BOSL2/constants.scad

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// LibFile: constants.scad
//   Constants for directions (used with anchoring), and for specifying line termination for
//   use with geometry.scad.  
// Includes:
//   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
// FileSummary: Constants provided by the library

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// a value that the user should never enter randomly;
// result of `dd if=/dev/random bs=32 count=1 |base64` :
_UNDEF="LRG+HX7dy89RyHvDlAKvb9Y04OTuaikpx205CTh8BSI";

// Section: General Constants

// Constant: $slop
// Synopsis: The slop amount to make printed items fit closely. `0.0` by default.
// Topics: Constants
// Description:
//   A number of printers, particularly FDM/FFF printers, tend to be a bit sloppy in their printing.
//   This has made it so that some parts won't fit together without adding a bit of extra slop space.
//   That is what the `$slop` value is for.  The value for this will vary from printer to printer.
//   By default, we use a value of 0.00 so that parts should fit exactly for resin and other precision
//   printers.  This value is measured in millimeters.  When making your own parts, you should add
//   `$slop` to both sides of a hole that another part is to fit snugly into. For a loose fit, add
//   `2*$slop` to each side.  This should be done for both X and Y axes.  The Z axis will require a
//   slop that depends on your layer height and bridging settings, and hole sizes.  We leave that as
//   a more complicated exercise for the user.
//   .
//   Note that the slop value is accessed using the {{get_slop()}} function.  This function provides
//   the default value of 0 if you have not set `$slop`. This approach makes it possible for you to
//   set `$slop` in your programs without experiencing peculiar OpenSCAD issues having to do with multiple
//   definitions of the variable.  If you write code that uses `$slop` be sure to reference it using {{get_slop()}}. 
// DefineHeader(NumList): Calibration
// Calibration: To calibrate the `$slop` value for your printer, follow this procedure:
//   Print the Slop Calibration part from the example below.
//   Take the long block and orient it so the numbers are upright, facing you.
//   Take the plug and orient it so that the arrow points down, facing you.
//   Starting with the hole with the largest number in front of it, insert the small end of the plug into the hole.
//   If you can insert and remove the small end of the plug from the hole without much force, then try again with the hole with the next smaller number.
//   Repeat step 5 until you have found the hole with the smallest number that the plug fits into without much force.
//   The correct hole should hold the plug when the long block is turned upside-down.
//   The number in front of that hole will indicate the `$slop` value that is ideal for your printer.
//   Remember to set that slop value in your scripts after you include the BOSL2 library:  ie: `$slop = 0.15;`
// Example(3D,Med): Slop Calibration Part.
//   min_slop = 0.00;
//   slop_step = 0.05;
//   holes = 8;
//   holesize = [15,15,15];
//   height = 20;
//   gap = 5;
//   l = holes * (holesize.x + gap) + gap;
//   w = holesize.y + 2*gap;
//   h = holesize.z + 5;
//   diff("holes")
//   cuboid([l, w, h], anchor=BOT) {
//     for (i=[0:holes-1]) {
//       right((i-holes/2+0.5)*(holesize.x+gap)) {
//         s = min_slop + slop_step * i;
//         tag("holes") {
//           cuboid([holesize.x + 2*s, holesize.y + 2*s, h+0.2]);
//           fwd(w/2-1) xrot(90) linear_extrude(1.1) {
//             text(
//               text=format_fixed(s,2),
//               size=0.4*holesize.x,
//               halign="center",
//               valign="center"
//             );
//           }
//         }
//       }
//     }
//   }
//   back(holesize.y*2.5) {
//     difference() {
//       union() {
//         cuboid([holesize.x+10, holesize.y+10, 15], anchor=BOT);
//         cuboid([holesize.x, holesize.y, 15+holesize.z], anchor=BOT);
//       }
//       up(3) fwd((holesize.y+10)/2) {
//         prismoid([holesize.x/2,1], [0,1], h=holesize.y-6);
//       }
//     }
//   }
// Example(2D): Where to add `$slop` gaps.
//   $slop = 0.2;
//   difference() {
//     square([20,12],center=true);
//     back(3) square([10+2*$slop,11],center=true);
//   }
//   back(8) {
//     rect([15,5],anchor=FWD);
//     rect([10,8],anchor=BACK);
//   }
//   color("#000") {
//     arrow_path = [[5.1,6.1], [6.0,7.1], [8,7.1], [10.5,10]];
//     xflip_copy()
//       stroke(arrow_path, width=0.3, endcap1="arrow2");
//     xcopies(21) back(10.5) {
//         back(1.8) text("$slop", size=1.5, halign="center");
//         text("gap", size=1.5, halign="center");
//     }
//   }

// Function: get_slop()
// Synopsis: Returns the $slop value.
// Topics: Slop
// See Also: $slop
// Usage:
//    slop = get_slop();
// Description:
//    Returns the current $slop value, or the default value if the user did not set $slop.
//    Always acess the `$slop` variable using this function.  
function get_slop() = is_undef($slop) ? 0 : $slop;


// Constant: INCH
// Synopsis: A constant containing the  number of millimeters in an inch. `25.4`
// Topics: Constants
// Description:
//   The number of millimeters in an inch.
// Example(2D):
//   square(2*INCH, center=true);
// Example(3D):
//   cube([4,3,2.5]*INCH, center=true);
INCH = 25.4;



// Section: Directional Vectors
//   Vectors useful for `rotate()`, `mirror()`, and `anchor` arguments for `cuboid()`, `cyl()`, etc.

// Constant: LEFT
// Synopsis: The left-wards (X-) direction vector constant `[-1,0,0]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: RIGHT, FRONT, BACK, UP, DOWN, CENTER
// Description: Vector pointing left.  [-1,0,0]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=LEFT);
LEFT  = [-1,  0,  0];

// Constant: RIGHT
// Synopsis: The right-wards (X+) direction vector constant `[1,0,0]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: LEFT, FRONT, BACK, UP, DOWN, CENTER
// Description: Vector pointing right.  [1,0,0]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=RIGHT);
RIGHT = [ 1,  0,  0];

// Constant: FRONT
// Aliases: FWD, FORWARD
// Synopsis: The front-wards (Y-) direction vector constant `[0,-1,0]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: LEFT, RIGHT, BACK, UP, DOWN, CENTER
// Description: Vector pointing forward.  [0,-1,0]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=FRONT);
FRONT = [ 0, -1,  0];
FWD = FRONT;
FORWARD = FRONT;

// Constant: BACK
// Synopsis: The back-wards (Y+) direction vector constant `[0,1,0]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, UP, DOWN, CENTER
// Description: Vector pointing back.  [0,1,0]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=BACK);
BACK  = [ 0,  1,  0];

// Constant: BOTTOM
// Aliases: BOT, DOWN
// Synopsis: The down-wards (Z-) direction vector constant `[0,0,-1]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, BACK, UP, CENTER
// Description: Vector pointing down.  [0,0,-1]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=BOTTOM);
BOTTOM  = [ 0,  0, -1];
BOT = BOTTOM;
DOWN = BOTTOM;

// Constant: TOP
// Aliases: UP
// Synopsis: The top-wards (Z+) direction vector constant `[0,0,1]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, BACK, DOWN, CENTER
// Description: Vector pointing up.  [0,0,1]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=TOP);
TOP = [ 0,  0,  1];
UP = TOP;

// Constant: CENTER
// Aliases: CTR, CENTRE
// Synopsis: The center vector constant `[0,0,0]`.
// Topics: Constants, Vectors
// See Also: LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, BACK, UP, DOWN
// Description: Zero vector.  Centered.  [0,0,0]
// Example(3D): Usage with `anchor`
//   cuboid(20, anchor=CENTER);
CENTER = [ 0,  0,  0];  // Centered zero vector.
CTR = CENTER;
CENTRE = CENTER;


// Section: Line specifiers
//   Used by functions in geometry.scad for specifying whether two points
//   are treated as an unbounded line, a ray with one endpoint, or a segment
//   with two endpoints.  

// Constant: SEGMENT
// Synopsis: A constant for specifying a line segment in various geometry.scad functions.  `[true,true]`
// Topics: Constants, Lines
// See Also: RAY, LINE
// Description: Treat a line as a segment.  [true, true]
// Example: Usage with line_intersection:
//    line1 = 10*[[9, 4], [5, 7]];
//    line2 = 10*[[2, 3], [6, 5]];
//    isect = line_intersection(line1, line2, SEGMENT, SEGMENT);
SEGMENT = [true,true];


// Constant: RAY
// Synopsis: A constant for specifying a ray line in various geometry.scad functions.  `[true,false]`
// Topics: Constants, Lines
// See Also: SEGMENT, LINE
// Description: Treat a line as a ray, based at the first point.  [true, false]
// Example: Usage with line_intersection:
//    line = [[-30,0],[30,30]];
//    pt = [40,25];
//    closest = line_closest_point(line,pt,RAY);
RAY = [true, false];


// Constant: LINE
// Synopsis: A constant for specifying an unbounded line in various geometry.scad functions.  `[false,false]`
// Topics: Constants, Lines
// See Also: RAY, SEGMENT
// Description: Treat a line as an unbounded line.  [false, false]
// Example: Usage with line_intersection:
//    line1 = 10*[[9, 4], [5, 7]];
//    line2 = 10*[[2, 3], [6, 5]];
//    isect = line_intersection(line1, line2, LINE, SEGMENT);
LINE = [false, false];


// Constant: IDENT
// Synopsis: A constant containing the 3D identity transformation matrix.
// Topics: Affine, Matrices, Transforms
// See Also: ident()
// Description: Identity transformation matrix for three-dimensional transforms.  Equal to `ident(4)`.  
IDENT=ident(4);


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