A optional path can now be specified for tubing.

show_path() now takes an optional radius.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,6 +3,33 @@
 This changelog is generated by `changelog.py` using manually added semantic version tags to classify commits as breaking changes, additions or fixes.
 
 
+### [v21.18.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.18.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.17.0...v21.18.0 "diff with v21.17.0")
+*   2024-03-14 [`19dadcb`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/19dadcb58db0dd7408726c69d46cf2b7b26c764b "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated images and readme.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`c565f29`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/c565f2912e7319575fc6ec3262699b73305c46b4 "show commit") [V.](# "V.Shkriabets") Update MT3608 pcb module
+
+### [v21.17.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.17.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.16.1...v21.17.0 "diff with v21.16.1")
+*   2024-03-14 [`5579c0d`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/5579c0d988c6d7983d3884afa7e42fdb283109a8 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Fixed `box_shelf_bracket()` horizontal holes.
+Added a third child to `box_shelf_bracket()` to allow custom additions.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`67408f8`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/67408f8422918416c617ec7389dbc09b2c62a2ae "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added `d_hole()` module.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`929abbe`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/929abbefda2c380b121c775371f197860c6c3aff "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated front page image.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`c7727e7`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/c7727e7106e3829a6b5f6c501b1a082d540a4a68 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added Sellotape to sheets.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`1dbba5a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/1dbba5a650f8dac2d05a5668008e61a5ec22ea4f "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added `camera_lens_height()` function.
+
+#### [v21.16.1](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.16.1 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.16.0...v21.16.1 "diff with v21.16.0")
+*   2024-03-14 [`db2a9a8`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/db2a9a8a24966f098d4c0c8157de98a885b79a85 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Ziptie test can now show wires with t `=` 0.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`6ced9c8`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/6ced9c871c5a637dbe8494836a4233e1f6cd4971 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Fixed FOV for ESP32 camera being rotated.
+Shortened the ESP32 camera header pins.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`d6b00fb`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/d6b00fbf5719239adc5e8b66f863c003a50806d3 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Removed unused test code.
+
+*   2024-03-14 [`2c996bb`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/2c996bb7a143a85c21833a69f56f2f47afabe072 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Fixed random error caused by not running bom first.
+
 ### [v21.16.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.16.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.15.0...v21.16.0 "diff with v21.15.0")
 *   2024-02-19 [`fdb92ec`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/fdb92ec263d60a42e04f06abfeec5e1648a12b6b "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Improved layout to fit into front page view.
 

printed/box.scad

@@ -494,7 +494,8 @@ module box_shelf_screw_positions(type, screw_positions, thickness = 0, wall = un
         for(p = screw_positions)
             multmatrix(p)
                 translate_z(thickness)
-                    children();
+                    let($horizontal = true)
+                        children();
 
     r = box_boss_r(type);
     inset = box_intrusion(type) - r + (r + insert_boss_radius(insert, w) + bezel_clearance / 2) / sqrt(2);
@@ -503,10 +504,11 @@ module box_shelf_screw_positions(type, screw_positions, thickness = 0, wall = un
             for(x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1])
                 translate([x * (box_width(type) / 2 - inset), y * (box_depth(type) / 2 - inset)])
                     rotate(45 * x * (2 + y))
-                        children();
+                        let($horizontal = false)
+                            children();
 }
 
-module box_shelf_bracket(type, screw_positions, wall = undef) { //! Generates a shelf bracket, the first optional child is a 2D cutout and the second 3D cutouts
+module box_shelf_bracket(type, screw_positions, wall = undef) { //! Generates a shelf bracket, the first optional child is a 2D cutout and the second 3D cutouts, third child is 3D additions.
     w = is_undef(wall) ? box_wall(type) : wall;
     insert = box_shelf_insert(type);
     lip = 2 * insert_boss_radius(insert, w);
@@ -561,9 +563,13 @@ module box_shelf_bracket(type, screw_positions, wall = undef) { //! Generates a
                                     children(0);
                     }
 
-                hflip()
+                hflip() {
                     box_shelf_screw_positions(type, screw_positions, 0, w)
                         boss();
+
+                    if($children > 2)
+                        children(2);
+                }
             }
             if($children > 1)
                 hflip()
@@ -571,7 +577,7 @@ module box_shelf_bracket(type, screw_positions, wall = undef) { //! Generates a
 
             hflip()
                 box_shelf_screw_positions(type, screw_positions, 0, w)
-                    insert_hole(insert, counterbore = 1, horizontal = true);
+                    insert_hole(insert, counterbore = 1, horizontal = $horizontal);
         }
 }
 

readme.md

@@ -779,6 +779,11 @@ PCB cameras.
 | `camera_lens_offset(type)` | Offset of the lens center from the PCB centre |
 | `camera_pcb(type)` | The PCB part of the camera |
 
+### Functions
+| Function | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `camera_lens_height(type)` | The height of the lens stack |
+
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
@@ -982,6 +987,7 @@ D-connectors. Can be any number of ways, male or female, solder buckets, PCB mou
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
 | `d_connector_holes(type)` | Place children at the screw hole positions |
+| `d_hole(type, h = 0, center = true, clearance = 0.2)` | Make a hole to clear the back of d-connector |
 | `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 |
@@ -4033,6 +4039,7 @@ When woven sheets (e.g. carbon fibre) are rendered it is necessary to specify th
 |   1 | `sheet(Spring08, 30, 30, 2)` |  Bi-metal saw blade 30mm x 30mm x 0.8mm |
 |   1 | `sheet(Cardboard, 30, 30, 2)` |  Corrugated cardboard 30mm x 30mm x 5mm |
 |   1 | `sheet(Foam20, 30, 30, 2)` |  Foam sponge 30mm x 30mm x 20mm |
+|   1 | `sheet(Sellotape, 30, 30, 2)` |  Sellotape tape 30mm x 30mm x 0.05mm |
 |   1 | `sheet(DiBond, 30, 30, 2)` |  Sheet DiBond 30mm x 30mm x 3mm |
 |   1 | `sheet(DiBond6, 30, 30, 2)` |  Sheet DiBond 30mm x 30mm x 6mm |
 |   1 | `sheet(MDF10, 30, 30, 2)` |  Sheet MDF 30mm x 30mm x 10mm |
@@ -4222,6 +4229,7 @@ E.g. 475A is 4.7uF 10V on the parts list.
 ### Vitamins
 | Qty | Module call | BOM entry |
 | ---:|:--- |:---|
+|   1 | `smd_inductor(CDRH104)` |  CDRH104 package 10R |
 |   1 | `smd_diode(DO214AC)` |  DO214AC package SS34 |
 |   1 | `smd_inductor(IND2525)` |  IND2525 package 4R7 |
 |   1 | `smd_led(LED0603, green)` |  SMD LED 0603 green |
@@ -4763,7 +4771,7 @@ T-Tracks used in woodworking jigs
 ---
 <a name="tubings"></a>
 ## Tubings
-Tubing and sleeving. The internal diameter can be forced to stretch it over something.
+Tubing and sleeving. The internal diameter can be forced to stretch it over something. A path can be specified, otherwise it is just straight with the specified length.
 
 [vitamins/tubings.scad](vitamins/tubings.scad) Object definitions.
 
@@ -4788,7 +4796,7 @@ Tubing and sleeving. The internal diameter can be forced to stretch it over some
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `tubing(type, length = 15, forced_id = 0, center = true)` | Draw specified tubing with optional forced internal diameter |
+| `tubing(type, length = 15, forced_id = 0, center = true, path = [])` | Draw specified tubing with optional forced internal diameter and optional path. |
 
 ![tubings](tests/png/tubings.png)
 
@@ -5199,7 +5207,7 @@ The top bezel can have an optional child, which is subtracted to allow modificat
 | `box_right(type)` | Default right side, can be overridden to customise |
 | `box_right_blank(type, sheet = false)` | Generates a 2D template for the right sheet, `sheet` can be set to override the type |
 | `box_shelf_blank(type, sheet = false, wall = undef)` | Generates a 2D template for a shelf sheet |
-| `box_shelf_bracket(type, screw_positions, wall = undef)` | Generates a shelf bracket, the first optional child is a 2D cutout and the second 3D cutouts |
+| `box_shelf_bracket(type, screw_positions, wall = undef)` | Generates a shelf bracket, the first optional child is a 2D cutout and the second 3D cutouts, third child is 3D additions. |
 | `box_shelf_bracket_section(type, rows, cols, x, y)` | Generates sections of the shelf bracket to allow it to be bigger than the printer |
 | `box_shelf_screw_positions(type, screw_positions, thickness = 0, wall = undef, top_screws = true)` | Place children at the shelf screw positions |
 | `box_top(type)` | Default top, can be overridden to customise |
@@ -5480,7 +5488,8 @@ Housings for PCB cameras.
 |   1 | `camera(rpi_camera_v1)` |  Raspberry Pi camera V1 |
 |   1 | `camera(rpi_camera_v2)` |  Raspberry Pi camera V2 |
 |   1 | `camera(rpi_camera)` |  Raspberry Pi focusable camera |
-|   7 | `screw(M2_cap_screw, 10)` |  Screw M2 cap x 10mm |
+|   3 | `screw(M2_cap_screw, 8)` |  Screw M2 cap x  8mm |
+|   4 | `screw(M2_cap_screw, 10)` |  Screw M2 cap x 10mm |
 |   4 | `screw(M3_cap_screw, 16)` |  Screw M3 cap x 16mm |
 |   4 | `screw(M3_dome_screw, 10)` |  Screw M3 dome x 10mm |
 |   2 | `screw(M3_dome_screw, 12)` |  Screw M3 dome x 12mm |
@@ -7443,6 +7452,7 @@ Each vertex, apart from the first and the last, has an associated radius and the
 | `cap(facets, segment = 0, end)` | Create the mesh for an end cap |
 | `circle_points(r = 1, z = 0, dir = -1)` | Generate the points of a circle, setting z makes a single turn spiral |
 | `helical_twist_per_segment(r, pitch, sides)` | Calculate the twist around Z that rotate_from_to() introduces |
+| `offset_paths(path, offsets, twists = 0)` | Create new paths offset from the original, optionally spiralling around it |
 | `rectangle_points(w, h)` | Generate the points of a rectangle |
 | `rounded_path(path)` | Convert a rounded_path, consisting of a start coordinate, vertex / radius pairs and then an end coordinate, to a path of points for sweep. |
 | `rounded_path_vertices(path)` | Show the unrounded version of a rounded_path for debug |
@@ -7454,7 +7464,7 @@ Each vertex, apart from the first and the last, has an associated radius and the
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `show_path(path)` | Show a path using a chain of hulls for debugging, duplicate points are highlighted. |
+| `show_path(path, r = 0.1)` | Show a path using a chain of hulls for debugging, duplicate points are highlighted. |
 | `sweep(path, profile, loop = false, twist = 0, convexity = 1)` | Draw a polyhedron that is the swept volume |
 
 ![sweep](tests/png/sweep.png)

tests/SMDs.scad

@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ module smds() {
     translate([0, 39])
         layout([for(i = smd_inductors) smd_inductor_leads(i).x], 1)
             let(i = smd_inductors[$i])
-                smd_inductor(i, "4R7");
+                smd_inductor(i, ["4R7", "10R"][$i % 2]);
 
     translate([20, 6])
          layout([for(q = smd_qfps) smd_qfp_body_size(q).x], 3)

utils/sweep.scad

@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ function helical_twist_per_segment(r, pitch, sides) = //! Calculate the twist ar
 //
 // Generate all the transforms for the profile of the swept volume.
 //
-function sweep_transforms(path, loop = false, twist = 0) =
+function sweep_transforms(path, loop = false, twist = 0, initial_rotation = undef) =
     let(len = len(path),
         last = len - 1,
 
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ function sweep_transforms(path, loop = false, twist = 0) =
         lengths = [for(i = 0, t = 0; i < len; t = t + norm(path[min(i + 1, last)] - path[i]), i = i + 1) t],
         length = lengths[last],
 
-        rotations = [for(i = 0, rot = fs_frame(tangents);
+        rotations = [for(i = 0, rot = is_undef(initial_rotation) ? fs_frame(tangents) : rot3_z(initial_rotation);
                          i < len;
                          i = i + 1,
                          rot = i < len ? rotate_from_to(tangents[i - 1], tangents[i]) * rot : undef) rot],
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ function sweep(path, profile, loop = false, twist = 0) = //! Generate the point
         points = skin_points(profile, path, loop, twist),
         skin_faces = skin_faces(points, npoints, facets, loop),
         faces = loop ? skin_faces : concat([cap(facets)], skin_faces, [cap(facets, npoints - 1)])
-        ) [points, faces];
+    ) [points, faces];
 
 module sweep(path, profile, loop = false, twist = 0, convexity = 1) { //! Draw a polyhedron that is the swept volume
     mesh = sweep(path, profile, loop, twist);
@@ -229,16 +229,20 @@ function rounded_path(path) = //! Convert a rounded_path, consisting of a start
 
 function segmented_path(path, min_segment) = [  //! Add points to a path to enforce a minimum segment length
     for(i = [0 : len(path) - 2])
-            let(delta =
-                    assert(path[i] != path[i + 1], str("Coincident points at path[", i, "] = ", path[i]))
-                    path[i+1] - path[i],
-                segs = ceil(norm(delta) / min_segment)
-            )
-            for(j = [0 : segs - 1])
-                path[i] + delta * j / segs, // Linear interpolation
-            path[len(path) - 1]
+        let(delta =
+            assert(path[i] != path[i + 1], str("Coincident points at path[", i, "] = ", path[i]))
+            path[i+1] - path[i],
+            segs = ceil(norm(delta) / min_segment)
+        )
+        for(j = [0 : segs - 1])
+            path[i] + delta * j / segs, // Linear interpolation
+        path[len(path) - 1]
 ];
 
+function offset_paths(path, offsets, twists = 0) = let( //! Create new paths offset from the original, optionally spiralling around it
+        transforms = sweep_transforms(path, twist = 360 * twists, initial_rotation = 0)
+    ) [for(o = offsets) let(initial = [o.x, o.y, o.z, 1]) [for(t = transforms) initial * t]];
+
 function spiral_paths(path, n, r, twists, start_angle) = let( //! Create a new paths which spiral around the given path. Use for making twisted cables
         segment = twists ? path_length(path) / twists / r2sides(2 * r) : inf,
         transforms = sweep_transforms(segmented_path(path, segment), twist = 360 * twists)
@@ -246,16 +250,16 @@ function spiral_paths(path, n, r, twists, start_angle) = let( //! Create a new p
 
 function rounded_path_vertices(path) = [path[0], for(i = [1 : 2 : len(path) - 1]) path[i]]; //! Show the unrounded version of a rounded_path for debug
 
-module show_path(path) //! Show a path using a chain of hulls for debugging, duplicate points are highlighted.
+module show_path(path, r = 0.1) //! Show a path using a chain of hulls for debugging, duplicate points are highlighted.
     for(i = [0 : len(path) - 2]) {
         hull($fn = 16) {
             translate(path[i])
-                sphere(0.1);
+                sphere(r);
 
             translate(path[i + 1])
-                sphere(0.1);
+                sphere(r);
         }
         if(path[i] == path[i + 1])
             translate(path[i])
-                color("red") sphere(1);
+                color("red") sphere($fn = 16, r * 4);
     }

vitamins/camera.scad

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ function camera_connector_pos(type) = type[5]; //! The flex connector block for
 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
 
+function camera_lens_height(type) = //! The height of the lens stack
+     let(lenses = camera_lens(type), lens = lenses[len(lenses) - 1][0]) lens.y + lens.z;
+
 module camera_lens(type, offset = 0, show_lens = true) //! Draw the lens stack, with optional offset for making a clearance hole
     color(grey(20))
         translate(camera_lens_offset(type))

vitamins/d_connector.scad

@@ -80,6 +80,13 @@ module d_plug_D(length, width, rad) { //! D plug D shape
                 circle(rad);
 }
 
+module d_hole(type, h = 0, center = true, clearance = 0.2) { //! Make a hole to clear the back of d-connector
+    dwall = 0.5 + clearance;
+
+    extrude_if(h, center)
+        d_plug_D(d_lengths(type)[0] + 2 * dwall, d_widths(type)[0] + 2 * dwall, 2.5 + dwall);
+}
+
 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;
@@ -106,7 +113,7 @@ module d_plug(type, socket = false, pcb = false, idc = false) { //! Draw specifi
     // Shell
     //
     color(d_plug_shell_colour)  {
-        linear_extrude( d_flange_thickness(type))
+        linear_extrude(d_flange_thickness(type))
             difference() {
                 rounded_square([flange_length, flange_width], 2);
 

vitamins/nuts.scad

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ include <washers.scad>
 //
 // Nuts
 //
-M2_nut_trap_depth = 2.5;
+M2_nut_trap_depth = 1.75;
 M2p5_nut_trap_depth = 2.5;
 M3_nut_trap_depth = 3;
 M4_nut_trap_depth = 4;

vitamins/pcbs.scad

@@ -760,9 +760,15 @@ ZC_A0591 = ["ZC_A0591", "ZC-A0591 ULN2003 driver PCB", 35, 32, 1.6, 0, 2.5, 0, "
     ], [], [], [], M2p5_pan_screw];
 
 
-MT3608 = ["MT3608", "MT3608 boost converter module",        37, 17, 1.2, 2, 1.5, [5, 3], "#2140BE", false, [[3.0725, 5.095], [3.0725, -5.095], [-3.0725, 5.095], [-3.0725, -5.095]],
-    [ [-12.05 , -6.8, 180, "trimpot10"]
-    ]];
+MT3608 = ["MT3608", "MT3608 boost converter module",        37, 17, 1.2, 2, 1.5, [5, 3], "#2140BE", false, 
+      [[3.0725, 5.095], [3.0725, -5.095], [-3.0725, 5.095], [-3.0725, -5.095]],
+      [[-12.05 , -6.8, 180, "trimpot10"],
+       [-24.05 , 13.8, 90, "smd_soic", SOT23_6, "B628"],
+        [-12.3, -14.4, 0, "smd_diode",DO214AC, "SS34"],
+        [-28.5, 13.2, 90,"smd_cap", CAP1206, 0.5],
+        [-20, 13.2, 90,"smd_cap", CAP1206, 0.5],
+        [-24.05 , -11.8, 180, "smd_inductor", CDRH104, "220"]]
+      ];
 
 HW803_1WAY_RELAY = [
     "HW803_1WAY_RELAY", "HW-803 5V 1 way relay module",

vitamins/sheets.scad

@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ DiBond    = [ "DiBond",    "Sheet DiBond",            3, [0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 1    ],
 DiBond6   = [ "DiBond6",   "Sheet DiBond",            6, [0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 1    ], false];
 Cardboard = [ "Cardboard", "Corrugated cardboard",    5, [0.8, 0.6, 0.3, 1    ], false];
 FoilTape  = [ "FoilTape",  "Aluminium foil tape",   0.05,[0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1    ], false];
+Sellotape = [ "Sellotape", "Sellotape tape",        0.05,[1,   1,   0.9, 0.5  ], false];
 Foam20    = [ "Foam20",    "Foam sponge",             20,[0.3, 0.3, 0.3, 1    ], true];
 AL1_6     = [ "AL1_6",     "Aluminium tooling plate", 1.6, [0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.5], false];
 AL2       = [ "AL2",       "Aluminium tooling plate", 2, [0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1    ], false];
@@ -59,6 +60,6 @@ CF3 =       [ "CF3",       "Sheet carbon fiber",      3, grey(35),
 
 
 sheets = [CF1, CF2, CF3, MDF3, MDF6, MDF10, MDF12, MDF19, MDF22, PMMA1p25, PMMA2, PMMA3, PMMA6, PMMA8, PMMA10,
-         glass2, DiBond, DiBond6, Cardboard, FoilTape, AL1_6, AL2, AL3, AL6, AL8, Steel06, Spring08, Silicone3, Foam20];
+         glass2, DiBond, DiBond6, Cardboard, FoilTape, Sellotape, AL1_6, AL2, AL3, AL6, AL8, Steel06, Spring08, Silicone3, Foam20];
 
 use <sheet.scad>

vitamins/smds.scad

@@ -70,8 +70,9 @@ TANT_C = ["TANT_C", [5.8, 3.2, 2.6], 0.1, 1.3,  [6.0, 2.2, 0.08, 2.9], ["#E9D769
 smd_tants = [TANT_A, TANT_B, TANT_C];
 
 IND2525 = ["IND2525", [6.75, 6.75, 2], 0.1, 1.75, [7.24, 3.2, 0.15, 4.4], grey(50)];
+CDRH104 = ["CDRH104", [10.3, 10.3, 4.0], 0.1, 3.85, [10.5, 3.2, 0.15, 4.4], grey(50)];
 
-smd_inductors = [IND2525];
+smd_inductors = [IND2525, CDRH104];
 
 TC33X1 = ["TC33X1", [3.0, 3.8, 0.5], [0.95, 0.9, 0.88, 1.5, 0.2, 0.75],[3.0, 0.1, 0.2, 1.2, 1.7, 1.2, 1, 0.5], [2.1, 0.5], 1.5];
 

vitamins/tubing.scad

@@ -18,10 +18,11 @@
 //
 
 //
-//! Tubing and sleeving. The internal diameter can be forced to stretch it over something.
+//! Tubing and sleeving. The internal diameter can be forced to stretch it over something. A path can be specified, otherwise it is just straight with the specified length.
 //
 include <../utils/core/core.scad>
 include <../utils/tube.scad>
+include <../utils/sweep.scad>
 
 function tubing_material(type) = type[1]; //! Material description
 function tubing_od(type)       = type[2]; //! Outside diameter
@@ -31,11 +32,12 @@ 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
+module tubing(type, length = 15, forced_id = 0, center = true, path = []) { //! Draw specified tubing with optional forced internal diameter and optional path.
     original_od = tubing_od(type);
     original_id = tubing_id(type);
     id = forced_id ? forced_id : original_id;
     od = original_od + id - original_id;
+    length = path ? round(path_length(path)) : length;
     if(tubing_material(type) == "Heatshrink sleeving")
         vitamin(str("tubing(", type[0], arg(length, 15), "): ", tubing_material(type), " ID ", original_id, "mm x ",length, "mm"));
     else
@@ -45,9 +47,19 @@ module tubing(type, length = 15, forced_id = 0, center = true) { //! Draw specif
         woven_tube(od / 2, id /2, center = center, length, colour = tubing_colour(type));
     else
         color(tubing_colour(type))
-            linear_extrude(length, center = center, convexity = 4)
-                difference() {
-                    circle(d = od);
-                    circle(d = id);
-                }
+            if(path)
+                render_if(manifold)
+                    difference() {
+                        sweep(path, circle_points(od / 2));
+                        start = path[0] - eps * unit(path[1] - path[0]);
+                        n = len(path) - 1;
+                        end = path[n] + eps * unit(path[n] - path[n - 1]);
+                        sweep(concat([start], path, [end]), circle_points(id / 2));
+                    }
+            else
+                linear_extrude(length, center = center, convexity = 4)
+                    difference() {
+                        circle(d = od);
+                        circle(d = id);
+                    }
 }

vitamins/washer.scad

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 //! If a washer is given a child, usually a screw or a nut, then it is placed on its top surface.
 //
 include <../utils/core/core.scad>
-include <../utils/sweep.scad>
+use <../utils/sweep.scad>
 
 soft_washer_colour = grey(20);
 hard_washer_colour = grey(85);