[User]
I'm looking to create a parametric OpenSCAD model for wooden toy train tracks, like the ones from Thomas or Brio. I need to be able to make straight pieces, curved pieces, and combinations like switches or points. I'd like to be able to specify different curve radii, like the standard "small" and "large" curves.

The main parameters I need are:

*   **base**: The connector type at the base of the track piece (male or female).
*   **left**: The connector type for a curved track to the left (male, female, or none for no curve).
*   **straight**: The connector type for a straight piece of track (male, female, or none for no straight track).
*   **right**: The connector type for a curved track to the right (male, female, or none for no curve).
*   **straight\_size**: The length of the straight track, either a specific length or "auto" for a length based on the curve radius. I'd like the "auto" setting to adjust automatically to common track sizes when combined with the small and large radii.
*   **radius**: The radius of the curve, like the "small" or "large" values.
*   **angle**: The angle of the curve. 45 degrees is standard.

I've seen that there's a library called `tracklib.scad` that provides some building blocks for these kinds of tracks and connectors, and it seems to be part of the `dotSCAD` project.  I'd like my design to use that library (or if that isn't feasible, use similar techniques to what that library provides) to handle the basic geometry of the tracks and connectors.  It should be clear when code depends on a library in general, so that the code is easy to understand and use.

Ideally, I'd like to be able to use the Customizer in Thingiverse to make custom track pieces, but I understand that might be a challenge.  At a minimum I want to be able to provide the parameters as part of my OpenSCAD code and not have to adjust values within an interactive UI.

[Assistant]
track-standard.scad:
```
/**
 * Parametric module to create a piece of track for Thomas- and Brio-compatible wooden
 * train sets.  Parameters allow for straight or curved track as well as combinations
 * (switches or points), including recommended measurements based on wooden track for
 * "small" and "large" curves.
 *
 * To render this shape, you will need
 * [tracklib.scad](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:216915) installed in the same
 * directory as this file, or the [dotscad/trains](https://github.com/dotscad/trains)
 * repository cloned in its entirety (which will include this file and tracklib.scad).
 *
 * This OpenSCAD library is part of the [dotscad](https://github.com/dotscad/dotscad)
 * project, an open collection of modules and Things for 3d printing.  Please check there
 * for the latest versions of this and other related files.
 *
 * @copyright  Chris Petersen, 2014
 * @license    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/LGPL/2.1/
 * @license    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
 *
 * @see        http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:395610
 * @source     https://github.com/dotscad/trains/blob/master/track-wooden/points-track-y.scad
 */

/* ******************************************************************************
 * Thingiverse Customizer parameters and rendering.
 * Unfortunately, Customizer doesn't support multiple .scad files so this won't work.
 * ****************************************************************************** */

/* [Global] */

// Connector to place on the base end of the piece.
base = "female"; // [male,female]

// Render a curve to the left with the requested connector, or none for no curve.
left = "female"; // [male,female,none]

// Render a straight center track with the requested connector, or none for no straight track.
straight = "male"; // [male,female,none]

// Render a curve to the left with the requested connector, or none for no curve.
right = "female"; // [male,female,none]

// Length of the straight track, or auto to use the best fit for the requested curve radius.
straight_size = "auto"; // [auto:auto, 51:xsmall, 102:small, 152:medium, 203:large, 254:xlarge, 305:xxlarge]

// Curve radius.  Sizes provided are standard.
radius = 180; // [87.5:small, 180:large]

/* [Hidden] */

// Angle of track to render.  45 is standard.
angle = 45; // [1:360]

// Lots of facets
$fn=120;

// Render the part
render_track(base, left, straight, right, straight_size, radius, angle);

/* ******************************************************************************
 * Main module code below:
 * ****************************************************************************** */

// Not sure where tracklib might be, so try to load it from a couple of locations.
use <../tracklib.scad>;
use <tracklib.scad>;

/*
 * @param string base              Connector to place on the base end of the piece.
 * @param string left              Render a curve to the left with the requested connector, or none for no curve.
 * @param string straight          Render a straight center track with the requested connector, or none for no straight track.
 * @param string right             Render a curve to the left with the requested connector, or none for no curve.
 * @param string|int straight_size Length of the straight track, or auto to use the best fit for the requested curve radius.
 * @param float radius             Curve radius (usually 87.5 or 180)
 * @param float angle              Angle of track to render.  45 is standard
 */
module render_track(base, left, straight, right, straight_size, radius, angle) {
    straight_length = (
        straight_size == "auto"
        ? ((left == "none" && right == "none")
            ? -1 // Wish we could throw an exception in OpenSCAD
            : ((radius ==  87.5)
                ? 102
                : 152
            )
        )
        : straight_size
    );
    if (straight_length == -1) {
        echo("ERROR: When using straight_size==auto, you must render a right or left curve.");
    }
    else {
        translate([-radius,0,0]) difference() {
            union() {
                if (straight != "none") {
                    translate([radius+wood_width(),0,0])
                        rotate([0,0,90])
                        wood_track(straight_length, false);
                    if (straight == "male") {
                        translate([radius+wood_width()/2,straight_length,0])
                            rotate([0,0,90])
                            wood_plug();
                    }
                }
                if (left != "none") {
                    wood_track_arc(radius, angle, false);
                    if (left == "male") {
                        rotate([0,0,angle])
                            translate([radius+wood_width()/2,0,0])
                            rotate([0,0,90])
                            wood_plug();
                    }
                }
                if (right != "none") {
                    translate([radius*2+wood_width(),0,0])
                        rotate([0,0,180-angle])
                        wood_track_arc(radius, angle, false);
                    if (right == "male") {
                        translate([radius*2+wood_width(),0,0]) rotate([0,0,180-angle])
                            translate([radius+wood_width()/2,0,0])
                            rotate([0,0,-90])
                            wood_plug();
                    }
                }
                if (base == "male") {
                    translate([radius+wood_width()/2,0,0])
                        rotate([0,0,-90])
                        wood_plug();
                }
            }
            // Subtract any requested female connector regions
            if (straight == "female") {
                translate([radius+wood_width()/2,straight_length,0])
                    rotate([0,0,-90])
                    wood_cutout();
            }
            if (left == "female") {
                rotate([0,0,angle])
                    translate([radius+wood_width()/2,0,0])
                    rotate([0,0,-90])
                    wood_cutout();
            }
            if (right == "female") {
                translate([radius*2+wood_width(),0,0]) rotate([0,0,180-angle])
                    translate([radius+wood_width()/2,0,0])
                    rotate([0,0,90])
                    wood_cutout();
            }
            if (base == "female") {
                translate([radius+wood_width()/2,0,0])
                    rotate([0,0,90])
                    wood_cutout();
            }
            // Now we can subtract the "rails"
            if (straight != "none") {
                translate([radius+wood_width(),0,0]) rotate([0,0,90]) wood_rails(straight_length);
            }
            if (left != "none") {
                wood_rails_arc(radius, angle);
            }
            if (right != "none") {
                translate([radius*2+wood_width(),0,0]) rotate([0,0,180-angle]) wood_rails_arc(radius, angle);
            }
        }
    }
}

```


[User]
I'm looking to design a mechanism for converting rotary motion into linear displacement, specifically for a short-travel Z-axis application, like on a CNC PCB mill. I've got some requirements, and I'd like an OpenSCAD file (or a set of them) to model this.

The basic idea is a cam-like device that pushes a linear element. It should not pull, only push. The design will be defined by a start height, an end height, a start angle, an end angle, and a thickness. Think of it as a sloped, partial cylinder, where the "slope" determines the linear motion from the rotation. There should be a cylindrical hole through the center, for an axle.

I need to be able to specify whether the pushed surface will be flat or a bearing. If it's a bearing, I also need to specify the bearing's diameter and its displacement from the main axis - this way I can make the force vector purely vertical if needed, instead of having a horizontal component.

I also need a 'demo mode' to visualize the motion. When enabled, there should be a moving visual indicator of the current Z displacement, and the whole cam should be rotated to the correct angle. The demo mode should be controlled by an angle parameter, ideally with animation support via `$t` (which you can just comment out for now).

To clarify the parameters:

*   `start_height`: Z-height of the pushing surface at the start angle.
*   `end_height`: Z-height of the pushing surface at the end angle.
*   `start_angle`: The angle where the cam starts pushing.
*   `end_angle`: The angle where the cam ends pushing.
*   `thickness`: The thickness of the cam.
*   `axis_diameter`: The diameter of the central axle hole.
*   `top_surface`: A boolean (0 or 1) to indicate if the pushed surface should be flat (1) or a bearing (0).
*   `bearing_diameter`: Diameter of the bearing.
*   `bearing_displacement`: Horizontal displacement of the bearing center from the central axle.
*   `demo_mode`: Boolean to enable or disable the visualization of the rotation and translation.
*   `demo_angle`: Angle for the demo mode to display.

Please make sure to use these parameters. Also, include the following:
1. Use the BOSL2 library.
2. Include comments describing the various functions and parameters in the scad code.
3. Use modules instead of functions wherever it makes sense.

I think that covers it, let me know if you have any questions.

[Assistant]
Z-lift.scad:
```
start_height  =  10;
end_height    =  20;
start_angle   = 180;
end_angle     = 270;
thickness     =   5;
axis_diameter =   3;

top_suface          =  1; // [0:Bearing, 1:Flat]
bearing_diameter    = 11;
bearing_displacement = 0;

demo_mode  = 1; // [0:Disable, 1:Enable]
demo_angle = 180; // [0:360]

// Uncomment the following line to animate in openscad
// demo_angle = ($t < 0.5 ? 2*$t : 2-2*$t) * (end_angle-start_angle) + start_angle;

module z_lift_translate(r0, r1, a0, a1, angle) {
	assign (
		r = (angle<=a0) ? r0 : (angle>=a1) ? r1 : r0+(r1-r0)*(angle-a0)/(a1-a0)
	) translate([r, 0, 0]) child();
}

module z_lift_core(r0, r1, a0, a1, h, rax) {
	difference() {
		cylinder(r=r1*2, h=h, $fn=360);
		for (i=[0:3:360]) assign (
			r = (i<=a0) ? r0 : (i>=a1) ? r1 : r0+(r1-r0)*(i-a0)/(a1-a0)
		) {
			rotate([0, 0, i]) translate([r, 0, -1]) child();
		}
		cylinder(r=rax, h=3*h, center=true, $fn=10);
	}
}

module z_lift_flattop(r0, r1, a0, a1, h, rax) {
	z_lift_core(r0, r1, a0, a1, h, rax)
		translate([0,-2*r1,0]) cube([2*r1, 4*r1, h+2]);
}

module z_lift_bearing(r0, r1, a0, a1, h, rax, br, bdisp=0) {
	z_lift_core(r0, r1, a0, a1, h, rax) union() {
		translate([br, bdisp, 0]) cylinder(r=br, h=h+2);
		translate([br, bdisp-br, 0]) cube(size=[5*r1, 2*br, h+2]);
	}
}

if (top_suface) {
	if (!demo_mode) {
		z_lift_flattop(
			r0 = start_height,
			r1 = end_height,
			a0 = start_angle,
			a1 = end_angle,
			h  = thickness,
			rax = axis_diameter/2
		);
	} else {
		rotate([0,0,-demo_angle]) z_lift_flattop(
			r0 = start_height,
			r1 = end_height,
			a0 = start_angle,
			a1 = end_angle,
			h  = thickness,
			rax = axis_diameter/2
		);
		z_lift_translate(
			r0 = start_height,
			r1 = end_height,
			a0 = start_angle,
			a1 = end_angle,
			angle = demo_angle
		) color([0.5,0.5,0.5]) translate([0, -end_height, 0]) cube([axis_diameter, 2*end_height, thickness]);
	}
} else {
	if (!demo_mode) {
		z_lift_bearing(
			r0 = start_height,
			r1 = end_height,
			a0 = start_angle,
			a1 = end_angle,
			h  = thickness,
			rax = axis_diameter/2,
			br = bearing_diameter/2,
			bdisp = bearing_displacement
		);
	} else {
		rotate([0,0,-demo_angle]) z_lift_bearing(
			r0 = start_height,
			r1 = end_height,
			a0 = start_angle,
			a1 = end_angle,
			h  = thickness,
			rax = axis_diameter/2,
			br = bearing_diameter/2,
			bdisp = bearing_displacement
		);

		z_lift_translate(
			r0 = start_height,
			r1 = end_height,
			a0 = start_angle,
			a1 = end_angle,
			angle = demo_angle
		) color([0.5,0.5,0.5]) translate([bearing_diameter/2, bearing_displacement, 0])
			cylinder(r=bearing_diameter/2, h=thickness);
	}
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'm looking to create a customizable Hirth joint in OpenSCAD. I've seen some designs online, but I'd like something that's fully parametric and flexible. I need to be able to control a few key things:

First, the overall dimensions - things like the height of the joint, the outer diameter, and the diameter of any center bore. These should be straightforward parameters.

Second, I need to be able to specify the number of teeth in the joint, the flank angle of those teeth, and the cone angle that controls how much they slope outwards.

Third, and this is important, I want to be able to choose whether the teeth all converge to the center like in an axle, or if they should emerge from a polygon inscribed within the center bore, which would be useful for creating thin-walled tube couplings. I need to be able to define the diameter of this polygon. I'd also like to be able to limit how much the teeth can interpenetrate with a "flat limit" parameter.

Fourth, I need to be able to create versions optimized for supportless upside-down printing. I'd like these to have slightly modified geometries, perhaps with less underhang.

Finally, it would be nice to add some side holes for set screws, with control over the hole height, diameter, and number of side holes.

I'd like these capabilities to be exposed as separate modules. Ideally, I'd have:

- `hirthaxle(l, d, dbore, n, beta, delta, flatlimit)`: creates a hirth joint with teeth converging to the center, like on an axle.
- `hirthtube(l, d, dbore, n, beta, delta, flatlimit)`: creates a hirth joint with teeth emerging from a circle inscribed within the bore diameter, like on a tube.
- `supportlesshirthaxle(...)` and `supportlesshirthtube(...)`: the same as above, but optimized for supportless printing.
- `hirth(l, d, dbore, dpolygon, n, beta, delta, flatlimit, inlimit)`: the underlying function that all the above modules would use. It should allow explicitly setting whether the teeth start from a center point or from a polygon, and to set whether the flat limit applies or not, and it should be able to be used for more complex cases if needed.
- `rawhirth(dpolygon, n, beta, delta, flatlimit, inlimit)`: an even more fundamental function that generates an infinite Hirth coupling, that the other functions then cut into a cylinder.

I'm okay with the code having functions like `hs(s)` that create a halfspace, or using things like `resol(r)` to control the number of facets on the cylinders, just so the code is all done by the AI.

I'm not using any external libraries, I'd prefer the AI creates all the code from scratch. I'd like the code to be well-commented, and I'd like to be able to change the `$fa` and `$fs` parameters for resolution control.

Can you help me with this?

[Assistant]
Hirth-CSG-2.1.scad:
```
// author:  Lukas Süss aka mechadense
// date:    2014-07
// title:   Hirth-Joint (CSG version)
// license: public domain

/*
Customizable Hith Joint (CSG version) (library)

This is an improved version of
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:387292

This improved model can start the teeth not just at the center but also at a polygon of choosable radius. Meaning one can create thin walled tube couplings that are radially self centering (Such couplings are often found in Mountainbike axles).

The interpenetration depth of the teeth can be limited with the flatlimit parameter.

## Specialised functions
hirthaxle(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
hirthtube(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
"axle"-postfix: all teeth converge to the center
"tube"-postfix: all teeth emerge from the polygon inscribed into the bore diameter

## Convinience functions that make the coupling printeable upside down:
supportlesshirthaxle(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
supportlesshirthtube(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
"supportless"-prefix: optimized for upside down supportless printability

## Full functonatlity:
hirth(l,d,dbore,dpolygon,n,beta,delta,flatlimit,inlimit)
rawhirth(beta,delta,n,dpolygon,flatlimit,inlimit)

Notes regarding the first design:
* The parametric interdependencies behave a little different in this model!
* Using volumetric CSG descriptions turns out to be a lot easier than triangle vertex juggling.

###################

TODO:

refactor:
d0 -> dout0
dbore0 -> din0
same for 00's

Maybe:

Add an asymmetry parameter "ddelta" that rotates the teeth upwards and a "dbeta" to compensate for the emerging difference in tooth bottom- and top-wideness. Since the coupling becomes asymmetric a countermpart needs to be made from negative space.
make grid with random parameters -- echo(rands(0,10,2));

Check if inward facing (or combined inward outward) teeth are possible too.
=> seems nontrivial

Known problems:
  using rawhirth(...) with intersection works fine
  using rawhirth(...) with difference not - why ??
*/

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

/* [Character] */

// symmetry
  n0 = 9; // [2:60]
// flank angle
  beta0 = 15;
// cone angle (>0)
  delta0_ = 45;
  delta0 = abs(delta0_);
// size of flat center polygon (edge to edge)
  dpolygon0 = 14;

// (ab)using 0 is BAD!
// maximum interlocking/interpenetration depth  (0.. no limit)
  flatlimit0 = 2;
// 0 -> improve upside down printability
  inlimit00 = 1; // [0:1]
  inlimit0 = (inlimit00==0) ? false : true;

/* [Size] */

// height of hirth-joint bottom to center
  l0 = 16;
// outer hirth-coupling diameter
  d00 = 26;
// size of center bore
  dbore00 = 6;

// outer polygon diameter: [0...corner to corner | 1...width across flats]
measureout = 1; // [0:1]
// inner polygon diameter: [0...corner to corner | 1...width across flats]
measurein = 1; // [0:1]

// (ab)using 0 is BAD!
// number of outer edges (0...circle)
  nout0 = 0; // [0,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12]
// number of inner edges (0...circle)
  nin0 = 0; // [0,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12]

d0 = (measureout==0 || nout0==0 ) ? d00 : d00 / cos(360/(nout0*2));
dbore0 = (measurein ==0 || nin0==0 ) ? dbore00 : dbore00 / cos(360/(nin0 *2));

/* [Resolution] */

  $fa = 4;
  $fs = 0.2;

// Openscad internal stuff needed to be reimplemented:
function resol(r) = min(360/$fa, max(6,2*3.1415*r/$fs));

/* [Sidehole] */

// hight of sidehole for wormscrew (or whatever)
  hsidehole = 6;
// diameter of sidehole for wormscrew (or whatever)
  dsidehole = 3;
// number of sideholes
  nsidehole = 3;

/* [Keep big] */

s0 = 50;

/* [Hidden] */

colorred   = [1,0.3,0.2]*1;
colorgreen  = [0.15,0.65,0.1]*1;
colorblue = [0.3,0.4,0.7]*1;

explx = 16*1;
exply = 30*1;
exply2 =25*1;
shift = 3*1;
eps = 0.05*0;

// ##################################
// -------------------------------- examples

customizable();
//demo();

// customizer default parameter part (tube-example)
module customizable()
{
  difference()
  {
    color(colorred) translate([0,0,l0+eps]) // <<<<<<< color hack
      hirth(l0,d0,dbore0,dpolygon0,n0,beta0,delta0,flatlimit0,inlimit0);
    for(i=[0:nsidehole-1])
    {
      rotate(360/nsidehole*i,[0,0,1])
      translate([0,0,hsidehole]) rotate(90,[0,1,0])
        cylinder(r=dsidehole/2,h=d0);
    }
  }
}

module demo()
{
  translate([shift,0,10])
  {
    translate([-explx,-exply2,0])
      axledemo();
    translate([-explx,+exply2,0])
      axledemo(2,true);

    translate([+explx,-exply,0])
      tubedemo();
    translate([+explx,+exply,0])
      tubedemo(3,true); // for supportless upside down printing
  }
}

module axledemo(flatlimit = 0, inlimit = false) // backwardcapability-demo
{
  color(colorgreen)
  if(!inlimit)
  {   hirthaxle(10,20,3,6,15,12.5,flatlimit);  } else
  {   supportlesshirthaxle(10,20,6,5,15,25,flatlimit);  }
}

module tubedemo(flatlimit = 0, inlimit = false)
{
  color(colorblue)
  if (!inlimit)
  {  hirthtube(10,32,20,8, 5,45, flatlimit);  } else
  {  supportlesshirthtube(10,32,20,12, 5,45, flatlimit);  }
}

// -----------------------------------  convenience functions

// axle couplings
module hirthaxle(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
{
  dpolygon = 0; inlimit = true;
  hirth(l,d,dbore,  0  ,n,beta,delta,flatlimit,  inlimit);
}
// axle couplings && well upside down printable
module supportlesshirthaxle(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
{
  dpolygon = 0; inlimit = false;
  hirth(l,d,dbore,  0  ,n,beta,delta,flatlimit,  inlimit);
}

// for self centering tube couplings
module hirthtube(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
{
  dpolygon = dbore; inlimit = true;
  hirth(l,d,dbore,  dpolygon , n,beta,delta,flatlimit,  inlimit);
}

// for self centering tube saped couplings  &&  well upside down printable
module supportlesshirthtube(l,d,dbore,n,beta,delta,flatlimit)
{
  dpolygon = dbore; inlimit = false;
  hirth(l,d,dbore,  dpolygon  ,n,beta,delta,flatlimit,  inlimit);
}

// ------------------------------------- fundamental functions

// basic hirth joint cut to a cylindrical ring
module hirth(l,d,dbore,dpolygon,n,beta,delta,flatlimit,inlimit)
{

  cornersout = (nout0==0) ? resol(d/2) : nout0;
  cornersin  = (nin0==0) ? resol(dbore/2) : nin0;

  difference()
  {
    intersection()
    {
      rawhirth(dpolygon,n,beta,delta,flatlimit,inlimit);
      rotate(360/(cornersout*2),[0,0,1])
        cylinder(r=d/2,h=2*l,center=true,$fn=cornersout);
    }

    // unintuitive ugly hack
    // to avoid further parameter <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
    //checking (dbore == dpolygon) woud lead to unintuitive behaviour
    if(inlimit != false || true)
    {
      rotate(360/(cornersin*2),[0,0,1])
        cylinder(r=dbore/2,h=2.2*l,center=true,$fn=cornersin);
    }
    else // disabled
    {
      rotate(360/n/4,[0,0,1])
        // polygon avoids blade arcs
        cylinder(r=dbore/2,h=2*(l0+eps),center=true,$fn=2*n);
    }

  }
}

// "infinite" sized raw hirth coupling ( if hs() where a true halfspace )
module rawhirth(dpolygon,
                n,
                beta,
                delta,
                flatlimit  = 0,
                inlimit = false,
                s = s0)
{
  // size of flat center polygon (side to side)
  shift = dpolygon*cos(360/n/4);

  // angle per period
  a = 360/n;

  // outward upward flanks
  intersection()
  {
    for(i=[0:n-1])
    {
      rotate(360*i/n,[0,0,1])
      intersection()
      {
        translate([shift/2,0,0])
        rotate(-delta,[0,1,0]) hs(s);
        rotate(-a/4,[0,0,1])
        rotate(+(90-beta),[1,0,0]) hs(s);
        rotate(+a/4,[0,0,1])
        rotate(-(90-beta),[1,0,0]) hs(s);
      }
    }
    if (flatlimit!=0) { translate([0,0,flatlimit]) hs(s); }
  }

  // inward downward flanks and solid lower body
  union()
  {
    intersection()
    {
      intersection_for(i = [0 : n])
      {
        rotate(360*(i+1/2)/n,[0,0,1])
        translate([shift/2,0,0])
        rotate(+delta,[0,1,0]) hs(s);
      }
      hs(s);
    }
    if(flatlimit!=0 && inlimit == true)
    {
      // cut the teeth bottoms off (flat)
      translate([0,0,-flatlimit0]) hs(s);
    }

  }

}

// halfspace (big-cube-approximation)
module hs(s)
{
  translate([0,0,-s/2])
    cube([s,s,s],center=true);
}

```


[User]
I'd like a customizable OpenSCAD design for a vase, or really any sort of container, that's made by extruding a base shape and twisting it as it goes up. I want to be able to choose between a regular polygon, an ellipse, or a star shape for the base. I'd like parameters for:

*   The base shape type (polygon, ellipse, or star).
*   The number of sides (or points) for the polygon or star.
*   The amount of twist, in degrees, over the full height.
*   The total height of the vase.
*   The radius (or width) of the base.
*   An inner radius/width, for the star or ellipse; in the case of the polygon it would do nothing.
*   The radius (or width) of the top of the vase
*   A toggle for a double twist, which would add an identical vase with an opposite twist beside the first (rotated slightly.)
*   The layer height to use when doing the extrusion; I'm okay with this just determining the number of slices, not affecting the actual rendering.

I'm also okay with `$fs` and `$fa` being user definable, if that's not too much to ask.

I think that's everything. Thanks!

[Assistant]
Vase.scad:
```
//Vase Shape
shape = "ellipse"; // [polygon, ellipse, star]

//Polygon Sides or Star Points
sides = 5; // [3:20]

//Angle to Rotate (in degrees)
twist = 360; // [0:720]

//Vase Height (in mm)
height = 100;

//Base Radius (in mm)
base = 50; // [10:150]

//Base2 (Inner Star/small Ellipse in mm)
base2 = 35; // [10:150]

//Top Radius (in mm)
top = 70; // [10:200]

//Double Twist (opposite rotation)
anti = "no"; // [yes, no]

//Layer Height (in mm)
layerheight = .24; // [0.2, 0.24, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10]

/* [Hidden] */

$fs=0.8; // def 1, 0.2 is high res
$fa=4;//def 12, 3 is very nice

slices = height/layerheight;
scale = top/base;

module ngon(sides, radius, center=false){
    rotate([0, 0, 360/sides/2]) circle(r=radius, $fn=sides, center=center);
}

module ellipse(width, height) {
  scale([1, height/width, 1]) circle(r=width/2);
}

//from https://gist.github.com/anoved/9622826 star.scad
module star(points, outer, inner) {
	function x(r, a) = r * cos(a);
	function y(r, a) = r * sin(a);
	increment = 360/points;
	union() {
		for (p = [0 : points-1]) {
			assign(	x_outer = x(outer, increment * p),
					y_outer = y(outer, increment * p),
					x_inner = x(inner, (increment * p) + (increment/2)),
					y_inner = y(inner, (increment * p) + (increment/2)),
					x_next  = x(outer, increment * (p+1)),
					y_next  = y(outer, increment * (p+1))) {
				polygon(points = [[x_outer, y_outer], [x_inner, y_inner], [x_next, y_next], [0, 0]], paths  = [[0, 1, 2, 3]]);
			}
		}
	}
}

module vase(base, base2, top, height, twist, scale, slices, shape, sides){
	linear_extrude(
		height = height,
		center = true,
		convexity = 10,
		twist = twist,
		scale=scale,
		slices=slices){
		if (shape == "polygon") {
			ngon(sides, base, true);
		}else if (shape == "ellipse"){
			ellipse(base, base2);
		}else if (shape == "star"){
			star(sides, base, base2);
		}
	}
}

vase(base, base2, top, height, twist, scale, slices, shape, sides);

if (anti == "yes") {
rotate((360/sides)/2)
	vase(base, base2, top, height, -twist, scale, slices, shape, sides);
}
```


[User]
I'd like to design a custom cup sleeve that fits a specific glass, and I want to incorporate the digits of Pi in a circular pattern around it, along with the Pi symbol.

The sleeve should be designed parametrically, so I can easily adjust the dimensions for different glasses. I've got some specific measurements to start with. I'm using a glass that has a bottom diameter of 50.6mm, a top diameter of 80mm, and a height of 132mm. I’d like to be able to adjust the sleeve thickness, the height of the sleeve itself as a percentage of the total glass height, and how far up the glass the sleeve starts from the bottom. Also, I’d like to add a border top and bottom to the sleeve.

The Pi digits should wrap around the middle of the sleeve, essentially sitting on the circumference of a circle whose radius is the average radius at the sleeve's middle. I'd like to use the first 13 digits of pi (3141592653589).  The Pi symbol itself should be placed as well, above or below the numbers. The digits and symbol should be extruded from the surface of the sleeve. I'm envisioning the pi symbol as an outline drawing.

I'm using OpenSCAD, and I'll need the `Write.scad` library for the text placement on a sphere. Could you generate the necessary files? I'd like the final design to be in a single file, but please make it easy to adjust the individual parameters. I'm imagining something like a "render" mode and a "final" mode, to show just the cup and sleeve as a preview or the sleeve by itself for printing.

[Assistant]
cupsleeve-pi.scad:
```
use<write/Write.scad>;

//Start with Cup Dimensions - these are for Leonardo glasses 'Ciao'
bottom_diameter=50.6;
top_diameter=80;
//Make sure the height is measured as the distance between your top and bottom radius measurements!
height=132;

//Now some basic properties of your sleeve
color="aqua"; //[black,silver,gray,white,maroon,red,purple,fuchsia,green,lime,olive,yellow,navy,blue,teal,aqua,brown,sienna]
thickness=1.6; //[1:4]
border=3; //[1:30]
sleeve_height_percent=19.5;//[10:95]
//Use this to move the sleeve up or down on the cup
sleeve_z_offset=30;

//And finally the pattern variables...

part=2;//[1:Render,2:Final]

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

bottom_radius=bottom_diameter/2;
top_radius=top_diameter/2;
rb=bottom_diameter/2+thickness;
rt=top_diameter/2+thickness;
h=height;
sh=sleeve_height_percent/100*h;
szo=sleeve_z_offset;

res=30;

if(part==2)sleeve();

if(part==1){
    cup();
    sleeve();
}

radmiddle=rb+(rt-rb)*(0.5+szo/h);
pisize=5/19.6;
lettersize=sh-2*border+0.9;

module sleeve(){
    color(color)union(){
        intersection(){
            cupwall();

            translate([0,0,h/2+szo-0.4]) {
                //sphere(radmiddle,center=true);
                writesphere(".",[0,0,0],radmiddle-thickness,h=lettersize,t=5*thickness,spin=0,north=0,east=-120);
                writesphere("3141592653589",[0,0,0],radmiddle-thickness,h=lettersize,t=5*thickness,spin=0,north=0,east=0);

                translate([0,radmiddle+2*thickness,0]) rotate(90,[1,0,0])
                scale([pisize*lettersize,pisize*lettersize,sh/20.4*5]) poly_pi(4*thickness);
            }

        }

        intersection(){
            cupwall();
            translate([0,0,szo+(h-sh)/2])cylinder(r=rt*2,h=border,$fn=res);
        }

        intersection(){
            cupwall();
            translate([0,0,h-border+szo-(h-sh)/2])cylinder(r=rt*2,h=border,$fn=res);
        }
    }
}

module cup(){
    color("white")difference(){
        union(){
            translate([0,0,-.1])cylinder(r1=bottom_radius+.1,r2=top_radius+.1,h=h+.2,$fn=res);
            translate([0,0,h+.2-2.5])cylinder(r=top_radius+1.5,h=2.5,$fn=res);
        }
        translate([0,0,6])cylinder(r1=bottom_radius-1,r2=top_radius-1,h=h+.2,$fn=res);
        translate([0,0,-.2])cylinder(r=bottom_radius-1,h=5,$fn=res);
    }
}

module cupwall(){
    difference(){
        cylinder(r1=rb,r2=rt,h=h,$fn=30);
        translate([0,0,-.05])cylinder(r1=bottom_radius,r2=top_radius,h=h+.1,$fn=res);
    }
}

module poly_pi(h)
{
  scale([25.4/90, -25.4/90, 1]) union()
  {
    linear_extrude(height=h)
      polygon([[-0.997864,-5.116033],[2.550097,-5.116033],[1.492836,-0.098994],[1.219612,2.993592],[1.473037,5.401137],[1.983849,6.699944],[2.613453,6.953370],[3.500443,6.604909],[3.912260,5.781275],[3.722191,5.084354],[2.918356,1.964050],[2.803523,-0.110874],[3.373731,-5.116033],[6.985048,-5.116033],[7.887877,-5.250665],[8.321473,-5.570417],[8.505602,-6.193092],[8.101705,-6.858335],[7.270152,-6.953370],[-3.310374,-6.953370],[-4.692336,-6.767260],[-5.586751,-6.325250],[-6.573231,-5.464493],[-7.955193,-3.650915],[-8.505602,-2.645131],[-8.458085,-2.474861],[-8.125464,-2.328349],[-7.618612,-2.676810],[-6.429194,-4.086985],[-5.278384,-4.811130],[-3.627156,-5.116033],[-1.821498,-5.116033],[-3.726151,0.471214],[-5.844632,5.369458],[-6.098058,6.129736],[-5.797114,6.755381],[-5.211067,6.953370],[-4.616111,6.801413],[-4.205284,6.379202],[-3.627156,4.925963],[-2.771844,1.853176]]);
  }
}

// writesphere(text="text",where=[0,0,0],radius=radius of sphere);

//assuming z+ = north
//rotate(angle,[1,0,0]) // will move text north or south
//rotate(angle,[0,1,0]) // will rotate text like a clock hand
//rotate(angle,[0,0,1]) // will move text east or west

//detailed useage is in the WriteScadDoc
//rounded=true makes the face of the letters rounded, but takes longer to render

//%sphere(40);
//writesphere("3.14159265359",[0,0,0],40,spin=0,north=5,east=0);

```


[User]
Hey, I'm looking for some OpenSCAD code that can generate a variety of star shapes and related designs. I want to be able to tweak things like the number of points, ray width, thickness, add inner rings with text, and even stack multiple stars on top of each other. It'd also be cool to have bullets on the points of the star.

I need the code to be parametric, so I can easily change the parameters to create different designs. I'd like the code to be modular so it's easy to understand and modify. I'd like to have multiple stars that can be rendered individually or all at the same time in the main code block.

Specifically, I'd like to be able to control these parameters:

*   **Overall Star:**
    *   `star_dia`: The overall diameter of the star.
    *   `star_thickness`: The thickness of the star (can be cut in half if `half` is true)
    *   `half`: A boolean to generate only one half of the star.
    *   `middle_text`: Text to be displayed in the center of the star.
    *   `middle_text_height`: The height of the text, negative values should cut the text out.
    *   `num_rays`: The number of points/rays the star has.
    *   `ray_width`: The width of each ray.
    *   `ray_polys`: The number of sides on each ray (e.g., 4 for a diamond shape).
    *   `ray_rot`: Rotation along the axis of a ray.
    *  `bullet_dia`: Diameter of spheres to place on each star point.
    *   `star_rot`: Rotation of the entire star around the z axis.
*  **Secondary and Tertiary Stars:** (Same parameters as the overall star, but with a `_2` or `_3` suffix.)
  *  `star_dia_2`, `star_thickness_2`, `half_2`, `middle_text_2`, `middle_text_height_2`, `num_rays_2`, `ray_width_2`, `ray_polys_2`, `ray_rot_2`, `bullet_dia_2`, `star_rot_2`
  *  `star_dia_3`, `star_thickness_3`, `half_3`, `middle_text_3`, `middle_text_height_3`, `num_rays_3`, `ray_width_3`, `ray_polys_3`, `ray_rot_3`, `bullet_dia_3`, `star_rot_3`
*   **Rings:**
    *   `ring_1_id`, `ring_1_od`, `ring_1_thick`, `ring_1_text`, `ring_1_text_height`
    *   `ring_2_id`, `ring_2_od`, `ring_2_thick`, `ring_2_text`, `ring_2_text_height`
    *   `ring_3_id`, `ring_3_od`, `ring_3_thick`, `ring_3_text`, `ring_3_text_height`
     *   `ring_n_id`: The inner diameter of the nth ring.
     *   `ring_n_od`: The outer diameter of the nth ring.
     *   `ring_n_thick`: The thickness of the nth ring.
     *   `ring_n_text`: Text to be displayed on the nth ring.
     *   `ring_n_text_height`: The thickness of the nth ring text, negative values cut text out.
*   **Misc:**
     *  `scoche`: Small value used to avoid z-fighting, should default to `0.001`.

The code should use the `Write.scad` library. I think that's all, thanks!

[Assistant]
star.scad:
```
// This generates stars of various kinds (stars, compass roses, sheriff badges, googie-style designs, southwestern, etc)
// Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution, Share-Alike
//		http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
// For attribution you can direct people to the original file on thingiverse:
// 		http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:399428

use<write/Write.scad>

/* [star] */

// The outside diameter
star_dia=18;

// How thick the star is. (NOTE: If half=true, this number will be cut in half)
star_thickness=2;

// You usually only one one half of the star, but you can generate the back too if you want
half=true;

// If you want to say something in the middle of the star
middle_text="";

// how thick the characters will be (negative=cut out)
middle_text_height=2.5;

// The number of rays/points the star will have/
num_rays=6;

// How wide the rays will be
ray_width=3.5;

// The number of sides of each ray. (NOTE: if half=true then half of these may be cut off)
ray_polys=4;

// Rotate the ray along its axis.
ray_rot=0;

// If you want round bullets on the star points
bullet_dia=1.5;

// To rotate the whole thing
star_rot=0;

/* [secondary star] */

// The outside diameter
star_dia_2=0;

// How thick the star is. (NOTE: If half=true, this number will be cut in half)
star_thickness_2=2;

// You usually only one one half of the star, but you can generate the back too if you want
half_2=true;

// If you want to say something in the middle of the star
middle_text_2="";

// how thick the characters will be (negative=cut out)
middle_text_height_2=0;

// The number of rays/points the star will have/
num_rays_2=4;

// How wide the rays will be
ray_width_2=1;

// The number of sides of each ray. (NOTE: if half=true then half of these may be cut off)
ray_polys_2=4;

// Rotate the ray along its axis.
ray_rot_2=0;

// If you want round bullets on the star points
bullet_dia_2=0;

// To rotate the whole thing
star_rot_2=45;

/* [third star] */

// The outside diameter
star_dia_3=0;

// How thick the star is. (NOTE: If half=true, this number will be cut in half)
star_thickness_3=2;

// You usually only one one half of the star, but you can generate the back too if you want
half_3=true;

// If you want to say something in the middle of the star
middle_text_3="";

// how thick the characters will be (negative=cut out)
middle_text_height_3=0;

// The number of rays/points the star will have/
num_rays_3=8;

// How wide the rays will be
ray_width_3=0.75;

// The number of sides of each ray. (NOTE: if half=true then half of these may be cut off)
ray_polys_3=4;

// Rotate the ray along its axis.
ray_rot_3=0;

// If you want round bullets on the star points
bullet_dia_3=0;

// To rotate the whole thing
star_rot_3=22.5;

/* [ring 1] */

// the inside diameter (can be 0)
ring_1_id=11;

// the outside diameter
ring_1_od=15;

// how thick the ring will be
ring_1_thick=0.1;

// if you want it to say something
ring_1_text="";

// how thick the characters will be (negative=cut out)
ring_1_text_height=0;

/* [ring 2] */

// the inside diameter (can be 0)
ring_2_id=0;

// the outside diameter
ring_2_od=0;

// how thick the ring will be
ring_2_thick=0.1;

// if you want it to say something
ring_2_text="";

// how thick the characters will be (negative=cut out)
ring_2_text_height=0;

/* [ring 3] */

// the inside diameter (can be 0)
ring_3_id=0;

// the outside diameter
ring_3_od=0;

// how thick the ring will be
ring_3_thick=0.1;

// if you want it to say something
ring_3_text="";

// how thick the characters will be (negative=cut out)
ring_3_text_height=0;

/* [hidden] */
scoche=0.001;

module ring(id,od,thick,text,text_height) {
	textheight=((od-id)/2)*0.5;
	difference() {
		cylinder(r=od/2,h=thick,$fn=45);
		if(id>0) {
			translate([0,0,-scoche/2]) cylinder(r=id/2,h=thick+scoche,$fn=45);
		}
		if(text_height<0&&text!="") {
			writecylinder(radius=od/2,text,height=thick+text_height,h=textheight,face="top");
		}
	}
	if(text_height>0&&text!="") {
		writecylinder(radius=od/2,text,height=thick+text_height,h=textheight,face="top");
	}
}

module star(star_dia=20,num_rays=5,star_thickness=3,bullet_dia=1.5,ray_width=3,ray_polys=4,half=true,ray_rot=0) {
	difference() {
		rotate([90,0,0]) for(i=[0:num_rays]) {
			rotate([0,i*(360/num_rays),0]) {
				scale([1,star_thickness/ray_width,1]) rotate([0,0,ray_rot]) cylinder(r1=ray_width,r2=scoche,h=star_dia/2,$fn=ray_polys);
				if(bullet_dia>0){
					translate([0,0,star_dia/2]) sphere(r=bullet_dia/2,$fn=max($fn,24));
				}
			}
		}
		if(half){
			translate([-(star_dia+scoche),-(star_dia+scoche),-star_thickness*2]) cube([(star_dia+scoche)*2,(star_dia+scoche)*2,star_thickness*2]);
		}
	}
}

if(star_dia>0&&num_rays>1&&star_thickness>0&&ray_width>0&&ray_polys>3) {
	difference() {
		rotate([0,0,star_rot]) star(star_dia,num_rays,star_thickness,bullet_dia,ray_width,ray_polys,half,ray_rot);
		if(middle_text_height<0&&middle_text!="") {
			translate([-star_dia/2,(-(3*star_dia)/(2*len(middle_text)))/2,0]) scale([1,1,-middle_text_height]) write(middle_text,face="top",size=[star_dia,star_dia,0],h=(3*star_dia)/(2*len(middle_text)));
		}
	}
	if(middle_text_height>0&&middle_text!="") {
		translate([-star_dia/2,(-(3*star_dia)/(2*len(middle_text)))/2,0]) scale([1,1,middle_text_height]) write(middle_text,face="top",size=[star_dia,star_dia,0],h=(3*star_dia)/(2*len(middle_text)));
	}
}
if(star_dia_2>0&&num_rays_2>1&&star_thickness_2>0&&ray_width_2>0&&ray_polys_2>3) {
	difference() {
		rotate([0,0,star_rot_2]) star(star_dia_2,num_rays_2,star_thickness_2,bullet_dia_2,ray_width_2,ray_polys_2,half,ray_rot_2);
		if(middle_text_height_2<0&&middle_text_2!="") {
			translate([-star_dia_2/2,(-(3*star_dia_2)/(2*len(middle_text_2)))/2,0]) scale([1,1,-middle_text_height_2]) write(middle_text_2,face="top",size=[star_dia_2,star_dia_2,0],h=(3*star_dia_2)/(2*len(middle_text_2)));
		}
	}
	if(middle_text_height_2>0&&middle_text_2!="") {
		translate([-star_dia_2/2,(-(3*star_dia_2)/(2*len(middle_text_2)))/2,0]) scale([1,1,middle_text_height_2]) write(middle_text_2,face="top",size=[star_dia_2,star_dia_2,0],h=(3*star_dia_2)/(2*len(middle_text_2)));
	}
}
if(star_dia_3>0&&num_rays_3>1&&star_thickness_3>0&&ray_width_3>0&&ray_polys_3>3) {
	difference() {
		rotate([0,0,star_rot_3]) star(star_dia_3,num_rays_3,star_thickness_3,bullet_dia_3,ray_width_3,ray_polys_3,half,ray_rot_3);
		if(middle_text_height_3<0&&middle_text_3!="") {
			translate([-star_dia_3/2,(-(3*star_dia_3)/(2*len(middle_text_3)))/2,0]) scale([1,1,-middle_text_height_3]) write(middle_text_3,face="top",size=[star_dia_3,star_dia_3,0],h=(3*star_dia_3)/(2*len(middle_text_3)));
		}
	}
	if(middle_text_height_3>0&&middle_text_3!="") {
		translate([-star_dia_3/2,(-(3*star_dia_3)/(2*len(middle_text_3)))/2,0]) scale([1,1,middle_text_height_3]) write(middle_text_3,face="top",size=[star_dia_3,star_dia_3,0],h=(3*star_dia_3)/(2*len(middle_text_3)));
	}
}
if(ring_1_od>0&&ring_1_thick>0) {
	 ring(ring_1_id,ring_1_od,ring_1_thick,ring_1_text,ring_1_text_height);
}
if(ring_2_od>0&&ring_2_thick>0) {
	 ring(ring_2_id,ring_2_od,ring_2_thick,ring_2_text,ring_2_text_height);
}
if(ring_3_od>0&&ring_3_thick>0) {
	 ring(ring_3_id,ring_3_od,ring_3_thick,ring_3_text,ring_3_text_height);
}

```


[User]
Okay, I'd like to design a customizable alien egg, kind of like the one I saw here [link to vimeo video provided], but I'd like to have the full design and control.

The egg should have a few main parts: an outer shell and an inner embryo. The embryo will grow over time as the egg ages.

Here's a breakdown of the features and parameters I want to control:

*   **Age:** This should be an integer value ranging from 0 to 9. At age 0, only the shell is present. From age 1 onwards, the embryo should begin to appear and grow larger with each increasing age, and potentially outgrow the shell by age 9.
*   **Shell:** This should be a boolean parameter ("yes" or "no") that lets me choose to include or exclude the outer shell.
*   **Ribs:** This is another boolean parameter. If "yes", then the embryo will have a segmented look. If "no", it should just be smooth.
*   **Antennae:** Another boolean parameter that determines whether or not the embryo will have antennae. I'd like to make this conditional upon the age of the embryo, so that at least age 6 or so it makes sense to add antennae. They should also increase in size as the embryo grows.
*   **Flat Bottom:** A boolean parameter to include a flat bottom on the shell so it can stand upright, again, "yes" or "no".

The shell is basically a squashed sphere, and should include some viewport-like openings that appear over time, so you can see the embryo growing. The embryo is also roughly spherical. It should have a head with eye-like bumps.

I'm hoping to have all of this controlled by an OpenSCAD file with clearly defined parameters. I don't need any libraries or anything. I think it should be simple enough to achieve. Thanks!

[Assistant]
custom_alien_egg.scad:
```
//
//		Customizable Alien Egg
//		Steve Medwin
//		July 2014
//

$fn=100*1;	// set print resolution

//Age=$t*10;	// uncomment this line in OpenSCAD editor to animate model
			// then comment out the line 'Age=8;' below
			// in OpenSCAD, set View/Animate
			// try FPS=1 and Steps=10 in animation console

// select age of egg:
Age=8 ; // [0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]
// add flat bottom to help egg stand up?
Flat="yes"; // [yes,no]
// add ribs or segments to embryo?
Ribs="yes"; //  [yes,no]
// include antennae? (suggest at least Age 6)
Antennae="yes";	// [yes,no]
// include shell around embryo?
Shell="yes"; //  [yes,no]

// Parameters
Outer=50*1;
Embryo=5+Age*4;
Inner=Embryo+2;

if (Age>0) {
	make_embryo();
}

if (Shell=="yes") {
	make_shell();
}

module make_embryo(){
	if (Ribs=="yes") {
		scale([0.5,0.5,0.5]) sphere(Embryo); // ribs are actually series of spheres
		translate([0,0,-Embryo*0.71]) scale([0.28,0.28,0.28]) sphere(Embryo);
		translate([0,0,Embryo*0.71]) scale([0.28,0.28,0.28]) sphere(Embryo);
		translate([0,0,-Embryo*0.35]) scale([0.45,0.45,0.45]) sphere(Embryo);
		translate([0,0,Embryo*0.35]) scale([0.45,0.45,0.45]) sphere(Embryo);
	} else {
		scale([0.5,0.5,1.0]) sphere(Embryo);
	}
	// make the head and eyes
	translate([0,0,Embryo*1.0]) scale([0.15,0.35,0.15]) sphere(Embryo);
	translate([0,Embryo*0.24,Embryo*1.0]) scale([0.15,0.15,0.15]) sphere(Embryo);
	translate([0,-Embryo*0.24,Embryo*1.0]) scale([0.15,0.15,0.15]) sphere(Embryo);
	// if old enough, add antennae
	if (Antennae=="yes") {
		translate([0,-Embryo*0.08,Embryo*1.0]) rotate([15,0,0]) cylinder(h=Embryo*0.6, r1=Age*0.25, r2=Age*0.125, center=false);
		translate([0,Embryo*0.08,Embryo*1.0]) rotate([-15,0,0]) cylinder(h=Embryo*0.6, r1=Age*0.25, r2=Age*0.125, center=false);
		translate([0,-Embryo*0.233,Embryo*1.59]) sphere(Embryo*0.05);
		translate([0,Embryo*0.233,Embryo*1.59]) sphere(Embryo*0.05);
	}
}

module make_shell() {
	difference(){
		scale([0.5,0.5,1.0]) sphere(Outer);
		scale([0.5,0.5,1.0]) sphere(Inner);
		// subtract top viewport
		translate([0,0,10+Age*3])  rotate ([0,0,0]) scale([1,0.25,0.5]) sphere(30+Age*4);
		// subtract side viewports
		translate([0,-36,9])  rotate ([90,0,90]) scale([.4,.5,.25]) sphere(0+Age*7.5);
		translate([0,36,9])  rotate ([90,0,90]) scale([.4,.5,.25]) sphere(0+Age*7.5);
		// subtract bottom viewports
		translate([15,0,-34])  rotate ([0,90,90]) scale([1,.35,1]) sphere(0+Age*3);
		translate([-15,0,-34])  rotate ([0,90,90]) scale([1,.35,1]) sphere(0+Age*3);
		// make bottom flat for standing up
		if (Flat=="yes") {
			translate([-30,-30,-108.5]) cube(60);
		}
	}
}
```


[User]
Hey, I'm looking for a parametric design for a push-on lens cap. It needs to have adjustable parameters for the thickness of the sides, the inside diameter, the height of the cap, and a looseness factor to help with fit. I would also like the option to add a tether point on the side of the cap.

The main body of the cap is a cylinder with a bottom, and the tether point, if enabled, is just a small cylinder that extends from the main body with a hole in it. I'd like to be able to adjust the diameter, height, and thickness.

Here's a summary of the parameters I need:

*   `thickness`: The thickness of the cap's sides.
*   `idiam`: The inside diameter of the cap.
*   `lidh`: The height of the cap.
*   `looseness`: A factor to adjust how tightly the cap fits (e.g. 0.5mm of extra diameter if looseness is 5).
*   `doTether`: A boolean to enable/disable the tether point.

Could you help me generate the OpenSCAD code for this? I don't need any specific libraries for this, I think the basic functionality is enough.

[Assistant]
lens_cap2.scad:
```
//Parameterised push on lens cap
// Glyn Cowles July 2014
// Added option to have a place for a tether
// Scott Hergott September 2014

//Thickness of sides
thickness=1;//[1:5]
//Inside diameter
idiam=51;//[10:200]
//Height
lidh=6;//[2:20]
//Looseness factor (5 = extra .5mm + diameter)
looseness=0;//[0:20]
// Toggle for tether
doTether= true; // [true,false]

/* [Hidden] */
$fn=70;
loose=looseness/10; // ie looseness = 5 loose = 0.5mm

lid();

//-----------------------------------------------------------------------
module tube(d,h,th) {  // d= outside diam
rad=d/2;
difference() {
	cylinder(h=h,r=rad);
	cylinder(h=h,r=rad-th);
	}
}

module tether( edge ) {
translate([-(edge+1)/2, 0, 0])
difference() {
	cylinder(h=thickness,r=4, center=false);
	cylinder(h=thickness,r=2, center=false);
	}
}

//-----------------------------------------------------------------------

module lid(){
union() {
	tube(idiam+thickness*2+loose,lidh,thickness); // sides
	tube(idiam+thickness*2+loose,thickness,idiam+thickness*2+loose); // base
	if (doTether)
	{
		tether(idiam+thickness/2+loose);
	}
}
}

```


[User]
Hey, I'm trying to design a customizable battle flag for a game called Seej, and I want it to be parametric so I can easily adjust the dimensions and text. I've seen some examples online, but I'd like to create my own version from scratch, and I'm struggling a bit with the curved flag shape.

Here's the gist of what I'm looking for:

1.  **Flag Body:**
    *   The flag should have a curved shape, almost like a quarter of a cylinder that's been repeated and connected. It looks like a sine wave when viewed from the top.
    *   I need to be able to control the height, thickness, and radius of the curve.
    *   There should be a pole attached to the side that the flag itself connects to.
    *   There should be a thin support going in the other direction to support it on the side.
2.  **Customizable Text:**
    *   I want to be able to add text to both sides of the flag. The text should be mirrored on the back side.
    *   The text should be resized to fit the flag and I need to be able to move the text up if I use letters that have parts going down, so they aren't cut off by the curvature of the flag.
    *   I want to choose from a selection of fonts.
    *   The text should be slightly thinner than the flag to make it stick out a bit.
3.  **Parametric Controls:**
    *   I need to be able to adjust the overall flag height, the curve radius, and the flag thickness.
    *   I also need a text input for the initials on the flag and an option to adjust the text vertical offset for letters with descenders.
    *   I'd like to be able to select the font from a list of provided fonts.
4.  **Libraries:** I know I'll need the `write` library to handle the text rendering, and I guess that will also need the specific .dxf font files to go with it.

Could you generate the OpenSCAD code for me, including the necessary parametric controls?

[Assistant]
seej-flag8.4-web.scad:
```
//Cusomizable SeeJ flag by Mark G. Peeters 7-24-2014
//Notes: the text is resized to fit the flag, so keep the message short, initial, a single word etc. I have uploaded this in these places:
// https://www.youmagine.com/designs/customizable-seej-battle-flag
// http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:406884
// make sure to download the off set base too since the letters make the flag heavier you should use the offset base so it will not topple over due to the heavier flag.
//full original Seej 2013 files are here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:116450
//
// preview[view:south, tilt:top diagonal]

use<write/Write.scad>
//NOTE: Do not use too many letters, they will get too small to print legibly.
initials="M G P";
//ONLY USE for descending lowercase letters(like y,g,p,etc), this will move the text up so they are not cut off. BUT if you do not have descending lower case letters then this will cut the tops off.
loweryes=0;//[0:NO descending lowercase,1:descending lowercase letters]
//zero for no lowers, 1 for lower case letters use 0.2*y-dimension translation
//Choose your font
font = "Letters.dxf";//[write/Letters.dxf:Letters, write/BlackRose.dxf:Black Rose, write/knewave.dxf:Knewave, write/orbitron.dxf:Orbitron]

/* [Advanced] */
//how tall is the flag in mm
flag_height=10;
//radius for the curve, don't go crazy
flag_radius=6;
//how thick is the flag in mm
flag_thick=1.2;
//the letters will just be 0.8 flag thick

/* [hidden] */
textadjust =(loweryes==0)? 0 : 0.2;//if-then to set value of textadjust, used to move text up to keep lower case letter from being chopped off
$fn=100;
fod=flag_radius+flag_thick;//flag outer radius
fid=flag_radius;//flag inner raduis
movr=(fid+fod)*cos(45);

//flag body
difference(){
union(){
translate([-7,5.5,0])cylinder(h=flag_height,r=5);
translate([-7,5.5,flag_height])cylinder(h=2,r1=5,r2=2);
color("blue")translate([0,0,0])sinwave(fid,fod,flag_height);
}//end union
translate([-8.5,4,-2])cube([3.1,3.1,flag_height+4]);
translate([movr*3.4,0,flag_height/2])rotate([0,45,0])cube([3,10,3]);
translate([movr*3.4,0,flag_height/6])rotate([0,45,0])cube([3,10,3]);
translate([movr*3.4,0,flag_height/1.2])rotate([0,45,0])cube([3,10,3]);
}//end diff

//add text front
translate([0,-flag_thick*.8,0])
difference(){
translate([0,fod,textadjust*flag_height])rotate([90,0,0])resize([movr*3.4,flag_height,0])write(initials,h=flag_height,t=fod,font=font);
//part to trim front text
sinwave_cutout(fid,fod,flag_height);
}//end diff

//add text back
translate([0,flag_thick*.8,0])
difference(){
//translate([(fid+fod)*cos(45)*3.5,(fid+fod)*cos(45)-fid-monogram_thick,0])
translate([movr*3.4,0,textadjust*flag_height])rotate([90,0,180])resize([movr*3.4,flag_height,0])write(initials,h=flag_height,t=fod,font=font);
//part to trim front text
sinwave_cutout(fid,fod,flag_height);
}//end diff

//modules----------------------------------
module sinwave(fid,fod,flag_height){//this is the flag sin shape
movr=(fid+fod)*cos(45);
circqr(fid,fod,flag_height,45);
translate([movr,movr,0])circqr(fid,fod,flag_height,45+180);
translate([movr*2,0,0])circqr(fid,fod,flag_height,45);
translate([movr*3,movr,0])circqr(fid,fod,flag_height,45+180);
}//end mod sinwave

module sinwave_cutout(fid,fod,flag_height){//this is a cube with sine carved out used to trim text
movr=(fid+fod)*cos(45);
difference(){
translate([-fod*1.5,-fod/3,-flag_height*0.5])cube([fod*7,fod*2,flag_height*2]);
sinwave(fid,fod,flag_height);
}//end diff
}//end mod sinwave_cutout

module circqr(rin,rout,height,rot){//this is the 1/4 part of cylinders used to make flag shape
rotate([0,0,rot])difference(){   //diff1
cylinder(h=height,r=rout);
translate([0,0,-1])cylinder(h=height+2,r=rin);
translate([0,0,-1])difference(){    //diff2
translate([-rout,-rout,0])cube([rout*2,rout*2,height+2]);
rotate([0,0,1])cube([rout,rout,height+2]);
rotate([0,0,-1])cube([rout,rout,height+2]);}//end diff2
}//end diff1
}//end module
```


[User]
I'd like to design a customizable peg, something like a tent peg, but with a hook on the end. I need it to be easily adjustable for different lengths, widths, hook sizes, and materials. I'm planning to 3D print it, so I'd like to make sure it's designed with that in mind, meaning no thin walls or weird overhangs unless necessary, but generally it should be a solid print. I'd like to be able to adjust the following parameters:

*   **Peg Length:** The overall length of the peg.
*   **Peg Width:** The width of the main body of the peg.
*   **Peg Thickness:** The thickness of the main body of the peg.
*   **Top Thickness:** Thickness of the top/handle section.
*   **Hook Length:** The length of the hook portion.
*  **Hook Space**: How far the hook extends from the side of the peg before curving back
*   **Hook Thickness:** The thickness of the hook itself.

The peg should have a pointed end, transitioning to a square or rectangular cross-section for the majority of its length. Then, the top of the peg should have a small rectangular "handle" with the hook extending from this. The hook should extend away from the main body and then curve back toward the peg. I'd like the hook to be able to be rotated in a circle so that I can have it on any side of the peg.

For the OpenSCAD file, I would like to specify all dimensions and parameters using variables, and I would like the file to generate a single peg using those parameters. I'm not worried about libraries or dependencies and am expecting a complete file. I don't need it to be particularly optimized.

[Assistant]
CustomizablePeg1.scad:
```
// ************* Credits part *************

// Programmed by Fryns - July 2014

// ************* Declaration part *************

/* [Peg] */
TopThickness=3;
PegLength=80;
PegWidth=10;
PegThickness=1.5;

/* [Hook] */
HookLength=20;
HookSpace=4;
HookThickness=2;

/* [Hidden] */
Manifoldfix=0.01;

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

// ************* Executable part *************

rotate([90,0,90])
Assembly();

// ************* Module part *************
module Assembly(){
	cube([PegWidth+HookThickness+HookSpace,PegWidth,TopThickness]); // peg top
	intersection(){
		PegSolid();
		PegSkeleton();
	}
	PegHook();
}

module PegSolid(){	// makes solid version of peg
	intersection(){	// makes peg point
		translate([PegWidth/2,PegWidth/2,0])
			cylinder(h = PegLength, r1 = PegLength, r2 = 0,$fn=50, center = false);
		cube([PegWidth,PegWidth,PegLength]);
	}
}

module PegHook(){
	difference(){	// makes hook curve
		translate([PegWidth,0,0])
			cube([HookSpace,PegWidth,HookLength]);
		translate([PegWidth+HookSpace/2,PegWidth/2,HookSpace/2+TopThickness])
			rotate([90,0,0])
				cylinder(h = PegWidth+Manifoldfix, r = HookSpace/2,$fn=50 ,center = true);
		translate([PegWidth,0,HookSpace/2+TopThickness])
			cube([HookSpace,PegWidth,HookLength]);
		translate([PegWidth,PegThickness/2*sqrt(2),TopThickness])
			cube([HookSpace/2,PegWidth-PegThickness*sqrt(2)+Manifoldfix,HookLength]);
	}

	intersection(){	// makes hook
		translate([PegWidth+HookSpace,PegWidth/2,-HookLength])
			rotate([45,0,0])
		cube([HookThickness,HookLength*sqrt(2),HookLength*sqrt(2)]);
		translate([PegWidth+HookSpace,0,0])
		cube([HookThickness,PegWidth,HookLength]);
	}
}

module PegSkeleton(){	// makes peg skeleton from 4 quarters
	translate([0,-Manifoldfix,0])
	PegSkeletonQuarter();
	translate([PegWidth+Manifoldfix,0,0])
		rotate([0,0,90])
	PegSkeletonQuarter();
	translate([PegWidth,PegWidth+Manifoldfix,0])
		rotate([0,0,180])
	PegSkeletonQuarter();
	translate([-Manifoldfix,PegWidth,0])
		rotate([0,0,-90])
	PegSkeletonQuarter();
}

module PegSkeletonQuarter(){	// makes peg skeleton quarter
	intersection(){
		translate([PegWidth/2,PegWidth/2,0])
			rotate([0,0,45])
		cube([PegWidth,PegWidth,PegLength]);
		PegSkeletonIntermidiate();
	}
}

module PegSkeletonIntermidiate(){	// makes peg skeleton structure for quarter
	translate([PegWidth/2,PegWidth/2,(PegWidth+TopThickness)/2*sqrt(2)])
		rotate([-90,0,0])
			rotate([0,0,45])
	difference(){		// makes peg cross
		cube([PegWidth,PegWidth,PegWidth/2]);
		translate([PegThickness,PegThickness,0])
			cube([PegWidth,PegWidth,PegWidth]);

	}
	translate([PegWidth/2,PegWidth/2,0])
		rotate([0,0,45])
	difference(){		// makes peg cross
		cube([PegWidth,PegWidth,PegLength]);
		translate([PegThickness/2,PegThickness/2,0])
				cube([PegWidth,PegWidth,PegLength]);
	}
}
```


[User]
I need a parametric OpenSCAD design for a wood turning gauge. I'm currently using a simple design that's basically a modified U shape that I can just write the measurement on with a sharpie, but it would be great if this could be more flexible with integrated text, perhaps even a few text fields.

Here’s what I'm looking for:

*   **Parametric sizing:** The key parameter should be the target size of the gauge, like the interior width of the "U". This should work in either inches or millimeters.
*   **U-shape:** The basic shape is a “U”. The U shape should have three distinct parts; a bottom bar, and two parallel side bars that are perpendicular to the bottom bar.  I'm currently doing something akin to this manually with the size parameter and a bunch of multiplication constants, but I'd like the code to automatically calculate the dimensions of the rest of the gauge based on the target size, but I'm okay with adjusting the scaling manually later. I would like to have parameters to set the width of the bottom bar, the width of the side bars, and the distance between the side bars to make this easier.
*   **Text:** I need to be able to add text to the gauge. I'd ideally like at least two text fields: one for the target size/dimensions, and possibly another that I can just write custom notes in (like "tenon" or "spigot" or "jaws"). Perhaps one of these could be on the top bar and one on a side bar? I'd like to be able to specify the text for these, the font, and the size of the text, and ideally adjust the placement using offsets.
*   **Units:** I need to be able to switch between inches and millimeters. I'd prefer the main parameter to be just a number, and an enum/variable used to specify if the number is inches or mm.
*   **Simple Construction:** I would like the basic parts to be cubes, just like the previous design.
*   **Dependencies:** I don't want to have to rely on any external libraries for text (I know it can be tricky) but if there's a simple library like `write.scad` that is widely used I'd prefer to use it instead of needing to write my own font code if that's possible.

I think that covers everything. I'm happy to answer questions if anything's unclear.

Thanks!

[Assistant]
size_gauge.scad:
```
// What size you want to gauge to be for
t_size=1.625;

// Conversion Factor for Inches(25.4) or MM (1)
conversion = 25.4; // [25.4,1]

jaws= t_size * conversion;

height=(.125) * conversion;

top=jaws * .25;
side=jaws * .25; // .40

arm=side;

union() {
// If you want to see the cylinder
//cylinder(h=height,d=jaws,center=true);

// Handle
translate([((jaws/2)+side+top/2),0,0]) cube(size=[top, jaws+arm+side, height], center=true);

// Top bar
translate([(jaws/2)+(side/2),0,0]) cube(size=[side, jaws, height], center=true);

// Side Bar (Right)
translate([side-(arm/2),(((jaws/2))+(side/2))*1,0]) cube(size=[jaws+arm, side, height], center=true);
// Side Bar (Left)
translate([side-(arm/2),(((jaws/2))+(side/2))*-1,0]) cube(size=[jaws+arm, side, height], center=true);

};

```


[User]
I'd like to design a customizable pet food scoop using OpenSCAD. I need it to be parametric so I can adjust the size and other aspects. Here's what I'm looking for:

**Core Functionality:**

*   **Volume Control:** The scoop's volume should be adjustable, specified in US cups (e.g., 0.25 cup, 0.5 cup, 1 cup).
*   **Height Adjustment:** The user should be able to specify the overall height of the scoop in millimeters.
*   **Wall Thickness:** The thickness of the scoop's walls needs to be adjustable in millimeters.
*   **Handle:** The scoop must include a handle that's comfortable to hold. I'd like the handle's width to be parametric, but also to have a default.

**Design Details:**

*   **Scoop Shape:** The scoop portion should be a cylinder, which is what I have now.
*   **Handle Attachment:** The handle should transition smoothly into the cylinder. A curved fillet would be ideal, if possible.
*   **Personalization:** I'd like the option to add a name to the outside of the scoop.
*   **Font Choice:** I'd like the option to choose different fonts for the name. I'd like to use fonts defined using `.dxf` files.

**Specific Parameters:**

*   `volume`: Volume in US cups (e.g., 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25)
*   `height`: Height of the scoop in mm (e.g., 30, 40, 50).
*   `wall_thickness`: Wall thickness in mm (e.g., 3, 4, 5).
*   `handle_width`: Width of the handle in mm (e.g. 16, 20, 25). Default 16.
*   `name`: The name of the pet (e.g., "Buddy", "Bella", "Max").
*   `font_name`: Name of the font file (e.g., "Orbitron.dxf", "BlackRose.dxf"). I'd like to be able to use fonts including braille.

**Libraries:**

I need the code to use the `write/Write.scad` library for the text on the side of the cup.

Could you generate the necessary OpenSCAD file(s) for me?

[Assistant]
customizable_pet_food_scoop.scad:
```
// preview[view:north west, tilt:top diaganol]

use<write/Write.scad>;
//Enter volume in units of 1 US Cup
volume = .375; //
//Enter height in millimeters
height = 35;
//Enter wall thickness in millimeters
wall_thickness = 5;
font_name = "Orbitron.dxf"; //[orbitron.dxf:Orbitron,BlackRose.dxf:BlackRose,knewave.dxf:Knewavef,braille.dxf:Braille]
name = "Scooby";

/*[HIDDEN]*/
handle_width = 16;
cup2mm = 236588.236;
volume_mm = (cup2mm *volume);
cup_area = volume_mm/(height - wall_thickness);
radius = sqrt(cup_area/PI);
diameter = radius*2;
handle_thickness = handle_width*5/8;

module handle()
{
fillet_pos_y = radius - radius*cos(asin((handle_width/2)/radius));
echo("Fillet position Y = ",fillet_pos_y);
	union()
	{
	  	translate([-(50/2),-(handle_width/2),((height) - handle_thickness)])
		{
			cube([50, handle_width, handle_thickness], center=false);
		}
	  	translate([25, 0,0])
		{
		  	cylinder(r=handle_width/2, h=((height)), center=false, $fn=40);
		}
		difference()
		{
			translate([-(fillet_pos_y+2)  ,-(handle_width/2)-2,((height) - handle_thickness)])
			{
				cube([4,4,handle_thickness], center = false);
			}

			translate([-(fillet_pos_y-2)  ,-(handle_width/2)-3,((height) - handle_thickness)])
			{
			  	cylinder(r=3, h=handle_thickness, center=false, $fn=40);
			}
		}
		difference()
		{
			translate([-(fillet_pos_y+2)  ,(handle_width/2)-2,((height) - handle_thickness)])
			{
				cube([4,4,handle_thickness], center = false);
			}

			translate([-(fillet_pos_y-2)  ,(handle_width/2)+3,((height) - handle_thickness)])
			{
			  	cylinder(r=3, h=handle_thickness, center=false, $fn=40);
			}
		}

	}

}

module cup()
{
	echo("radius = ",radius);
  	translate([-(radius + (wall_thickness/2)) , 0,0])
	{
	  		cylinder(r=radius + (wall_thickness/2) , h=(height), center=false, $fn=80);

	writecylinder(text = name,where = [0,0,0], radius = (radius + (wall_thickness/2)), height = (height),west = 90,h = 8,t=2,bold=true,space = 1.2,font = font_name);

	}

}

difference()
{

	union()
	{
		handle();
		cup();
	}
  	translate([-(radius + (wall_thickness/2)) , 0,wall_thickness])
	{
	  		cylinder(r=radius , h=height , center=false, $fn=80);
	}
}

```


[User]
Hey there, I'm looking to generate a customizable spool holder in OpenSCAD and was hoping you could help me out. I've seen a lot of designs, but I really need something that can be tweaked for different spool and bearing sizes, and I'd also like to be able to optionally do dual extrusion.

Here's what I'm envisioning:

**Core Functionality:**

*   **Parametric Design:** The whole thing needs to be based on parameters that I can easily change. This should include spool diameter and width, bearing outer and inner diameters, bearing thickness, as well as a few other things that I will list below.
*   **Spool Support:** The holder needs to support the spool with arms that are attached to a base. It needs to be compatible with standard 608zz skate bearings.
*   **Optional Dual Extrusion:** I want the option to output separate top and bottom parts, or a single part if dual extrusion isn't needed. The top should have room for raised lettering, and the base should have a way to put stencil lettering through it.
*   **Mounting:** I also need to be able to put mounting holes into the base, I will use a 1/4-20 bolt to mount to my printer.

**Specific Parameters I want to control:**

*   **Bearing Dimensions:**
    *   Outer diameter (OD) of the bearing.
    *   Inner diameter (ID) of the bearing.
    *   Thickness of the bearing.
    *   Optionally, number of bearings per arm.
    *   Flange diameter and thickness (for bearing).
*   **Spool Dimensions:**
    *   Diameter of the spool.
    *   Width of the spool between the "rims."
*   **Padding and Spacing:**
    *   Spacing around the pad in the x, y, and z directions. These are mostly for adjusting the size of the pad and the thickness of the pad and arms.
*   **Coloring for Rendering:**
    *   I'd like to be able to specify colors to make it easy to visualize in the preview window, although I know the color won't be in the STL.
*   **Lettering:**
    *   The message on the top, height, and position
    *   A second message on top
    *   A message on the base
    *   The message height and position for all messages
    *   The height of the raised lettering on top
*   **Mounting:**
    *   Mounting hole size for the base.
*   **General:**
    *   An option to show a ruler.
    *   A value for the predicted shrinkage of holes. This needs to be applied to the bearing holes, mounting holes, etc.
* **Other:**
	* Washer Thickness - Thickness of a washer that is printed between arms.

**Libraries/Files:**

I use a couple of libraries in my existing code. Could you include functionality from them?

*   `write.scad` (for text/lettering, I think this one comes with an `orbitron.dxf` and `stencil.dxf`).
*   `ruler.scad`

Let me know if you need any more details, but I think I've covered the core functionality. I'm really excited to see how this will come together!

[Assistant]
SpoolHolder.scad:
```
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///////////////////////////////// Title Block //////////////////////////////////

Title: Parametric Spool Holder
Description: This SCAD file creates a spool holder based on parameters
Creation Date: 06/19/2014
Author: Lee Dabkey

///////////////////////////////// Version Log //////////////////////////////////

Version: 20140619_1.0
Description: Initial version

//«««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Author Notes »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

1). Constants start with a lowercase 'c'
2). Question parameters begin with a lowercase 'q'
3). Variable names start with a lowercase 'v'
4). Local module names start with 'mod_' and are separated by //■■■■■
5). Modules are sorted (A-Z) by name in Modules section below

Modifier Characters for debugging
% Ignore this subtree for the normal rendering process and draw it in transparent gray
# Use this subtree as usual in the rendering process but also draw it unmodified in transparent pink
! Ignore the rest of the design and use this subtree as design root.
* Simply ignore this entire subtree.

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//«««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Other Files Used »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»
/*
Attribution Write.scad by HarlanDMii
Attribution OpenSCad Stencil Font for Write library by romankornfeld
Attribution OpenSCAD ruler by jbrown123

File							Source												*/
use <utils/write.scad>;		//http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16193
f1="orbitron.dxf";			//http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16193
f2="stencil.dxf";			//http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:100779
use <ruler.scad>;			//http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:30769/#files

//««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Constants »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»
//FYI
//	1 mm = 0.03937008 in
// 1 in = 25.4 mm

$fn=100;
c_mm2in = 0.03937008;
c_in2mm = 25.4;
c_mm2cm = 10;
c_hol_shrink = 0.1;		//Predicted shrinkage of holes i.e. 0.1=10%

//««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Questions »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

qEcho=1;					//Show console messages; 0=No; 1=Yes
qShowRuler=0;				//Show xyz Ruler; 0=No; 1=Yes Good for checking design
qDual=2;					//2=No dual extrusion; 1=Top; 3=Bottom
qBearing=0;				//Show bearing; 0=No; 1=Yes;should be used only for rendering; set to No for printing
qNumBearings=1;			//Number of bearings per arm used; normally=1; can be=2

if (qShowRuler==1){
	% xyzruler(75);
}

//««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Parameters »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»
//Bearing Dimensions - EXACT dimensions; working dimensions are calculated using c_hol_shrink above

//Some bearings that I have
//vBearOD_EX=17.5;			//Bearing OD in mm
//vBearID_EX=6.1;			//Bearing ID in mm
//vBearThick_EX=7.9;		//Bearing thickness in mm

//For standard 608zz skate bearings
vBearOD_EX=22;				//Bearing OD in mm
vBearID_EX=8;					//Bearing ID in mm
vBearThick_EX=7;				//Bearing thickness in mm

//Washer Thickness
vWasherThick=1.5;				//This is the washer thickness that is printed between arms

//Bearing flange for 608 skate bearings
vFlangeDia=12;
vFlangeThick=1.0;

//Spool Dimensions
vSpoolDia=202;			//Spool diameter in mm
vSpoolWidth=67;			//Spool width center to center of "rims" in mm
//NOTE: MakerBot diameter is pretty standard at 202mm but check width; usually either 72mm or 67mm

//Spacing Around Pad
vSp_X=10;					//Spacing around pad x direction REMEMBER: it is split between two ends so /2
vSp_Y=10;					//Spacing around pad y direction REMEMBER: it is split between two ends so /2
vSp_Z=5;					//Thickness of pad, arms, and base in mm

//Color for Rendering - This is only used for the F5 preview as CGAL and STL (F6) do not support color.
vColor01="orange";		//Color of arms and lettering
vColor02="black";		//Color of pad or base
vColor03="LightGrey";	//Color of bearing if qBearing=1

//Display lettering or messages
vMesg01="MakerBot";										//Message on top; I use it for supplier of spool
//Print variable message depending on number of bearings per arm
vMesg02= qNumBearings==1 ? str(vSpoolDia,"mm x ",vSpoolWidth,"mm"):
								str(vSpoolDia,"mm x ",vSpoolWidth,"-",vSpoolWidth+vBearThick_EX,"mm");
vMesg03=str(vSpoolDia);									//Calculated message for stencil through base
vMesg04="2x";												//Message for two bearings per arm
vMesg01_ht=vSpoolWidth/10;								//Height of message
vMesg02_ht=vSpoolWidth/10;								//Height of message
vMesg03_ht=vSpoolWidth/3;								//Height of message
vMesg04_ht=vSpoolWidth/10;								//Height of message
vMesg01_pos=vSpoolWidth/4;								//y Position of message 01
vMesg02_pos=-vSpoolWidth/4;							//y Position of message 02

//Raised lettering
vRaise=1;					//Height of raised lettering

//Mounting holes
vM_hole=6.5;				//Mounting hole size in mm; 6.5 is good for 1/4-20

//«««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Calculated Variables »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»
//These variables are the working variables and are calculated from the parameters above
vBearOD=vBearOD_EX*(1+c_hol_shrink);
vBearID=vBearID_EX*(1+c_hol_shrink);
vBearThick=qNumBearings*(vBearThick_EX+c_hol_shrink);
vBearOD_Rad=vBearOD/2;
vBearID_Rad=vBearID/2;
vSpoolRad=vSpoolDia/2;
vBearSpacing=vBearOD_Rad+5;
vMountHole=(vM_hole*(1+c_hol_shrink))/2;
vFlangeRad=vFlangeDia/2;
vPad_x=vSpoolRad+(2*vBearSpacing)+vSp_X;
vPad_y=vSpoolWidth+2*vBearThick+vSp_Y;
vPad_z=vSp_Z;

//««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Check Dimensions »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»
//If qEcho is set to 1, it displays information in compilation or console window
if (qEcho==1)
{
	echo(str("<b>qDual=<b>",qDual,"<i> 2=No dual extrusion; 1=Top; 3=Bottom<i>"));
	if (qBearing==1)
	{
		echo("<b>qBearing is ON.... DO NOT PRINT!<b>,i>; set qBearing=0 to print<i>");
	}
	echo(str("<b>Pad size is: x=<b>",vPad_x,"<b> y=<b>",vPad_y,"<b> z=<b>",vPad_z," in mm"));
}	//End echo if qEcho=1 [On]

//Begin echo if qEcho=0 [Off]
if (qEcho==0)
{
	echo("qEcho is OFF....To check dimensions, set qEcho=1");
}
	echo();
	echo("<b>The messages below are from write.scad<b>");
//««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Rendering »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

if (qDual>=2) 				//if dual extrusion off or rendering bottom only
	{
	translate([0,0,vSp_Z/2])
	mod_pad();
	}

if (qDual<=2) 				//if dual extrusion off or rendering top only
	{
	//Position and create the four pairs of arms for bearing
	translate([vSpoolRad/2,vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z/2])
	mod_CenterPairArm();
	translate([-vSpoolRad/2,vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z/2])
	mod_CenterPairArm();
	translate([vSpoolRad/2,-vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z/2])
	mod_CenterPairArm();
	translate([-vSpoolRad/2,-vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z/2])
	mod_CenterPairArm();
	//Add the lettering to top of pad
	mod_lettering();
	}
//«««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Modules »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Bearing arm module
module mod_BearArm ()
{
	difference()
	{
		union()
		{
			color(vColor01) cylinder (h = vSp_Z, r = vBearSpacing, center = true);
			translate([0, 0, (vSp_Z)/2])
			mod_washer();
			translate([(vBearSpacing)/2,0,0])
			color(vColor01) cube (size = [vBearSpacing,2*vBearSpacing,vSp_Z], center = true);
		}
		cylinder (h = 3*vBearThick, r = vBearID_Rad, center = true);
	}
}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Center the assembly module
module mod_CenterPairArm()
{

translate([0,-vSp_Z-vFlangeThick-vBearThick/2,-vSp_Z/2])
rotate([0,90,90])

translate([-vBearSpacing-vSp_Z,0,vSp_Z/2])
mod_PairArm();
}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Lettering module
module mod_lettering()
{	//Lettering for vMesg01
	translate([0,vMesg01_pos,vSp_Z])
	color(vColor01)writecube(vMesg01,face="top",h=vMesg01_ht,font=f1, t=vRaise, space=1);
	//Lettering for vMesg02
	translate([0,vMesg02_pos,vSp_Z])
	color(vColor01)writecube(vMesg02,face="top",h=vMesg02_ht,font=f1, t=vRaise, space=1);

	if (qNumBearings==2)	//Prints '2x' to let you know you are using 2 bearings per arm
	{
	translate([vSpoolRad/2,vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z])
	color(vColor01)writecube(vMesg04,face="top",h=vMesg04_ht,font=f1, t=vRaise, space=1);

	translate([-vSpoolRad/2,vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z])
	color(vColor01)writecube(vMesg04,face="top",h=vMesg04_ht,font=f1, t=vRaise, space=1);

	translate([vSpoolRad/2,-vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z])
	color(vColor01)writecube(vMesg04,face="top",h=vMesg04_ht,font=f1, t=vRaise, space=1);

	translate([-vSpoolRad/2,-vSpoolWidth/2,vSp_Z])
	color(vColor01)writecube(vMesg04,face="top",h=vMesg04_ht,font=f1, t=vRaise, space=1);
	}
}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Create an oval module
module mod_oval(w,h,height)
{
	translate([0,0,-vSp_Z])
	scale([1, h/w, 1]) cylinder(h=height, r=w);
}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Pad or base module
module mod_pad()
{
	difference()
	{
		//Create pad
		color(vColor02) cube (size = [vPad_x,vPad_y,vPad_z], center = true);

		//Stencil message through base
		writecube(vMesg03,face="top",h=vMesg03_ht,font=f2, t=vSp_Z+1, space=1);

		//Create curves in sides of base
		translate([0,vSpoolWidth-vSp_Y,0])
		mod_oval(vSpoolDia/6,vSpoolWidth/3,2*vSp_Z);

		translate([0,-vSpoolWidth+vSp_Y,0])
		mod_oval(vSpoolDia/6,vSpoolWidth/3,2*vSp_Z);

		//Create mounting holes
		translate([vSpoolRad/2,0,0])
		cylinder (h = 2*vSp_Z, r = vMountHole, center = true);

		translate([-vSpoolRad/2,0,0])
		cylinder (h = 2*vSp_Z, r = vMountHole, center = true);

	}

}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Pair of bearing arms module
module mod_PairArm()
{
	translate([0,0,(vSp_Z)+(vFlangeThick)+vBearThick])
	rotate([180,0,0])
	mod_BearArm ();
	mod_BearArm ();

	//Bearing for testing
	if (qBearing==1)
		{
		//translate([0,0,0.75*vBearThick])
		translate([0,0,vBearThick/2+vFlangeThick+vSp_Z/2])
		color(vColor03) cylinder (h = vBearThick, r = vBearOD_Rad, center = true);
		}
}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
// Washer module
module mod_washer()
{
	difference()
	{	//Create the washer housing around bearing
		color(vColor01) cylinder (h = vWasherThick, r1 = vBearSpacing, r2 = vBearOD_Rad+1, center = true);
		color(vColor01) cylinder (h = vWasherThick+0.5, r = vBearOD_Rad, center = true);
	}
	//Add the flange
	color(vColor01) cylinder (h = vFlangeThick, r = vFlangeRad, center = true);
}
//■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
```


[User] I need an OpenSCAD design for a simple rectangle. I want to be able to easily change the width and the height of the rectangle. Can you create a parametric SCAD file for this? I'm trying to make a simple base shape for some other designs.

[Assistant]
customizer_test.scad:
```
width = 10;

height = 5;

polygon([[0,0],[width,0],[width,height],[0,height]],[[0,1,2,3]]);
```


[User] I want to create a simple rectangular prism, but I want it to be parametric so I can easily adjust its dimensions. Could you create an OpenSCAD file for me that allows me to specify the length, width, and height of the prism using variables? I'm thinking `x_size`, `y_size`, and `z_size` for the variable names. The prism should be centered at the origin. I don't need any fancy features, just a simple rectangular prism.

[Assistant]
customizer_test.scad:
```
x_value = 10;

y_value = 5;

linear_extrude(height = 1) polygon([[0,0],[x_value,0],[x_value,y_value],[0,y_value]],[[0,1,2,3]]);
```


[User]
I'd like to create a parametric pen sample holder for my fountain pen inks, specifically designed to fit the samples from Goulet Pens. I want it to have a grid of cylindrical holes for the vials and also include an angled hole to make inking pens easier.

Here are the specific design parameters I have in mind:

*   **Vial Hole Grid:**
    *   I need to control the number of rows and columns of vial holes separately.
    *   Each hole should be cylindrical.
    *   I need to be able to set the diameter/side size of the holes.
    *   I also need to be able to control the spacing between the holes.
    *   The depth of the holes should be adjustable as well.
*   **Angled Inking Hole:**
    *   There should be a single angled hole for inking pens.
    *   I need to control the angle of this hole (degrees above the horizontal plane).
    *   The diameter/side size of the inking hole should match the vial holes.
    *   The base thickness of the main part should be adjustable.
    *   The bottom thickness of the angled portion should also be adjustable.
    *   The position of this inking hole should be fixed, I'd like it to take up the last column on the X axis in rows, and the last one or two columns on the Y axis depending on the row count.
*   **General:**
    *   All dimensions should be in millimeters.
    *   I'd like to be able to control the resolution of the model by adjusting `$fa` and `$fs`.

Can you generate the necessary OpenSCAD code for this? I'm thinking it'll need to be in two files, one for the main module and another for the individual holes, but I'm not certain.

[Assistant]
parametric_inker.scad:
```
/* [Global] */
// Angle of the inker hole (degrees above horizontal)
inker_angle = 25; // [20:45]

// Number of rows of holes
row_count = 3; //[2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]

// Number of columns of holes
column_count = 4; //[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]

/* [Hidden] */
//length of edge/diameter if square/round holes (mm)
holeSize=18;
//depth of hole (mm)
holeDepth=15;
//number of rows along the x axis
rows=row_count-1;
columns=column_count;
//space between holes (mm)
spacing=7;
//thickness of bottom layer (mm)
baseThickness=5;
inkerBaseThickness=1.5;

inkerAngle = inker_angle;

//set resolution
$fa=1;
$fs=1;

print_part();

module print_part() {

	difference() {
		//main body
		cube(size=[
			(rows + 1)*(holeSize+spacing)+spacing,
			columns*(holeSize+spacing)+spacing,
			baseThickness+holeDepth
		], center=false);
		//holes
		holders(holeSize,holeDepth,rows,columns,spacing,baseThickness);
		inker(holeSize, holeDepth,inkerAngle, rows, columns,spacing, inkerBaseThickness, baseThickness);
	}
}

/*
 * Generates all the columns that hold the vials normalls
 */

module holders(holeSize,holeDepth,rows,columns,spacing,baseThickness) {

	radius = holeSize / 2;
	sectionSize = holeSize + spacing;

	translate([
		radius+spacing,
		radius+spacing,
		holeDepth/2+baseThickness+0.5
	]) {
		//make the main holes
		for (i=[0:columns-1]) {
			//rows are X axis
			for (j=[0:rows-1]) {
				translate([j*sectionSize, i*sectionSize, 0]) {
					cylinder(r=radius, h=holeDepth+1, center=true);
				}
			}
		}
		// make the bottom row, leaving space for the inker
		if(columns > 3) {
			for (i=[0:columns-4]) {
				translate([rows*sectionSize, i*sectionSize, 0]) {
					cylinder(r=radius, h=holeDepth+1, center=true);
				}
			}
		}
	}
}

/*
 * Generates the angled hole for inking your pen
 */

module inker(holeSize, holeDepth,inkerAngle, row, column,spacing, inkerBaseThickness, baseThickness) {
	inkerDepth = holeDepth + baseThickness - inkerBaseThickness;
	diagColumnHeight = inkerDepth / cos(90-inkerAngle);

	halfDepth = inkerDepth / 2;
	radius = holeSize / 2;
	barrelDiag = sqrt((halfDepth * halfDepth) + (radius * radius));
	barrelTheta = atan(halfDepth / radius);
	yOffset = halfDepth + (barrelDiag*sin(360-(90-barrelTheta)));

	rowOffset = (row)*(holeSize+ spacing) + (holeSize/2+spacing);
	verticalOffset = inkerDepth/2+inkerBaseThickness+0.5 + (halfDepth) +yOffset;
	columnOffset = (column - 1)*(holeSize+spacing) - (holeSize / 2) ;

	translate([rowOffset, columnOffset, verticalOffset]) {
		rotate([-(90 - inkerAngle),0,0]) {
			cylinder(r=holeSize/2, h=diagColumnHeight, center=true);
		}
	}
}

```


[User]
Hey, I'm looking to get some OpenSCAD files designed for a modular gear system. I've got some notes and some constraints in mind.

Essentially, I need a set of plates that can be stacked to create a framework for experimenting with different gear arrangements. The plates will have a hexagonal grid pattern, with pegs that stick up from the plates that can function as axles for gears.

Here are the key parameters I'm thinking about:

*   **Module Size (s0):** This is the side length of the hexagonal grid, I'd like it to be a variable. A starting value around 12 mm would be good.
*   **Plate Thickness (tplate):** The thickness of the base plates themselves. Start with 1.75 mm.
*   **Peg Wall Thickness (tpegwall):** The thickness of the walls of the peg/axle. Maybe something like 1.33 mm.
*   **Peg Overstand (toverstand):** How much the pegs rise above the top surface of the plate. This will help hold gears in place and I was thinking something like 1.25 mm.
*   **Axle Diameter (daxle):** The diameter of the hole in the pegs. 4 mm sounds right.
*   **Axle Clearance (clraxle):**  A bit of extra space around the axles to ensure smooth rotation. 0.2 mm would be useful.
*   **Peg Top Clearance (clrpegtop):**  Clearance at the top of the pegs, 0.225 mm.
*   **Peg Bottom Clearance (clrpegbottom):** Clearance at the bottom of the pegs, 0.05 mm.
*   **Number of Repeats (rep0):**  How many grid cells should be in one direction on the plate. This should be an integer, something like 4 to start.
*   **Rotation Lock:** I'd like an option to add cutaways to the pegs/axles so they can be locked into position at a given angle. I was thinking of a cut at 60 degrees, but a variable angle would be great too.  This could be enabled or disabled with a boolean.
*   **End Lock:**  Option to have closed caps on the ends of the axles - also a boolean.

I need two main parts:
1.  **Platelet Structure:** This will have a hexagonal base with pegs/axles that go through it.
2.  **Connector Grid Structure:** This is basically the same shape, but with holes for the pegs of the platelet structure to fit into (no pegs of their own). This structure will be used to sandwich gears between plate structures.

I'd really like to see both parts rendered in a demo mode where several of each part are stacked with different colors, and also have it set up so I can render the individual parts to print them. A preview variable should be sufficient. I'd like to be able to select which part I want to print (platelet structure or connector grid structure) via a part variable.

I think that's all the info. I think this should be enough for a basic version. Can you make these parts, and are there any additional parameters you think I should consider? I'm happy to expand this if needed. I'd like this in a single OpenSCAD file for now if that's okay. I don't think I need any external libraries for this - should all be doable in standard OpenSCAD primitives, right?

[Assistant]
gear_system_organising_platelets_v1.0.scad:
```
// date:    2014
// author:  Lukas Süss aka mechadense
// title:   customizable gear organizing plate
// license: public domain

/*
This is an extendable structure that should be helpful to quickly try some gearchains.

Its somewhat similar to an optical laboratory table - just less big heavy stiff and level. It also has striking similarity to those flat lego pieces (not intended).

### Usage:

Sandwitch some (e.g. three or more) layers of gears between two layers of these structures. Adjust the distance between the layers to leave sufficient clearing with some distributed spacertubes and screws (either printed or vitamin)

### Notes:

The axles are supposed to be printed flat cut to a thickness of 2*radius/sqrt(2) this makes sure overhangs are <= 45° and this way one can make gears that either couple to the axle or not.

Options to keep the axles from sliding out are
* widen the axle at one point
* slim the axle at one point and use cliprings
* use plates with closed caps

Todo:
# add rotationlock option
  with cutaway 1/sqrt(2) of the radius

*/

// keep retainers on axles (only on one side possible)

/* [Main sizes] */

// module edge length (hexagonal base vector)
s0 = 12;

// plate thickness
tplate = 1.75;
// peg wall thickness
tpegwall = 1.3333;
// how nuch the pegs stand over the connectorgrid (>0 recommened)
toverstand = 1.25;

// hole diameter (without clearing)
daxle = 4;
raxle = daxle/2;

/* [Clearances] */

// additional clearing for holes
clraxle = 0.2;

// peg clearing at the top
clrpegtop = 0.225;
// peg clearing at the bottom
clrpegbottom = 0.05;

r1_ = raxle+clraxle+tpegwall-clrpegbottom;
r2_ = raxle+clraxle+tpegwall-clrpegtop;

/* [Attributes] */

// number of repetitions
rep0 = 4; // [1:8]

cutrotangle = 60;
rotlock = "no";
endlock = "no";

preview = "demo"; // [demo:demo of possible assembly, ptp:parts to print]
part = "ps"; // [ps:plateletstructure, cgs:connectorgridstructure]

/* [Misc] */

democolorseed = 2453245;
demowhiteness = 2.0;
eps = 0.05;

/* [resolution] */

$fa = 5;
$fs = 0.2;

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

//translate([40,0,0]) cube([10,10,10],center=true);

//plateletpair();
//stackdemo();

part();

module part()
{
  if(preview=="demo")
  {
    stackdemo();
  }
  else
  {
    if(part=="ps"){ plateletlattice() plateletbasis(); }
    if(part=="cgs"){ plateletlattice() connectorgridbasis(); }
  }
}

// make demo with multiple plateletstructures
module stackdemo()
{
  h = 20;
  w = max(1,demowhiteness);
  seed = democolorseed;
  c0 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+0)/w;
  c1 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+1)/w;
  c2 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+2)/w;
  c3 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+3)/w;
  c4 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+4)/w;
  c5 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+5)/w;
  c6 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+6)/w;
  c7 = [1,1,1]-rands(0,1,3,seed+7)/w;

  ccenter = [0.2,0.2,0.2];

  color(c0) placesuperbase( 0, 0) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(c1) placesuperbase( 0,-1) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(c2) placesuperbase(-1, 0) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(c3) placesuperbase(-1,-1) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(ccenter)
  placesuperbase(-1/2,-1/2,tplate) plateletlattice() connectorgridbasis();

  color(c4) placesuperbase( 0, 0,h) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(c5) placesuperbase( 0,-1,h) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(c6) placesuperbase(-1, 0,h) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(c7) placesuperbase(-1,-1,h) plateletlattice() plateletbasis();
  color(ccenter)
  placesuperbase(-1/2,-1/2,h+tplate) plateletlattice() connectorgridbasis();

}

module plateletpair()
{
  // basis + lattice = structure:
  plateletlattice() plateletbasis();

  translate([0,-2,0])
  placesuperbase(-1,-1,0)
  plateletlattice() connectorgridbasis();
}

module placesuperbase(na=0,nb=0,dz=0)
{
  basea = [+rep0*s0*cos(30),+rep0*s0/2,0];
  baseb = [-rep0*s0*cos(30),+rep0*s0/2,0];
  translate(na*basea + nb*baseb +[0,0,dz]) child();
}

module plateletlattice(rep=rep0)
{
  for(i=[0:rep-1]){
    for(j=[0:rep-1]){

    translate([i*s0*cos(30),i*s0/2,0])
    translate([-j*s0*cos(30),j*s0/2,0])
    {
      child();
    }
  }}
}

module plateletbasis(closed=endlock)
{
  difference()
  {
    union()
    {
      scale([cos(30)*2,1,1])
      cylinder(r=s0/2,h=tplate,$fn=4);
      // stand aboveconnectorgid so that gears rest on a defined surface
      translate([0,0,tplate-eps])
      cylinder(r1=r1_,r2=r2_,h=tplate+toverstand);
    }

    if(rotlock=="no") { cutter(closed); } else
    if(rotlock=="yes")
    {
      intersection()
      {
        cutter(closed);
        rotate(cutrotangle,[0,0,1])
        translate([0,0,tplate*(4-1)])
        cube([daxle/sqrt(2)+0,daxle*1.2,tplate*8+toverstand],center=true);
      }
    }
  }

  module cutter(closed)
  {
    if(closed=="no")
    {
      translate([0,0,-tplate])
      cylinder(r=raxle+clraxle,h=5*tplate+toverstand);
    }
    if(closed=="yes")
    {
      translate([0,0,+tplate])
      cylinder(r=raxle+clraxle,h=5*tplate+toverstand);
    }
  }
}

module connectorgridbasis()
{
  difference()
  {
      scale([cos(30)*2,1,1])
      cylinder(r=s0/2,h=tplate,$fn=4);

      translate([0,0,-tplate])
      cylinder(r=raxle+clraxle+tpegwall,h=3*tplate);
  }
}
```


[User]
I'm looking for an OpenSCAD design for a guitar neck rest. I'd like it to be self-balancing and parametric, so I can easily adjust it for different guitar necks.

The basic shape should be a sort of a "U" shape when viewed from the side. The top of the U will cradle the guitar neck, and the bottom will provide the self-balancing feature. I want three customizable parameters:

1.  **Height:** This will be the overall vertical height of the U shape, from the bottom of the base to the top of the arms.
2.  **Depth:** This will be the thickness of the entire structure.
3.  **dslot:** This is the diameter of the hole going through the base that will allow the rest to be easily carried.
4.  **fslot:** This is the diameter of the hole going through the top part of the U to hold the guitar neck.

The design should create the basic U shape by starting with a square, then removing a circle that makes a U-like shape. There should then be a cylindrical hole going through the base and another cylindrical hole going through the top of the U. Please make sure the geometry is solid and easy to print. I'd prefer to see the design from the x-y plane in the preview. I'm not picky about which libraries, if any are needed, but anything that might make this easier to design or more robust would be great.

[Assistant]
neckrest.scad:
```
//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES

height = 100; // [50:200]
depth = 50; // [25:75]
dslot = 40; // [20:80]
fslot = 60; // [20:80]

//CUSTOMIZER VARIABLES END

$fn = 200;

width = height * 2;
radius = width / 2;

difference() {
	rotate(a = 90, v = [1, 0, 0])
		linear_extrude(depth)
			intersection() {
				square([width, height], true);
				translate([0, radius / 2])
					circle(radius);
			}
	translate([-width, -depth / 2, height / 2])
		rotate(a = 90, v = [0, 1, 0])
			linear_extrude(width * 4)
					circle(dslot / 2);
	rotate(a = 90, v = [1, 0, 0])
		translate([0, 0, -depth / 2])
			linear_extrude(depth * 2)
				translate([0, height / 2])
					circle(fslot / 2);
}

```


[User]
Hey, I'm looking to design a kind of stepped, 3D cross shape in OpenSCAD. I've got a basic idea based on something I saw, but I want to make it more flexible.

The core idea is this: I want two intersecting rectangular "arms", like a plus sign, but the cross arms should be built up in layers. Each layer should be a slightly larger rectangle than the last, making it look like it steps outwards.

The provided code has a few specific things I'd like to control parametrically, and some things I'd like to add. So here's a breakdown of what I'm thinking:

*   **Overall Length and Width:** I need a parameter to control the overall length of one of the main arms. Let's call it `main_length`. I'd also like a parameter to control the overall width of the other arm. It can default to 70% of the length but it should be adjustable - let's call it `cross_width`.
*   **Step Size:** There needs to be a parameter to set how much each layer increases in size - call that `step_size`.
*   **Number of Steps/Layers:** It should be configurable how many layers are built out before the stepping stops - let's call that `num_steps`.
*   **Layer Height:** Currently the layer height is calculated based on the number of layers, I'd like to have the `layer_height` as a parameter instead.
*   **Centering:** I want to be able to optionally center the cross, instead of offsetting it. So perhaps a parameter called `centered` that is boolean (true or false). If centered is false the first arm should translate along the y axis by half of the main length.
*   **Rotation:** It would be helpful if the second arm rotates 90 degrees by default, but I'd also like to be able to rotate that second arm a different number of degrees if desired. Let's call this `second_arm_rotation`.

I'm thinking we'll need at least one module for creating an individual stepped arm, like the `styx` module in the original code. I'll want to be able to reuse that module to build out each arm of the cross. I'm also open to the idea of a second module to handle the overall cross creation so it can handle the translation and rotation in a cleaner way.

I'm also planning to use this for 3D printing. I know the original idea talked about printing with zero shell and just infill to get a lattice effect. I'm not sure about that yet, but I think it's worth thinking about the possibility of adding parameters for infill density and infill pattern if that might be possible. I understand that might require a separate scad file, but just let me know your thoughts on that and whether you can incorporate that into a separate module.

[Assistant]
SteppedCross.scad:
```
// by Les Hall

length = 50;
width = 0.7*length;
step = 0.1;
max = 100;

translate([0, -length/4, 0])
styx(length);
rotate(90, [0, 0, 1])
styx(width);

module styx(length=100)
{
	for(i=[max/2:max-1])
	assign(delta=i*step)
	cube([step+delta, length+delta, max*step-delta], center=true);
}

```