Added rod_ends.scad to lib.scad and lib_test.scad.

Fixed rod_end colours. Added new pulleys to the test list and reodered. Printed pulleys nopw shown in two rows. Updated images and readme.
2025-08-12 10:23:58 +02:00 · 2024-09-02 21:50:27 +01:00
parent f03e32cd1e
commit 4f073f97e8
35 changed files with 317 additions and 185 deletions
--- a/lib.scad
+++ b/lib.scad
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ include <vitamins/pulleys.scad>
 include <vitamins/ring_terminals.scad>
 include <vitamins/rails.scad>
 include <vitamins/rod.scad>
+include <vitamins/rod_ends.scad>
 include <vitamins/servo_motors.scad>
 include <vitamins/shaft_couplings.scad>
 include <vitamins/sheets.scad>
--- a/libtest.png
+++ b/libtest.png
--- a/libtest.scad
+++ b/libtest.scad
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ use <tests/rails.scad>
 use <tests/ring_terminals.scad>
 use <tests/rockers.scad>
 use <tests/rod.scad>
+use <tests/rod_ends.scad>
 use <tests/SBR_rails.scad>
 use <tests/screws.scad>
 use <tests/sealing_strip.scad>
@@ -178,7 +179,7 @@ translate([x5, screw_knobs_y])
    screw_knobs();

 knobs_y = screw_knobs_y + 40;
-translate([640, knobs_y])
+translate([660, knobs_y])
    printed_pulley_test();

 translate([x5, knobs_y])
@@ -223,7 +224,7 @@ translate([950, box_y])

 inserts_y = 0;
 nuts_y = inserts_y + 20;
-washers_y = nuts_y + 140;
+washers_y = nuts_y + 160;
 screws_y = washers_y + 120;
 threaded_inserts_y = screws_y + 180;
 circlips_y = threaded_inserts_y + 30;
@@ -293,6 +294,9 @@ translate([x0, pulleys_y])
 translate([x0, leadnuts_y])
    leadnuts();

+translate([x0 + 170, leadnuts_y])
+    rod_ends();
+
 translate([x0 + 120, leadnuts_y])
    leadnuthousings();

@@ -306,7 +310,7 @@ translate([x0, linear_bearings_y]) {
 translate([x0, steppers_y])
    stepper_motors();

-translate([x0 + 400, steppers_y])
+translate([x0 + 450, steppers_y])
    gear_motors();

 translate([x0, sheets_y])
@@ -410,7 +414,7 @@ blowers_y = ssrs_y + 60;
 hot_ends_y = blowers_y + 100;
 batteries_y = hot_ends_y + 55;
 panel_meters_y = batteries_y + 70;
-extrusions_y = panel_meters_y + 100;
+extrusions_y = panel_meters_y + 130;

 translate([x3, veroboard_y])
    veroboard_test();
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -26,30 +26,31 @@ A list of changes classified as breaking, additions or fixes is maintained in [C
 <tr><td> <a href = "#axials">Axials</a> </td><td> <a href = "#jack">Jack</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ring_terminals">Ring_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#cable_clip">Cable_clip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#catenary">Catenary</a> </td><td> <a href = "#global">Global</a> </td></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#bldc_motors">BLDC_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ldrs">LDRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rockers">Rockers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#cable_grommets">Cable_grommets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#core_xy">Core_xy</a> </td><td> <a href = "#polyholes">Polyholes</a> </td></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#ball_bearings">Ball_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_meters">LED_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rod">Rod</a> </td><td> <a href = "#camera_housing">Camera_housing</a> </td><td> <a href = "#dogbones">Dogbones</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_rectangle">Rounded_rectangle</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#batteries">Batteries</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leds">LEDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sbr_rails">SBR_rails</a> </td><td> <a href = "#carriers">Carriers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fillet">Fillet</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sphere">Sphere</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#bearing_blocks">Bearing_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leadnuts">Leadnuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sk_brackets">SK_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#corner_block">Corner_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#gears">Gears</a> </td><td> <a href = "#teardrops">Teardrops</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#belts">Belts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#light_strips">Light_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#smds">SMDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_hinge">Door_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#hanging_hole">Hanging_hole</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#blowers">Blowers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#linear_bearings">Linear_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssrs">SSRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_latch">Door_latch</a> </td><td> <a href = "#horiholes">Horiholes</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#box_sections">Box_sections</a> </td><td> <a href = "#magnets">Magnets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screws">Screws</a> </td><td> <a href = "#drag_chain">Drag_chain</a> </td><td> <a href = "#layout">Layout</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#mains_sockets">Mains_sockets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sealing_strip">Sealing_strip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fan_guard">Fan_guard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#maths">Maths</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#buttons">Buttons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microswitches">Microswitches</a> </td><td> <a href = "#servo_motors">Servo_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fixing_block">Fixing_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#offset">Offset</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#cable_strips">Cable_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microview">Microview</a> </td><td> <a href = "#shaft_couplings">Shaft_couplings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#flat_hinge">Flat_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_utils">PCB_utils</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#cameras">Cameras</a> </td><td> <a href = "#modules">Modules</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sheets">Sheets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#foot">Foot</a> </td><td> <a href = "#quadrant">Quadrant</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#circlips">Circlips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#nuts">Nuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spades">Spades</a> </td><td> <a href = "#handle">Handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#round">Round</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#components">Components</a> </td><td> <a href = "#o_ring">O_ring</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spools">Spools</a> </td><td> <a href = "#knob">Knob</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_cylinder">Rounded_cylinder</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#dip">DIP</a> </td><td> <a href = "#opengrab">Opengrab</a> </td><td> <a href = "#springs">Springs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_bezel">LED_bezel</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_polygon">Rounded_polygon</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#d_connectors">D_connectors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb">PCB</a> </td><td> <a href = "#stepper_motors">Stepper_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_mount">PCB_mount</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_triangle">Rounded_triangle</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#displays">Displays</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcbs">PCBs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#swiss_clips">Swiss_clips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psu_shroud">PSU_shroud</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sector">Sector</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusion_brackets">Extrusion_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psus">PSUs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#terminals">Terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pocket_handle">Pocket_handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#splines">Splines</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusions">Extrusions</a> </td><td> <a href = "#panel_meters">Panel_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#toggles">Toggles</a> </td><td> <a href = "#press_fit">Press_fit</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sweep">Sweep</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#fans">Fans</a> </td><td> <a href = "#photo_interrupters">Photo_interrupters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#transformers">Transformers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_box">Printed_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#thread">Thread</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#fastons">Fastons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillars">Pillars</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ttracks">Ttracks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_pulleys">Printed_pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tube">Tube</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#fuseholder">Fuseholder</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillow_blocks">Pillow_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tubings">Tubings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ribbon_clamp">Ribbon_clamp</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#gear_motors">Gear_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pin_headers">Pin_headers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#variacs">Variacs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssr_shroud">SSR_shroud</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#geared_steppers">Geared_steppers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#potentiometers">Potentiometers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#veroboard">Veroboard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screw_knob">Screw_knob</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#green_terminals">Green_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pulleys">Pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#washers">Washers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#socket_box">Socket_box</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#hot_ends">Hot_ends</a> </td><td></td><td> <a href = "#wire">Wire</a> </td><td> <a href = "#strap_handle">Strap_handle</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#hygrometer">Hygrometer</a> </td><td></td><td> <a href = "#zipties">Zipties</a> </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#batteries">Batteries</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leds">LEDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rod_ends">Rod_ends</a> </td><td> <a href = "#carriers">Carriers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fillet">Fillet</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sphere">Sphere</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#bearing_blocks">Bearing_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leadnuts">Leadnuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sbr_rails">SBR_rails</a> </td><td> <a href = "#corner_block">Corner_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#gears">Gears</a> </td><td> <a href = "#teardrops">Teardrops</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#belts">Belts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#light_strips">Light_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sk_brackets">SK_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_hinge">Door_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#hanging_hole">Hanging_hole</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#blowers">Blowers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#linear_bearings">Linear_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#smds">SMDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_latch">Door_latch</a> </td><td> <a href = "#horiholes">Horiholes</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#box_sections">Box_sections</a> </td><td> <a href = "#magnets">Magnets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssrs">SSRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#drag_chain">Drag_chain</a> </td><td> <a href = "#layout">Layout</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#mains_sockets">Mains_sockets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screws">Screws</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fan_guard">Fan_guard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#maths">Maths</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#buttons">Buttons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microswitches">Microswitches</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sealing_strip">Sealing_strip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fixing_block">Fixing_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#offset">Offset</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#cable_strips">Cable_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microview">Microview</a> </td><td> <a href = "#servo_motors">Servo_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#flat_hinge">Flat_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_utils">PCB_utils</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#cameras">Cameras</a> </td><td> <a href = "#modules">Modules</a> </td><td> <a href = "#shaft_couplings">Shaft_couplings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#foot">Foot</a> </td><td> <a href = "#quadrant">Quadrant</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#circlips">Circlips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#nuts">Nuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sheets">Sheets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#handle">Handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#round">Round</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#components">Components</a> </td><td> <a href = "#o_ring">O_ring</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spades">Spades</a> </td><td> <a href = "#knob">Knob</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_cylinder">Rounded_cylinder</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#dip">DIP</a> </td><td> <a href = "#opengrab">Opengrab</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spools">Spools</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_bezel">LED_bezel</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_polygon">Rounded_polygon</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#d_connectors">D_connectors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb">PCB</a> </td><td> <a href = "#springs">Springs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_mount">PCB_mount</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_triangle">Rounded_triangle</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#displays">Displays</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcbs">PCBs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#stepper_motors">Stepper_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psu_shroud">PSU_shroud</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sector">Sector</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusion_brackets">Extrusion_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psus">PSUs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#swiss_clips">Swiss_clips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pocket_handle">Pocket_handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#splines">Splines</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusions">Extrusions</a> </td><td> <a href = "#panel_meters">Panel_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#terminals">Terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#press_fit">Press_fit</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sweep">Sweep</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#fans">Fans</a> </td><td> <a href = "#photo_interrupters">Photo_interrupters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#toggles">Toggles</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_box">Printed_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#thread">Thread</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#fastons">Fastons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillars">Pillars</a> </td><td> <a href = "#transformers">Transformers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_pulleys">Printed_pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tube">Tube</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#fuseholder">Fuseholder</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillow_blocks">Pillow_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ttracks">Ttracks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ribbon_clamp">Ribbon_clamp</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#gear_motors">Gear_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pin_headers">Pin_headers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tubings">Tubings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssr_shroud">SSR_shroud</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#geared_steppers">Geared_steppers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#potentiometers">Potentiometers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#variacs">Variacs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screw_knob">Screw_knob</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#green_terminals">Green_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pulleys">Pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#veroboard">Veroboard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#socket_box">Socket_box</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#hot_ends">Hot_ends</a> </td><td></td><td> <a href = "#washers">Washers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#strap_handle">Strap_handle</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#hygrometer">Hygrometer</a> </td><td></td><td> <a href = "#wire">Wire</a> </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td></td><td></td><td> <a href = "#zipties">Zipties</a> </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
 </table>

 ---
@@ -233,13 +234,16 @@ Also single bearing balls are modelled as just a silver sphere and a BOM entry.
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BB686)` |  Ball bearing 686ZZ 6mm x 13mm x 5mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BB696)` |  Ball bearing 696ZZ 6mm x 16mm x 5mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBF623)` |  Ball bearing F623-2RS 3mm x 10mm x 4mm |
+|   1 | `ball_bearing(BBF625)` |  Ball bearing F625ZZ 5mm x 16mm x 5mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBF693)` |  Ball bearing F693ZZ 3mm x 8mm x 3mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBF695)` |  Ball bearing F695ZZ 5mm x 13mm x 4mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBMR63)` |  Ball bearing MR63ZZ 3mm x 6mm x 2.5mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBMR83)` |  Ball bearing MR83ZZ 3mm x 8mm x 3mm |
+|   1 | `ball_bearing(BBMR85)` |  Ball bearing MR85ZZ 5mm x 8mm x 2.5mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBMR93)` |  Ball bearing MR93ZZ 3mm x 9mm x 4mm |
+|   1 | `ball_bearing(BBMR95)` |  Ball bearing MR95ZZ 5mm x 9mm x 3mm |
 |   1 | `ball_bearing(BBSMR95)` |  Ball bearing SMR95ZZ 5mm x 9mm x 2.5mm |
-|   7 | ` bearing_ball(3)` |  Steel ball 3mm |
+|   8 | ` bearing_ball(3)` |  Steel ball 3mm |


 <a href="#top">Top</a>
@@ -2374,6 +2378,8 @@ If a nut is given a child then it gets placed on its top surface.
 | `nut_square_width(type)` | Width of the square nut |
 | `nut_trap_depth(type)` | Depth of nut trap |
 | `nut_washer(type)` | Corresponding washer |
+| `nut_weld_base_r(type)` | Weld nut base radius |
+| `nut_weld_base_t(type)` | Weld nut base thickness |

 ### Functions
 | Function | Description |
@@ -2393,7 +2399,9 @@ If a nut is given a child then it gets placed on its top surface.
 | `nut_and_washer(type, nyloc)` | Draw nut with corresponding washer |
 | `nut_square(type, brass = false, nylon = false)` | Draw specified square nut |
 | `nut_trap(screw, nut, depth = 0, horizontal = false, supported = false, h = 200)` | Make a nut trap |
+| `sliding_ball_t_nut(size, w, h, r)` | Draw a sliding ball t nut |
 | `sliding_t_nut(type)` | Draw a sliding T nut, T nut with a spring loaded ball or a hammer nut. |
+| `weld_nut(type)` | draw a weld nut |
 | `wingnut(type)` | Draw a wingnut |

 ![nuts](tests/png/nuts.png)
@@ -2436,6 +2444,8 @@ If a nut is given a child then it gets placed on its top surface.
 |   1 | `nut(M8_nut, nyloc = true)` |  Nut M8 x 6.5mm nyloc |
 |   1 | `nut(M8nS_thin_nut)` |  Nut M8nS 13 x 4mm  |
 |   1 | `washer(M6_washer)` |  Washer  M6 x 12.5mm x 1.5mm |
+|   1 | `weld nut(M4_weld_nut)` |  Weld Nut M4 |
+|   1 | `weld nut(M6_weld_nut)` |  Weld Nut M6 |
 |   1 | `wingnut(M4_wingnut)` |  Wingnut M4 |


@@ -3372,9 +3382,14 @@ Timing belt pulleys, both toothed and plain with internal bearings for idlers.
 ### Vitamins
 | Qty | Module call | BOM entry |
 | ---:|:--- |:---|
+|   1 | `pulley(GT2x16_pulley_9)` |  Pulley GT2 16 teeth |
 |   1 | `pulley(GT2x16_pulley)` |  Pulley GT2 16 teeth |
+|   1 | `pulley(GT2x20_pulley_9)` |  Pulley GT2 20 teeth |
+|   1 | `pulley(GT2x80_pulley)` |  Pulley GT2 80 teeth |
 |   1 | `pulley(GT2x16_toothed_idler)` |  Pulley GT2 idler 16 teeth |
+|   1 | `pulley(GT2x16_toothed_idler_9)` |  Pulley GT2 idler 16 teeth |
 |   1 | `pulley(GT2x20_toothed_idler)` |  Pulley GT2 idler 20 teeth |
+|   1 | `pulley(GT2x20_toothed_idler_9)` |  Pulley GT2 idler 20 teeth |
 |   1 | `pulley(GT2x20_plain_idler)` |  Pulley GT2 idler smooth 12mm |
 |   1 | `pulley(GT2x16_plain_idler)` |  Pulley GT2 idler smooth 9.63mm |
 |   1 | `pulley(GT2x16x7_plain_idler)` |  Pulley GT2 idler smooth 9.63mm |
@@ -3386,8 +3401,9 @@ Timing belt pulleys, both toothed and plain with internal bearings for idlers.
 |   1 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 3)` |  Screw M3 grub x  3mm |
 |   2 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 4.5)` |  Screw M3 grub x  4.5mm |
 |   2 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 4)` |  Screw M3 grub x  4mm |
-|   4 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M3 grub x  6mm |
-|   1 | `screw(M4_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M4 grub x  6mm |
+|   6 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M3 grub x  6mm |
+|   3 | `screw(M4_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M4 grub x  6mm |
+|   2 | `screw(M5_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M5 grub x  6mm |


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@@ -3723,6 +3739,48 @@ These items are symmetrical, so by default the origin is in the centre but it ca
 |   1 | `studding(8, 80)` |  Threaded rod M8 x 80mm |


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+
+---
+<a name="rod_ends"></a>
+## Rod_ends
+A rod end, sometimes called a spherical bearing or rod-end eye, is a component used in mechanical systems to create a flexible connection between two parts.
+
+[vitamins/rod_ends.scad](vitamins/rod_ends.scad) Object definitions.
+
+[vitamins/rod_end.scad](vitamins/rod_end.scad) Implementation.
+
+[tests/rod_ends.scad](tests/rod_ends.scad) Code for this example.
+
+### Properties
+| Function | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `rod_end_bearing_bore(type)` | radius of the  bore hole in the bearing |
+| `rod_end_bearing_od(type)` | Outer diameter of the bearing |
+| `rod_end_bearing_rim(type)` | Outer rim thickness guesstimate |
+| `rod_end_bearing_shield_colour(type)` | Shield colour, "silver" for metal |
+| `rod_end_bearing_width(type)` | Width |
+| `rod_end_bore_width(type)` | Width |
+| `rod_end_overall_length(type)` |  overall length of the rod end |
+| `rod_end_screw_length(type)` | length of the screw from eye center, not the bore |
+| `rod_end_screw_radius(type)` | radius of the screw end, not the bore |
+| `rod_end_sphere_radius(type)` | radius of the rod end sphere |
+| `rod_end_sphere_seg_width(type)` | the width of the pivoting part, effectively a (sphere - sphereCaps - center bore) |
+| `rod_end_thread_length(type)` | length of the threads |
+
+### Modules
+| Module | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `rod_end_bearing(type)` | Draw a rod end bearing |
+
+![rod_ends](tests/png/rod_ends.png)
+
+### Vitamins
+| Qty | Module call | BOM entry |
+| ---:|:--- |:---|
+|   1 | `Rod End Bearing(RE_m5_bearing, 33)` |  Rod End Bearing 5 x 33mm |
+
+
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 ---
@@ -3856,11 +3914,13 @@ For an explanation of `screw_polysink()` see <https://hydraraptor.blogspot.com/2
 |   1 | `screw(M5_pan_screw, 30)` |  Screw M5 pan x 30mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M6_cap_screw, 30)` |  Screw M6 cap x 30mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M6_cs_cap_screw, 30)` |  Screw M6 cs cap x 30mm |
+|   1 | `screw(M6_dome_screw, 30)` |  Screw M6 dome x 30mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M6_grub_screw, 12)` |  Screw M6 grub x 12mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M6_hex_screw, 30)` |  Screw M6 hex x 30mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M6_pan_screw, 30)` |  Screw M6 pan x 30mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M8_cap_screw, 35)` |  Screw M8 cap x 35mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M8_cs_cap_screw, 35)` |  Screw M8 cs cap x 35mm |
+|   1 | `screw(M8_dome_screw, 35)` |  Screw M8 dome x 35mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M8_hex_screw, 30)` |  Screw M8 hex x 30mm |
 |   1 | `screw(No2_screw, 10)` |  Screw No2 pan wood x 10mm |
 |   1 | `screw(No4_screw, 10)` |  Screw No4 pan wood x 10mm |
@@ -4405,6 +4465,7 @@ By default springs have their origin at the bottom but can be centered.
 | ---:|:--- |:---|
 |   1 | `comp_spring(batt_spring)` |  Spring 5 - 6mm spiral OD, 0.5mm gauge x 8mm long, closed end |
 |   1 | `comp_spring(peg_spring)` |  Spring 6.4mm OD, 0.9mm gauge x 15.5mm long, closed end |
+|   1 | `comp_spring(yellow_bed_spring)` |  Spring 8mm OD, 0.9mm gauge x 20mm long, closed end |


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@@ -4504,18 +4565,19 @@ NEMA stepper motor model.
 | Qty | Module call | BOM entry |
 | ---:|:--- |:---|
 |   4 | `ring_terminal(M3_ringterm)` |  Ring terminal 3mm |
-|  20 | `screw(M3_pan_screw, 8)` |  Screw M3 pan x  8mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA14_36)` |  Stepper motor NEMA14 x 36mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA16_19)` |  Stepper motor NEMA16 x 19.2mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_27)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 26.5mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_34)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 34mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_40)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 40mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_47)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 47mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA23_51)` |  Stepper motor NEMA22 x 51.2mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA8_30)` |  Stepper motor NEMA8 x 30mm |
-|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA8_30BH)` |  Stepper motor NEMA8 x 30mm |
-|  16 | `washer(M3_washer)` |  Washer  M3 x 7mm x 0.5mm |
-|  20 | `star_washer(M3_washer)` |  Washer star M3 x 0.5mm |
+|  25 | `screw(M3_pan_screw, 8)` |  Screw M3 pan x  8mm |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA14_36)` |  Stepper motor NEMA14 x 36mm (5x21 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA16_19)` |  Stepper motor NEMA16 x 19.2mm (5x12 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_27)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 26.5mm (5x26.5 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_34)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 34mm (5x24 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_40)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 40mm (5x20 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_47)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 47mm (5x24 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA17_47L80)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 47mm (5x80 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA23_51)` |  Stepper motor NEMA22 x 51.2mm (6.35x24 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA8_30)` |  Stepper motor NEMA8 x 30mm (4x6 shaft) |
+|   1 | `NEMA(NEMA8_30BH)` |  Stepper motor NEMA8 x 30mm (5x12 shaft) |
+|  21 | `washer(M3_washer)` |  Washer  M3 x 7mm x 0.5mm |
+|  25 | `star_washer(M3_washer)` |  Washer star M3 x 0.5mm |


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@@ -6512,8 +6574,9 @@ Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license (see <https://creativecommo
 |   1 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 3)` |  Screw M3 grub x  3mm |
 |   2 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 4.5)` |  Screw M3 grub x  4.5mm |
 |   2 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 4)` |  Screw M3 grub x  4mm |
-|   4 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M3 grub x  6mm |
-|   1 | `screw(M4_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M4 grub x  6mm |
+|   6 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M3 grub x  6mm |
+|   3 | `screw(M4_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M4 grub x  6mm |
+|   2 | `screw(M5_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M5 grub x  6mm |

 ### Printed
 | Qty | Filename |
@@ -6521,12 +6584,17 @@ Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license (see <https://creativecommo
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x12_pulley.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_plain_idler.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_pulley.stl |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_pulley_9.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_toothed_idler.stl |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_toothed_idler_9.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16x7_plain_idler.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_plain_idler.stl |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_pulley_9.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_toothed_idler.stl |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_toothed_idler_9.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20ob_pulley.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20um_pulley.stl |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x80_pulley.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_T2p5x16_pulley.stl |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_T5x10_pulley.stl |

@@ -6535,13 +6603,18 @@ Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license (see <https://creativecommo
 | ---:|:--- |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x12_pulley_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_plain_idler_assembly |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_pulley_9_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_pulley_assembly |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_toothed_idler_9_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16_toothed_idler_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x16x7_plain_idler_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_plain_idler_assembly |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_pulley_9_assembly |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_toothed_idler_9_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20_toothed_idler_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20ob_pulley_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x20um_pulley_assembly |
+|   1 | printed_pulley_GT2x80_pulley_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_T2p5x16_pulley_assembly |
 |   1 | printed_pulley_T5x10_pulley_assembly |

@@ -7038,7 +7111,7 @@ allows flexible positioning of the motors.
 |   2 | `pulley(GT2x20ob_pulley)` |  Pulley GT2OB 20 teeth |
 |   8 | `screw(M3_cap_screw, 20)` |  Screw M3 cap x 20mm |
 |   4 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M3 grub x  6mm |
-|   2 | `NEMA(NEMA17_40)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 40mm |
+|   2 | `NEMA(NEMA17_40)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 40mm (5x20 shaft) |


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--- a/tests/nuts.scad
+++ b/tests/nuts.scad
@@ -86,12 +86,12 @@ module nuts() {
               nut_square(M8nS_thin_nut);
       }

-       translate([0,150]){
+       translate([0,140]) {
            if(n==M4_nut)
                weld_nut(M4_weld_nut);
            if(n==M6_nut)
                weld_nut(M6_weld_nut);
-       } 
+       }
    }
 }

--- a/tests/png/ball_bearings.png
+++ b/tests/png/ball_bearings.png
--- a/tests/png/box.png
+++ b/tests/png/box.png
--- a/tests/png/butt_box.png
+++ b/tests/png/butt_box.png
--- a/tests/png/cable_clip.png
+++ b/tests/png/cable_clip.png
--- a/tests/png/camera_housing.png
+++ b/tests/png/camera_housing.png
--- a/tests/png/corner_block.png
+++ b/tests/png/corner_block.png
--- a/tests/png/door_hinge.png
+++ b/tests/png/door_hinge.png
--- a/tests/png/fans.png
+++ b/tests/png/fans.png
--- a/tests/png/fixing_block.png
+++ b/tests/png/fixing_block.png
--- a/tests/png/flat_hinge.png
+++ b/tests/png/flat_hinge.png
--- a/tests/png/modules.png
+++ b/tests/png/modules.png
--- a/tests/png/nuts.png
+++ b/tests/png/nuts.png
--- a/tests/png/pcbs.png
+++ b/tests/png/pcbs.png
--- a/tests/png/printed_pulleys.png
+++ b/tests/png/printed_pulleys.png
--- a/tests/png/pulleys.png
+++ b/tests/png/pulleys.png
--- a/tests/png/ribbon_clamp.png
+++ b/tests/png/ribbon_clamp.png
--- a/tests/png/ring_terminals.png
+++ b/tests/png/ring_terminals.png
--- a/tests/png/rod_ends.png
+++ b/tests/png/rod_ends.png
--- a/tests/png/screws.png
+++ b/tests/png/screws.png
--- a/tests/png/socket_box.png
+++ b/tests/png/socket_box.png
--- a/tests/png/springs.png
+++ b/tests/png/springs.png
--- a/tests/png/stepper_motors.png
+++ b/tests/png/stepper_motors.png
--- a/tests/png/veroboard.png
+++ b/tests/png/veroboard.png
--- a/tests/printed_pulleys.scad
+++ b/tests/printed_pulleys.scad
@@ -22,9 +22,16 @@ include <../vitamins/pulleys.scad>
 include <../printed/printed_pulleys.scad>
 use <../utils/layout.scad>

+n = len(pulleys) - 1;
+half = floor((n - 1) / 2);
+split = n - half;
+pulleys1 = [for(i = [0 : split - 1]) pulleys[i]];
+pulleys2 = [for(i = [split : n - 1]) pulleys[i]];

-module printed_pulley_test(show_metal = false) {
-    layout([for (p = pulleys) pulley_flange_dia(p)]) let(p = pulleys[$i]) {
+max_d = max([for(p = concat(pulleys1, pulleys2)) pulley_flange_dia(p)]);
+
+module do_list(list, show_metal) {
+    layout([for (p = list) max_d]) let(p = list[$i]) {
        rotate(-145)
            if($preview)
                printed_pulley_assembly(p);
@@ -33,12 +40,23 @@ module printed_pulley_test(show_metal = false) {

        if(show_metal)
            not_on_bom()
-                translate([0, 20])
+                translate([0, 60])
                    rotate(-145)
                        pulley_assembly(p);
    }
 }

+module printed_pulley_test(show_metal = false) {
+    translate([0, 10])
+        do_list(pulleys1, show_metal);
+
+    translate([0, -10])
+        do_list(pulleys2, show_metal);
+
+    translate([split * (max_d + 5), 0])
+        do_list([pulleys[n]], show_metal);
+}
+
 if($preview)
    printed_pulley_test(true);
 else
--- a/tests/rod_ends.scad
+++ b/tests/rod_ends.scad
@@ -1,3 +1,21 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2024
+// nop.head@gmail.com
+// hydraraptor.blogspot.com
+//
+// This file is part of NopSCADlib.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the
+// GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of
+// the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
+// without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+// See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+//
+// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
+// If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+//

 include <../utils/core/core.scad>
 use <../utils/layout.scad>
@@ -5,13 +23,12 @@ use <../utils/layout.scad>
 include <../vitamins/rod_ends.scad>


-module do_rod_ends(list) {
+module rod_ends(list = rod_ends) {
    diameters = [for(b = list) rod_end_bearing_od(b)];
    max = max(diameters);
    layout(diameters) let(b = list[$i])
-        //translate([0, (max - bb_diameter(b)) / 2])
-            rod_end_bearing(list[$i]);
+        rod_end_bearing(list[$i]);
 }

 if($preview)
-    do_rod_ends(rod_ends);
+    rod_ends();
--- a/vitamins/nut.scad
+++ b/vitamins/nut.scad
@@ -41,9 +41,12 @@ function nut_dome(type)       = type[8];        //! Dome height and max thread d

 function nut_flat_radius(type) = nut_radius(type) * cos(30); //! Radius across the flats

-function nut_square_size(type)      = type[1]; //! Diameter of the corresponding screw
-function nut_square_width(type)     = type[2]; //! Width of the square nut
-function nut_square_thickness(type) = type[3]; //! Thickness of the square nut
+function nut_square_size(type)      = type[1];  //! Diameter of the corresponding screw
+function nut_square_width(type)     = type[2];  //! Width of the square nut
+function nut_square_thickness(type) = type[3];  //! Thickness of the square nut
+
+function nut_weld_base_r(type) = type[7] / 2;   //! Weld nut base radius
+function nut_weld_base_t(type) = type[8];       //! Weld nut base thickness

 function nut_dome_height(type)  = let(d = nut_dome(type)) d ? d[0] : nut_thickness(type); //! Height of the domed version
 function nut_thread_depth(type) = let(d = nut_dome(type)) d ? d[1] : nut_thickness(type); //! Max thread depth in domed version
@@ -190,7 +193,7 @@ module wingnut(type) { //! Draw a wingnut

 function t_nut_tab(type) = [type[8], type[9]]; //! Sliding t-nut T dimensions

-module sliding_ball_t_nut(size, w, h, r) { //! Draw a sliding ball t nut 
+module sliding_ball_t_nut(size, w, h, r) { //! Draw a sliding ball t nut
    rad = 0.5;
    stem = size.z - h;
    ball_d = 4;
@@ -249,14 +252,13 @@ module weld_nut(type) { //! draw a weld nut
    thread_d = nut_size(type);
    hole_rad  = thread_d / 2;
    nut_neck_rad = nut_radius(type);
-    // top_rad = type[4] / 2;
    thickness = nut_thickness(type);
-    base_rad = type[7]/2;
-    base_thickness= type[8];
+    base_rad = nut_weld_base_r(type);
+    base_thickness = nut_weld_base_t(type);


    vitamin(str("weld nut(", type[0], "): Weld Nut M", nut_size(type)));
-   colour = silver;
+    colour = silver;
    explode(-20) {
        color(colour) {

--- a/vitamins/nuts.scad
+++ b/vitamins/nuts.scad
@@ -50,8 +50,10 @@ M8_nut      =      ["M8_nut",           8,  15,   6.5, 8,    M8_washer,     M8_n
 toggle_nut  =      ["toggle_nut",       6.1, 9.2, 1.5, 1.5,  M6_washer,     1.5,               inch(1/40)];

 M4_wingnut  =      ["M4_wingnut",       4,  10,   3.75,8,    M4_washer,     0, 22,   10, 6, 3];
-M4_weld_nut  =     ["M4_weld_nut",      4,  5.3,  6.3, 8,    M4_washer,     0, 18,   0.8, 6, 3];
-M6_weld_nut  =     ["M6_weld_nut",      6,  7.7,  7.9, 8,    M6_washer,     0, 19.1, 1.2, 6, 3];
+
+M4_weld_nut  =     ["M4_weld_nut",      4,  5.3,  6.3, 8,    M4_washer,     0, 18,   0.8,]; // Base diameter and thickness
+M6_weld_nut  =     ["M6_weld_nut",      6,  7.7,  7.9, 8,    M6_washer,     0, 19.1, 1.2,];
+
 //                                                                              sx  ty1 ty2 hammer
 M3_sliding_t_nut = ["M3_sliding_t_nut", 3,   6,   3.0, 4.0,  false,         0,  10,  10,  6, false];
 M4_sliding_t_nut = ["M4_sliding_t_nut", 4,   6,   3.7, 4.7,  false,         0,  11,  10,  6, false];
--- a/vitamins/pulleys.scad
+++ b/vitamins/pulleys.scad
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ include <belts.scad>
 //                                                                                                 e    e                          s
 //                                                                                                         l   z
 //                                                                                                 d    t
-//  
+//
 T5x10_pulley           = ["T5x10_pulley",         "T5",    10, 15,    T5x6,  11.6, 7.9, 7,   5, 19.3, 1.7, 3, 10.7, M3_grub_screw, 1];
 T2p5x16_pulley         = ["T2p5x16_pulley",       "T2.5",  16, 12.16, T2p5x6,   8,  16, 5.7, 5, 16.0, 1.0, 6, 3.75, M4_grub_screw, 1];
 GT2x20um_pulley        = ["GT2x20um_pulley",      "GT2UM", 20, 12.22, GT2x6,  7.5,  18, 6.5, 5, 18.0, 1.0, 6, 3.75, M3_grub_screw, 2]; //Ultimaker
@@ -39,26 +39,33 @@ GT2x16_toothed_idler   = ["GT2x16_toothed_idler", "GT2",   16,  9.75, GT2x6,  6.
 GT2x16_plain_idler     = ["GT2x16_plain_idler",   "GT2",    0,  9.63, GT2x6,  6.5,  13, 0,   3, 13.0, 1.0, 0, 0,    false,         0];
 GT2x16x7_plain_idler   = ["GT2x16x7_plain_idler", "GT2",    0,  9.63, GT2x6,  7.0,  13, 0,   3, 13.0, 1.0, 0, 0,    false,         0];

-GT2x80_pulley          = ["GT2x80_pulley",        "GT2",   80, 50.42, GT2x6,  7,    35, 9,   5, 55,   1.0, 6, 4.5,  M5_grub_screw, 2]; // Powge branded from West3D 
+GT2x80_pulley          = ["GT2x80_pulley",        "GT2",   80, 50.42, GT2x6,  7,    35, 9,   5, 55,   1.0, 6, 4.5,  M5_grub_screw, 2]; // Powge branded from West3D
 GT2x16_toothed_idler_9 = ["GT2x16_toothed_idler_9", "GT2", 16, 9.75,  GT2x9,  10,   14, 0,   3, 14.0, 1.0, 0, 0,    false,         0];//Robotdigg
-GT2x16_pulley_9        = ["GT2x16_pulley_9",      "GT2",   16, 9.65,  GT2x9,  9.5,  14, 6.5, 5, 14.0, 1.0, 6, 3.5,  M3_grub_screw, 2]; 
-GT2x20_pulley_9        = ["GT2x20_pulley_9",      "GT2",   20, 12.22, GT2x9,  11,   16, 7,   5, 16.0, 1.0, 6, 3.25, M4_grub_screw, 2];//Powge 
+GT2x16_pulley_9        = ["GT2x16_pulley_9",      "GT2",   16, 9.65,  GT2x9,  9.5,  14, 6.5, 5, 14.0, 1.0, 6, 3.5,  M3_grub_screw, 2];
+GT2x20_pulley_9        = ["GT2x20_pulley_9",      "GT2",   20, 12.22, GT2x9,  11,   16, 7,   5, 16.0, 1.0, 6, 3.25, M4_grub_screw, 2];//Powge
 GT2x20_toothed_idler_9 = ["GT2x20_toothed_idler_9", "GT2", 20, 12.22, GT2x9,  10,   18, 0,   5, 18.0, 1.0, 0, 0,    false,         0];



-pulleys = [T5x10_pulley,
-           T2p5x16_pulley,
-           GT2x20um_pulley,
-           GT2x20ob_pulley,
-           GT2x16_pulley,
-           GT2x12_pulley,
-           GT2x20_toothed_idler,
-           GT2x20_plain_idler,
-           GT2x16_toothed_idler,
-           GT2x16_plain_idler,
-           GT2x16x7_plain_idler
-           
-           ];
+pulleys = [
+       T5x10_pulley,
+       T2p5x16_pulley,
+       GT2x20_pulley_9,
+       GT2x20um_pulley,
+       GT2x20ob_pulley,
+       GT2x16_pulley_9,
+       GT2x16_pulley,
+       GT2x12_pulley,
+
+       GT2x16_plain_idler,
+       GT2x16x7_plain_idler,
+       GT2x20_plain_idler,
+       GT2x16_toothed_idler,
+       GT2x16_toothed_idler_9,
+       GT2x20_toothed_idler,
+       GT2x20_toothed_idler_9,
+
+       GT2x80_pulley,
+];

 use <pulley.scad>
--- a/vitamins/rod_end.scad
+++ b/vitamins/rod_end.scad
@@ -1,40 +1,55 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2024
+// nop.head@gmail.com
+// hydraraptor.blogspot.com
+//
+// This file is part of NopSCADlib.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the
+// GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of
+// the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
+// without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+// See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+//
+// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
+// If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+//
+
+//
+//! A rod end, sometimes called a spherical bearing or rod-end eye, is a component used in mechanical systems to create a flexible connection between two parts.
+//
 include <NopSCADlib/utils/core/core.scad>
 include <NopSCADlib/utils/thread.scad>

-
-function rod_end_bearing_bore(type) =type[1];  //! radius of the  bore hole in the bearing
-function rod_end_bearing_od(type)        =type[2];  //! Outer diameter of the bearing 
-function rod_end_bore_width(type)           = type[3]; //! Width
-function rod_end_bearing_width(type)           = type[4]; //! Width
-function rod_end_bearing_shield_colour(type)  = type[5]; //! Shield colour, "silver" for metal
-function rod_end_screw_radius(type) =type[6]/2;  //! radius of the screw end, not the bore
-// function screw_pitch(type) =type[6];         //! pitch of the screw end, not the bore
-function rod_end_sphere_seg_width(type) = type[7];  //! the width of the pivoting part, effectively a (sphere - sphereCaps - center bore)
-function rod_end_sphere_radius(type) = type[8];  //!radius of the rod end sphere 
-function rod_end_screw_length(type) =type[9];  //! length of the screw from eye center, not the bore
-function rod_end_thread_length(type) =type[10];  //! length of the threads
-function rod_end_overall_length(type) = type[11];  //!  overall length of the rod end
-function rod_end_bearing_rim(type)             = type[12]; //! Outer rim thickness guesstimate
-
-// function screw_thread_radius(type)  = //! Thread radius
-//     let(d = screw_thread_diameter(type)) is_undef(d) ? rod_end_screw_radius(type) : d / 2;
-
+function rod_end_bearing_bore(type)          = type[1];    //! radius of the  bore hole in the bearing
+function rod_end_bearing_od(type)            = type[2];    //! Outer diameter of the bearing
+function rod_end_bore_width(type)            = type[3];    //! Width
+function rod_end_bearing_width(type)         = type[4];    //! Width
+function rod_end_bearing_shield_colour(type) = type[5];    //! Shield colour, "silver" for metal
+function rod_end_screw_radius(type)          = type[6] / 2;//! radius of the screw end, not the bore
+function rod_end_sphere_seg_width(type)      = type[7];    //! the width of the pivoting part, effectively a (sphere - sphereCaps - center bore)
+function rod_end_sphere_radius(type)         = type[8];    //!radius of the rod end sphere
+function rod_end_screw_length(type)          = type[9];    //! length of the screw from eye center, not the bore
+function rod_end_thread_length(type)         = type[10];   //! length of the threads
+function rod_end_overall_length(type)        = type[11];   //!  overall length of the rod end
+function rod_end_bearing_rim(type)           = type[12];   //! Outer rim thickness guesstimate

 module rod_end_bearing(type) {  //! Draw a rod end bearing

-    bb_bore = rod_end_bearing_bore(type); 
-    bb_od=rod_end_bearing_od(type);
-    bb_rim=rod_end_bearing_rim(type);
-    
-    bb_width=rod_end_bearing_width(type);
+    bb_bore = rod_end_bearing_bore(type);
+    bb_od = rod_end_bearing_od(type);
+    bb_rim = rod_end_bearing_rim(type);
+
+    bb_width = rod_end_bearing_width(type);
    bb_shield_colour = rod_end_bearing_shield_colour(type);
    length = rod_end_screw_length(type);
-    sphere_rad = rod_end_sphere_radius(type)/2;
+    sphere_rad = rod_end_sphere_radius(type) / 2;
    rod_end_sphere_seg_width= rod_end_sphere_seg_width(type);
-    shaft_rad   = rod_end_screw_radius(type) - eps;
+    shaft_rad = rod_end_screw_radius(type) - eps;
    thread_rad = rod_end_screw_radius(type);
    thread = rod_end_thread_length(type); //length - bb_od/2;
-    // thread = length - bb_od/2;
    thread_offset = 0;
    thread_d = 2 * thread_rad;
    pitch = metric_coarse_pitch(thread_d);
@@ -42,77 +57,53 @@ module rod_end_bearing(type) {  //! Draw a rod end bearing
    shield_width=bb_width - (bb_width < 5 ? 0.5 : 1);
    chamfer = bb_rim / 6;

-description = str("Rod End Bearing ", type[1], length < 10 ? " x  " : " x ", length, "mm");
-    vitamin(str("Rod End Bearing(", type[0],  length,  "): ", description));
-
-    // show_threads=true;
+    description = str("Rod End Bearing ", type[1], length < 10 ? " x  " : " x ", length, "mm");
+    vitamin(str("Rod End Bearing(", type[0], ", ", length, "): ", description));

    module shaft(socket = 0, headless = false) {
-            // point = screw_nut(type) ? 0 : 3 * shaft_rad;
-            shank  = length;
+        shank  = length;

-            if(show_threads && pitch)
-                translate_z(-length - thread_offset)
-                    male_metric_thread(thread_d, pitch, thread, false, top = headless ? -1 : 0, solid = !headless, colour = colour);
-            else
-                color(colour * 0.9)
-                    rotate_extrude() {
-                        translate([0, -length  - thread_offset])
-                            square([thread_rad - eps, thread ]);
-
-                        // if(point)
-                        //     polygon([
-                        //         [0.4, -length], [0, point - length], [shaft_rad, point - length]
-                        //     ]);
-                    }
-
-
-        // if(shank > 0)
-        //     color(colour)
-        //         translate_z(-shank - socket)
-        //             cylinder(r = shaft_rad + eps, h = shank);
+        if(show_threads && pitch)
+            translate_z(-length - thread_offset)
+                male_metric_thread(thread_d, pitch, thread, false, top = headless ? -1 : 0, solid = !headless, colour = colour);
+        else
+            color(colour * 0.9)
+                rotate_extrude() {
+                    translate([0, -length - thread_offset])
+                        square([thread_rad - eps, thread ]);
+                }
    }

-    module bearingEye(){
-        rotate_extrude() 
-        {
-            difference() {
-                circle(r = sphere_rad);
-                translate(v = [0,-sphere_rad])
-                square(size = sphere_rad*2);
+    module bearingEye() {
+        color(colour)
+            rotate_extrude()
+                difference() {
+                    circle(r = sphere_rad);

-                for(i=[0,1])
-                mirror(v = [0,i]) 
-                translate(v = [-sphere_rad,rod_end_sphere_seg_width/2])
-                square(size = sphere_rad*2);
+                    translate(v = [0, -sphere_rad])
+                        square(size = sphere_rad * 2);

-                square([bb_bore,rod_end_sphere_seg_width+1], center=true);
-            }
-        }
+                    for(i=[0, 1])
+                        mirror(v = [0, i])
+                            translate(v = [-sphere_rad,rod_end_sphere_seg_width / 2])
+                                square(size = sphere_rad * 2);
+
+                    square([bb_bore, rod_end_sphere_seg_width + 1], center = true);
+                }

        color(bb_shield_colour)
-        rotate_extrude() 
-        {
-            difference() {
-                translate([0,-shield_width/2])
-                square([bb_od/2-bb_rim,shield_width]);
-                circle(r = sphere_rad);
-            }
-        }    
+            rotate_extrude()
+                difference() {
+                    translate([0, -shield_width / 2])
+                        square([bb_od / 2 - bb_rim,shield_width]);

-        // rotate_extrude() 
-        // {
-        //         translate([0,-bb_width/2])
-        //     difference() {
-        //         square([(bb_od)/2,bb_width]);
-        //         square([bb_od/2-bb_rim,bb_width]);
-        //     }
-        // }
+                    circle(r = sphere_rad);
+                }

-                rotate_extrude()
+        color(colour) {
+            rotate_extrude()
                hull() {
-                    // rim= bb_rim;
-                    or= bb_od/2;
+                    or = bb_od / 2;
                    h = bb_width;
                    translate([or - bb_rim, -h / 2 + chamfer])
                        square([bb_rim, h - 2 * chamfer]);
@@ -120,25 +111,24 @@ description = str("Rod End Bearing ", type[1], length < 10 ? " x  " : " x ", len
                    translate([or - bb_rim, -h / 2])
                        square([bb_rim - chamfer, h]);
                }
-        translate([0,0,-bb_width/2+chamfer])
-        linear_extrude(bb_width-chamfer*2){
-            difference() {
-                    
-                hull(){
-                    circle(r = bb_od/2);
-                    translate([length-thread,-shaft_rad])
-                    square([0.5,shaft_rad*2]);
-                }
-                circle(r = bb_od/2-bb_rim);
-            }
+
+            translate_z(-bb_width/2+chamfer)
+                linear_extrude(bb_width-chamfer*2)
+                    difference() {
+                        hull() {
+                            circle(r = bb_od/2);
+                            translate([length-thread,-shaft_rad])
+                            square([0.5,shaft_rad*2]);
+                        }
+                        circle(r = bb_od/2-bb_rim);
+                    }
        }
    }



-    shaft();    
-    rotate([0,90,0])
-    bearingEye();
+    shaft();

-    // square()
-}
+    rotate([0,90,0])
+        bearingEye();
+}
--- a/vitamins/rod_ends.scad
+++ b/vitamins/rod_ends.scad
@@ -1,5 +1,23 @@
-RE_m5_bearing    = ["rodEndBearingM5",   5,  16, 8, 6,   "gold",    5, 8, 11.11,  33, 21, 41,  2.0,  2.0,   0,    0];  // uxcell M5x0.8 Right Hand Thread, Self-Lubricating Joint Rod Ends
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2024
+// nop.head@gmail.com
+// hydraraptor.blogspot.com
+//
+// This file is part of NopSCADlib.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the
+// GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of
+// the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
+// without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+// See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+//
+// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
+// If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+//
+RE_m5_bearing    = ["RE_m5_bearing",   5,  16, 8, 6,   brass,    5, 8, 11.11,  33, 21, 41,  2.0,  2.0,   0,    0];  // uxcell M5x0.8 Right Hand Thread, Self-Lubricating Joint Rod Ends

 rod_ends= [ RE_m5_bearing];

-use<rod_end.scad>
+use<rod_end.scad>