Merge branch 'martinbudden-bldc_motors'

Note, however, NopSCADlib does not work with the current OpenSCAD snapshot.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,6 +3,41 @@
 This changelog is generated by `changelog.py` using manually added semantic version tags to classify commits as breaking changes, additions or fixes.
 
 
+#### [v15.13.4](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.13.4 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.13.3...v15.13.4 "diff with v15.13.3")
+*   2021-05-30 [`ec07d95`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/ec07d95657d52aab375b3b2acb95c87b369d2194 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Added assertion to check colour format in module thread.
+
+#### [v15.13.3](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.13.3 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.13.2...v15.13.3 "diff with v15.13.2")
+*   2021-05-19 [`0dab0dc`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/0dab0dca08485d1717ee516a61831fcd6963e335 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added missing includes `core.scad` which generates warnings with latest OpenSCAD snapshots.
+
+ * Note, however, NopSCADlib does not work with the current OpenSCAD snapshot.
+
+#### [v15.13.2](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.13.2 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.13.1...v15.13.2 "diff with v15.13.1")
+*   2021-05-15 [`9689683`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/9689683b7efbde882c057a903dd7fa018107d029 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Typo in `global_defs`.
+
+#### [v15.13.1](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.13.1 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.13.0...v15.13.1 "diff with v15.13.0")
+*   2021-05-18 [`11ebe22`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/11ebe2225db09bdd45089e4ebf5c1037243bf45c "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Removed spurious convexity in difference from `rounded_polygon()`.
+
+### [v15.13.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.13.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.12.0...v15.13.0 "diff with v15.12.0")
+*   2021-05-02 [`3401919`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/34019196cdac6b08e57d773e138a22394b609ea5 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated readme
+
+*   2021-05-02 [`436fc71`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/436fc71cf319c1e71b6cbd240b76d7cad5ecd8ba "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Added `blower_size` function.
+
+### [v15.12.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.12.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.11.1...v15.12.0 "diff with v15.11.1")
+*   2021-04-26 [`e2feceb`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/e2feceb608b4491424c0e4c1e7c191f7d8aeceec "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated readme
+
+*   2021-04-25 [`9c1a9bf`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/9c1a9bf3572c07a57b5bd1fde1d9a4aba14e5ea8 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Add facility to orient `core_xy` with left motor being lower or upper motor.
+
+#### [v15.11.1](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.11.1 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.11.0...v15.11.1 "diff with v15.11.0")
+*   2021-04-25 [`feec1e7`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/feec1e7ae5a5217586e0ab9e7b002e8af8f7c749 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated readme.
+
+*   2021-04-25 [`be76af2`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/be76af2fc490e10e4dd115a56019e33005f87db9 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Fixed typo in `leadnut.scad`.
+
+### [v15.11.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.11.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.10.1...v15.11.0 "diff with v15.10.1")
+*   2021-04-25 [`49fdfea`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/49fdfea7926d677b6e0a9eee2fbd928f2935e1eb "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added 35BYGHJ75 geared stepper.
+
+#### [v15.10.1](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.10.1 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.10.0...v15.10.1 "diff with v15.10.0")
+*   2021-04-25 [`ac0bacf`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/ac0bacfeda43af62256e7bd3184df695b3e01d37 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Removed echo in rails test.
+
 ### [v15.10.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v15.10.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v15.9.0...v15.10.0 "diff with v15.9.0")
 *   2021-04-13 [`e379fa8`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/e379fa8ada4a4089fc24ce5fc2c140a2531e2e95 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated readme.
 

global_defs.scad

@@ -27,15 +27,16 @@
 //  Setting $_bom in the local file overrides it in the local file but not in the libs.
 //
 rr_green = [0, 146/255, 0];                                               // RepRap logo colour
+crimson  = [220/255, 20/255, 60/255];
 
 $_bom           = is_undef($bom)             ? 0      : $bom;             // 0 no bom, 1 assemblies and stls, 2 vitamins as well
 $exploded       = is_undef($explode)         ? 0      : $explode;         // 1 for exploded view
-layer_height    = is_undef($layer_height)    ? 0.25   : $layer_height;    // layer heigth when printing
+layer_height    = is_undef($layer_height)    ? 0.25   : $layer_height;    // layer height when printing
 extrusion_width = is_undef($extrusion_width) ? 0.5    : $extrusion_width; // filament width when printing
 nozzle          = is_undef($nozzle)          ? 0.45   : $nozzle;          // 3D printer nozzle
 cnc_bit_r       = is_undef($cnc_bit_r)       ? 1.2    : $cnc_bit_r;       // minimum tool radius when milling 2D objects
 pp1_colour      = is_undef($pp1_colour)      ? rr_green : $pp1_colour;    // printed part colour 1, RepRap logo colour
-pp2_colour      = is_undef($pp2_colour)      ? "Crimson"  : $pp2_colour;  // printed part colour 2
+pp2_colour      = is_undef($pp2_colour)      ? crimson : $pp2_colour;     // printed part colour 2
 pp3_colour      = is_undef($pp3_colour)      ? "SteelBlue" : $pp3_colour; // printed part colour 3
 pp4_colour      = is_undef($pp4_colour)      ? "darkorange" : $pp4_colour;// printed part colour 4
 show_rays       = is_undef($show_rays)       ? false  : $show_rays;       // show camera sight lines and light direction

lib.scad

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ include <vitamins/pcbs.scad>
 include <vitamins/batteries.scad>
 include <vitamins/bearing_blocks.scad>
 include <vitamins/blowers.scad>
+include <vitamins/bldc_motors.scad>
 include <vitamins/box_sections.scad>
 include <vitamins/bulldogs.scad>
 include <vitamins/buttons.scad>

libtest.scad

@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ use <tests/ball_bearings.scad>
 use <tests/batteries.scad>
 use <tests/bearing_blocks.scad>
 use <tests/belts.scad>
+use <tests/BLDC_motors.scad>
 use <tests/blowers.scad>
 use <tests/box_sections.scad>
 use <tests/bulldogs.scad>
@@ -427,7 +428,9 @@ extrusion_brackets_y = rails_y + 250;
 sk_brackets_y = extrusion_brackets_y + 80;
 kp_pillow_blocks_y = sk_brackets_y + 50;
 scs_bearing_blocks_y = kp_pillow_blocks_y + 60;
-box_sections_y = sheets_y;
+cable_strip_y = fans_y + 50;
+box_sections_y = cable_strip_y;
+BLDC_y = sheets_y;
 
 translate([x4 + 200, belts_y + 58]) {
     belt_test();
@@ -443,7 +446,7 @@ translate([x4 + 175, belts_y, -20])
 translate([x4, rails_y + 130])
     rails();
 
-translate([770, fans_y + 50])
+translate([770, cable_strip_y])
     cable_strips();
 
 translate([x4, kp_pillow_blocks_y])
@@ -461,7 +464,10 @@ translate([x4 + 120, extrusion_brackets_y])
 translate([x4, scs_bearing_blocks_y])
     scs_bearing_blocks();
 
-translate([x4, box_sections_y])
+translate([x4, BLDC_y])
+    bldc_motors();
+
+translate([x6, box_sections_y])
     box_sections();
 
 translate([x6, 125])

readme.md

@@ -22,30 +22,30 @@ A list of changes classified as breaking, additions or fixes is maintained in [C
 <table><tr>
 <th align="left"> Vitamins A-H </th><th align="left"> Vitamins I-Q </th><th align="left"> Vitamins R-Z </th><th align="left"> Printed </th><th align="left"> Utilities </th><th align="left"> Core Utilities </th></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#Axials">Axials</a> </td><td> <a href = "#IECs">IECs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rails">Rails</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Box">Box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Annotation">Annotation</a> </td><td> <a href = "#BOM">BOM</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Ball_bearings">Ball_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Inserts">Inserts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Ring_terminals">Ring_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Butt_box">Butt_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Bezier">Bezier</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Clip">Clip</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Batteries">Batteries</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Jack">Jack</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rockers">Rockers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Cable_grommets">Cable_grommets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Catenary">Catenary</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Global">Global</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Bearing_blocks">Bearing_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#LDRs">LDRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rod">Rod</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Camera_housing">Camera_housing</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Core_xy">Core_xy</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Polyholes">Polyholes</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Belts">Belts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#LED_meters">LED_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SK_brackets">SK_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Carriers">Carriers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Dogbones">Dogbones</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_rectangle">Rounded_rectangle</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Blowers">Blowers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#LEDs">LEDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SMDs">SMDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Corner_block">Corner_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Fillet">Fillet</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sphere">Sphere</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Box_sections">Box_sections</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Leadnuts">Leadnuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SSRs">SSRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Door_hinge">Door_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Gears">Gears</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Teardrops">Teardrops</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Light_strips">Light_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Screws">Screws</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Door_latch">Door_latch</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Hanging_hole">Hanging_hole</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Buttons">Buttons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Linear_bearings">Linear_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sealing_strip">Sealing_strip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Drag_chain">Drag_chain</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Horiholes">Horiholes</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Cable_strips">Cable_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Magnets">Magnets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Shaft_couplings">Shaft_couplings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Fan_guard">Fan_guard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Layout">Layout</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Cameras">Cameras</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Mains_sockets">Mains_sockets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sheets">Sheets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Fixing_block">Fixing_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Maths">Maths</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Circlips">Circlips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Microswitches">Microswitches</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Spades">Spades</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Flat_hinge">Flat_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Offset">Offset</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Components">Components</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Microview">Microview</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Spools">Spools</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Foot">Foot</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Quadrant">Quadrant</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#DIP">DIP</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Modules">Modules</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Springs">Springs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Handle">Handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Round">Round</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#D_connectors">D_connectors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Nuts">Nuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Stepper_motors">Stepper_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PCB_mount">PCB_mount</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_cylinder">Rounded_cylinder</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Displays">Displays</a> </td><td> <a href = "#O_ring">O_ring</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Swiss_clips">Swiss_clips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PSU_shroud">PSU_shroud</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_polygon">Rounded_polygon</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Extrusion_brackets">Extrusion_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Opengrab">Opengrab</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Toggles">Toggles</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pocket_handle">Pocket_handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_triangle">Rounded_triangle</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Extrusions">Extrusions</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PCB">PCB</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Transformers">Transformers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Press_fit">Press_fit</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sector">Sector</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Fans">Fans</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PCBs">PCBs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Tubings">Tubings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Printed_box">Printed_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sweep">Sweep</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Fuseholder">Fuseholder</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PSUs">PSUs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Variacs">Variacs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Printed_pulleys">Printed_pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Thread">Thread</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Geared_steppers">Geared_steppers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Panel_meters">Panel_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Veroboard">Veroboard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Ribbon_clamp">Ribbon_clamp</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Tube">Tube</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Green_terminals">Green_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pillars">Pillars</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Washers">Washers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SSR_shroud">SSR_shroud</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Hot_ends">Hot_ends</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pillow_blocks">Pillow_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Wire">Wire</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Screw_knob">Screw_knob</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#Hygrometer">Hygrometer</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pin_headers">Pin_headers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Zipties">Zipties</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Socket_box">Socket_box</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td></td><td> <a href = "#Pulleys">Pulleys</a> </td><td></td><td> <a href = "#Strap_handle">Strap_handle</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#BLDC_motors">BLDC_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Inserts">Inserts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Ring_terminals">Ring_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Butt_box">Butt_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Bezier">Bezier</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Clip">Clip</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Ball_bearings">Ball_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Jack">Jack</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rockers">Rockers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Cable_grommets">Cable_grommets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Catenary">Catenary</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Global">Global</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Batteries">Batteries</a> </td><td> <a href = "#LDRs">LDRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rod">Rod</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Camera_housing">Camera_housing</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Core_xy">Core_xy</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Polyholes">Polyholes</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Bearing_blocks">Bearing_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#LED_meters">LED_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SK_brackets">SK_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Carriers">Carriers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Dogbones">Dogbones</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_rectangle">Rounded_rectangle</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Belts">Belts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#LEDs">LEDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SMDs">SMDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Corner_block">Corner_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Fillet">Fillet</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sphere">Sphere</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Blowers">Blowers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Leadnuts">Leadnuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SSRs">SSRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Door_hinge">Door_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Gears">Gears</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Teardrops">Teardrops</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Box_sections">Box_sections</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Light_strips">Light_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Screws">Screws</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Door_latch">Door_latch</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Hanging_hole">Hanging_hole</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Linear_bearings">Linear_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sealing_strip">Sealing_strip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Drag_chain">Drag_chain</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Horiholes">Horiholes</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Buttons">Buttons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Magnets">Magnets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Shaft_couplings">Shaft_couplings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Fan_guard">Fan_guard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Layout">Layout</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Cable_strips">Cable_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Mains_sockets">Mains_sockets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sheets">Sheets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Fixing_block">Fixing_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Maths">Maths</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Cameras">Cameras</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Microswitches">Microswitches</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Spades">Spades</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Flat_hinge">Flat_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Offset">Offset</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Circlips">Circlips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Microview">Microview</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Spools">Spools</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Foot">Foot</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Quadrant">Quadrant</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Components">Components</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Modules">Modules</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Springs">Springs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Handle">Handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Round">Round</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#DIP">DIP</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Nuts">Nuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Stepper_motors">Stepper_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PCB_mount">PCB_mount</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_cylinder">Rounded_cylinder</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#D_connectors">D_connectors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#O_ring">O_ring</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Swiss_clips">Swiss_clips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PSU_shroud">PSU_shroud</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_polygon">Rounded_polygon</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Displays">Displays</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Opengrab">Opengrab</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Toggles">Toggles</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pocket_handle">Pocket_handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Rounded_triangle">Rounded_triangle</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Extrusion_brackets">Extrusion_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PCB">PCB</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Transformers">Transformers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Press_fit">Press_fit</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sector">Sector</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Extrusions">Extrusions</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PCBs">PCBs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Tubings">Tubings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Printed_box">Printed_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Sweep">Sweep</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Fans">Fans</a> </td><td> <a href = "#PSUs">PSUs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Variacs">Variacs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Printed_pulleys">Printed_pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Thread">Thread</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Fuseholder">Fuseholder</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Panel_meters">Panel_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Veroboard">Veroboard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Ribbon_clamp">Ribbon_clamp</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Tube">Tube</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Geared_steppers">Geared_steppers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pillars">Pillars</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Washers">Washers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#SSR_shroud">SSR_shroud</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Green_terminals">Green_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pillow_blocks">Pillow_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Wire">Wire</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Screw_knob">Screw_knob</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Hot_ends">Hot_ends</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pin_headers">Pin_headers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Zipties">Zipties</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Socket_box">Socket_box</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#Hygrometer">Hygrometer</a> </td><td> <a href = "#Pulleys">Pulleys</a> </td><td></td><td> <a href = "#Strap_handle">Strap_handle</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
 </table>
 
 ---
@@ -334,6 +334,73 @@ Individual teeth are not drawn, instead they are represented by a lighter colour
 |   6 | `screw(M3_grub_screw, 6)` |  Screw M3 grub x  6mm |
 
 
+<a href="#top">Top</a>
+
+---
+<a name="BLDC_motors"></a>
+## BLDC_motors
+ Brushless DC electric motor
+
+[vitamins/bldc_motors.scad](vitamins/bldc_motors.scad) Object definitions.
+
+[vitamins/bldc_motor.scad](vitamins/bldc_motor.scad) Implementation.
+
+[tests/BLDC_motors.scad](tests/BLDC_motors.scad) Code for this example.
+
+### Properties
+| Function | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `BLDC_base_diameter(type)` | Base diameter |
+| `BLDC_base_height_1(type)` | Base height 1 |
+| `BLDC_base_height_2(type)` | Base height 2 |
+| `BLDC_base_hole_diameter(type)` | Base hole diameter |
+| `BLDC_base_holes(type)` | Base holes |
+| `BLDC_base_open(type)` | Base open |
+| `BLDC_bell_diameter(type)` | Bell diameter |
+| `BLDC_bell_height_1(type)` | Bell height 1 |
+| `BLDC_bell_height_2(type)` | Bell height 2 |
+| `BLDC_bell_hole_diameter(type)` | Bell hole diameter |
+| `BLDC_bell_holes(type)` | Bell holes |
+| `BLDC_bell_spokes(type)` | Bell spoke count |
+| `BLDC_body_colour(type)` | Body colour |
+| `BLDC_boss_diameter(type)` | Boss diameter |
+| `BLDC_boss_height(type)` | Boss height |
+| `BLDC_diameter(type)` | Diameter of motor |
+| `BLDC_height(type)` | Height of motor including boss, if any, but excluding prop shaft |
+| `BLDC_prop_shaft_diameter(type)` | Diameter of unthreaded portion of prop shaft |
+| `BLDC_prop_shaft_length(type)` | Prop shaft length, including threaded section |
+| `BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_diameter(type)` | Diameter of threaded section of prop shaft |
+| `BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_length(type)` | Length of threaded section of prop shaft |
+| `BLDC_shaft_diameter(type)` | shaft diameter |
+| `BLDC_shaft_length(type)` | Total shaft length |
+| `BLDC_shaft_offset(type)` | shaft offset from base |
+| `BLDC_side_colour(type)` | Side colour |
+| `BLDC_wire_diameter(type)` | Wire diameter |
+
+### Modules
+| Module | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `BLDC(type)` | Draw specified BLDC motor |
+| `BLDC_base_screw_positions(type, n = 4)` | Positions children at the base screw holes |
+| `BLDC_bell_screw_positions(type, n = 4)` | Positions children at the bell screw holes |
+| `BLDC_screw_positions(holes, n = 4)` | Screw positions utility function |
+
+![bldc_motors](tests/png/bldc_motors.png)
+
+### Vitamins
+| Qty | Module call | BOM entry |
+| ---:|:--- |:---|
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC0603)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC0603 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC0802)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC0802 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC1105)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC1105 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC1306)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC1306 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC1804)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC1804 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC2205)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC2205 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC2212)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC2212 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC3548)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC3548 |
+|   1 | `BLDC(BLDC4250)` |  Brushless DC motor BLDC4250 |
+
+
 <a href="#top">Top</a>
 
 ---
@@ -373,6 +440,7 @@ Models of radial blowers.
 |:--- |:--- |
 | `blower_casing_is_square(type)` | True for square radial fans, false for spiral shape radial blowers |
 | `blower_exit_offset(type)` | Offset of exit's centre from the edge |
+| `blower_size(type)` | Size |
 
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
@@ -1484,7 +1552,7 @@ Nuts for leadscrews.
 | `leadnut_flange_t(type)` | Flange thickness |
 | `leadnut_height(type)` | Total height |
 | `leadnut_hole_dia(type)` | The diameter of the screw holes |
-| `leadnut_hole_pitch(type)` | The radia pitch of the screw holes |
+| `leadnut_hole_pitch(type)` | The radial pitch of the screw holes |
 | `leadnut_holes(type)` | The number of screw holes |
 | `leadnut_lead(type)` | Screw lead |
 | `leadnut_od(type)` | Outer diameter of the shank |
@@ -5685,8 +5753,8 @@ allows flexible positioning of the motors.
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `coreXY(type, size, pos, separation, x_gap, plain_idler_offset = 0, upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = false)` | Wrapper module to draw both belts of a coreXY setup |
-| `coreXY_belts(type, carriagePosition, coreXYPosBL, coreXYPosTR, separation, x_gap = 20, upper_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], lower_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], show_pulleys = false)` | Draw the coreXY belts |
+| `coreXY(type, size, pos, separation, x_gap, plain_idler_offset = 0, upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = false, left_lower = false)` | Wrapper module to draw both belts of a coreXY setup |
+| `coreXY_belts(type, carriagePosition, coreXYPosBL, coreXYPosTR, separation, x_gap = 20, upper_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], lower_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], show_pulleys = false, left_lower = false)` | Draw the coreXY belts |
 | `coreXY_half(type, size, pos, separation_y = 0, x_gap = 0, plain_idler_offset = 0, drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], show_pulleys = false, lower_belt = false, hflip = false)` | Draw one belt of a coreXY setup |
 
 ![core_xy](tests/png/core_xy.png)

tests/BLDC_motors.scad

@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2021
+// 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 <../core.scad>
+use <../utils/layout.scad>
+
+include <../vitamins/bldc_motors.scad>
+
+module bldc_motors()
+    layout([for(b = bldc_motors) BLDC_diameter(b)])
+        rotate(-90)
+            BLDC(bldc_motors[$i]);
+
+if($preview)
+    let($show_threads = 1)
+        bldc_motors();

tests/BOM.scad

@@ -20,10 +20,10 @@
 //
 //! BOM and assembly demonstration
 //
+$explode = 1; // Normally set on the command line when generating assembly views with views.py
 include <../core.scad>
 include <../vitamins/sheets.scad>
 use <../vitamins/insert.scad>
-$explode = 1; // Normally set on the command line when generating assembly views with views.py
 
 screw = M3_cap_screw;
 sheet = PMMA3;

tests/LDRs.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 include <../vitamins/ldrs.scad>
 
 use <../utils/layout.scad>

tests/ball_bearings.scad

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
-
+include <../core.scad>
 use <../utils/layout.scad>
 
 include <../vitamins/ball_bearings.scad>

tests/displays.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 use <../utils/layout.scad>
 
 include <../vitamins/displays.scad>

tests/geared_steppers.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 include <../vitamins/geared_steppers.scad>
 
 use <../utils/layout.scad>

tests/green_terminals.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 use <../utils/layout.scad>
 
 include <../vitamins/green_terminals.scad>

tests/hygrometer.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 use <../vitamins/hygrometer.scad>
 
 if($preview)

tests/microview.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 use <../vitamins/microview.scad>
 
 microview(!$preview);

tests/o_ring.scad

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
+include <../core.scad>
 use <../vitamins/o_ring.scad>
 
 module o_rings()

tests/press_fit.scad

@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
-
-include <../printed/press_fit.scad>
+include <../core.scad>
+use <../printed/press_fit.scad>
 
 module press_fits()
 {

utils/core_xy.scad

@@ -180,24 +180,25 @@ module coreXY_half(type, size, pos, separation_y = 0, x_gap = 0, plain_idler_off
         tooth_colour = lower_belt ? coreXY_lower_tooth_colour(type) : coreXY_upper_tooth_colour(type));
 }
 
-module coreXY(type, size, pos, separation, x_gap, plain_idler_offset = 0, upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = false) { //! Wrapper module to draw both belts of a coreXY setup
+module coreXY(type, size, pos, separation, x_gap, plain_idler_offset = 0, upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = false, left_lower = false) { //! Wrapper module to draw both belts of a coreXY setup
     translate([size.x / 2 - separation.x / 2, size.y / 2, -separation.z / 2]) {
         // lower belt
-        hflip()
+        hflip(!left_lower)
             explode(25)
-                coreXY_half(type, size, [size.x - pos.x - separation.x, pos.y], separation.y, x_gap, plain_idler_offset, [-lower_drive_pulley_offset.x, lower_drive_pulley_offset.y], show_pulleys, lower_belt = true, hflip = true);
+                coreXY_half(type, size, [size.x - pos.x - separation.x/2 - (left_lower ? x_gap : 0), pos.y], separation.y, x_gap, plain_idler_offset, [-lower_drive_pulley_offset.x, lower_drive_pulley_offset.y], show_pulleys, lower_belt = true, hflip = true);
 
         // upper belt
         translate([separation.x, 0, separation.z])
-            explode(25)
-                coreXY_half(type, size, [pos.x, pos.y], separation.y, x_gap, plain_idler_offset, upper_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys, lower_belt = false, hflip=false);
+            hflip(left_lower)
+                explode(25)
+                    coreXY_half(type, size, [pos.x + separation.x/2 + (left_lower ? x_gap : 0), pos.y], separation.y, x_gap, plain_idler_offset, upper_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys, lower_belt = false, hflip = false);
     }
 }
 
-module coreXY_belts(type, carriagePosition, coreXYPosBL, coreXYPosTR, separation, x_gap = 20, upper_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], lower_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], show_pulleys = false) { //! Draw the coreXY belts
+module coreXY_belts(type, carriagePosition, coreXYPosBL, coreXYPosTR, separation, x_gap = 20, upper_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], lower_drive_pulley_offset = [0, 0], show_pulleys = false, left_lower = false) { //! Draw the coreXY belts
     assert(coreXYPosBL.z == coreXYPosTR.z);
 
     coreXYSize = coreXYPosTR - coreXYPosBL;
     translate(coreXYPosBL)
-        coreXY(type, coreXYSize, [carriagePosition.x - coreXYPosBL.x + separation.x / 2, carriagePosition.y - coreXYPosBL.y], separation = separation, x_gap = x_gap, plain_idler_offset = 0, upper_drive_pulley_offset = upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset = lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = show_pulleys);
+        coreXY(type, coreXYSize, [carriagePosition.x - coreXYPosBL.x, carriagePosition.y - coreXYPosBL.y], separation = separation, x_gap = x_gap, plain_idler_offset = 0, upper_drive_pulley_offset = upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset = lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = show_pulleys, left_lower = left_lower);
 }

utils/rounded_polygon.scad

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ module rounded_polygon(points, _tangents = undef) { //! Draw the rounded polygon
     indices = [0 : len - 1];
     tangents = [ for (t = _tangents ? _tangents : rounded_polygon_tangents(points)) each [t.x, t.y] ];
 
-    difference(convexity = points) {
+    difference() {
         union() {
             for(i = indices)
                 if(points[i][2] > 0)

utils/thread.scad

@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ function thread_profile(h, crest, angle, overlap = 0.1) = //! Create thread prof
         [[-base / 2, -overlap, 0], [-crest / 2, h, 0], [crest / 2, h, 0], [base / 2, -overlap, 0]];
 
 module thread(dia, pitch, length, profile, center = true, top = -1, bot = -1, starts = 1, solid = true, female = false, colour = undef) { //! Create male or female thread, ends can be tapered, chamfered or square
+    assert(is_undef(colour) || is_list(colour), "Thread colour must be in [r, g, b] form");
     //
     // Apply colour if defined
     //
@@ -190,7 +191,8 @@ module female_metric_thread(d, pitch, length, center = true, top = -1, bot = -1,
 }
 
 function metric_coarse_pitch(d) //! Convert metric diameter to pitch
-    = d == 1.6 ? 0.35  // M1.6
+    = d == 1.4 ? 0.3   // M1.4
+    : d == 1.6 ? 0.35  // M1.6
                : [0.4, // M2
                   0.45,// M2.5
                   0.5, // M3

vitamins/bldc_motor.scad

@@ -0,0 +1,286 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2021
+// 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/>.
+//
+
+//
+//!  Brushless DC electric motor
+//
+include <NopSCADlib/core.scad>
+
+use <NopSCADlib/vitamins/rod.scad>
+use <NopSCADlib/utils/thread.scad>
+use <NopSCADlib/utils/tube.scad>
+
+
+function BLDC_diameter(type)                    = type[1]; //! Diameter of motor
+function BLDC_height(type)                      = type[2]; //! Height of motor including boss, if any, but excluding prop shaft
+function BLDC_shaft_diameter(type)              = type[3]; //! shaft diameter
+function BLDC_shaft_length(type)                = type[4]; //! Total shaft length
+function BLDC_shaft_offset(type)                = type[5]; //! shaft offset from base
+function BLDC_body_colour(type)                 = type[6]; //! Body colour
+function BLDC_base_diameter(type)               = type[7]; //! Base diameter
+function BLDC_base_height_1(type)               = type[8]; //! Base height 1
+function BLDC_base_height_2(type)               = type[9]; //! Base height 2
+function BLDC_base_hole_diameter(type)          = type[10]; //! Base hole diameter
+function BLDC_base_holes(type)                  = type[11]; //! Base holes
+function BLDC_base_open(type)                   = type[12]; //! Base open
+function BLDC_wire_diameter(type)               = type[13]; //! Wire diameter
+function BLDC_side_colour(type)                 = type[14]; //! Side colour
+function BLDC_bell_diameter(type)               = type[15]; //! Bell diameter
+function BLDC_bell_height_1(type)               = type[16]; //! Bell height 1
+function BLDC_bell_height_2(type)               = type[17]; //! Bell height 2
+function BLDC_bell_hole_diameter(type)          = type[18]; //! Bell hole diameter
+function BLDC_bell_holes(type)                  = type[19]; //! Bell holes
+function BLDC_bell_spokes(type)                 = type[20]; //! Bell spoke count
+function BLDC_boss_diameter(type)               = type[21]; //! Boss diameter
+function BLDC_boss_height(type)                 = type[22]; //! Boss height
+function BLDC_prop_shaft_length(type)           = type[23]; //! Prop shaft length, including threaded section
+function BLDC_prop_shaft_diameter(type)         = type[24]; //! Diameter of unthreaded portion of prop shaft
+function BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_length(type)    = type[25]; //! Length of threaded section of prop shaft
+function BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_diameter(type)  = type[26]; //! Diameter of threaded section of prop shaft
+
+bldc_cap_colour  = grey(50);
+bldc_shaft_colour = grey(90);
+bldc_bearing_colour = grey(80);
+
+module BLDC(type) { //! Draw specified BLDC motor
+    vitamin(str("BLDC(", type[0], "): Brushless DC motor ", type[0]));
+
+    body_colour = BLDC_body_colour(type);
+    side_colour = BLDC_side_colour(type);
+    body_diameter = BLDC_diameter(type);
+    wall_thickness = 1;
+
+    height = BLDC_height(type) - BLDC_boss_height(type);
+
+    module feet(base_diameter) {
+        holes = BLDC_base_holes(type);
+        hole_count = is_list(holes) ? len(holes) : 4;
+        for(i = [0 : 1 : hole_count - 1]) {
+            spacing = is_list(holes) ? holes[i] : holes;
+            radius = base_diameter / 2 - spacing / 2;
+            rotate(i * 360 / hole_count + (hole_count == 4 ? 45 : 0))
+                difference() {
+                    hull() {
+                        circle(r = radius);
+                        translate([-spacing / 2, 0])
+                            circle(r = radius);
+                    }
+                    translate([-spacing / 2, 0])
+                        circle(d = BLDC_base_hole_diameter(type));
+                }
+        }
+    }
+
+    module cutout(d1, d2, r, h) {
+        translate_z(-eps)
+            linear_extrude(h + 2 * eps)
+                hull() {
+                    translate([d1 / 2, 0])
+                        circle(r = r);
+                    translate([d2 / 2, -r])
+                        square([eps, 2 * r]);
+                }
+    }
+
+    module cutout2(d1, r1, d2, r2, h) {
+        translate_z(-eps)
+            linear_extrude(h + 2 * eps)
+                hull() {
+                    translate([d1 / 2, 0])
+                        circle(r = r1);
+                    translate([d2 / 2, 0])
+                        circle(r = r2);
+                }
+    }
+
+    module base() {
+        base_diameter = BLDC_base_diameter(type);
+        h1 = BLDC_base_height_1(type);
+        h2 = BLDC_base_height_2(type);
+        color(body_colour)
+            if (BLDC_base_open(type)) {
+                linear_extrude(h1)
+                    difference() {
+                        union() {
+                            feet(base_diameter);
+                            circle(d = 3 * BLDC_shaft_diameter(type));
+                        }
+                        circle(d = 2 * BLDC_shaft_diameter(type));
+                    }
+                translate_z(h1)
+                    cylinder(d = 3 * BLDC_shaft_diameter(type), h = h2);
+            } else {
+                difference() {
+                    union() {
+                        render(convexity = 8)
+                            linear_extrude(h1)
+                                difference() {
+                                    circle(d = base_diameter);
+                                    circle(d = 2 * BLDC_shaft_diameter(type));
+                                    BLDC_base_screw_positions(type)
+                                        circle(d = BLDC_base_hole_diameter(type));
+                                }
+                        rotate_extrude()
+                            polygon([ [base_diameter / 2, 0], [body_diameter / 2, h1], [body_diameter / 2, h1+h2], [body_diameter / 2 - wall_thickness, h1 + h2], [body_diameter / 2 - wall_thickness, h1], [base_diameter / 2, h1] ]);
+                    }
+                r = body_diameter > 40 ? 2 : body_diameter * PI / (8 * 3);
+                if (body_diameter > 40) {
+                    r = 2;
+                    // cutout for wires
+                    translate_z(h2 /2)
+                        cutout(base_diameter, body_diameter, 6, h1);
+                    for (a = [90, 180, 270])
+                        rotate(a) {
+                            cutout(base_diameter - 2 * r, body_diameter, r, h1 + h2 / 2);
+                            for (b = [-90 / 4, 90 / 4])
+                                rotate(b)
+                                    cutout(base_diameter - 5 * r, body_diameter, r, h1 + h2 / 2);
+                        }
+                } else {
+                    r = body_diameter * PI / (8 * 3);
+                    for (a = [0, 90, 180, 270])
+                        rotate(a)
+                            cutout(base_diameter, body_diameter, r, h1);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        color(bldc_bearing_colour)
+            translate_z(0.25)
+                tube(or = BLDC_shaft_diameter(type), ir = BLDC_shaft_diameter(type) / 2, h = h1, center = false);
+
+        if (show_threads)
+            BLDC_base_screw_positions(type)
+                female_metric_thread(BLDC_base_hole_diameter(type), metric_coarse_pitch(BLDC_base_hole_diameter(type)), h1, center = false, colour = body_colour);
+
+        wire_diameter = BLDC_wire_diameter(type);
+        for (i = [0 : 2])
+            color(wire_diameter >= 3 ? ["yellow", grey(20), "red"][i] : grey(20))
+                translate([body_diameter / 5, (i - 1) * wire_diameter, wire_diameter / 2 + 0.25 + (body_diameter > 40 ? h2/2 : 0)])
+                    rotate([0, 90, 0])
+                        cylinder(r = wire_diameter / 2, h = body_diameter / 2, center = false);
+
+    } // end module base
+
+    module bell() {
+        bell_diameter = BLDC_bell_diameter(type);
+        h1 = BLDC_bell_height_1(type);
+        h2 = BLDC_bell_height_2(type);
+        gap = BLDC_base_open(type) ? 0 : height > 20 ? 0.5 : 0.25;
+        side_length = height - h2 - h1 - gap - BLDC_base_height_1(type) - BLDC_base_height_2(type);
+
+        color(body_colour) {
+            translate_z(height - h2) {
+                difference() {
+                    union() {
+                        top_thickness = min(h2, 2);
+                        render(convexity = 8)
+                            translate_z(h2 - top_thickness)
+                                linear_extrude(top_thickness)
+                                    difference() {
+                                        circle(d = bell_diameter);
+                                        if (BLDC_shaft_length(type) > height)
+                                            circle(d = BLDC_shaft_diameter(type));
+                                        BLDC_bell_screw_positions(type)
+                                            circle(d = BLDC_bell_hole_diameter(type));
+                                    }
+                        rotate_extrude()
+                            polygon([ [bell_diameter/2, h2], [body_diameter/2, 0], [body_diameter/2, -h1], [body_diameter/2 - wall_thickness, -h1], [body_diameter/2 - wall_thickness, 0], [bell_diameter/2, h2 - top_thickness] ]);
+                    }
+                    spoke_count = BLDC_bell_spokes(type);
+                    if (spoke_count % 4 == 0) {
+                        r = body_diameter > 40 ? body_diameter / 15 : 2.5;
+                        for (a = [0, 90, 180, 270])
+                            rotate(a) {
+                                cutout(bell_diameter + 2 * r, body_diameter, r, h2);
+                                rotate(45) {
+                                    cutout(bell_diameter, body_diameter, r, h2);
+                                }
+                            }
+                    } else {
+                        r1 = bell_diameter * PI / (spoke_count * 3);
+                        r2 = body_diameter * PI / (spoke_count * 3);
+                        for (i = [0 : 1 : spoke_count - 1])
+                            rotate(i * 360 / spoke_count)
+                                cutout2(bell_diameter, r1, body_diameter, r2, h2);
+                    }
+                } // end difference
+            } // end translate
+
+            if (BLDC_boss_height(type))
+                translate_z(height)
+                    tube(or = BLDC_boss_diameter(type)/2, ir = BLDC_shaft_diameter(type)/2, h = BLDC_boss_height(type), center = false);
+
+            if (BLDC_prop_shaft_diameter(type))
+                translate_z(height + BLDC_boss_height(type)) {
+                    thread_diameter = BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_diameter(type);
+                    unthreaded_length = BLDC_prop_shaft_length(type) - BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_length(type);
+                    cylinder(d=BLDC_prop_shaft_diameter(type), h = unthreaded_length);
+                    translate_z(unthreaded_length)
+                        if (show_threads)
+                            male_metric_thread(thread_diameter, metric_coarse_pitch(thread_diameter), BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_length(type), center = false);
+                        else
+                            cylinder(d = thread_diameter, h = BLDC_prop_shaft_thread_length(type));
+                }
+        } // end colour
+
+        color(side_colour)
+            translate_z(height - h2 - h1  -side_length)
+                tube(body_diameter/2, body_diameter/2 - wall_thickness, side_length, center = false);
+
+        if (show_threads)
+            translate_z(height)
+                BLDC_bell_screw_positions(type)
+                    vflip()
+                        female_metric_thread(BLDC_bell_hole_diameter(type), metric_coarse_pitch(BLDC_bell_hole_diameter(type)), h2, center = false, colour = body_colour);
+    } // end module bell
+
+    base();
+    bell();
+
+    color(bldc_shaft_colour)
+        translate_z(-BLDC_shaft_offset(type) - eps)
+            not_on_bom()
+                rod(d = BLDC_shaft_diameter(type), l = BLDC_shaft_length(type), center = false);
+
+}
+
+module BLDC_screw_positions(holes, n = 4) { //! Screw positions utility function
+    hole_count = is_list(holes) ? len(holes) : 4;
+    for($i = [0 : min(n, hole_count) - 1]) {
+        spacing = is_list(holes) ? holes[$i] : holes;
+        rotate($i * 360 / hole_count)
+            translate([spacing / 2, 0])
+                rotate(-$i * 90)
+                    children();
+    }
+}
+
+module BLDC_base_screw_positions(type, n = 4) { //! Positions children at the base screw holes
+    if (BLDC_base_holes(type))
+        rotate(is_list(BLDC_base_holes(type)) && len(BLDC_base_holes(type)) == 3 ? 180 : 45)
+            BLDC_screw_positions(BLDC_base_holes(type), n)
+                children();
+}
+
+module BLDC_bell_screw_positions(type, n = 4) { //! Positions children at the bell screw holes
+    if (BLDC_bell_holes(type))
+        rotate(is_list(BLDC_bell_holes(type)) && len(BLDC_bell_holes(type)) == 3 ? 30 : 0)
+            BLDC_screw_positions(BLDC_bell_holes(type), n)
+                children();
+}

vitamins/bldc_motors.scad

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2021
+// 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/>.
+//
+
+//
+// Brushless DC electric motors
+//
+//                                     shaft  shaft shaft      body   base             holes                 base            side  bell             holes          boss  prop shaft   thread
+//                      diameter height diam length offset   colour   diam   h1    h2  diam position         open  wire    colour  diam   h1    h1  d  pos   spokes  d  h  length diam  length  diam
+BLDC0603  = ["BLDC0603",    9.0,  8,      1,  15.5,     1, crimson,    10,   1,  1.5,  1.4, [6,6,6],        true,  0.8, grey(20),    9,   1,    1,  0,  0,       5,  0, 0,     0,   0,      0,     0];
+BLDC0802  = ["BLDC0802",   11.5,  9.5,  1.5,    12,   0.5, grey(20),    9,   1,    2,  1.6, [6,6,6],        true,  1.0, grey(20),   11,   2, 0.75,  0,  0,       3,  0, 0,     0,   0,      0,     0];
+BLDC1105  = ["BLDC1105",   14.0, 11.75, 1.5,    11,     0, grey(90), 12.5, 1.6,  1.4,  2,    9,             true,  1.0, grey(90),   12,   1,    1,  2, [5,5],    4,  0, 0,     0,   0,      0,     0];
+BLDC1306  = ["BLDC1306",  17.75, 14.5,    2,    14,     0, crimson,    16, 1.5,    1,  2,   12,            false,  1.0, grey(20),   12,   1,    1,  0,  0,       6,  8, 1,  11.5,   5,    6.5,     5];
+BLDC1804  = ["BLDC1804",   23.0, 12,      2,    11,     0, grey(20),   19, 2.5,  1.5,  2,   12,            false,  1.5, grey(20),   18,   1,  2.5,  0,  0,       6,  9, 1,    12,   5,      6,     5];
+BLDC2205  = ["BLDC2205",   28.0, 17.25,   3,    16,     0, crimson,    26,   2,    3,  3,   [19,16,19,16], false,  1.6, grey(20), 22.5,   1, 3.75,  0,  0,       6,  0, 0,    14,   5,      9,     5];
+BLDC2212  = ["BLDC2212",   28.0, 27,      3,    26,     0, grey(20),   23,   4,    2,  3,   [19,16,19,16], false,  2.0, grey(20),   18,   2,    4,  0,  0,       6,  0, 0,    14,   8,      7,     6];
+BLDC3548  = ["BLDC3548",   35.0, 45,      5,  65.5,     1, gold,       32,   7,    1,  3,   [25,19,25,19], false,  3.0, grey(20),   32,   2,    4,2.5, [16,16,16],6,12, 3.4,   0,   0,      0,     0];
+BLDC4250  = ["BLDC4250",   42.5, 48,      5,    70,    20, crimson,    38,   4,    6,  3,   25,            false,  3.5, grey(20),   28,   3,    6,  3, 17,       8, 12, 2,     0,   0,      0,     0];
+
+bldc_motors = [BLDC0603, BLDC0802, BLDC1105, BLDC1306, BLDC1804, BLDC2205, BLDC2212, BLDC3548, BLDC4250];
+
+use <bldc_motor.scad>

vitamins/blower.scad

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ use <screw.scad>
 function blower_length(type)      = type[2]; //! Length of enclosing rectangle
 function blower_width(type)       = type[3]; //! Width of enclosing rectangle
 function blower_depth(type)       = type[4]; //! Height
+function blower_size(type)        = [blower_length(type), blower_width(type), blower_depth(type)]; //! Size
 function blower_bore(type)        = type[5]; //! The air intake hole diameter
 function blower_screw(type)       = type[6]; //! The type of screws needed
 function blower_hub(type)         = type[7]; //! Rotor hub diameter

vitamins/leadnut.scad

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ function leadnut_flange_t(type)      = type[6];     //! Flange thickness
 function leadnut_flange_offset(type) = type[7];     //! Offset of the flange from the top
 function leadnut_holes(type)         = type[8];     //! The number of screw holes
 function leadnut_hole_dia(type)      = type[9];     //! The diameter of the screw holes
-function leadnut_hole_pitch(type)    = type[10];    //! The radia pitch of the screw holes
+function leadnut_hole_pitch(type)    = type[10];    //! The radial pitch of the screw holes
 function leadnut_screw(type)         = type[11];    //! The type of the fixing screws
 function leadnut_pitch(type)         = type[12];    //! Screw pitch
 function leadnut_lead(type)          = type[13];    //! Screw lead