Added M3x6_hex_pillar.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,6 +3,27 @@
 This changelog is generated by `changelog.py` using manually added semantic version tags to classify commits as breaking changes, additions or fixes.
 
 
+### [v18.2.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v18.2.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v18.1.0...v18.2.0 "diff with v18.1.0")
+*   2021-12-14 [`608f0b2`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/608f0b2db052b0c79597be39de5e89b9989e9270 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Simplified teardrop top length calculation.
+
+*   2021-12-11 [`8682d0a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/8682d0a4705ed2d85213d85702b5b9b039906f48 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Allow configuration of teardrop angle.
+
+### [v18.1.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v18.1.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v18.0.0...v18.1.0 "diff with v18.0.0")
+*   2021-12-14 [`abe1b1d`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/abe1b1db0157a86af14a68ec42bdaa3e079e73a3 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated readme.
+
+*   2021-12-14 [`71f935d`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/71f935de8e24673a10707cfe434a2faaf3de1c28 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Corrected FOV handling.
+
+*   2021-08-09 [`4138ed4`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/4138ed438e1111bafbe3bee17021a922966c334b "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Added ability to display camera field of view.
+
+## [v18.0.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v18.0.0 "show release") Breaking Changes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v17.10.0...v18.0.0 "diff with v17.10.0")
+*   2021-12-12 [`970c538`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/970c5384960bb4c436cb789a1c5869c0a4adfaa5 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated images and readme.
+
+*   2021-12-12 [`cec790e`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/cec790ec09befd2631734cda88f3254043955638 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Fixed y-carriage plain pulley and test.
+
+*   2021-11-27 [`e71db80`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/e71db80093e5131908dff4a6ecba02e5c213a7d8 "show commit") [M.B.](# "Martin Budden") Improvements to `core_xy`
+1. Better default parameters
+2. Changed `plain_idler_offset` to work in x and y, to facilitate larger idler pulleys
+
 ### [v17.10.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v17.10.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v17.9.0...v17.10.0 "diff with v17.9.0")
 *   2021-12-12 [`c31f58a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/c31f58a4fdf5163dc56b98e89f1a98d08cdfded2 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated images and readme.
 

global_defs.scad

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ cnc_bit_r       = is_undef($cnc_bit_r)       ? 1.2    : $cnc_bit_r;       // min
 show_rays       = is_undef($show_rays)       ? false  : $show_rays;       // show camera sight lines and light direction
 show_threads    = is_undef($show_threads)    ? false  : $show_threads;    // show screw threads
 show_plugs      = is_undef($show_plugs)      ? false  : $show_plugs;      // plugs on headers
+teardrop_angle  = is_undef($teardrop_angle)  ? 45     : $teardrop_angle;  // teardrop angle
 pp1_colour      = is_undef($pp1_colour)      ? rr_green     : $pp1_colour;// printed part colour 1, RepRap logo colour
 pp2_colour      = is_undef($pp2_colour)      ? crimson      : $pp2_colour;// printed part colour 2
 pp3_colour      = is_undef($pp3_colour)      ? "SteelBlue"  : $pp3_colour;// printed part colour 3

readme.md

@@ -678,6 +678,7 @@ PCB cameras.
 |:--- |:--- |
 | `camera_connector_pos(type)` | The flex connector block for the camera itself's position |
 | `camera_connector_size(type)` | The flex connector block for the camera itself's size |
+| `camera_fov(type)` | The field of view of the camera lens |
 | `camera_lens(type)` | Stack of lens parts, can be round, rectangular or rounded rectangular, with optional tapered aperture |
 | `camera_lens_offset(type)` | Offset of the lens center from the PCB centre |
 | `camera_pcb(type)` | The PCB part of the camera |
@@ -685,7 +686,7 @@ PCB cameras.
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `camera(type, show_lens = true)` | Draw specified PCB camera |
+| `camera(type, show_lens = true, fov_distance = 0, fov = undef)` | Draw specified PCB camera |
 | `camera_lens(type, offset = 0, show_lens = true)` | Draw the lens stack, with optional offset for making a clearance hole |
 
 ![cameras](tests/png/cameras.png)
@@ -875,6 +876,7 @@ D-connectors. Can be any number of ways, male or female, solder buckets, PCB mou
 | `d_connector_holes(type)` | Place children at the screw hole positions |
 | `d_pillar()` | Draw a pillar for a D-connector |
 | `d_plug(type, socket = false, pcb = false, idc = false)` | Draw specified D plug, which can be IDC, PCB or plain solder bucket |
+| `d_plug_D(length, width, rad)` | D plug D shape |
 | `d_socket(connector, pcb = false, idc = false)` | Draw specified D socket, which can be IDC, PCB or plain solder bucket |
 
 ![d_connectors](tests/png/d_connectors.png)
@@ -1960,7 +1962,9 @@ UK 13A sockets at the moment.
 ## Microswitches
 Used for limit switches. Currently only the button type is supported as the lever and roller types are less accurate.
 
-The switch is drawn with the button at the nominal operation point. This can be plus or minus `microswitch_op_tol(type)`.
+The origin of the switch is in the center of the body. `microswitch_button_pos()` is the offset to tip of the button at its operating point.
+
+The switch is drawn with the button at the nominal operation point. This actual trigger point can be plus or minus `microswitch_op_tol(type)`.
 
 When the button is released it comes out by a maximum of `microswitch_fp_max(type)` from the nominal operating point.
 
@@ -2669,6 +2673,7 @@ Threaded pillars. Each end can be male or female.
 | ---:|:--- |:---|
 |   1 | `pillar(M3x13_hex_pillar)` |  Pillar hex M/F M3x13 |
 |   1 | `pillar(M3x20_hex_pillar)` |  Pillar hex M/F M3x20 |
+|   1 | `pillar(M3x6_hex_pillar)` |  Pillar hex M/F M3x6 |
 |   1 | `pillar(M3x10_nylon_hex_pillar)` |  Pillar hex nylon M/F M3x10 |
 |   1 | `pillar(M3x20_nylon_hex_pillar)` |  Pillar hex nylon M/F M3x20 |
 |   1 | `pillar(M2x16_brass_pillar)` |  Pillar nurled F/M M2x16 |
@@ -4068,6 +4073,7 @@ Tubing and sleeving. The internal diameter can be forced to stretch it over some
 ### Functions
 | Function | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
+| `tubing_ir(type)` | Inside radius |
 | `tubing_or(type)` | Outside radius |
 
 ### Modules

utils/core/teardrops.scad

@@ -34,15 +34,18 @@ module teardrop(h, r, center = true, truncate = true, chamfer = 0, chamfer_both_
                 mirror([side, 0, 0])
                     intersection() {
                         hull()
-                        translate([offset, 0]) {
-                            circle4n(R);
+                            translate([offset, 0]) {
+                                circle4n(R);
 
-                            if(truncate)
-                                translate([0, R / 2])
-                                    square([2 * R * (sqrt(2) - 1), R], center = true);
-                            else
-                                polygon([[0, 0], [eps, 0], [0, R * sqrt(2)]]);
-                        }
+                                if (teardrop_angle > 0) {
+                                    x = R * tan(teardrop_angle / 2);
+                                    if(truncate)
+                                        translate([0, R / 2])
+                                            square([2 * x, R], center = true);
+                                    else
+                                        polygon([[0, 0], [eps, 0], [0, R + x * tan(min(teardrop_angle, 90 - eps))]]);
+                                }
+                            }
                         translate([0, -2 * R])
                             square([R, 4 * R]);
                     }

vitamins/camera.scad

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ function camera_lens_offset(type)   = type[3]; //! Offset of the lens center fro
 function camera_lens(type)          = type[4]; //! Stack of lens parts, can be round, rectangular or rounded rectangular, with optional tapered aperture
 function camera_connector_pos(type) = type[5]; //! The flex connector block for the camera itself's position
 function camera_connector_size(type)= type[6]; //! The flex connector block for the camera itself's size
+function camera_fov(type)           = type[7]; //! The field of view of the camera lens
 
 module camera_lens(type, offset = 0, show_lens = true) //! Draw the lens stack, with optional offset for making a clearance hole
     color(grey(20))
@@ -57,7 +58,7 @@ module camera_lens(type, offset = 0, show_lens = true) //! Draw the lens stack,
                                 }
             }
 
-module camera(type, show_lens = true) {           //! Draw specified PCB camera
+module camera(type, show_lens = true, fov_distance = 0, fov = undef) {           //! Draw specified PCB camera
     vitamin(str("camera(", type[0], "): ", type[1]));
     pcb = camera_pcb(type);
 
@@ -66,6 +67,18 @@ module camera(type, show_lens = true) {           //! Draw specified PCB camera
 
     translate_z(pcb_thickness(pcb)) {
         camera_lens(type, show_lens = show_lens);
+        if (show_lens&& fov_distance > 0) {
+            lens = camera_lens(type);
+            fov = is_undef(fov) ? camera_fov(type) : fov;
+            if (is_list(fov))
+                #translate_z(lens[2][0].z) // note: use of # is deliberate, to show highlighted field of view
+                    translate(camera_lens_offset(type))
+                        hull() {
+                            cube([lens[1][1]/2, lens[1][1]/2, eps], center=true);
+                            translate_z(fov_distance)
+                                cube([2 * fov_distance * tan(fov.x / 2), 2 * fov_distance * tan(fov.y / 2), eps], center=true);
+                        }
+        }
 
         conn = camera_connector_size(type);
         if(conn) {

vitamins/cameras.scad

@@ -32,7 +32,8 @@ rpi_camera_v1 = ["rpi_camera_v1", "Raspberry Pi camera V1", rpi_camera_v1_pcb, [
         [[0, 0, 4], 7.5 / 2],
         [[0, 0, 5], 5.5 / 2, [1.5/2, 2/2, 0.5]],
     ],
-    [0, 12 - 1.5 - 2.5], [8, 5, 1]
+    [0, 12 - 1.5 - 2.5], [8, 5, 1],
+    [54, 41] // FOV
 ];
 
 rpi_camera_v2_pcb = ["", "",  25, 23.862, 1, 2, 2.2, 0, "green", false, [[2, -2], [-2, -2], [2, -14.5], [-2, -14.5]],
@@ -47,7 +48,8 @@ rpi_camera_v2 = ["rpi_camera_v2", "Raspberry Pi camera V2", rpi_camera_v2_pcb, [
         [[0, 0, 4], 7.5 / 2],
         [[0, 0, 5], 5.5 / 2, [1.5/2, 2/2, 0.5]],
     ],
-    [-13.8 + 12.5, 23.862 / 2 - 4.7], [8.5, 4, 1]
+    [-13.8 + 12.5, 23.862 / 2 - 4.7], [8.5, 4, 1],
+    [62.2, 48.8] // FOV
 ];
 
 rpi_camera_pcb = ["", "",  36, 36, 1.6, 0, 3.2, 0, "green", false, [[3.5, -3.5], [-3.5, -3.5], [3.5, 3.5], [-3.5, 3.5]],

vitamins/d_connector.scad

@@ -72,6 +72,16 @@ module d_pillar() { //! Draw a pillar for a D-connector
         female_metric_thread(screw, pitch, height, false, colour = d_pillar_colour);
 }
 
+module d_plug_D(length, width, rad) { //! D plug D shape
+    d = width / 2 - rad;
+    offset = d * sin(10);
+
+    hull()
+        for(x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1])
+            translate([x * (length / 2 - rad) + y * x * offset, y * (width / 2 - rad)])
+                circle(rad);
+}
+
 module d_plug(type, socket = false, pcb = false, idc = false) { //! Draw specified D plug, which can be IDC, PCB or plain solder bucket
     hole_r = 3.05 / 2;
     dwall = 0.5;
@@ -89,16 +99,6 @@ module d_plug(type, socket = false, pcb = false, idc = false) { //! Draw specifi
     vitamin(str(socket ? "d_socket(" : "d_plug(", type[0], arg(pcb, false, "pcb"), arg(idc, false, "idc"),
                                   "): D-type ", pins, " way ", desc, socket ? " socket" : " plug"));
 
-    module D(length, width, rad) {
-        d = width / 2 - rad;
-        offset = d * sin(10);
-
-        hull()
-            for(x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1])
-                translate([x * (length / 2 - rad) + y * x * offset, y * (width / 2 - rad)])
-                    circle(rad);
-    }
-
     module pin_positions()
         for($i = [1 : pins])
             translate([($i - (pins + 1) / 2) * 2.77 / 2, ($i % 2 - 0.5) * 2.84])
@@ -117,14 +117,14 @@ module d_plug(type, socket = false, pcb = false, idc = false) { //! Draw specifi
 
         linear_extrude(front_height, convexity = 5)
             difference() {
-                D(d_length, d_width, 2.5);
-                D(d_length - 2 * dwall, d_width - 2 * dwall, 2.5 - dwall);
+                d_plug_D(d_length, d_width, 2.5);
+                d_plug_D(d_length - 2 * dwall, d_width - 2 * dwall, 2.5 - dwall);
             }
 
         if(!idc)
-            rotate([0,180,0])
+            hflip()
                 linear_extrude(back_height, convexity = 5)
-                    D(d_lengths(type)[0] + 2 * dwall, d_widths(type)[0] + 2 * dwall, 2.5 + dwall);
+                    d_plug_D(d_lengths(type)[0] + 2 * dwall, d_widths(type)[0] + 2 * dwall, 2.5 + dwall);
 
     }
     //
@@ -134,12 +134,12 @@ module d_plug(type, socket = false, pcb = false, idc = false) { //! Draw specifi
         translate_z(d_flange_thickness(type) + eps)
             rotate([0, 180, 0])
                 linear_extrude(back_height + 1 + d_flange_thickness(type), convexity = 5)
-                    D(d_length - dwall, d_width - dwall, 2.5 - dwall/2);
+                    d_plug_D(d_length - dwall, d_width - dwall, 2.5 - dwall/2);
 
         if(socket)
             linear_extrude(front_height - eps, convexity = 5)
                 difference() {
-                    D(d_length - dwall, d_width - dwall, 2.5 - dwall/2);
+                    d_plug_D(d_length - dwall, d_width - dwall, 2.5 - dwall/2);
 
                     pin_positions()
                         circle(r = 0.7);

vitamins/microswitch.scad

@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@
 //
 //! Used for limit switches. Currently only the button type is supported as the lever and roller types are less accurate.
 //!
-//! The switch is drawn with the button at the nominal operation point. This can be plus or minus `microswitch_op_tol(type)`.
+//! The origin of the switch is in the center of the body. `microswitch_button_pos()` is the offset to tip of the button at its operating point.
+//!
+//! The switch is drawn with the button at the nominal operation point. This actual trigger point can be plus or minus `microswitch_op_tol(type)`.
 //!
 //! When the button is released it comes out by a maximum of `microswitch_fp_max(type)` from the nominal operating point.
 //

vitamins/pillars.scad

@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 //                                                               d                                   r         r         d   d
 //
 M2x16_brass_pillar     = ["M2x16_brass_pillar",     "nurled",    2, 16, 3.17,      3.17,       0, 0, brass,     brass,    3,-3];
+M3x6_hex_pillar        = ["M3x6_hex_pillar",        "hex",       3,  6, 5/cos(30), 5/cos(30),  6, 6, brass,     brass,   -5, 6];
 M3x13_hex_pillar       = ["M3x13_hex_pillar",       "hex",       3, 13, 5/cos(30), 5/cos(30),  6, 6, "silver",  silver,  -6, 6];
 M3x20_hex_pillar       = ["M3x20_hex_pillar",       "hex",       3, 20, 5/cos(30), 5/cos(30),  6, 6, "silver",  silver,  -8, 8];
 M3x20_nylon_pillar     = ["M3x20_nylon_pillar",     "nylon",     3, 20, 8,         5/cos(30),  0, 6, "white",   brass,   -6, 6];
@@ -38,6 +39,6 @@ M3x20_nylon_hex_pillar = ["M3x20_nylon_hex_pillar", "hex nylon", 3, 20, 8/cos(30
 M3x10_nylon_hex_pillar = ["M3x10_nylon_hex_pillar", "hex nylon", 3, 10,5.5/cos(30),5.5/cos(30),6, 6,  grey(20),   grey(20),  -6, 6];
 
 
-pillars = [M2x16_brass_pillar, M3x13_hex_pillar, M3x20_hex_pillar, M3x20_nylon_pillar, M4x17_nylon_pillar, M3x10_nylon_hex_pillar, M3x20_nylon_hex_pillar];
+pillars = [M2x16_brass_pillar, M3x6_hex_pillar, M3x13_hex_pillar, M3x20_hex_pillar, M3x20_nylon_pillar, M4x17_nylon_pillar, M3x10_nylon_hex_pillar, M3x20_nylon_hex_pillar];
 
 use <pillar.scad>

vitamins/tubing.scad

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ function tubing_id(type)       = type[3]; //! Inside diameter
 function tubing_colour(type)   = type[4]; //! Colour
 
 function tubing_or(type)        = tubing_od(type) / 2; //! Outside radius
+function tubing_ir(type)        = tubing_id(type) / 2; //! Inside radius
 
 module tubing(type, length = 15, forced_id = 0, center = true) { //! Draw specified tubing with optional forced internal diameter
     original_od = tubing_od(type);
@@ -50,4 +51,3 @@ module tubing(type, length = 15, forced_id = 0, center = true) { //! Draw specif
                     circle(d = id);
                 }
 }
-