
*   **Throat:** I also want the throat to have a smooth transition via a radius, similar to the rim. Again, I'll need a circle to act as a "cutting template."
*   **Backbore:** The backbore should taper slightly to the bore, but the bore itself is cylindrical.
*   **Decorative Elements**: I have some simple decorative rims added as a test, but these are entirely optional.
*   **Printing Foot:** I want a flat foot on the base for easier 3D printing.

**Libraries/Frameworks:**
I don't believe I will need any libraries, but if you think one would be needed, just let me know.

**Output:**
I need the design to output a single .scad file.

Can you create an OpenSCAD file that implements this parametric mouthpiece design with all of those parameters adjustable?

[Assistant]
mouthpiecetest.scad:
```

//Larger Cup Diameters are optimized for lower ranges, giving a richer tone. Smaller diameters assist high range playing
CupDiameter=12; // [10:20]

//Shallower cups greatly assist playing in high ranges but do so at the cost of fullness of tone. Deeper cups assist low range flexibility and rich tone.
CupDepth=6; // [4:10]

//Larger Cup Diameters are optimized for lower ranges, giving a richer tone. Smaller diameters assist high range playing. Spherical cups have brighter, more projected tones, while conical cups have less tone definition. 0 (Conical) - 100 (Spherical)
Cup_Sphere_Factor=75;// [0:100]

//Wider rim widths reduce the pressure on the lips, allowing greater stamina. It does, however, reduce flexibility.
RimWidth=6; // [4:10]

//Lower rim radius reduce stamina but increase control. More smoothed rims are commonly found on deeper cups. Never more than RimWidth/2]
Rim_Radius=23;

//In spherical cups, a sharper throat contour gives a more harsh, projected tone and a rounded contour gives a deeper, richer tone. Conical cups with a smooth throat have less definition.
Throat_Radius=35;

// Larger throat diameters give more volume but less control. Smaller diameters have much more control but significant volume limitations.
Throat_Diameter=35;

//More conical backbores give a richer tone, while more cylindrical ones give a brighter, more projected tone.
Bore_Diameter=8;

//Trumpet ~13
FrontPipeDiameter=13;

//Trumpet ~95
Back_Pipe_Diameter=95;

// Trumpet ~87
MouthPieceLength=87;

//Height of the "foot" that binds the mouthpiece to the platform. Set to 0 for no foot.
PrintingFootHeight=0;

 // set minimum polygonsize
$fs=1;

// set minimum circle angle
$fa=8;

// ======================
CupSphereFactor=Cup_Sphere_Factor/100;
BackPipeDiameter=Back_Pipe_Diameter/10;
RimRadius=Rim_Radius/10;
ThroatRadius=Throat_Radius/10;
ThroatDiameter=Throat_Diameter/10;
BoreDiameter=Bore_Diameter;

//Making the cup shape

CupBottom=[ThroatDiameter/2+ThroatRadius*(0.17+CupSphereFactor*0.3),CupDepth+ThroatRadius*(0.43-CupSphereFactor*0.3)];
CupTop=[CupDiameter/2+RimRadius*0.02,RimRadius-RimRadius*.2];

Cup45Deg=(0.5+CupSphereFactor*.15);
Cup30Deg=(0.25+CupSphereFactor*.1);
Cup60Deg=(0.75+CupSphereFactor*.1);

CupshapePoint1=[Cup30Deg*CupTop[0]+Cup60Deg*CupBottom[0],Cup30Deg*CupTop[1]+Cup60Deg*CupBottom[1]];

CupshapePoint2=[Cup45Deg*CupTop[0]+Cup45Deg*CupBottom[0],Cup45Deg*CupTop[1]+Cup45Deg*CupBottom[1]];

CupshapePoint3=[Cup60Deg*CupTop[0]+Cup30Deg*CupBottom[0],Cup60Deg*CupTop[1]+Cup30Deg*CupBottom[1]];

// Putting the moutpiece on the platform
translate([0,0,MouthPieceLength+PrintingFootHeight])

// Turning the Mouthpiece backside down
rotate ([180,0,0])

// Rotating-extruding the mouthpiece shape around the Z-axis
rotate_extrude()
difference(){
union() {

//Mouthpiece shape
polygon( [
CupTop,
[CupDiameter/2+RimRadius,0],
[CupDiameter/2+RimWidth-RimRadius,0],
[CupDiameter/2+RimWidth,RimRadius],
[CupTop[0]+RimWidth/2,CupTop[1]+RimWidth],
[CupshapePoint3[0]+RimWidth/2,CupshapePoint3[1]+RimWidth*2],
[CupshapePoint2[0]+RimWidth/2,CupshapePoint2[1]+RimWidth*2],
[CupshapePoint1[0]+RimWidth/2,CupshapePoint1[1]+RimWidth*2],
[FrontPipeDiameter/2,CupDepth+RimWidth*2],
[BackPipeDiameter/2,MouthPieceLength],
[BoreDiameter/2,MouthPieceLength],
[ThroatDiameter/2,CupDepth+ThroatRadius],
CupBottom,
CupshapePoint1,
CupshapePoint2,
CupshapePoint3,
]);

//Rim rouding
translate([CupDiameter/2+RimRadius,RimRadius, 0])circle(RimRadius);

//Rim rouding
translate([CupDiameter/2+RimWidth-RimRadius,RimRadius, 0])circle(RimRadius);

//Throat rouding
translate([ThroatDiameter/2+ThroatRadius,CupDepth+ThroatRadius,0])circle(ThroatRadius);

//Printing base
translate([BoreDiameter/2,MouthPieceLength,0]) square([10,PrintingFootHeight]);

}

//decorative rims on the outside
translate([FrontPipeDiameter/1.4,CupDepth+RimWidth*2.5, 0])circle(RimRadius*1.5);
translate([FrontPipeDiameter/1.5,CupDepth+RimWidth*3.5, 0])circle(RimRadius*1.3);
translate([FrontPipeDiameter/1.6,CupDepth+RimWidth*4.5, 0])circle(RimRadius*1.1);
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to design a key holder that can be mounted to a wall. I'm looking for a parametric OpenSCAD design that I can customize.

Here's what I have in mind:

*   **Key Slots:** The holder should have a configurable number of slots for keys. I want to be able to specify how many slots, ideally between 1 and 5, though more could be useful later. These slots should be vertically oriented, with space between them to accommodate key rings.
*   **Overall Shape:** The base of the holder should be roughly a rectangular shape with rounded ends. I want to have parameters for the overall length of the holder, the height of the holder, and the thickness.
*   **Wall Mounting:** There should be two screw holes, one on each of the rounded ends, for mounting to a wall. I'd like to specify the diameter of the screw holes and the diameter of a countersink area for the screw heads.
*   **Gaps:** I need some control over the gap size for the keys to slide into, and also the space around the edges of the design.
*   **Code Style:** I would like the code to be nicely commented, use clear variable names, and be easy to understand.

So, specifically, I'd like to be able to customize the following:

*   `numOfSlots`: The number of key slots (integer, range 1-5).
*   `totalHeight`: The total height of the holder.
*   `totalWidth`: The overall length/width of the holder.
*   `edgeGap`: The space between the edge of the holder and the key slots.
*   `keyGap`: The width of the slots for the keys to hang.
*   `screwHoleDiameter`: The diameter of the screw holes.
*   `screwHeadDiameter`: The diameter of the countersunk area for the screw heads.

I'm not looking for any crazy complex features, but I want the design to be configurable and robust. Please provide an OpenSCAD file that I can use to generate this key holder. I’m not using any libraries currently, so it doesn’t need to depend on anything external.

[Assistant]
key_holder.scad:
```

//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES

//Number of slots in holder.
numOfSlots = 1; // [1 : 5]

//Height of the holder.
totalHeight = 4;

//Total length.
totalWidth = 15;

//Space around the edge.
edgeGap = 1;

//Gap size for the keys
keyGap = 0.4;

//Size of hole for screws
screwHoleDiameter = 0.5;

//Size of hoe where screw heads are sunk.
screwHeadDiameter = 0.75;

//CUSTOMIZER END

function getInterp(p) = lookup(p, [[0, -(totalHeight-edgeGap)/2], [(numOfSlots-1)/2, 0], [(numOfSlots-1), (totalHeight-edgeGap)/2]]);

function getGapInterp(p) = lookup(p, [[0, -(totalHeight-edgeGap)/2], [(numOfSlots-1)/2, 0], [(numOfSlots-1), (totalHeight-edgeGap)/2]]);

difference(){
	union() {
	translate([0, 0, 2.25]) cube(size=[totalHeight, totalWidth-totalHeight, 4.5], center=true);
	translate([0, totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2, 0]) cylinder(h=4.5, r1=totalHeight/2, r2=totalHeight/2, $fn=60);
	translate([0, -(totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2), 0]) cylinder(h=4.5, r1=totalHeight/2, r2=totalHeight/2, $fn=60);
	}

	difference(){

		if (numOfSlots > 2){
			for (i =[0 : numOfSlots-1]){
				translate([getInterp(i), 0, 2.75]) cube(size=[keyGap, totalWidth, 3.6], center=true);
			}
		}
		if (numOfSlots == 2){
			for (i =[0 : numOfSlots-1]){
				translate([getInterp(i)/1.5, 0, 2.75]) cube(size=[keyGap, totalWidth, 3.6], center=true);
			}
		}
		if (numOfSlots == 1){
			for (i =[0 : numOfSlots-1]){
				translate([0, 0, 2.75]) cube(size=[keyGap, totalWidth, 3.6], center=true);
			}
		}

		difference(){
			translate([0, totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2+2.5, 3]) cube(size=[5, 5, 5], center=true);
			translate([0, totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2, -1]) cylinder(h=7, r1=(totalHeight/2)-edgeGap/2+keyGap/2, r2=(totalHeight/2)-edgeGap/2+keyGap/2, $fn=60);
			}

		difference(){
			translate([0, -(totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2)-2.5, 3]) cube(size=[5, 5, 5], center=true);
			translate([0, -(totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2), -1]) cylinder(h=7, r1=(totalHeight/2)-edgeGap/2+keyGap/2, r2=(totalHeight/2)-edgeGap/2+keyGap/2, $fn=60);
			}

	}

	translate([0, totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2, 0]) cylinder(h=15, r1=screwHoleDiameter/2, r2=screwHoleDiameter/2, $fn=60, center=true);
	translate([0, totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2, 2.0]) cylinder(h=15, r1=screwHeadDiameter/2, r2=screwHeadDiameter/2, $fn=60);
	translate([0, -(totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2), 0]) cylinder(h=15, r1=screwHoleDiameter/2, r2=screwHoleDiameter/2, $fn=60, center=true);
	translate([0, -(totalWidth/2-totalHeight/2), 2.0]) cylinder(h=15, r1=screwHeadDiameter/2, r2=screwHeadDiameter/2, $fn=60);

}

```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to design a customizable key tag, luggage tag, or something similar, in OpenSCAD. I have a basic version, but I want to expand on it.

The current version, called `customizer_keytag_0.4.scad`, uses the `build_plate.scad` and `Write.scad` libraries and generates a tag with two lines of text. It looks like a rounded rectangle with a hole on one end and an indented area in the middle where the text is written. I want to make the text area more flexible and allow for more lines of text.

Here's a breakdown of the existing parameters I'd like to keep and some changes I’m requesting, and please add a couple more:

**Existing Parameters (Keep and Modify if Necessary):**

*   **`line1` and `line2`:** These define the text for the two lines. I want to be able to add more lines of text.
*   **`Font`:**  The font for the text (currently set to "write/orbitron.dxf"). I like that I can select from dxf fonts.
*   **`textT`:** The height of the text, needs to stay as a single parameter used for all lines of text.
*   **`length`:** Overall tag length.
*   **`width`:** Overall tag width.
*   **`radius`:** The corner radius of the tag.
*   **`tagThickness`:** The overall thickness of the tag.
*   **`indent`:** The depth of the indented area for text.
*   **`tagH`:**  The extension of the tag that adds an area for the hole.
*  **`edge`:** The thickness of the edge surrounding the recessed area.
*  **`holeRad`:** The radius of the hole.

**Requested Changes and Additions:**

*   **Multiple Lines of Text:** Instead of just `line1` and `line2`, I'd like to have a list of text strings, let's call this `textLines`.  The number of lines should be flexible, so it can be 1, 2, 3, or even more. Each line of text should be centered horizontally within the indented area, and each line should be equally spaced vertically.

*  **Text Alignment:** It would be good to have a parameter that determines if the text is left-aligned, centered, or right-aligned within the recessed text area (e.g. `textAlignment = ["left", "center", "right"];`).

* **Line Spacing**: I would like to add a `lineSpacing` parameter to control the vertical distance between lines of text. The default value should be similar to the current spacing.

*  **Recessed Area Height**: Add a parameter called `recessedHeight` to allow the user to define the height of the recessed area instead of it being derived from the other parameters. We can maintain the current auto-calculation as the default value.

*   **File Names**:  Please name this new design something like `customizable_keytag_v2.scad`, and please use the same file names for the included libraries (`build_plate.scad` and `Write.scad`).

**Overall Goal:**

The main goal is to have a highly customizable key tag design that allows for a variable number of text lines, adjustable line spacing, and the ability to change alignment, while maintaining the core features and parameters of the original design.

I want the design to be parametric, so all values are easily adjustable through the customizer.

Let me know if you have any questions!

[Assistant]
customizer_keytag_0.4.scad:
```
// based on :

//	Thingiverse Customizer Template v1.2 by MakerBlock
//	http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:44090
//	v1.2 now includes the Build Plate library as well

//  by JoeTinker
//  KJJ
// v0.3

include <utils/build_plate.scad>
include <write/Write.scad>

use <Write.scad>

//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES

line1="line1";
line2="line2";
Font = "write/orbitron.dxf";//["write/Letters.dxf":Basic,"write/orbitron.dxf":Futuristic,"write/BlackRose.dxf":Fancy]
 // Text Height
 textT=5;//[1:15]
 // tag length
length = 100 ; // [30:200]

// tag width
width = 50 ;  // [30:200]

// corner radius
radius = 15 ;// [1:15]

// tag thickness
tagThickness = 10 ;//[4:15]

// Name Plate Indent Thickness
indent=5; //[1:15]
// Tag height
tagH=20 ;//[10:50]

// edge thickness
edge=5 ;//[1:10]

// hole radius
holeRad=5 ;//[3:13]

//	This section is creates the build plates for scale
//	for display only, doesn't contribute to final object
build_plate_selector = 0; //[0:Replicator 2,1: Replicator,2:Thingomatic,3:Manual]

//	when Build Plate Selector is set to "manual" this controls the build plate x dimension
build_plate_manual_x = 100; //[100:400]

//	when Build Plate Selector is set to "manual" this controls the build plate y dimension
build_plate_manual_y = 100; //[100:400]

//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES END

//	This is just a Build Plate for scale
build_plate(build_plate_selector,build_plate_manual_x,build_plate_manual_y);

// shape functions
module tag(length,width,radius,thickness, tagH) {

		hull(){
			translate(v = [length/2-radius,width/2-radius ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [-(length/2-radius),width/2-radius ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [-(length/2-radius),-(width/2-radius) ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [length/2-radius,-(width/2-radius) ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [length/2+tagH-radius,0 ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true);  }
		}
	   }

module RRect(length,width,radius,thickness) {

		hull(){
			translate(v = [length/2-radius,width/2-radius ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [-(length/2-radius),width/2-radius ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [-(length/2-radius),-(width/2-radius) ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
			translate(v = [length/2-radius,-(width/2-radius) ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = thickness, r1 =radius , r2 =radius , center = true); }
		}
	   }

// create object
bottomOfIndent=(tagThickness/2)-indent;
module makeTag(){
difference() {
	tag(length,width,radius, tagThickness,tagH);

	union() {
	translate(v = [length/2+tagH-radius,0 ,0 ]) { cylinder(h = tagThickness*2, r1 =holeRad , r2 =holeRad , center = true);  }

	translate(v = [0,0 , bottomOfIndent+indent/2+.5]) {
	RRect(length-2*edge,width-2*edge,radius-edge/2,indent+1);
	}}}}

// write text
module WriteText(){
indentWidth=width - (edge * 2) ;
textH=indentWidth/4;

translate([0,(textH/2) +1/8*indentWidth   ,bottomOfIndent+textT/2-.5])
write(line1,t=textT+1,h=textH+1,center=true,font=Font);
translate([0,-((textH/2) +1/8*indentWidth)   ,bottomOfIndent+textT/2-.5])
write(line2,t=textT+1,h=textH+1,center=true,font=Font);
}

translate ([0,0,tagThickness/2]) makeTag();
translate ([0,0,tagThickness/2])	WriteText();

```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to request a parametric OpenSCAD design for a Kindle holder, based on a design I have. I have the main file, and it uses the MCAD library. Specifically, it uses the `boxes.scad` and `teardrop.scad` modules from that library. It also uses a build_plate file, which I've included, for visual purposes.

The design consists of two identical holders, mirrored on the Y axis, which are intended to be screwed to something on their flat sides. The holders are primarily box-like shapes with rounded edges. Each holder has cutouts for a Kindle or similar device, screw heads, and also has screw holes that are specifically designed for the flat head of a screw on one side, and the conical head on the other. This is accomplished by making a teardrop shape, for the screw, that can match up with the hole. There are three of these screw hole cutouts on each side. The design is intended to be parameterized, so that the sizes are configurable.

Here are the key parameters I'd like to be able to control:

*   **`KT`**: The thickness of the object that will be held (the Kindle, in the original design).
*   **`ST`**: The thickness of the screw head.
*   **`T`**: The wall thickness of the holder itself.
*   **`build_plate_selector`**: An integer selector (0, 1, 2, or 3) that chooses a preset build plate dimension. I'd like to make sure it defaults to zero.
*  **`build_plate_manual_x`**: A dimension to use for the build plate size if `build_plate_selector` is set to 3 (manual). I'd like this to default to 100.
*  **`build_plate_manual_y`**: A dimension to use for the build plate size if `build_plate_selector` is set to 3 (manual). I'd like this to default to 100.

The basic structure of the holder is as follows:

1.  There is a main "rounded box" shape that forms the body of the holder.
2.  There is a cutout within this shape for the Kindle/object that goes partially through, leaving material on the back of the holder. This cutout should also be a "rounded box" shape.
3.  There is a cutout for the screw heads, that goes partially through, leaving material on the front of the holder. Again, this cutout should be a "rounded box".
4.  There is an additional cutout that cuts through the holder, which should also be a "rounded box".
5.  Finally, there are the screw holes, three on each side. These should be teardrop shapes on one side, and cylindrical on the other.

The design should generate *two* of these holders, mirrored on the Y-axis. The positions for the holes and other features should be calculated parametrically based on the other dimensions, like they were in my code. I have the code attached, but I'd like this to be implemented from scratch using similar logic.

Could you generate the parametric OpenSCAD file for this holder?

Here's the code I'm currently using:
```
//--------------------------------------------------------------------
//	Filename:	ObjectHolder.scad
//	Author:		Robert H. Morrison (rhmorrison)
//	Created On:	15 October 2011
//	Updated On: 30 January 2013
//--------------------------------------------------------------------

use <MCAD/boxes.scad>
use <MCAD/teardrop.scad>

//Object Thickness
KT=20;
//Screw head Thickness
ST=5;
//Wall Thickness
T=2;

use <utils/build_plate.scad>

//for display only, doesn't contribute to final object
build_plate_selector = 0; //[0:Replicator 2,1: Replicator,2:Thingomatic,3:Manual]
//when Build Plate Selector is set to "manual" this controls the build plate x dimension
build_plate_manual_x = 100; //[100:400]
//when Build Plate Selector is set to "manual" this controls the build plate y dimension
build_plate_manual_y = 100; //[100:400]

build_plate(build_plate_selector,build_plate_manual_x,build_plate_manual_y);

BW=KT+ST+4*T;	// Box Width
BL=BW*2;		// Box Length

module Holes(S) {
	for (i=[
			[-2*T-(BW/2)+S*2*(2*T+BW/2),(KT+2.5*T+ST)/2,2*T+BW/2],
			[-2*T-(BW/2),(KT+2.5*T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)],
			[2*T+BW/2,(KT+2.5*T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)]
		])
	{
		translate(i)
			rotate([90,0,0])
				cylinder(h=ST, r=2.5, center=true);
	}
	for (i=[
			[-2*T-(BW/2)+S*2*(2*T+BW/2),-(T+ST)/2,2*T+BW/2],
			[-2*T-(BW/2),-(T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)],
			[2*T+BW/2,-(T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)]
		])
	{
		translate(i)
			rotate([0,0,90])
				teardrop(5, KT+ST+T, 90);
	}
}

// SIDE: 0 = LEFT, 1 = RIGHT
module ObjectHolder(SIDE) {
	difference() {
		roundedBox([BL,BW,BL], 5, false);	// Holder frame
		translate([T-SIDE*2*T,(KT+T)/2,T])
			roundedBox([BL,ST,BL], 2, true);	// Kindle
		translate([T-SIDE*2*T,-(ST+T)/2,T])
			roundedBox([BL,KT,BL], 2, true);  // Screw heads
		translate([2*BW/3-4*SIDE*BW/3,-(ST+T)/2,2*BW/3])
			rotate([90,0,0])
				roundedBox([BL,BL,(KT+ST)*2], 2, true);  // Cut-out L
		Holes(SIDE);
	}
}

translate([0,(BW/2+5),BL/2])
	ObjectHolder(0);		// LEFT  SIDE
translate([0,-(BW/2+5),BL/2])
	ObjectHolder(1);		// RIGHT SIDE
```
```
// build_plate.scad
module build_plate(selector,x_dim,y_dim){
	if(selector==0){
		color("gray")
			cube([230, 150, 2], center = true);
	} else if(selector==1) {
		color("gray")
			cube([225, 145, 2], center = true);
	} else if(selector==2) {
		color("gray")
			cube([150, 150, 2], center = true);
	}else if(selector==3) {
		color("gray")
			cube([x_dim, y_dim, 2], center = true);
	}
}

```

[Assistant]
ObjectHolder.scad:
```
//--------------------------------------------------------------------
//	Filename:	ObjectHolder.scad
//	Author:		Robert H. Morrison (rhmorrison)
//	Created On:	15 October 2011
//	Updated On: 30 January 2013
//--------------------------------------------------------------------

use <MCAD/boxes.scad>
use <MCAD/teardrop.scad>

//Object Thickness
KT=20;
//Screw head Thickness
ST=5;
//Wall Thickness
T=2;

use <utils/build_plate.scad>

//for display only, doesn't contribute to final object
build_plate_selector = 0; //[0:Replicator 2,1: Replicator,2:Thingomatic,3:Manual]
//when Build Plate Selector is set to "manual" this controls the build plate x dimension
build_plate_manual_x = 100; //[100:400]
//when Build Plate Selector is set to "manual" this controls the build plate y dimension
build_plate_manual_y = 100; //[100:400]

build_plate(build_plate_selector,build_plate_manual_x,build_plate_manual_y);

BW=KT+ST+4*T;	// Box Width
BL=BW*2;		// Box Length

module Holes(S) {
	for (i=[
			[-2*T-(BW/2)+S*2*(2*T+BW/2),(KT+2.5*T+ST)/2,2*T+BW/2],
			[-2*T-(BW/2),(KT+2.5*T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)],
			[2*T+BW/2,(KT+2.5*T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)]
		])
	{
		translate(i)
			rotate([90,0,0])
				cylinder(h=ST, r=2.5, center=true);
	}
	for (i=[
			[-2*T-(BW/2)+S*2*(2*T+BW/2),-(T+ST)/2,2*T+BW/2],
			[-2*T-(BW/2),-(T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)],
			[2*T+BW/2,-(T+ST)/2,-(2*T+BW/2)]
		])
	{
		translate(i)
			rotate([0,0,90])
				teardrop(5, KT+ST+T, 90);
	}
}

// SIDE: 0 = LEFT, 1 = RIGHT
module ObjectHolder(SIDE) {
	difference() {
		roundedBox([BL,BW,BL], 5, false);	// Holder frame
		translate([T-SIDE*2*T,(KT+T)/2,T])
			roundedBox([BL,ST,BL], 2, true);	// Kindle
		translate([T-SIDE*2*T,-(ST+T)/2,T])
			roundedBox([BL,KT,BL], 2, true);  // Screw heads
		translate([2*BW/3-4*SIDE*BW/3,-(ST+T)/2,2*BW/3])
			rotate([90,0,0])
				roundedBox([BL,BL,(KT+ST)*2], 2, true);  // Cut-out L
		Holes(SIDE);
	}
}

translate([0,(BW/2+5),BL/2])
	ObjectHolder(0);		// LEFT  SIDE
translate([0,-(BW/2+5),BL/2])
	ObjectHolder(1);		// RIGHT SIDE

```


[User]
Okay, I'm trying to design a simple cylindrical spacer, and I'd like to be able to customize its dimensions easily using parameters. I need an OpenSCAD file that lets me specify the following:

1.  **Overall Thickness (Height):**  I need to be able to set the total thickness of the spacer. This will be a linear dimension along the Z-axis.
2.  **Outer Diameter:** I need to specify the diameter of the outer cylinder of the spacer.
3.  **Inner Diameter (Hole):** I need to specify the diameter of the through-hole in the center of the spacer.

It would be great if I could also include small fractional adjustments for all three of those, like `0.1`, `0.2` and so on up to `0.9`. I would like a way to make fine-tuning adjustments to the thickness, outer diameter, and inner diameter independently.

I need the spacer to be a standard right circular cylinder with the hole also centered on the same axis.

I'm not familiar enough with OpenSCAD to write this from scratch so please generate the SCAD file that I can then load in the Customizer app and adjust. I do not need any external library dependencies. Just basic OpenSCAD functionality. Thank you!

[Assistant]
Spacer.scad:
```
//  Plastic Spacer v1.0 by areeve20

//	Measurement of spacer thickness
h_measurement = 20;	//	[0:200]

//  Measurement addition (Fine-tune Thickness)
ha_measurement = 0;  //  [0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,0.8,0.9]

//	Measurement of spacer diameter
D1_measurement = 10;	//	[2:200]

//  Measurement addition (Fine-tune Diameter1)
D1a_measurement = 0;  //  [0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,0.8,0.9]

//  Measurement of spacer hole
D2_measurement = 5; //  [1:200]

//  Measurement addition (Fine-tune Diameter2)
D2a_measurement = 0;  //  [0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,0.8,0.9]

//	This is the spacer we've (hopefully) customized!

difference(){
translate([0,0,0]) cylinder(h_measurement+ha_measurement, D1_measurement+D1a_measurement, D1_measurement+D1a_measurement, center=true);

translate([0,0,0]) cylinder(h_measurement*2, D2_measurement+D2a_measurement, D2_measurement+D1a_measurement, center=true);
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'm working on a simple design for a customizable face that I want to 3D print, and I need some help turning my idea into a more flexible OpenSCAD file.

Right now, I have a basic shape – a cylinder – which represents the face itself. I'd like to add a mouth that is somewhat customizable in terms of its position, size, and rotation.

Specifically:

1.  **Base Shape:** The base is a cylinder with a defined `height` and `radius`. These should both be customizable parameters.
2.  **Mouth:** I want to add a mouth to the face. The mouth's shape is based on a cylinder that has a rectangular section cut out. This gives a nice curved smile.
3. **Mouth Variations:** I want to have two different mouth styles. One will have a more exaggerated smile. I am thinking of labeling these as "Very" and "Super."
4.  **Mouth Size:** The mouth's "size" (really, the radius of the underlying cylinder) should be a customizable parameter I can control.
5. **Mouth Position:** The mouth should be positionable along the X and Y axis, using `MouthX` and `MouthY` parameters.
6.  **Mouth Rotation:** The mouth should also be able to rotate around the Z-axis using the `MouthRotate` parameter. This would be useful to create different expressions like a frown if the rotation is 180 degrees.
7.  **"Super" Mouth:** The "Super" mouth should have a larger rectangular cut-out.
8.  **"Very" Mouth:** The "Very" mouth is a less aggressive smile with smaller cutouts.
9.  **Color:** For visualization, the base cylinder should be colored cyan.

I have started on a design, but I need help making it cleaner, more flexible, and parametric.

Can you create a parametric OpenSCAD file that accomplishes these goals? I do not want to use any libraries. I am new to OpenSCAD, so I need the full code in one block, no includes or external files.

[Assistant]
NewIdeaCustomise.scad:
```
MouthX=0;//[-200:200]
MouthY=0;//[-200:200]
//Does He have a big mouth?
MouthSize=25;//[25:100]
//Rotating the mouth 180 makes it a sad face instead of a happy face.
MouthRotate=0;//[0:364]

//How strong is the emotion?
Mouth="Very";//[Super,Very]
height=5;
radius=25;
thing(Mouth, height,radius,MouthSize,MouthX);

module thing(Mouth){
$fn=64;

	color([0,1,1])
	cylinder(h=height,r=radius,center=true);

	if (Mouth=="Super"){
rotate([0,0,MouthRotate])
1happyMouth( );
	}else if (Mouth=="Very"){
rotate([0,0,MouthRotate])
happyMouth( );
	}
}

module 1happyMouth(){

translate([MouthX,MouthY,height/2]){
	difference(){
		cylinder(r=MouthSize-MouthSize/4,h=2,center=true);
		translate([MouthX,23,0])
		cube([1000,MouthSize*2,100],center=true);
}
}
}

module happyMouth( ){
translate([MouthX,MouthY,height/2]){
	difference(){
		cylinder(r=MouthSize-MouthSize/4,h=3,center=true);
		translate([MouthX,17.5,0])
		cube([500,MouthSize+10,20],center=true);
		cylinder(r=MouthSize/2,h=20,center=true);
	}
}
}
```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to design a tube socket for 3D printing, and I'd like to make it parametric so I can easily adjust it later. I've got a basic design in mind, kind of like the one in the attached `tube_socket.scad` file, but I want to make it more robust and easier to modify.

Here's what I'm looking for:

**Core Functionality:**

*   **Tube Socket Body:** I need a cylindrical base, with adjustable height and radius. This forms the main body of the socket. I want to be able to specify the overall height and radius of this cylinder.
*   **Pin Holes:**  I need to create a configurable number of pin holes arranged in a circle around the center of the socket. I need to control:
    *   The number of holes.
    *   The radius of each hole (pin size).
    *   The distance of the holes from the center of the socket.
*   **Center Hole (Optional):**  I'd like an option for a center hole, with an adjustable radius.
*   **Notch (Optional, with Center Hole):** If the center hole is enabled, I want an option for a notch. This notch should have an adjustable:
    *   Size (length and width).
    *   Position (angle relative to the socket's center).
    *   Distance from the socket center, although this should be fixed to the center hole's radius.
*   **Mounting Feet:**  I need three small feet to keep it lifted off the print bed, these could just be small half-cylinders. They should be positioned on the bottom of the socket. I'm open to suggestions on positioning for optimal stability.

**Parameters:**

I'd like all of the following to be controlled by variables that I can easily adjust within the OpenSCAD file:

*   `socket_height`: Height of the socket cylinder.
*   `socket_radius`: Radius of the socket cylinder.
*   `pin_radius`: Radius of the pin holes.
*   `pin_numbers`: Number of pin holes around the center circle.
*   `pin_distance`: Distance of pin holes from the socket's center.
*   `center_radius`: Radius of the center hole (if enabled).  Set to 0 to disable the center hole and notch.
*   `notch_size`: Size (length and width) of the notch. Set to 0 to disable the notch.
*   `notch_position`: Angle (in degrees) of the notch relative to the socket's center.
*   `foot_radius`: radius of the cylindrical feet.
*   `foot_height`: height of the cylindrical feet.
*   `foot_offset_radius` offset radius for positioning the feet relative to socket radius.
*  `foot_count`: number of feet
*   `$fn`: set fragment resolution.

**General Requirements:**

*   The design should be clean and easy to understand.
*   I'd like it to be fully parametric, using variables as much as possible.
*   The code should be commented, explaining what each section does.

I'm not sure if any special OpenSCAD libraries would be helpful here, maybe something for more concise rotation or array generation? I'm open to suggestions on that if it simplifies things and improves clarity.

[Assistant]
tube_socket.scad:
```
/*
Create a tube socket for 3D printing
By: Dave Borghuis / zeno4ever
Version : 1.2
Date : 22-01-2012
For sugestions email me at : zeno4ever@gmail.com

22-01-12 Added Notch option/parameters
18-01-12 Initial version
30-01-12 Make script better for use in Customizer (by Makerbot)

Usage : at least change the Socket dimensions and pin size. The rest of the
parameter can be changed to, this defaults should be reasonable.

All $r is radius, you can enter diameter/2

Current parameters are for a octal base tube socket
*/

//All sizes in mm
socket_hight = 15 ;
socket_radius = 17;

pin_radius = 1.5;

//How many holes
pin_numbers = 8; //[1:32]

//Distance from center
pin_distance = 8.5 ;

//Enable center hole, 0 to disable hole & notch
center_radius = 4;
//0 to disable
notch_size = 2;
notch_position =  112.5; //[1:360]
notch_distance = center_radius;

//Resolution of model
$fs = 0.01*1;

// Create Tube Socet
difference() {
	//Create footer
	union() {
		hull() {
	  		translate([77/2,0,0]) cylinder(5,10/2,10/2);
      		translate([0,0,0]) cylinder(5,socket_radius,socket_radius);
	  		translate([-77/2,0,0]) cylinder(5,10/2,10/2);
		}
		translate([0,0,5]) cylinder(socket_hight-5 , socket_radius, socket_radius);
	}
	//Create all holes
	for (i = [0:pin_numbers-1]) { //create holes
		//echo(360*i/6, sin(360*i/6)*80, cos(360*i/6)*80);
		translate([sin(360*i/pin_numbers)*pin_distance, cos(360*i/pin_numbers)*pin_distance, 0 ])
		cylinder(socket_hight*2, pin_radius,pin_radius);
	}

	//Exaple if you want to put a pin at some 'random' position
	//replace the 90 in next line for the position
	//translate([sin(90)*pin_distance, cos(90)*pin_distance, 0 ]) cylinder(socket_hight, pin_radius,pin_radius);

	//Create center hole/notch
	if (center_radius>0) { //if centerhole
		if (notch_size!=0) //and notch {
			rotate(a=[0,0,notch_position])
			union() {
				cylinder(socket_hight*2,center_radius,center_radius); //Center pin
				translate([notch_distance,0, 0 ]) cube(size=[notch_size,notch_size,socket_hight*2], center=true); //Notch
				}
		} else {
			cylinder(socket_hight*2,center_radius,center_radius); //Only center pin
	}

	//holes in the footer
	translate([77/2,0,0]) cylinder(socket_hight*2,2,2);
	translate([-77/2,0,0]) cylinder(socket_hight*2,2,2);
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to create a customizable pen with text extruded on the side, using an 8-bit font. I'd like the design to be parametric in OpenSCAD, so I can easily change things like the text, font size, spacing, pen length, thickness, and the diameter of the hole for the pen insert.

Here's a breakdown of what I'm looking for:

**Overall Structure:**
*   The pen should have a main body, a hole running through it for a pen refill, an extruded text on the side, and a small conical tip at the writing end.
*   The design should use the `MCAD/fonts.scad` library to handle the 8-bit font.

**Parameters (that I want to be able to adjust):**
*   **`word`**: The text to display on the pen. This should be a string.
*   **`font_scale`**: A scaling factor to control the font size.
*   **`font_spacing`**:  A factor to control character spacing.
*   **`pen_inner_diameter`**: The diameter of the hole for the pen refill.
*   **`pen_length`**: The overall length of the pen.
*   **`pen_thickness`**: The overall thickness of the pen.

**Specific Design Details:**
*   **Text:** The text should be extruded outwards from the main body. Use the 8-bit polyfont from `MCAD/fonts.scad`. The text should be positioned along the length of the pen. There should be a small offset from the start of the pen body.
*   **Main Body:** The main body should be a rectangular prism with rounded corners along the height axis. This body should extend almost to the end of the conical tip.
*   **Pen Tip:** The pen tip should be a combination of a cylinder and a cone. The conical tip should be smaller in diameter where it meets the paper. The base of the pen tip should meet the pen body.
*   **Hole:** The hole for the pen refill should run the full length of the pen body. It should be centered. I'd like the hole to be circular, and I'd like the user to be able to define it by diameter, rather than radius.
*   **Cutouts:** When creating the text, I'd like the cut out to include a little buffer on the start and end of the pen.
*   **All components:** I'd like the text, main body, pen tip, and hole to all be centered within the bounds of the design.

**Expected Output:**
*   I would like to receive a single OpenSCAD file (.scad) with all of the above parameters defined at the beginning of the file.
*  I want the design to use the `MCAD/fonts.scad` library for the font. I would expect that you do not provide code for this library in your response.
*  I'd expect the OpenSCAD file to be fully functional, meaning, when I open it with OpenSCAD, I can change the parameters and render the design.

Can you generate the OpenSCAD code for this? I'm really excited to see what you come up with!

[Assistant]
Retro_Word_Pen.scad:
```
use <MCAD/fonts.scad>

// Word to display on the pen
word = "BrandonW6";

// Scale multipler for font size
font_scale = 2.1	;

// Character Spacing (for some reason this value is buggy using the customizer)
font_spacing = 0.81;

// The diameter of end hole
pen_inner_diameter = 4.3 *1;
pen_inner_radius = pen_inner_diameter / 2;

// length of the entire pen
pen_length = 130; //

// Overal thickness of the pen
pen_thickness = 8*1;

/////////////////////////////////////////
//////////////////////////////////

module penword()
{

thisFont=8bit_polyfont();
x_shift=thisFont[0][0] * font_spacing;
y_shift=thisFont[0][1];

	theseIndicies=search(word,thisFont[2],1,1);
	wordlength = (len(theseIndicies))* x_shift;

	difference() {

		union() {

// Create the Text //
			scale([font_scale,font_scale,1]){
			for( j=[0:(len(theseIndicies)-1)] )
				translate([ j*x_shift + 1, -y_shift/2 ,-pen_thickness/2])
				{
					linear_extrude(height=pen_thickness) polygon(points=thisFont[2][theseIndicies[j]][6][0],paths=thisFont[2][theseIndicies[j]][6][1]);
				}
			}

// Main body
			translate([1*font_scale+3	,-y_shift*.45,-pen_thickness/2]) cube([pen_length - 3,y_shift * 0.9,pen_thickness * 0.8]);

// Pen Tip
			rotate(a=[0,90,0])
				{
					translate([pen_thickness*0.1,0,0	])	cylinder(h = 5, r = pen_thickness*.4, $fn=50);
					translate([pen_thickness*0.1,0,-5	])	cylinder(h = 5, r1 = 1, r2 = pen_thickness*.4, $fn=50);
				}
		}
// Cut outs
			translate([0,-pen_inner_diameter/2,-pen_thickness/2+pen_thickness*.15]) cube([pen_length + 20,pen_inner_diameter,pen_inner_diameter]);
			rotate(a=[0,90,0])translate([pen_thickness*.1,0,-15])	cylinder(h = 30, r = pen_inner_radius, $fn=100);
	}
}

penword();
```


[User]
Okay, I'm looking to create a customizable 3D model of a ring, bracelet, or crown-like object using OpenSCAD. I've seen a previous design (attached, called "CustomizableCrownRingBraceletThing.scad") that has most of what I'm looking for, but it's got some problems, and I'd like a more robust and easier-to-use version.

Here's what I need:

**Overall Structure:**

The design should be based on a circular path that spirals upwards (or downwards, configurable) and has a repeating pattern along the way. The basic shape should be constructed using small spheres.

**Core Parameters:**

*   **`whole_periods`:**  An integer representing the number of full repetitions of the pattern along the circumference of the *basic circle* before any spiraling is applied. This should be an integer.
*   **`turns`:**  An integer specifying how many times the circular path spirals around the center before the path ends.
*   **`height`:**  The total height of the finished object, from the lowest point to the highest point of the spiral.
*   **`width`:** The thickness of the band/rail that the spheres are placed on. This controls how far outward the spheres will go from the base circle.
*   **`inner_diameter`:** The diameter of the innermost empty space at the center of the object.
*   **`rail_diameter`:** The diameter of the individual spheres.
*   **`segments_per_turn`:** The number of segments (and spheres) used to create each full 360 degree spiral.
*   **`fragments_per_segment`:** The `$fn` value passed to the sphere function, which controls the smoothness of the spheres (higher is smoother).

**Reinforcement Options:**

The user should be able to toggle on/off reinforcement options that place extra spheres. I'd like each to be optional:

*   **`mirror_reinforced`:**  A boolean (yes/no) option. If enabled, adds a mirrored set of spheres on the opposite side of the spiraling pattern (essentially creating a "top and bottom" effect that is not flat but follows the spiral).
*   **`top_and_bottom_reinforced`:** A boolean (yes/no) option. If enabled, adds spheres directly on the top and bottom "flat" plane of the spiral. This is separate from `mirror_reinforced` and should create flat "ends".
*   **`inside_and_outside_reinforced`:** A boolean (yes/no) option. If enabled, adds spheres that form rings at the inner and outer edges of the main ring, at the vertical midpoint (i.e. z = 0).

**Specific Improvements from the attached file:**

*   **Correct STL Output:** The attached file is reported to have broken STL output, so this must be corrected. I don't know why it is not working, but it should work after any changes.
*   **Boolean Toggle:** Rather than string "yes"/"no" for the reinforcement booleans, actual boolean `true`/`false` is desired for ease of use.
*   **Clearer Variable Names:** It would be nice to have better parameter names, or comments that clarify what the variables do.
*   **Modularity and Organization**: The code should be well organized and easy to modify by others.
*   **No Overlapping Spheres:** Spheres should not overlap, they should all be tangent to each other at all locations.

Could you write a new parametric OpenSCAD file to generate this model based on these parameters? Please make sure to use the `$fn` variable in the code in the `sphere()` function.  It is important that the code works well and I can customize it, so take your time to get it right. I don't need any libraries for this, just the core OpenSCAD language.

[Assistant]
CustomizableCrownRingBraceletThing.scad:
```
// preview[view:south, tilt:top]
// Number of periods in the pattern per rotation?
whole_periods =4;//[0:10]
// How many times should the pattern wrap around?
turns = 2;//[1:10]
// How tall (in mm)?
height = 30;//[5:200]
// Thickness of the band?
width = 12;//[3:200]
// Inside diameter of the thing?
inner_diameter = 90;//[1:200]
// Diameter of the rail?
rail_diameter = 3; //[2:10]

mirror_reinforced = "yes";//[yes,no]
top_and_bottom_reinforced = "yes";//[yes,no]
inside_and_outside_reinforced = "no";//[yes,no]
// How dense to pack shapes? (100-200 very coarse) (200-500 rough) (500-1000 smooth)
segments_per_turn = 600;//[50:1500]
fragments_per_segment = 25;//[3:40]

ring();

periods = 1/turns+whole_periods;

module ring() {
	union(){
		for ( i = [0 : 1/segments_per_turn : turns] )
		{
			translate([(inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*sin(360*i) + width/2*sin(360*i*periods)*sin(i*360),
						  (inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*cos(360*i) + width/2*sin(360*i*periods)*cos(i*360),
						  height/2*cos(360*i*periods)])
			sphere(r = rail_diameter,$fn = fragments_per_segment,center = true);
		}
		if (mirror_reinforced == "yes")
		{
			for ( i = [0 : 1/segments_per_turn : turns] )
			{
				translate([(inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*sin(360*i) + width/2*sin(360*i*periods)*sin(i*360),
							  (inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*cos(360*i) + width/2*sin(360*i*periods)*cos(i*360),
							  -height/2*cos(360*i*periods)])
				sphere(r = rail_diameter,$fn = fragments_per_segment,center = true);
			}
		}
		if (top_and_bottom_reinforced == "yes")
		{
			for ( i = [0 : 1/segments_per_turn : turns] )
			{
				translate([(inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*sin(360*i),
							  (inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*cos(360*i),
							  height/2])
				sphere(r = rail_diameter,$fn = fragments_per_segment,center = true);
			}
			for ( i = [0 : 1/segments_per_turn : turns] )
			{
				translate([(inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*sin(360*i),
							  (inner_diameter/2+width/2+rail_diameter/2)*cos(360*i),
							  -height/2])
				sphere(r = rail_diameter,$fn = fragments_per_segment,center = true);
			}
		}
		if (inside_and_outside_reinforced == "yes")
		{
			for ( i = [0 : 1/segments_per_turn : turns] )
			{
				translate([(inner_diameter/2+width+rail_diameter/2)*sin(360*i),
							  (inner_diameter/2+width+rail_diameter/2)*cos(360*i),
							  0])
				sphere(r = rail_diameter,$fn = fragments_per_segment,center = true);
			}
			for ( i = [0 : 1/segments_per_turn : turns] )
			{
				translate([(inner_diameter/2+rail_diameter/2)*sin(360*i),
							  (inner_diameter/2+rail_diameter/2)*cos(360*i),
							  0])
				sphere(r = rail_diameter,$fn = fragments_per_segment,center = true);
			}
		}
	}
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'd like a design for a parametric double-sided snap-in connector, similar to the one described in the provided code, but I want to be able to customize it more easily.

The basic idea is a central "coupler" piece that has two opposing slots to accept U-shaped hooks. The hooks need to flex to snap into the slots and also have a locking mechanism to prevent accidental detachment. This design will be used to connect bags and other items.

Here are the key parameters I'd like to control:

*   **Hook Diameter (`hook_diameter`):** The diameter of the wire or rod used to form the U-shaped hooks.
*   **Counter Hook Diameter (`counter_hook_diameter`):** The diameter of the receiving slot in the central coupler. This should be slightly larger than `hook_diameter` to allow for easy snapping.
*  **Hook Length (`hook_length`):** The length of the straight section of the U-shaped hooks *before* the curve begins.
*   **Coupler Length (`coupler_length`):** The overall length of the central coupler piece.
*   **Wall Thickness (`wall_thickness`):**  The thickness of the walls of both the coupler and the hook.
*   **Lock Block Height (`lock_block_height`):** The height of the locking blocks, or 'fixblocks', which prevent the hook from moving out of the socket after insertion.
*  **Lock Block Width (`lock_block_width`):** The width of the locking blocks, which prevents the hook from moving out of the socket after insertion.
*   **Tolerance (`tolerance`):** A small tolerance value that will help ensure the parts fit well after printing.
*   **Scaling Factor (`scale`):** An overall scaling factor to adjust the size of the entire connector, if needed.
*   **Lock Block inset (`lock_block_inset`):** How far away from the edges of the coupler the lock blocks are.
*   **Lock Block Length (`lock_block_length`)** How long the locking blocks are.

I would also like to be able to select which part I want to generate (hooks, coupler or the lock blocks), ideally, it should be simple to see all of the assembled parts as well.

I'd also like the overall design to use the `hull()` function to create solid parts. In terms of libraries, I think you will be fine using only the base OpenSCAD library.

Can you provide an OpenSCAD file for this parametric connector?

[Assistant]
DoubleHook.scad:
```

// 2013-01 Lukas Süss (C)

/*
Snap In Connector doublesided (c) by Lukas Süss

"Snap In Connector doublesided" is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

See <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/>.
*/

//################################

/*
Description:
A reversible quick connector tho hold bags baloons or other stuff.
They hooks snap in very pleasently  and can take quite a bit of force.
You may use it in conjunction with:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:45219

Instructions:
Keep the U hooks long and thinn enough to flex.
Print two U-Hooks one Snap in Unit and two Lock-Blocks.
The lock blocks should stay in by friction. If they don't use adhesive tape to hold them in.
*/

// Choose Part (you'll need: U-Hook, Snap-In-Unit, Lock-Block)
_0_part = "U-Hook"; // [U-Hook,Snap-In-Unit,Lock-Blocks,Assembled]

// Diameter of the U shaped hooks
_1_diameter_of_wire = 5; // 5

// Gap between U hook pegs
_2_maximal_diameter_of_counter_hook = 6;
// Length of the U hooks (they have to bee long enough to flex)

//Length of the straight part of the hooks (not the opening length)
_3_length = 20; // 25

// overall scaling factor
_4_scale = 1;
f = _4_scale;

$fa = 5*1;
$fs = 0.5*1;
//clr=0.15*1;

_5_wall_thickness= 1.75;
t = _5_wall_thickness;

a = 0*1;
lgroove = 3*1;
lcoupler = 3*lgroove+_1_diameter_of_wire+3*lgroove+2*a;

//_0_part = "U-Hook";
//_0_part = "Snap-In-Unit";
//_0_part = "Lock-Blocks";
//_0_part = "Assembled";

if(_0_part == "U-Hook") scale([f,f,f]) hook();
if(_0_part == "Snap-In-Unit") rotate(90,[0,1,0]) scale([f,f,f]) coupler();
if(_0_part == "Lock-Blocks") scale([f,f,f]) fixblocks();
if(_0_part == "Assembled") scale([f,f,f]) assembled();

module assembled()
{
  c2 = 0.9; // 0.5
  c1 = 0.8; // 0.3
  color([c1,c1,c1]) coupler();
  color([c2,c2,c2])
  {
    translate([-_3_length-_1_diameter_of_wire/2-0,0,0])
      hook();
    scale([-1,1,1]) translate([-_3_length-_1_diameter_of_wire/2-0,0,0])
      hook();
  }
  color([c2,c2,c2]) fixblocks();
}

module coupler(d=_1_diameter_of_wire,
               clr=0.15,
               di=_2_maximal_diameter_of_counter_hook,
               l=_3_length,
               f=0.85)
{

  intersection()
  {
  difference()
  {
    hull()
    {
      translate([0,di/2+d/2,0]) rotate(90,[0,1,0])
        cylinder(r=d/2+t,h=lcoupler,center=true);
      translate([0,-(di/2+d/2),0]) rotate(90,[0,1,0])
        cylinder(r=d/2+t,h=lcoupler,center=true);
    }
    cube([lcoupler*1.2,di+d,d*f],center=true);

    translate([-l-d/2-a,0,0])  hook(5+clr,clr);
    scale([-1,1,1])
    translate([-l-d/2-a,0,0])  hook(5+clr,clr);

    /*
    rotate(45,[0,0,1])
    cylinder(r=di/2*sqrt(2),h=d+2*t,center=true,$fn=4);
    translate([-lcoupler/2,0,0])
      cylinder(r=di/2,h=d+2*t,center=true);
    translate([lcoupler/2,0,0])
      cylinder(r=di/2,h=d+2*t,center=true);
    */

    fixblocks();
  }
  //cube([lcoupler*1.2,di+2*d+2*t,(d+2*t)*f],center=true);
  bbox2(lcoupler,di+2*d+2*t,(d+2*t)*f,1*t); // t?
  }
}

module fixblocks(d=_1_diameter_of_wire,
               clr=0.15,
               di=_2_maximal_diameter_of_counter_hook,
               l=_3_length,
               f=0.85)
{
    eps=0.05;
    translate([(lcoupler/2-3*t)/2+t,0,0])
      bbox2(lcoupler/2-3*t,di,(d+2*t)*f+eps,t);
    translate([-( (lcoupler/2-3*t)/2+t),0,0])
      bbox2(lcoupler/2-3*t,di,(d+2*t)*f+eps,t);
}

module hook(d=_1_diameter_of_wire,
            clr=0,
            di=_2_maximal_diameter_of_counter_hook,
            l=_3_length,
            f=0.85) // wire diameter
{
  //d .. wire diameter
  tgroove = 1.5;
  //lgroove = 3;
  //l ... length of straight section
  //di ... counter diameter
  s = di/2+d; // helper value
  //f=0.85;

  intersection()
  {
  union()
  {
    difference()
    {
      torus(di/2+d/2,d/2);
      translate([s/2,0,0]) cube([s,2*s,d],center=true);
    }
    difference()
    {
      rotate(90,[0,1,0])
      {
        translate([0,di/2+d/2,0]) sphcyl(d,l);
        translate([0,-(di/2+d/2),0]) sphcyl(d,l);
      }
      translate([l-3-clr,+(1.5*tgroove+di/2+d-tgroove)+clr,0])
        groovecutter(lgroove,tgroove,d);
      translate([l-3-clr,-(1.5*tgroove+di/2+d-tgroove)+clr,0])
        groovecutter(lgroove,tgroove,d);
    }
  }
  translate([-(d/2+l+di/2+d)/2+l+d/2,0,0])
  cube([d/2+l+di/2+d, di+2*d,d*f],center=true);
  }
}

module sphcyl(d,l)
{
  eps = 0.05;
  cylinder(r=d/2,h=l);
  //translate([0,0,l]) sphere(d/2);
  translate([0,0,l-eps])  // cones are nicer
    cylinder(r1=d/2,r2=d/2*0.5,h=d/2*0.61803);
}

module groovecutter(lgroove,tgroove,d)
{
    hull()
    {
       translate([-lgroove/2,0,0])
         cube([lgroove, 3*tgroove,1.2*d],center=true);
       translate([-lgroove/2-tgroove/2,0,0])
         cube([lgroove+tgroove, tgroove,1.2*d],center=true);
    }
}
// ###########################

module bbox2(x,y,z,b)
{
  hull()
  {
    cube([x-b,y,z],center=true);
    cube([x,y-b,z],center=true);
  }
}

module torus(rbig,rsmall)
{
  rotate_extrude(convexity=6)
  translate([rbig,0,0])
  circle(r=rsmall);
}
```


[User]
Okay, so I'm trying to design a trumpet, and I've started by working on a parametric model for the tubing. I've got some basic OpenSCAD code that generates a single section of the tubing, but I need help making it more flexible and user-friendly.

Here's what I'm aiming for:

**Current Functionality (Based on my Existing Code):**

*   **Bell Shape:** The tube is essentially a segment of a bell curve, defined by the formula `Radius = B / (x + offset)^a`.
*   **Parameters:** I've got these parameters that control the shape:
    *   `BellLength`: Length of the tubing section.
    *   `SectionOffset`: How far from the "asymptote" of the bell the section starts.  This lets me chain segments together.
    *   `Factor_B`: A scaling factor that mostly influences the size of the bell at the middle.
    *   `Factor_x0`:  This seems redundant with `SectionOffset`, I think?  Maybe this can be simplified.
    *   `Coefficient_a`: Controls the diameter at the small end of the pipe, and the expansion speed.
    *   `PipeThickness`: The thickness of the tube wall.
    *   `ElementsPerMillimeter`: Controls the fineness of the approximation using stacked cylinders, and therefore smoothness of the pipe.
    *   `ConnectionSleeve`:  A boolean that determines whether a simple connector sleeve is placed at the end of the tube section to join it to other sections.

**What I Need:**

I need an OpenSCAD module which I can use to create multiple sections, but make sure each section is a continuation of the other, rather than just overlapping at the junction. I would also like to be able to:

1.  **Modular Tubing Sections:** I want a way to create multiple tubing sections in a chain. Ideally, I could specify parameters for *each* section, like `SectionLength`, `SectionOffset`, `Factor_B`, `Coefficient_a`, `PipeThickness`, `ElementsPerMillimeter`, and `ConnectionSleeve` rather than having them set as global parameters.  I don't want to chain these sections together manually, but to generate a section and then add the next to it directly in code, based on the prior section's ending. I want a way to use a parameter to add more sections, or define them explicitly in a list of some kind.
2.  **Better Parameter Handling:** I think `Factor_x0` is not needed, and I'm not sure I'm using `SectionOffset` in the best way for chaining sections.  I need the code to be easier to understand in terms of how the sections continue from one to another. Maybe rename `SectionOffset` to `SectionStartOffset` or similar.
3.  **More Flexible Connection Sleeves:** I want the option to add more complex connections, rather than a simple cylinder.  Maybe I can use an external library or something.
4.  **Consistent Naming:** It'd be great to use names which better match the purpose, so it's easier to keep track of.

**Example Usage (Hypothetical):**

I imagine something like this:

```openscad
include <BOSL2/std.scad> //I am including this as I will probably need it later.

module trumpet_tubing(sections) {
    for(section = sections) {
       render_section(section);
   }
}

sections=[
   {
       section_length: 200,
       section_start_offset: 5,
       factor_b: 310,
       coefficient_a: 0.5,
       pipe_thickness: 1,
       elements_per_mm: 0.2,
       connection_sleeve: "Yes"
   },
    {
       section_length: 200,
       section_start_offset: 205,
       factor_b: 310,
       coefficient_a: 0.5,
       pipe_thickness: 1,
       elements_per_mm: 0.2,
        connection_sleeve: "Yes"
   },
    {
       section_length: 100,
       section_start_offset: 405,
       factor_b: 350,
       coefficient_a: 0.6,
       pipe_thickness: 1,
       elements_per_mm: 0.2,
       connection_sleeve: "Yes"
   },
];
trumpet_tubing(sections);

```

The rendering function, `render_section()` would be something which is defined inside the module itself, and which would keep track of where the last section finished, and then render the new one in series with it. It should not overlap sections.

So, could you help me create a parametric OpenSCAD file that does this? I'd like to use `BOSL2` as it seems useful for this kind of thing.

[Assistant]
musicpipe_v05.scad:
```
//Length of the music pipe (section) you want to make
BellLength=200;

//How many mm from the asymptote rim of the bell do you want to start you section? For a trumpet around 5 seems to be fair. You can also change this to BellLength+SectionOffset (e.g. 205, to get the next section of pipe.
SectionOffset=5;

// The shape of the music pipe is according to the folling formula: Radius=B/(x+offset)^a. Factor B mostly influences the size of the bell at the middle.
Factor_B=310;

Factor_x0=SectionOffset;

//Coefficient mostly influences the diameter at the small end of the pipe.
Coefficient_a=0.5;
PipeThickness=1;
ElementsPerMillimeter=0.2; // [0.01,0.02,0.05,0.1,0.2,0.5,1]
ConnectionSleeve="Yes"; //[Yes,No]

union(){
	difference()
	{
		bell(PipeThickness);
		bell(0);
	}
	if (ConnectionSleeve=="Yes")
	{
		difference()
		{
			translate([0,0,BellLength-1]) cylinder(h=5,r1=Factor_B/pow((BellLength+Factor_x0),Coefficient_a)/2+PipeThickness+.5,r2=Factor_B/pow((BellLength+Factor_x0),Coefficient_a)/2+2*PipeThickness+0.5);
			translate([0,0,BellLength-1]) cylinder(h=5+0.1,r=Factor_B/pow((BellLength+Factor_x0),Coefficient_a)/2+PipeThickness,r2=Factor_B/pow((BellLength+Factor_x0),Coefficient_a)/2+PipeThickness+0.5);
		}
	}
}
module bell(PipeRadiusOffset)
{
	// Uniting a series of cylinders
	union()
	{
		// Number of cylinders
		for ( i = [0 : 1/ElementsPerMillimeter : BellLength-1/ElementsPerMillimeter] )
		{
		translate([0,0,i]) cylinder(h=1/ElementsPerMillimeter,r1=Factor_B/pow((i+Factor_x0),Coefficient_a)/2+PipeRadiusOffset,r2=Factor_B/pow((1/ElementsPerMillimeter+i+Factor_x0),Coefficient_a)/2+PipeRadiusOffset);
echo(i);
		}
	}
}
```


[User]
Okay, I'm looking to design a door stop, kind of like a chunky "L" shape that sits on the floor and prevents a door from swinging too far. I have an initial design, but I want to make it parametric so I can easily adjust the dimensions.

Here's what I'm thinking:

The main structure should be an L shape. It's made up of three parts: a central cylinder, and then two rectangular cuboids attached to it at a 90 degree angle. Let's call these the "long side" and the "short side." The orientation is such that if you think of the L as having a "back" and a "front" the central cylinder is in the center of the "back," the long side is attached to the top, and the short side is on the side. The three parts should all be centered on the origin before any translation.

I'd like several parameters that I can control.
*   **`widgetWidth`**: This parameter controls the width of the central cylinder and the short side of the L. It also seems to control the size of spheres added.
*   **`widgetThickness`**: This is the thickness of the cylinder and rectangular cuboids.
*   **`widgetHeight`**: This parameter seems to control the offset of the main structure.

I'd like to add the following features to it:
*   **Spindles**: Along the back of the main cylinder, I need multiple small cylinders that stick out. These should be offset from each other and increase with an increment using a `stepSize` parameter. The parameter I'm using to increment the position is `i`. There are 55 of these spindles.
*   **Spheres**: I also want a line of spheres along the bottom face of the "short side", using the `widgetWidth` and parameter `i`. There should be three rows of five spheres each.

Finally, the entire "L" shape should be rotated -30 degrees around the z-axis, and then translated from the origin to position it on the floor. I need to take the `widgetThickness` and `widgetHeight` into account when doing so.

I need all of the parameters to be adjustable using comments in the OpenSCAD code (using `// [min:max]`). Also, I need the OpenSCAD to make the actual doorstop using the difference operation, subtracting the L shape from a large block, and I need to translate the block to a new position before using the difference operation.

Can you provide an OpenSCAD file that implements this with all the requested parameters? Please make sure to name the file "doorWidget_parametric.scad" or something similar.

[Assistant]
doorWidget.scad:
```
widgetWidth = 20; // [15:40]
widgetThickness = 20; // [15:50]
widgetHeight = 50; // [40:70]
stepSize = 3; // [2:5]

module theL(theWidth, theThickness, theHeight, theStep) {
  cylinder(h=theWidth, r=theThickness/2, center=true);
  translate(v=[0, 80, 0]) cube(size=[theThickness, 160, theWidth], center=true);  // long side
  translate(v=[60, 0, 0]) cube(size=[120, theThickness, theWidth], center=true);   // short side

  for (i = [1:55]) {
    translate(v=[-1*theThickness/2, i*theStep*1.2+1, 0]) cylinder(h=theWidth, r=theStep/2, center=true);
  }

  for (i = [1:5]) {
    translate(v=[i*theWidth/3, -1*theThickness/2, -1*theWidth/3]) sphere(r = theWidth/8);
    translate(v=[i*theWidth/3, -1*theThickness/2, 0]) sphere(r = theWidth/8);
    translate(v=[i*theWidth/3, -1*theThickness/2, 1*theWidth/3]) sphere(r = theWidth/8);
  }
}

difference() {
  translate(v=[widgetThickness/2-widgetHeight, -0.5*widgetThickness, 0]) rotate([0, 0, -30]) theL(widgetWidth, widgetThickness, widgetHeight, stepSize);
  translate(v=[200, 50, 0]) cube(size=[400, 800, 100], center=true);
}

// preview[view:south west, tilt:top diagonal]
```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to design a new type of pin connector and need some help creating an OpenSCAD model.

Here's what I'm envisioning:

**Overall Shape:** The pin will have a cylindrical shaft with a head on each end. Think of it as a double-ended nail with a lip at the base of each head. There's also a slot cut into the shaft along its length, and two flat surfaces cut on opposite sides of the shaft to prevent rotation.

**Dimensions and Features (All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise specified):**

*   **Total Pin Length:** This should be a variable, let's call it `pin_length`, and it should be set to 67mm initially.
*   **Pin Shaft Radius:** This is the radius of the main cylindrical shaft. It should be a variable called `pin_radius` and set to 3.5mm initially.
*   **Pin Head Length:** This is the length of one of the heads (both heads will be the same). Let's call this `pin_head_length`, and set it to 4mm. The head should have a stepped profile with a larger diameter base leading into a smaller diameter cylindrical section, as in the provided example.
*   **Pin Head Lip:** There's a lip around each pin head where it meets the shaft. This is the section that grips the sides of the pin hole. Call this variable `pin_head_lip`, and it should start at 0.6mm.
*   **Slot Length:** The slot that's cut into the shaft has its own length, `slot_length`, and should be 10mm by default. There should be a slot on both sides of the central portion of the shaft.
*  **Slot Width:** The slot also has a width, `slot_width`, which should start at 2mm.
*  **Number of Sides:** The pin is going to be roughly cylindrical, but we should generate the cylinder using a finite number of sides, call it `sides`. We'll initially set this to 30.
*   **Flat:** There are two flats on the sides of the shaft that run along the full length of the pin (not including the head). The distance from the original radius to the depth of the flat should be a fraction of the total pin radius, `flat`. For instance, a value of `0.1` would make the flats 0.1 * radius deep. The default value for `flat` should be 0.2.

**Specific Design Details:**

*   The pin head should be a smooth transition from a slightly larger diameter at the base (where it connects to the pin shaft) to the final diameter at the top.
*   The slot should be a rectangular cut, but with rounded ends, as generated by the provided code.
* The flats on the sides should be perfectly flat, and should be the same length as the cylindrical portion of the shaft.
*   The pin should be oriented along the Z-axis, with the bottom head at z=0.

**Parametric Design:**
I'd like all of the dimensions I've listed to be defined as variables at the beginning of the file, so that they can be easily modified later.

**Output:**
I need a single OpenSCAD file (.scad). Please make use of modules to define all of the shapes so that the code is easy to read and modify.

Could you generate an OpenSCAD file that creates this pin design? I'm not using any external libraries for this design.

[Assistant]
NewPin.scad:
```
// The total length of the pin.
pin_length = 67;
// The radius of the pin shaft.
pin_radius = 3.5;
// The length of the head of the pin.
pin_head_length = 4;
// The lip around the pin head. This is the bit that grips the sides of the pin hole.
pin_head_lip = 0.6;
// The length of the slot on the pin.
slot_length = 10;
// The width of the slot in the pin.
slot_width = 2;
// The number of sides of the pin shaft and pin head.
sides = 30;
// The fractional falttening of the shaft. For example with a pin shaft radius of 5mm, then 0.1 puts 0.5mm deep flats on the pin.
flat = 0.2;

total_pin_radius = pin_radius + pin_head_lip;

module pin_head()
{
	union()
	{
		cylinder( r1 = pin_radius*0.75, r2 = pin_radius+pin_head_lip, h = pin_head_length*2/4, $fn = sides);
		translate([0,0, pin_head_length*3/4])cylinder( r1 = pin_radius+pin_head_lip, r2 = pin_radius, h = pin_head_length*1/4, $fn = sides);
		translate([0,0, pin_head_length*2/4])cylinder( r1 = pin_radius+pin_head_lip, r2 = pin_radius+pin_head_lip, h = pin_head_length*1/4, $fn = sides);
	}
}

module slot()
{
	slot_depth = 2*total_pin_radius + 0.1;
	union()
	{
		translate([ -slot_depth/2, -slot_width/2, 0])cube([slot_depth, slot_width, slot_length]);
		rotate([0, 90, 0])cylinder( r1 = slot_width/2, r2 = slot_width/2, h = slot_depth, center = true, $fn = sides);
		translate([0, 0, slot_length])rotate([0, 90, 0])cylinder( r1 = slot_width/2, r2 = slot_width/2, h = slot_depth, center = true, $fn = sides);
	}
}

module shaft()
{
	union()
	{
		pin_head();
		translate([0,0, pin_head_length])cylinder( r1 = pin_radius, r2 = pin_radius, h = pin_length - 2*pin_head_length + 0.1, $fn = sides);
		translate([0, 0, pin_length ])rotate([0,180,0])pin_head();
	}
}

module flat()
{
	flat_depth = flat*total_pin_radius;
	flat_width = 2*total_pin_radius;
	union()
	{
		translate([total_pin_radius - flat_depth, 0, pin_length/2])cube([flat_depth*2, 2*total_pin_radius, pin_length + 0.1], center = true);
		translate([-(total_pin_radius - flat_depth), 0, pin_length/2])cube([flat_depth*2, 2*total_pin_radius, pin_length + 0.1], center = true);
	}
}

module pin()
{
	rotate([0, 90, 0])
	difference()
	{
		shaft();
		slot();
		translate([0,0,pin_length - slot_length])slot();
		flat();
	}
}

pin();

```


[User]
Okay, I'm working on a big woodworking project and I'm short on pipe clamps. I saw this cool corner bracket design that uses ratchet straps, and it looks like it could be really helpful! I'm hoping you can help me create a parametric version in OpenSCAD.

Essentially, I need a corner bracket that can hook onto a ratchet strap and provide a firm clamping surface for wood pieces. Here's what I'm envisioning, drawing from the description I saw:

*   **Strap Accommodation:** The bracket needs to have a channel or recess for the strap to fit into, with a small gap so that it can hook on but not be too tight. The user defined this as the `StrapWidth` and `StrapThickness`.
*   **Corner Construction:** The main structure should be a corner shape with a defined clamping angle `ClampAngle`. I need to be able to adjust the clamping angle.
*   **Clamp Length:** I need to be able to adjust how long the "arms" of the bracket are that contact the wood (ClampLength).
*   **Clamp Thickness:** There should be a minimum thickness `ClampThickness` of the bracket to maintain its strength. The corner itself should be twice as thick as this base thickness.
*   **Glue Expansion Area:** There should be a small recess in the corner area to allow for glue squeeze-out, so the bracket doesn't get glued to the wood.

Specifically, I want to be able to control these parameters:

*   `StrapWidth`: Width of the ratchet strap plus a bit of play (e.g., 40mm).
*   `StrapThickness`: Thickness of the ratchet strap (e.g., 3mm).
*   `ClampThickness`: Minimum thickness of the bracket (e.g., 2mm).
*   `ClampLength`: Length of the bracket's arms from the corner (e.g., 60mm).
*  `ClampAngle`: Angle of the corner (e.g. 90 degrees for a right angle), the current code already creates the mirror image for the other side, I'd prefer if that was done only if necessary and that the second part was optional based on a bool parameter.

Ideally, the design would use a `hull()` function to provide a smooth, connected form rather than a bunch of separate shapes, and a `difference()` to create the glue expansion area. I'd also like it to use comments to explain what's going on in the code, as the example code did.

I'd also like to minimize the number of `translate` and `rotate` functions used by doing all of it in one function call if possible.

Could you create an OpenSCAD file that implements this parametric design? I don't need it to use any external libraries.

[Assistant]
StrapClampCornerBracket.scad:
```

// How wide is the strap and any extra play you want added
StrapWidth = 40;
// Space for the gap for the hook to hold the clamp corner on the strap
StrapThickness = 3;

// Minimum Thickness of the clamp corner body. It will be twice as thick in the corner
ClampThickness = 2;
// How long to make the clamp from corner to end
ClampLength = 60 ;

// Angle too be clamped
ClampAngle = 90;

difference()
{
	CornerBracket();
	// Make a spot for the glue to sqeeze out
	hull()
	{
		cylinder(h = StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2, r=ClampThickness * .5 , $fs=0.01);
		translate([ClampThickness  , -ClampThickness   , 0]) cylinder(h = StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2, r=ClampThickness * .75 , $fs=0.01);
	}

}

module CornerBracket()
{
	frame();
	rotate(a = ClampAngle, v = [ 0, 0, -1]) mirror([0, 1, 0]) frame();

	hull ()
	{
		OutsideCorner();
		rotate(a = ClampAngle, v = [ 0, 0, -1]) mirror([0, 1, 0]) OutsideCorner();
	}
}

module frame ()
{
 	//Base
     hull(){
		translate(v = [ClampLength, 0, 0]) cylinder(h = ClampThickness, r=ClampThickness * .5, $fs=0.01);
		translate(v = [-ClampThickness * .5, ClampThickness * .5, 0]) cylinder(h = ClampThickness, r=ClampThickness , $fs=0.01);
		translate(v = [0,  (ClampThickness  * 2 + StrapThickness)  , 0])  cylinder(h = ClampThickness , r=ClampThickness * .5 , $fs=0.01);
		translate(v = [ClampLength,  (ClampThickness + StrapThickness) , 0])  cylinder(h = ClampThickness , r=ClampThickness * .5, $fs=0.01);
	}

       //Sides
	hull(){
		// Narrow side
		translate(v = [ClampLength, 0, 0]) cylinder(h = StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2, r=ClampThickness * .5, $fs=0.01);
		// Wide side
		translate(v = [-ClampThickness * .5, ClampThickness * .5, 0]) cylinder(h = StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2, r=ClampThickness , $fs=0.01);
	}
	//Short Side
	hull(){
		translate(v = [0,  (ClampThickness  * 2 + StrapThickness)  , 0])  cylinder(h = StrapWidth * .1 + ClampThickness , r=ClampThickness  * .5, $fs=0.01);
		translate(v = [ClampLength,  (ClampThickness + StrapThickness) , 0])  cylinder(h = StrapWidth * .1 + ClampThickness , r=ClampThickness * .5, $fs=0.01);
	}
	//Upper step Side
	hull(){
		// inline part
		translate(v = [0,  ClampThickness *.5  , StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2 - StrapThickness])  cylinder(h = StrapThickness , r=ClampThickness , $fs=0.01);
		translate(v = [ClampLength,  0  , StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2 - StrapThickness])  cylinder(h = StrapThickness , r=ClampThickness * .5, $fs=0.01);
		// Outside step part
		translate(v = [-ClampThickness * 1.5,  ClampThickness * 1.5 , StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2 - .1])  cylinder(h = .1 , r=ClampThickness  * .5, $fs=0.01);
		translate(v = [ClampLength,  ClampThickness *.5  , StrapWidth + ClampThickness * 2 - .1])  cylinder(h = .1 , r=ClampThickness * .5, $fs=0.01);
	}
}

module OutsideCorner()
{
	cylinder(h = ClampThickness, r=ClampThickness * .5 , $fs=0.01);
	translate(v = [0,  (ClampThickness  * 2 + StrapThickness)  , 0])  cylinder(h = ClampThickness , r=ClampThickness * .5 , $fs=0.01);
}
```


[User]
Okay, I need a customizable, 3D-printable funnel, and I'd like it to be parametric so I can easily adjust its dimensions. I've been playing around with OpenSCAD, but I'm still learning, and I'd like something more robust.

Here are the key features I need:

*   **Funnel Shape:** The funnel should have a conical section (the "cone") that transitions into a cylindrical section (the "neck"). The bottom of the neck is the exit hole.
*   **Dimensions:**
    *   **Cone Height:**  I need to be able to adjust the height of the conical part.
    *   **Cone Diameter:**  I need to be able to adjust the diameter at the top of the cone.
    *   **Neck Height:** I need to be able to adjust the height of the cylindrical neck.
    *   **Neck Diameter:** I need to be able to adjust the diameter of the top of the neck.
    *   **Exit Diameter:** I need to be able to adjust the diameter of the exit hole.
    *   **Wall Thickness:** I need to be able to adjust the thickness of the funnel walls.
*   **Handle:** The funnel needs a handle on one side. The handle should be a cylinder with a through-hole for hanging the funnel.
    *   **Handle Diameter:** I need to be able to adjust the diameter of the handle cylinder.
    *   **Handle Hole Diameter:** I need to be able to adjust the diameter of the hole through the handle.
*   **Parametric:**  I need to be able to adjust all of the above dimensions via variables defined at the beginning of the file.

I would like to be able to set all dimensions in millimeters (mm).

Ideally, the generated OpenSCAD code will use a modular approach, with functions (modules) to create the funnel and handle separately, and then a function that combines them. I’d like for it to use a `difference()` to remove the interior volume of the funnel, so that I do not need to calculate external radii myself for the main funnel structure.

I am not using any special OpenSCAD libraries for this project and do not have them installed. Please generate a simple standalone OpenSCAD file with no external dependencies.

[Assistant]
CustomFunnel.scad:
```
/*
 * CustomFunnel.scad:  A 3D printable parametric funnel
 *
 * Written by Steven Morlock, smorloc@gmail.com
 *
 * This script is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution - Share Alike license:
 *     http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
 *
 */

//preview[view:south,tilt:top]

//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES

// in millimeters
wall_thickness = 2.0;
// in millimeters
cone_height =  20; //[[1:200]]
// Funnel interior diameter in millimeters
cone_diameter =  50; //[[1:200]]
// in millmeters
neck_height = 40; //[[1:200]]
// Top of neck interior diameter in millimeters
neck_diameter = 10; //[[1:200]]
// Exit hole interiod diameter in millimeters
exit_diameter = 5; //[[1:50]]
// Handle diameter in millmeters
handle_diameter = 10; //[[1:50]]
// Hole in handle diameter in millmeters
handle_hole_diameter = 6; //[[1:50]]

//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES END

WallThickness = wall_thickness;
NeckHeight = neck_height;
NeckDiameter = neck_diameter;
ConeHeight =  cone_height;
ConeDiameter =  cone_diameter;
ExitDiameter = exit_diameter;
HandleDiameter = handle_diameter;
HandleHoleDiameter = handle_hole_diameter;

makeFunnel();

module makeFunnel()
{
    // Funnel
    difference() {
        union() {
            // Outside of funnel
            funnel(
                    ConeHeight,
                    ConeDiameter,
                    NeckHeight,
                    NeckDiameter,
                    ExitDiameter,
                    WallThickness);

            // Handle
            translate([ConeDiameter / 2 + WallThickness + HandleHoleDiameter / 2, 0, 0]) {
                difference() {
                    union() {
                        cylinder(WallThickness, r1 = HandleDiameter / 2, r2 = HandleDiameter / 2);
                        translate ([-HandleDiameter / 4, 0, WallThickness / 2]) {
                            cube([HandleHoleDiameter, HandleDiameter, WallThickness], center = true);
                        }
                    }
                    cylinder(WallThickness, r1 = HandleHoleDiameter / 2, r2 = HandleHoleDiameter/ 2);
                }
            }
        }

        // Interior of funnel
        funnel(
                ConeHeight,
                ConeDiameter,
                NeckHeight,
                NeckDiameter,
                ExitDiameter,
                0);
    }
}

module funnel(coneHeight, coneDiameter, neckHeight, neckDiameter, exitDiameter, wallThickness)
{
	union() {
        // Neck
		translate([0, 0, coneHeight]) {
			cylinder(
                    neckHeight,
                    r1 = neckDiameter/2 + wallThickness,
                    r2 = exitDiameter/2 + wallThickness);
		}
        // Cone
        cylinder(
                coneHeight,
                r1 = coneDiameter/2 + wallThickness,
                r2 = neckDiameter/2 + wallThickness);
	}
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'm looking to create a customizable set of building blocks, kind of like Ministeck. I've already got a basic OpenSCAD file that does some of this, but I'd like a much more robust and parametric version.

Here's what I'm hoping to achieve:

**Core Requirements:**

1.  **Individual Block:**  The basic building block is a small square with a peg on top and a corresponding hole on the bottom for connecting to other pieces or a baseplate.
    *   The size of the single square block should be a parameter, let's call it `single_piece_size`.
    *   The thickness of the block itself (excluding the peg) should also be a parameter, say `block_thickness`.
    *   The peg's length should be a parameter named `stick_length`.  The peg should be a cylinder. I think I got the radius calculation right, so let's leave that.
    *   The hole should also be parametric and slightly larger than the peg, so the blocks connect easily. I made this a hole with a given wall thickness, but maybe there is a more intuitive way.

2.  **Different Block Shapes:** I need several different shapes derived from the basic block, including:
    *   A "two-block" piece (two single blocks side by side). I actually have two versions for this and they should both be separate primitives. A two-block should be oriented along x, and a two-block-turned should be oriented along y.
    *   A "three-block" piece (three single blocks in a line). Same deal, with two primitives called three-block and three-block-turned, for different orientations.
    *   A "four-block" piece (two single blocks on top of two single blocks, so an L or reversed L shape)
    *   A "corner-block" piece (two single blocks adjacent to each other, forming a corner)

3.  **Baseplate:** I also need a base plate, which is essentially a grid of holes that match the pegs on the bottom of the blocks.
    *   The base plate should be defined by `base_plate_x_count` and `base_plate_y_count` parameters, representing the number of block units along the x and y axes, respectively.

4.  **Set Generation:** I'd like to be able to generate a pre-defined "set" that includes various numbers of the basic blocks, including the "turned" blocks and single blocks. The positioning within the "set" is okay as I have it in my old code.

5.  **Placement and Spacing:**
    *   A parameter `space_between_things` should control the spacing between multiple instances of blocks when generating a set or multiple copies of a single type of block.
    *  When generating multiple copies, they should be translated along the x-axis.

6. **Thing Type**: A parameter named `thing_type` should define which type of output should be rendered.
   *   This should support an output of the type "test set" to render one each of the block shapes plus a small section of the baseplate to check that they fit.
   *   This should also support the output "complete block set", "base plate", "one-block", "two-block", "three-block", "corner-block", and "four-block". Each of the block types should support rendering multiple copies of the primitive by using a parameter `how_many`.

**Parametric Design Requirements:**

*   All dimensions (size, thickness, peg length, spacing, etc.) should be controlled by parameters, as I have set in the code I am using.
*   The final OpenSCAD file should be well-structured, modular, and easy to read and modify.
*   I would like to be able to choose which specific type of block to render, or to render a whole set.
*  I'd like to use clear naming conventions for both parameters and modules so that I can easily understand them.
*   Ideally, the design should be flexible enough to potentially support even more complex block shapes or variations in the future, if I want to extend it.

**Example Parameters:**

```
single_piece_size = 4; // [3:10]
block_thickness = 2; // [1:5]
stick_length = 3; // [2:5]
thing_type = "test set"; // [complete block set,base plate,one-block,two-block,three-block,corner-block,four-block, test set]
base_plate_x_count = 20; // [5:40]
base_plate_y_count = 20; // [5:40]
how_many = 1; // [1:50]
space_between_things = 2; // [2;10]
```

I am not including any libraries, but I would be open to using libraries if they could add clarity or functionality. I am currently not familiar with any libraries, so the response will need to be self-contained to work in a single file.

Could you generate an OpenSCAD file that meets these requirements?

[Assistant]
Customizable_Ministeck.scad:
```
$fn=50/1;

// The size of one single block in mm
single_piece_size = 4; // [3:10]

//How thick shall the blocks be?
block_thickness = 2; // [1:5]

//How long shall the sticks be?
stick_length = 3; // [2:5]

//What type of thing do you need? Start with a "test set" to see whether the settings work for your printer. Then print "complete block set" in multiple colors and a separat "base plate" . Print the other blocks if necessary.
thing_type = "test set"; // [complete block set,base plate,one-block,two-block,three-block,corner-block,four-block, test set]

//If thing shall be a "base plate" - what size in x shall it have?
base_plate_x_count = 20; // [5:40]

//If thing shall be a "base plate" - what size in y shall it have?
base_plate_y_count = 20; // [5:40]

//How many thing pieces (not relevant for "test set" and "base plate")?
how_many = 1; // [1:50]

//The space between multible thing pieces in mm
space_between_things = 2; // [2;10]

if (thing_type == "test set")
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([(single_piece_size+space_between_things),0,0]) CreateTwoBlock();
	translate([2*(single_piece_size+space_between_things),0,0]) CreateThreeBlock();
	translate([3*(single_piece_size+space_between_things),0,0]) CreateFourBlock();
	translate([5*(single_piece_size+space_between_things),0,0]) CreateCornerBlock();

	difference()
	{
		translate([0,4*single_piece_size,0]) cube([single_piece_size*4,single_piece_size*4,stick_length]);
	      translate([0,4*single_piece_size,0]) for (x = [0: 4])
		{
			translate([0,x*(single_piece_size),0])
			for (y = [0: 4])
			{
				translate([y*(single_piece_size),0,0]) CreateBasePlateHole();
			}
		}
	}
}
if (thing_type == "complete block set")
{
	for (z = [0: how_many-1])
	{
    		translate([z*((single_piece_size+space_between_things)*3), 0, 0])
			CreateSetRow();
	}
}
if (thing_type == "base plate")
{
	difference()
	{
		cube([single_piece_size*base_plate_x_count,single_piece_size*base_plate_y_count,stick_length]);
		for (x = [0: base_plate_x_count])
		{
			translate([0,x*(single_piece_size),0])
			for (y = [0: base_plate_y_count])
			{
				translate([y*(single_piece_size),0,0]) CreateBasePlateHole();
			}
		}
	}
}
if (thing_type == "one-block")
{
	for (z = [0: how_many-1])
	{
    		translate([z*(single_piece_size+space_between_things), 0, 0]) CreateSingleBlock();
	}
}
if (thing_type == "two-block")
{
	for (z = [0: how_many-1])
	{
    		translate([z*(single_piece_size+space_between_things), 0, 0]) CreateTwoBlock();
	}
}
if (thing_type == "three-block")
{
	for (z = [0: how_many-1])
	{
    		translate([z*(single_piece_size+space_between_things), 0, 0]) CreateThreeBlock();
	}
}
if (thing_type == "corner-block")
{
	for (z = [0: how_many-1])
	{
    		translate([z*((single_piece_size*2)+space_between_things), 0, 0]) CreateCornerBlock();
	}
}
if (thing_type == "four-block")
{
	for (z = [0: how_many-1])
	{
    		translate([z*((single_piece_size*2)+space_between_things), 0, 0]) CreateFourBlock();
	}
}

module CreateSetRow()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size+space_between_things),0])	CreateFourBlock();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*3+space_between_things*2),0])	CreateFourBlock();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*5+space_between_things*3),0])	CreateCornerBlock();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*7+space_between_things*4),0])	CreateThreeBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*8+space_between_things*5),0])	CreateThreeBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*9+space_between_things*6),0])	CreateThreeBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*10+space_between_things*7),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*11+space_between_things*8),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*12+space_between_things*9),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*13+space_between_things*10),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*14+space_between_things*11),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*15+space_between_things*12),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*16+space_between_things*13),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*17+space_between_things*14),0])	CreateTwoBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*18+space_between_things*15),0])	CreateThreeBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*19+space_between_things*16),0])	CreateThreeBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*20+space_between_things*17),0])	CreateThreeBlockTurned();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*21+space_between_things*18),0])	CreateCornerBlock();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*23+space_between_things*19),0])	CreateFourBlock();
	translate([0,(single_piece_size*25+space_between_things*20),0])	CreateFourBlock();
}

module CreateTwoBlock()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([0,single_piece_size,0]) CreateSingleBlock();
}

module CreateTwoBlockTurned()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([single_piece_size,0,0]) CreateSingleBlock();
}

module CreateThreeBlock()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([0,single_piece_size,0]) CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([0,single_piece_size+single_piece_size,0]) 	CreateSingleBlock();
}

module CreateThreeBlockTurned()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([single_piece_size,0,0]) CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([single_piece_size+single_piece_size,0,0]) 	CreateSingleBlock();
}

module CreateFourBlock()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([single_piece_size,0,0]) CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([single_piece_size,single_piece_size,0]) 	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([0,single_piece_size,0]) 	CreateSingleBlock();
}

module CreateCornerBlock()
{
	CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([single_piece_size,0,0]) CreateSingleBlock();
	translate([0,single_piece_size,0]) 	CreateSingleBlock();
}

module CreateSingleBlock()
{
	stick_radius = ( single_piece_size / 2 ) - 1;
	union()
	{
		cube([single_piece_size,single_piece_size,block_thickness]);
		translate([single_piece_size/2,single_piece_size/2,block_thickness]) cylinder(h=stick_length, r=stick_radius);
	}
}

module CreateBasePlateHole()
{
	wallThickness = 1;
//	wallThickness = ( single_piece_size / 2 )-1.1;
	translate([wallThickness,wallThickness,0-stick_length]) cube([single_piece_size-(wallThickness*2),single_piece_size-(wallThickness*2),stick_length*3]);
}
```