Added convexity parameter to clip().

Fixed missing space in veroboard vitamin decription.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,6 +3,23 @@
 This changelog is generated by `changelog.py` using manually added semantic version tags to classify commits as breaking changes, additions or fixes.
 
 
+### [v20.5.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v20.5.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v20.4.0...v20.5.0 "diff with v20.4.0")
+*   2022-05-31 [`cc5654d`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/cc5654d7d756287f5311e35104003f38a4a94475 "show commit") [C.](# "Chris") Added `usb_miniA()`.
+
+### [v20.4.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v20.4.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v20.3.1...v20.4.0 "diff with v20.3.1")
+*   2022-04-01 [`d46913c`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/d46913ce4f64656889fd29dccc0709d84d4d9c49 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Printed `screw_knob()` is now fully customisable by passing a parameter
+list, constructed by `screw_knob(),` in place of the screw.
+
+ * Screws can still be passed for backwards compatibility.
+
+#### [v20.3.1](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v20.3.1 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v20.3.0...v20.3.1 "diff with v20.3.0")
+*   2022-04-01 [`b9f676a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/b9f676a75369d666540f79abe0392e209e20d0f0 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Documented `insert_hole_length()`.
+
+### [v20.3.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v20.3.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v20.2.0...v20.3.0 "diff with v20.2.0")
+*   2022-03-17 [`ddc4150`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/ddc4150ed73c8300bc3ef4326a91cd4ec54ed9e3 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated images and readme.
+
+*   2022-03-16 [`7e126c9`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/7e126c94cadd120d686eaad8459723e0c1dfc0b2 "show commit") [M.](# "Mozza") Add A23 cell
+
 ### [v20.2.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v20.2.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v20.1.2...v20.2.0 "diff with v20.1.2")
 *   2022-03-17 [`744ebc2`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/744ebc293594e2d049220bba7325f3a22f40a71a "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added functions for generating twisted cable paths and calculating its radius.
 Top row of cable bundles reversed to match a twisted cable.

libtest.scad

@@ -163,14 +163,11 @@ corner_blocks_y = fixing_blocks_y + 30;
 translate([x5, corner_blocks_y])
     corner_blocks();
 
-feet_y = corner_blocks_y + 70;
-translate([x5, feet_y])
-    feet();
-
-translate([x5 + 70, feet_y])
+screw_knobs_y = corner_blocks_y + 70;
+translate([x5, screw_knobs_y])
     screw_knobs();
 
-knobs_y = feet_y + 40;
+knobs_y = screw_knobs_y + 40;
 translate([640, knobs_y])
     printed_pulley_test();
 
@@ -185,6 +182,9 @@ strap_y = clips_y + 50;
 translate([x5 + 60, strap_y])
     strap_handles();
 
+translate([x6, strap_y])
+   feet();
+
 handle_y = strap_y + 50;
 translate([x5, handle_y])
     handle();

printed/screw_knob.scad

@@ -19,53 +19,102 @@
 
 //
 //! Knob with embedded hex head screw.
+//!
+//! Most aspects can be customised, e.g. the flange thickness and radius. It can also be solid or just a wall and be wavey edged or fluted.
 //
 include <../core.scad>
 use <../utils/hanging_hole.scad>
 
-knob_wall = 2;
+function screw_knob_screw(type)    = type[0]; //! The hex screw
+function screw_knob_wall(type)     = type[1]; //! Wall thickness
+function screw_knob_stem_h(type)   = type[2]; //! The stem height below the flange
+function screw_knob_flange_t(type) = type[3]; //! The thickness of the flange
+function screw_knob_flange_r(type) = type[4]; //! The flange outside radius
+function screw_knob_solid(type)    = type[5]; //! Is the flange solid or just a wall
+function screw_knob_waves(type)    = type[6]; //! Number of waves around the flange edge
+function screw_knob_wave_amp(type) = type[7]; //! Wave amplitude
+function screw_knob_fluted(type)   = type[8]; //! Fluted instead of sine wave
+
+function screw_knob(screw, wall = 2, stem_h = 6, flange_t = 4, flange_r = 9, solid = true, waves = 5, wave_amp = 2, fluted = false) = //! Constructor
+    [screw, wall, stem_h, flange_t, flange_r, solid, waves, wave_amp, fluted];
+
 function knob_nut_trap_depth(screw) = round_to_layer(screw_head_height(screw));
-knob_stem_h = 6;
-knob_thickness = 4;
-knob_r = 8;
-knob_wave = 1;
-knob_waves = 5;
-knob_height = knob_stem_h + knob_thickness;
-function knob_height() = knob_height;
+function knob_height(type) = //! Total height of the knob
+    let(type = !is_list(type[0]) ? screw_knob(type) : type)
+        screw_knob_stem_h(type) + screw_knob_flange_t(type);
 
-module screw_knob(screw) { //! Generate the STL for a knob to fit the specified hex screw
-    knob_stem_r = nut_trap_radius(screw_nut(screw)) + knob_wall;
+module screw_knob(type) { //! Generate the STL for a knob to fit the specified hex screw
+    type = !is_list(type[0]) ? screw_knob(type) : type;         // Allow just the screw to be specified for backwards compatability
+    screw = screw_knob_screw(type);
+    wall = screw_knob_wall(type);
+    trap_r = nut_trap_radius(screw_nut(screw));
+    stem_r = trap_r + wall;
+    amp = screw_knob_wave_amp(type);
+    flange_r = max(screw_knob_flange_r(type), stem_r + amp);
+    flange_t = screw_knob_flange_t(type);
+    knob_h = knob_height(type);
+    waves = screw_knob_waves(type);
 
-    function wave(a) = knob_r + sin(a * knob_waves) * knob_wave;
+    function wave(a) = flange_r - amp / 2 + sin(a * waves) * amp / 2;
+    fn = r2sides(flange_r);
+    points = [for(i = [0 : fn - 1], a = i * 360 / fn) wave(a) * [sin(a), cos(a)]];
+    solid = screw_knob_solid(type);
+
+    module shape()
+        if(screw_knob_fluted(type))
+            difference() {
+                circle4n(flange_r);
+
+                c = flange_r * sin(90 / waves);            // Flute half chord
+                d = flange_r - flange_r * cos(90 / waves); // Distance from chord to perimeter
+                b = amp - d;                               // Distance from chord to flute bottom
+                flute_r = (b^2 + c^2) / b / 2;
+                for(i = [0 : waves - 1])
+                    rotate(360 * i / waves)
+                        translate([0, flange_r - amp + flute_r])
+                            circle4n(flute_r);
+            }
+        else
+            polygon(points);
 
     stl(str("screw_knob_M", screw_radius(screw) * 20))
         union() {
             render() difference() {
-                cylinder(r = knob_stem_r, h = knob_thickness + knob_stem_h);
+                cylinder(r = stem_r, h = knob_h);
 
                 hanging_hole(knob_nut_trap_depth(screw), screw_clearance_radius(screw))
                     rotate(45)
-                        circle(r = nut_trap_radius(screw_nut(screw)), $fn = 6);
+                        circle(r = trap_r, $fn = 6);
             }
-            linear_extrude(knob_thickness, convexity = 3)
-                difference() {
-                    polygon(points = [for(a = [0 : 359]) [wave(a) * sin(a), wave(a) * cos(a)]]);
+            for(i = [0 : 1])
+                linear_extrude(i ? flange_t : round_to_layer(wall), convexity = 3)
+                    difference() {
+                        shape();
 
-                    circle(knob_stem_r - eps);
-                }
+                        if(i && ! solid)
+                            offset(-wall)
+                                shape();
+
+                        circle(stem_r - eps);
+                    }
         }
 }
 
 //! Place the screw through the printed part
-module screw_knob_assembly(screw, length) //! Assembly with the screw in place
-assembly(str("screw_knob_M", 20 * screw_radius(screw), "_", length), ngb = true) {
-    translate_z(knob_height)
-        vflip()
-            stl_colour(pp1_colour) screw_knob(screw);
+module screw_knob_assembly(type, length) { //! Assembly with the screw in place
+    type = !is_list(type[0]) ? screw_knob(type) : type;
+    screw = screw_knob_screw(type);
+    knob_h = knob_height(type);
 
-    translate_z(knob_height - knob_nut_trap_depth(screw))
-        rotate(-45)
-            screw(screw, length);
+    assembly(str("screw_knob_M", 20 * screw_radius(screw), "_", length), ngb = true) {
+        translate_z(knob_h)
+            vflip()
+                stl_colour(pp1_colour) screw_knob(type);
+
+        translate_z(knob_h - knob_nut_trap_depth(screw))
+            rotate(-45)
+                screw(screw, length);
+    }
 }
 
 module screw_knob_M30_stl() screw_knob(M3_hex_screw);

readme.md

@@ -1512,6 +1512,7 @@ Heatfit threaded inserts. Can be pushed into thermoplastics using a soldering ir
 | Function | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
 | `insert_boss_radius(type, wall)` | Compute the outer radius of an insert boss |
+| `insert_hole_length(type)` | Length of the insert rounded to layer height |
 | `insert_nose_length(type, d)` | The length before the second ring. |
 
 ### Modules
@@ -2402,6 +2403,7 @@ PCBs and perfboard with optional components. The shape can be a rectangle with o
 | `usb_Ax2(cutout = false)` | Draw USB type A dual socket |
 | `usb_B(cutout = false)` | Draw USB B connector |
 | `usb_C(cutout = false)` | Draw USB C connector |
+| `usb_miniA(cutout = false)` | Draw USB mini A connector |
 | `usb_uA(cutout = false)` | Draw USB micro A connector |
 | `vero_pin(cropped = false)` | Draw a vero pin |
 
@@ -2552,6 +2554,7 @@ PCBs and perfboard with optional components. The shape can be a rectangle with o
 | `usb_Ax2(cutout = false)` | Draw USB type A dual socket |
 | `usb_B(cutout = false)` | Draw USB B connector |
 | `usb_C(cutout = false)` | Draw USB C connector |
+| `usb_miniA(cutout = false)` | Draw USB mini A connector |
 | `usb_uA(cutout = false)` | Draw USB micro A connector |
 | `vero_pin(cropped = false)` | Draw a vero pin |
 
@@ -4243,7 +4246,7 @@ Veroboard with mounting holes, track breaks, removed tracks, solder points and c
 ### Functions
 | Function | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `vero(name, assembly, holes, strips, pitch = inch(0.1)` | Constructor |
+| `vero(name, assembly, holes, strips, pitch = 2.54, fr4 = false, screw = M3_cap_screw, mounting_holes = [], breaks = [], no_tracks = [], components = [], joints = [])` | Constructor |
 | `vero_length(type)` | Length of the board |
 | `vero_size(type)` | Board size |
 | `vero_thickness(type)` | Thickness of the substrate |
@@ -4271,7 +4274,7 @@ Veroboard with mounting holes, track breaks, removed tracks, solder points and c
 |   4 | `nut(M3_nut, nyloc = true)` |  Nut M3 x 2.4mm nyloc |
 |   4 | `screw(M3_dome_screw, 25)` |  Screw M3 dome x 25mm |
 |   2 | `green_terminal(gt_2p54, 10)` |  Terminal block 10 way 0.1" |
-|   2 | `veroboard(z_vb)` |  Veroboard 5 holes x 22strips |
+|   2 | `veroboard(z_vb)` |  Veroboard 5 holes x 22 strips |
 |   8 | `washer(M3_washer)` |  Washer  M3 x 7mm x 0.5mm |
 
 ### Printed
@@ -5913,15 +5916,36 @@ Clamp for ribbon cable and polypropylene strip or one or more ribbon cables.
 ## Screw_knob
 Knob with embedded hex head screw.
 
+Most aspects can be customised, e.g. the flange thickness and radius. It can also be solid or just a wall and be wavey edged or fluted.
+
 [printed/screw_knob.scad](printed/screw_knob.scad) Implementation.
 
 [tests/screw_knob.scad](tests/screw_knob.scad) Code for this example.
 
+### Properties
+| Function | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `screw_knob_flange_r(type)` | The flange outside radius |
+| `screw_knob_flange_t(type)` | The thickness of the flange |
+| `screw_knob_fluted(type)` | Fluted instead of sine wave |
+| `screw_knob_screw(type)` | The hex screw |
+| `screw_knob_solid(type)` | Is the flange solid or just a wall |
+| `screw_knob_stem_h(type)` | The stem height below the flange |
+| `screw_knob_wall(type)` | Wall thickness |
+| `screw_knob_wave_amp(type)` | Wave amplitude |
+| `screw_knob_waves(type)` | Number of waves around the flange edge |
+
+### Functions
+| Function | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `knob_height(type)` | Total height of the knob |
+| `screw_knob(screw, wall = 2, stem_h = 6, flange_t = 4, flange_r = 9, solid = true, waves = 5, wave_amp = 2, fluted = false)` | Constructor |
+
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `screw_knob(screw)` | Generate the STL for a knob to fit the specified hex screw |
-| `screw_knob_assembly(screw, length)` | Assembly with the screw in place |
+| `screw_knob(type)` | Generate the STL for a knob to fit the specified hex screw |
+| `screw_knob_assembly(type, length)` | Assembly with the screw in place |
 
 ![screw_knob](tests/png/screw_knob.png)
 
@@ -5930,18 +5954,24 @@ Knob with embedded hex head screw.
 | ---:|:--- |:---|
 |   1 | `screw(M3_hex_screw, 16)` |  Screw M3 hex x 16mm |
 |   1 | `screw(M4_hex_screw, 16)` |  Screw M4 hex x 16mm |
+|   1 | `screw(M5_hex_screw, 16)` |  Screw M5 hex x 16mm |
+|   1 | `screw(M6_hex_screw, 16)` |  Screw M6 hex x 16mm |
 
 ### Printed
 | Qty | Filename |
 | ---:|:--- |
 |   1 | screw_knob_M30.stl |
 |   1 | screw_knob_M40.stl |
+|   1 | screw_knob_M50.stl |
+|   1 | screw_knob_M60.stl |
 
 ### Assemblies
 | Qty | Name |
 | ---:|:--- |
 |   1 | screw_knob_M30_16_assembly |
 |   1 | screw_knob_M40_16_assembly |
+|   1 | screw_knob_M50_16_assembly |
+|   1 | screw_knob_M60_16_assembly |
 
 
 <a href="#top">Top</a>
@@ -6853,7 +6883,7 @@ Original version by Doug Moen on the OpenSCAD forum
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
 | `box(xmin, ymin, zmin, xmax, ymax, zmax)` | Construct a box given its bounds |
-| `clip(xmin = -inf, ymin = -inf, zmin = -inf, xmax = inf, ymax = inf, zmax = inf)` | Clip child to specified boundaries |
+| `clip(xmin = -inf, ymin = -inf, zmin = -inf, xmax = inf, ymax = inf, zmax = inf, convexity = 1)` | Clip child to specified boundaries |
 
 ![clip](tests/png/clip.png)
 

tests/PCB.scad

@@ -85,16 +85,18 @@ test_pcb = ["test_pcb", "Test PCB",
         [  8, 105, 180, "usb_Ax2"],
         [  7,  85, 180, "molex_usb_Ax1"],
         [ 8.5,125, 180, "molex_usb_Ax2"],
-        [  3, 140, 180, "usb_uA"],
-        [  8, 155, 180, "usb_B"],
+        [  3, 138, 180, "usb_uA"],
+        [ 4.6,148, 180, "usb_miniA"],
+        [ 3.7,158, 180, "usb_C"],
+        [  8, 170, 180, "usb_B"],
+        [  6, 184, 180, "uSD", [12, 11.5, 1.4]],
+        [  8, 196, 180, "jack"],
+        [  6, 206, 180, "barrel_jack"],
+        [  5, 220, 180, "hdmi"],
+        [  3, 235, 180, "mini_hdmi"],
+        [ 38, 190, -90, "text", 25, 4, "Silkscreen", "Liberation Sans:style=Bold"],
         [ 25, 200,   0, "buzzer", 4.5, 8.5],
         [ 25, 218,   0, "buzzer"],
-        [ 38, 190, -90, "text", 25, 4, "Silkscreen", "Liberation Sans:style=Bold"],
-        [  8, 190, 180, "jack"],
-        [  6, 200, 180, "barrel_jack"],
-        [  5, 218, 180, "hdmi"],
-        [  3, 235, 180, "mini_hdmi"],
-        [  6, 175, 180, "uSD", [12, 11.5, 1.4]],
 
         [ 65,   9,   0, "link", inch(0.4)],
         [ 65,  12,   0, "ax_res", res1_8, 1000],

tests/screw_knob.scad

@@ -17,20 +17,26 @@
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
 include <../core.scad>
+use <../utils/layout.scad>
 
 use <../printed/screw_knob.scad>
 
-screws = [M3_hex_screw, M4_hex_screw];
+knobs = [
+    M3_hex_screw,
+    M4_hex_screw,
+    screw_knob(M5_hex_screw, flange_r = 12, flange_t = 6, stem_h = 2, waves = 6),
+    screw_knob(M6_hex_screw, flange_r = 15, flange_t = 6, solid = false, stem_h = 2, waves = 6, wall = 1.6, fluted = true),
+];
 
-module do_screw_knob(screw)
+module do_screw_knob(knob) {
     if($preview)
-        screw_knob_assembly(screw, 16);
+        screw_knob_assembly(knob, 16);
     else
-        screw_knob(screw);
+        screw_knob(knob);
+}
 
 module screw_knobs()
-    for(i = [0 : len(screws) - 1])
-        translate([i * 30, 0])
-            do_screw_knob(screws[i]);
+    layout([for(k = knobs) 2 * screw_knob_flange_r(k)], 10)
+        do_screw_knob(knobs[$i]);
 
 screw_knobs();

utils/core/clip.scad

@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ module box(xmin, ymin, zmin, xmax, ymax, zmax) //! Construct a box given its bou
          [0,2,3,1]]  // left
     );
 
-module clip(xmin = -inf, ymin = -inf, zmin = -inf, xmax = inf, ymax = inf, zmax = inf) //! Clip child to specified boundaries
-    render() intersection() {
+module clip(xmin = -inf, ymin = -inf, zmin = -inf, xmax = inf, ymax = inf, zmax = inf, convexity = 1) //! Clip child to specified boundaries
+    render(convexity = convexity) intersection() {
         children();
 
         box(xmin, ymin, zmin, xmax, ymax, zmax);

vitamins/insert.scad

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ function insert_ring1_h(type)        = type[6];     //! Height of the top and mi
 function insert_ring2_d(type)        = type[7];     //! Diameter of the middle ring
 function insert_ring3_d(type)        = type[8];     //! Diameter of the bottom ring
 
-function insert_hole_length(type) = round_to_layer(insert_length(type));
+function insert_hole_length(type) = round_to_layer(insert_length(type)); //! Length of the insert rounded to layer height
 
 function insert_nose_length(type, d) = let( //! The length before the second ring.
         length = insert_length(type),

vitamins/pcb.scad

@@ -485,6 +485,50 @@ module usb_uA(cutout = false) { //! Draw USB micro A connector
         }
 }
 
+module usb_miniA(cutout = false) { //! Draw USB mini A connector
+    l = 9.2;
+    iw1 = 7.0;
+    iw2 = 6.0;
+    ih1 = 1.05;
+    ih2 = 1.0;
+    h = 4.0;
+    t = 0.4;
+
+    module D() {
+        hull() {
+            translate([-iw1 / 2, h - t - ih1])
+                square([iw1, ih1]);
+
+            translate([-iw2 / 2, t + ih2])
+                square([iw2, eps]);
+
+        }
+        translate([-iw2 / 2, t])
+            square([iw2, ih2]);
+    }
+
+    if(cutout)
+        rotate([90, 0, 90])
+            linear_extrude(100)
+                offset(2 * panel_clearance)
+                    D();
+    else
+        color("silver") rotate([90, 0, 90]) {
+            linear_extrude(l, center = true)
+                difference() {
+                    offset(t)
+                        D();
+
+                    D();
+                }
+
+            translate_z(-l / 2)
+                linear_extrude(1)
+                    offset(t)
+                        D();
+        }
+}
+
 module usb_C(cutout = false) { //! Draw USB C connector
     l = 7.35;
     w = 8.94;
@@ -1046,6 +1090,7 @@ module pcb_component(comp, cutouts = false, angle = undef) { //! Draw pcb compon
         if(show(comp, "usb_A"))         usb_Ax1(cutouts);
         if(show(comp, "usb_Ax2"))       usb_Ax2(cutouts);
         if(show(comp, "usb_uA"))        usb_uA(cutouts);
+        if(show(comp, "usb_miniA"))     usb_miniA(cutouts);
         if(show(comp, "usb_B"))         usb_B(cutouts);
         if(show(comp, "usb_C"))         usb_C(cutouts);
         if(show(comp, "jack"))          jack(cutouts);

vitamins/pcbs.scad

@@ -885,7 +885,7 @@ ArduinoNano = let(l = 43.18, w = 17.78, pitch = inch(0.6), pins = 15, poffset =
       [l / 2 + poffset, w / 2 - pitch / 2,  0, "-2p54joiner", pins, 1],
       [l / 2 + poffset, w / 2 + pitch / 2,  0, "-2p54joiner", pins, 1],
       [l / 2 + poffset + inch(0.75), w / 2, 0, "2p54header",  2,    3, false, undef, false, false],
-      [1.75, w / 2, 180, "usb_uA" ],
+      [3.1, w / 2, 180, "usb_miniA" ],
       [l / 2 - inch(0.25), w / 2, 45, "chip", 7, 7, 1.3],
       [l / 2 + poffset + inch(0.15), w / 2,    0, "chip", 3.5, 6,   1.8, silver ], // mock button
       [l / 2 + poffset + inch(0.15), w / 2,    0, "chip", 1.3, 2.6, 2.6, grey(90) ], // mock button

vitamins/veroboard.scad

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ function vero_track_width(type)    = vero_pitch(type) * 0.8; //! The width of th
 function vero_length(type) = vero_holes(type) * vero_pitch(type); //! Length of the board
 function vero_width(type) = vero_strips(type) * vero_pitch(type); //! Width of the board
 
-function vero(name, assembly, holes, strips, pitch = inch(0.1), fr4 = false, screw = M3_cap_screw, mounting_holes = [], breaks = [], no_tracks = [], components = [], joints = []) = //! Constructor
+function vero(name, assembly, holes, strips, pitch = 2.54, fr4 = false, screw = M3_cap_screw, mounting_holes = [], breaks = [], no_tracks = [], components = [], joints = []) = //! Constructor
     [ name, assembly, holes, strips, pitch, fr4, screw, mounting_holes, breaks, no_tracks, components, joints ];
 
 function vero_size(type) = [vero_length(type), vero_width(type), vero_thickness(type)]; //! Board size
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ module veroboard(type) { //! Draw specified veroboard with missing tracks and tr
     tc = vero_fr4(type) ? "silver" : copper;
     no_track = vero_no_track(type);
 
-    vitamin(str("veroboard(", type[0], "): Veroboard ", holes, " holes x ", strips, "strips"));
+    vitamin(str("veroboard(", type[0], "): Veroboard ", holes, " holes x ", strips, " strips"));
 
     color(colour) linear_extrude(vero_thickness(type))
         difference() {