Merge branch 'schiele-corexy_fix'

Moved I2C_LCD_Backpack from tiny_pcbs to pcbs to prevent connector clash.
Updated images and readme.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,6 +3,89 @@
 This changelog is generated by `changelog.py` using manually added semantic version tags to classify commits as breaking changes, additions or fixes.
 
 
+### [v21.37.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.37.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.36.0...v21.37.0 "diff with v21.36.0")
+*   2025-04-15 [`edc7e17`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/edc7e174370ac8dcd6d4a78b31640347ab266f60 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Included `pcbs.scad` in `displays.scad`.
+Moved `I2C_LCD_Backpack` from `tiny_pcbs` to pcbs to prevent connector clash.
+Updated images and readme.
+
+*   2025-04-11 [`a9b501a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/a9b501a2d2ce242c181c2cd5f5d1f86ba7150eec "show commit") [P.](# "pcremades") Added a 1602 LCD with I2C module
+
+*   2025-04-11 [`126343d`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/126343d5af75a2aa458db112305a62b953e23694 "show commit") [P.](# "pcremades") Added a I2C TWI SPI Serial Interface for 1602 LCD
+
+*   2025-04-11 [`1692fcc`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/1692fcc8116c9a0926231a95d0207a0085c814c5 "show commit") [P.](# "pcremades") Added `1/4"` square trimpot to `pcb.scad`
+
+### [v21.36.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.36.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.6...v21.36.0 "diff with v21.35.6")
+*   2025-04-09 [`33ac382`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/33ac3820b0df87df05d7c2dbb3d553e2aafa6828 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Added `pose_stl()` module because `pose()` only works for assembly views.
+
+#### [v21.35.6](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.6 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.5...v21.35.6 "diff with v21.35.5")
+*   2025-03-30 [`5d0eda8`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/5d0eda87e44a70fdbed51407a43555a637e064f9 "show commit") [D.T.](# "Daniel Trnka") `barrel_jack:` added cutout
+
+#### [v21.35.5](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.5 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.4...v21.35.5 "diff with v21.35.4")
+*   2025-04-01 [`3715585`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/3715585002ba56681103103faddd043b1553d095 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Made `pose()` work on STL renders to match the documentation.
+
+#### [v21.35.4](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.4 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.3...v21.35.4 "diff with v21.35.3")
+*   2025-03-23 [`fdbe0c7`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/fdbe0c7a9eba96823683b8e1161bc160bd63231e "show commit") [J.R.](# "Jeroen Roos") Change variable names that start with a digit
+
+ * Change names of variables from `2a` and `2c` to `ax2` (a times 2) and
+`cx2`, because variable names starting with a digit are deprecated in
+OpenSCAD.
+
+#### [v21.35.3](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.3 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.2...v21.35.3 "diff with v21.35.2")
+*   2025-03-27 [`9f9aa67`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/9f9aa6723eff9b7439e17758406e9f8e409828ee "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Third attempt to fix dimension image.
+
+#### [v21.35.2](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.2 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.1...v21.35.2 "diff with v21.35.1")
+*   2025-03-27 [`6b6704b`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/6b6704b823291119697bf4993eddb3f2e6873875 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Second attempt to fix dimension image.
+
+#### [v21.35.1](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.1 "show release") Fixes [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.35.0...v21.35.1 "diff with v21.35.0")
+*   2025-03-27 [`117fb62`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/117fb626e7023ca92339947a0f84a8aee5c6429e "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Fixed dimension example image address.
+
+### [v21.35.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.35.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.34.0...v21.35.0 "diff with v21.34.0")
+*   2025-03-27 [`6dc8204`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/6dc82045fffeca383381724abb6d70d7025b2ae5 "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Shortened the module comments by factoring out the parameter descriptions.
+Added the nut example picture.
+Fixed nut picture placement.
+Updated images and readme.
+
+*   2025-03-22 [`c50f95a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/c50f95a203ead9070407fbae7d1247a00938b255 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added some documentation to the nut
+
+*   2025-03-22 [`49bd6e0`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/49bd6e0a04885cf5cad7655aee038e16dc0a7e15 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added negative offsets to test
+
+*   2025-03-22 [`921843c`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/921843cc09e7ae2953090c30e7d5b9c644e3b966 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") made negative offset work as expected (go to the opposite side, and use min instead of max on coordinates)
+
+*   2025-03-19 [`c17cc13`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/c17cc1321bcd06af439519435734f6e0eb8f5d43 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") Changed the module comments style
+
+*   2025-03-16 [`9862b3c`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/9862b3c3a347fac5bb355b1d62a02bdc0970221b "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") typos
+
+*   2025-03-16 [`e87e19a`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/e87e19aa182acee64e3d47c282c81b7ef495bf81 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") removed `center` from experiment
+
+*   2025-03-16 [`4f68935`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/4f68935b5b56b7405eb6c1e0fae5845e8f800489 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") some cleanup
+
+*   2025-03-15 [`8992cce`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/8992cce7a62d2fec956aae64236ba19dc340603f "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added argument for text size, and improve auto size
+
+*   2025-03-15 [`106666e`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/106666ec493f6b088ee398b276e8734d0790a451 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") simplified the math to use rotates instead, added examples, and allowed the user to choose witch plane the x,y and z dimensions are in
+
+*   2025-03-13 [`f731f0f`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/f731f0fe98a3a3d975c34cd85ac4f618c2f1bf6b "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added a function to rotate around the dim axis
+
+*   2025-03-13 [`3a62198`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/3a62198183b6a1dce74479ae44e00b4d5e690431 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") replaced the new math functions with rotate and transform
+
+*   2025-03-07 [`0123885`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/012388571185c674293ba17de39e0db59a775ff4 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") Improved text alligment
+
+*   2025-03-02 [`b166ec4`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/b166ec47dd7e34e6798c1287d0ce8612a84e9be1 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") Remove old commented code from `dimension.scad`
+
+*   2025-03-02 [`6467de5`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/6467de5facdc2a5b6ccdbdbe32f703ba3faa70f4 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") Update `maths.scad`
+
+*   2025-03-02 [`dc683ed`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/dc683ed701b016a1c79800db2ed41aed9cf8cac6 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added dimensions
+
+### [v21.34.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.34.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.33.0...v21.34.0 "diff with v21.33.0")
+*   2025-02-22 [`8623572`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/862357279a98c9511e2db166585065c660eb331d "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated images and readme.
+
+*   2025-02-16 [`0b8ad93`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/0b8ad93dc5c1ed89c6525e846c02f756bfbe9b2b "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") made the test cases work with the motor in the back
+
+*   2025-02-16 [`3889040`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/38890400ac03c64635674412e621236ab28f0314 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added new test cases for motor in the back
+
+*   2025-02-15 [`9974c03`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/9974c03fc9c1ca0f67ce27fa5ea5f69c94d416ba "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") improved the comments
+
+*   2025-02-15 [`0208965`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/0208965684441bb2022fe2b513aa8ee28ce22f41 "show commit") [A.V.](# "Alex Verschoot") added an option to emplace the motor in the back
+
 ### [v21.33.0](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/releases/tag/v21.33.0 "show release") Additions [...](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/compare/v21.32.1...v21.33.0 "diff with v21.32.1")
 *   2025-01-22 [`8458e43`](https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/commit/8458e432fcb472c0b2f7c880f9c06ea7d4f7511f "show commit") [C.P.](# "Chris Palmer") Updated images and readme.
 

lib.scad

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 include <core.scad>
 
 include <vitamins/psus.scad>
-include <vitamins/pcbs.scad>
+include <vitamins/displays.scad> // Includes pcbs.scad
 
 include <vitamins/antennas.scad>
 include <vitamins/batteries.scad>
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ include <vitamins/box_sections.scad>
 include <vitamins/bulldogs.scad>
 include <vitamins/cameras.scad>
 include <vitamins/components.scad>
-include <vitamins/displays.scad>
 include <vitamins/extrusions.scad>
 include <vitamins/extrusion_brackets.scad>
 include <vitamins/fastons.scad>

readme.md

@@ -25,26 +25,26 @@ A list of changes classified as breaking, additions or fixes is maintained in [C
 <tr><td> <a href = "#antennas">Antennas</a> </td><td> <a href = "#inserts">Inserts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rails">Rails</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 = "#axials">Axials</a> </td><td> <a href = "#jack">Jack</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ring_terminals">Ring_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#cable_clip">Cable_clip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#catenary">Catenary</a> </td><td> <a href = "#global">Global</a> </td></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#bldc_motors">BLDC_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ldrs">LDRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rockers">Rockers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#cable_grommets">Cable_grommets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#core_xy">Core_xy</a> </td><td> <a href = "#polyholes">Polyholes</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#ball_bearings">Ball_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_meters">LED_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rod">Rod</a> </td><td> <a href = "#camera_housing">Camera_housing</a> </td><td> <a href = "#dogbones">Dogbones</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_rectangle">Rounded_rectangle</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#batteries">Batteries</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leds">LEDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rod_ends">Rod_ends</a> </td><td> <a href = "#carriers">Carriers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fillet">Fillet</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sphere">Sphere</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#bearing_blocks">Bearing_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leadnuts">Leadnuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sbr_rails">SBR_rails</a> </td><td> <a href = "#corner_block">Corner_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#gears">Gears</a> </td><td> <a href = "#teardrops">Teardrops</a> </td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#belts">Belts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#light_strips">Light_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sk_brackets">SK_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_hinge">Door_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#hanging_hole">Hanging_hole</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#blowers">Blowers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#linear_bearings">Linear_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#smds">SMDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_latch">Door_latch</a> </td><td> <a href = "#horiholes">Horiholes</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#box_sections">Box_sections</a> </td><td> <a href = "#magnets">Magnets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssrs">SSRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#drag_chain">Drag_chain</a> </td><td> <a href = "#layout">Layout</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#mains_sockets">Mains_sockets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screws">Screws</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fan_guard">Fan_guard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#maths">Maths</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#buttons">Buttons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microswitches">Microswitches</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sealing_strip">Sealing_strip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fixing_block">Fixing_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#offset">Offset</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#cable_strips">Cable_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microview">Microview</a> </td><td> <a href = "#servo_motors">Servo_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#flat_hinge">Flat_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_utils">PCB_utils</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#cameras">Cameras</a> </td><td> <a href = "#modules">Modules</a> </td><td> <a href = "#shaft_couplings">Shaft_couplings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#foot">Foot</a> </td><td> <a href = "#quadrant">Quadrant</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#circlips">Circlips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#nuts">Nuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sheets">Sheets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#handle">Handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#round">Round</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#components">Components</a> </td><td> <a href = "#o_ring">O_ring</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spades">Spades</a> </td><td> <a href = "#knob">Knob</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_cylinder">Rounded_cylinder</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#dip">DIP</a> </td><td> <a href = "#opengrab">Opengrab</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spools">Spools</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_bezel">LED_bezel</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_polygon">Rounded_polygon</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#d_connectors">D_connectors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb">PCB</a> </td><td> <a href = "#springs">Springs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_mount">PCB_mount</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_triangle">Rounded_triangle</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#displays">Displays</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcbs">PCBs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#stepper_motors">Stepper_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psu_shroud">PSU_shroud</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sector">Sector</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusion_brackets">Extrusion_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psus">PSUs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#swiss_clips">Swiss_clips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pocket_handle">Pocket_handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#splines">Splines</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusions">Extrusions</a> </td><td> <a href = "#panel_meters">Panel_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#terminals">Terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#press_fit">Press_fit</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sweep">Sweep</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#fans">Fans</a> </td><td> <a href = "#photo_interrupters">Photo_interrupters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#toggles">Toggles</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_box">Printed_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#thread">Thread</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#fastons">Fastons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillars">Pillars</a> </td><td> <a href = "#transformers">Transformers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_pulleys">Printed_pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tube">Tube</a> </td><td></td></tr>
-<tr><td> <a href = "#fuseholder">Fuseholder</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillow_blocks">Pillow_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ttracks">Ttracks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ribbon_clamp">Ribbon_clamp</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#ball_bearings">Ball_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_meters">LED_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rod">Rod</a> </td><td> <a href = "#camera_housing">Camera_housing</a> </td><td> <a href = "#dimension">Dimension</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_rectangle">Rounded_rectangle</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#batteries">Batteries</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leds">LEDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rod_ends">Rod_ends</a> </td><td> <a href = "#carriers">Carriers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#dogbones">Dogbones</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sphere">Sphere</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#bearing_blocks">Bearing_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#leadnuts">Leadnuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sbr_rails">SBR_rails</a> </td><td> <a href = "#corner_block">Corner_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fillet">Fillet</a> </td><td> <a href = "#teardrops">Teardrops</a> </td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#belts">Belts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#light_strips">Light_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sk_brackets">SK_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_hinge">Door_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#gears">Gears</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#blowers">Blowers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#linear_bearings">Linear_bearings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#smds">SMDs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#door_latch">Door_latch</a> </td><td> <a href = "#hanging_hole">Hanging_hole</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#box_sections">Box_sections</a> </td><td> <a href = "#magnets">Magnets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssrs">SSRs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#drag_chain">Drag_chain</a> </td><td> <a href = "#horiholes">Horiholes</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#mains_sockets">Mains_sockets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screws">Screws</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fan_guard">Fan_guard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#layout">Layout</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#buttons">Buttons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microswitches">Microswitches</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sealing_strip">Sealing_strip</a> </td><td> <a href = "#fixing_block">Fixing_block</a> </td><td> <a href = "#maths">Maths</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#cable_strips">Cable_strips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#microview">Microview</a> </td><td> <a href = "#servo_motors">Servo_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#flat_hinge">Flat_hinge</a> </td><td> <a href = "#offset">Offset</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#cameras">Cameras</a> </td><td> <a href = "#modules">Modules</a> </td><td> <a href = "#shaft_couplings">Shaft_couplings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#foot">Foot</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_utils">PCB_utils</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#circlips">Circlips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#nuts">Nuts</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sheets">Sheets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#handle">Handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#quadrant">Quadrant</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#components">Components</a> </td><td> <a href = "#o_ring">O_ring</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spades">Spades</a> </td><td> <a href = "#knob">Knob</a> </td><td> <a href = "#round">Round</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#dip">DIP</a> </td><td> <a href = "#opengrab">Opengrab</a> </td><td> <a href = "#spools">Spools</a> </td><td> <a href = "#led_bezel">LED_bezel</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_cylinder">Rounded_cylinder</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#d_connectors">D_connectors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb">PCB</a> </td><td> <a href = "#springs">Springs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcb_mount">PCB_mount</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_polygon">Rounded_polygon</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#displays">Displays</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pcbs">PCBs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#stepper_motors">Stepper_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psu_shroud">PSU_shroud</a> </td><td> <a href = "#rounded_triangle">Rounded_triangle</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusion_brackets">Extrusion_brackets</a> </td><td> <a href = "#psus">PSUs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#swiss_clips">Swiss_clips</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pocket_handle">Pocket_handle</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sector">Sector</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#extrusions">Extrusions</a> </td><td> <a href = "#panel_meters">Panel_meters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#terminals">Terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#press_fit">Press_fit</a> </td><td> <a href = "#splines">Splines</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#fans">Fans</a> </td><td> <a href = "#photo_interrupters">Photo_interrupters</a> </td><td> <a href = "#toggles">Toggles</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_box">Printed_box</a> </td><td> <a href = "#sweep">Sweep</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#fastons">Fastons</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillars">Pillars</a> </td><td> <a href = "#transformers">Transformers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#printed_pulleys">Printed_pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#thread">Thread</a> </td><td></td></tr>
+<tr><td> <a href = "#fuseholder">Fuseholder</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pillow_blocks">Pillow_blocks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ttracks">Ttracks</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ribbon_clamp">Ribbon_clamp</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tube">Tube</a> </td><td></td></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#gear_motors">Gear_motors</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pin_headers">Pin_headers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#tubings">Tubings</a> </td><td> <a href = "#ssr_shroud">SSR_shroud</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#geared_steppers">Geared_steppers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#potentiometers">Potentiometers</a> </td><td> <a href = "#variacs">Variacs</a> </td><td> <a href = "#screw_knob">Screw_knob</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
 <tr><td> <a href = "#green_terminals">Green_terminals</a> </td><td> <a href = "#pulleys">Pulleys</a> </td><td> <a href = "#veroboard">Veroboard</a> </td><td> <a href = "#socket_box">Socket_box</a> </td><td></td><td></td></tr>
@@ -1106,7 +1106,7 @@ LCD displays.
 |   1 | `display(BigTreeTech_TFT35v3_0)` |  BigTreeTech TFT35 v3.0 |
 |   1 | `display(HDMI5)` |  HDMI display 5" |
 |   1 | `display(TFT128x160)` |  LCD TFT ST7735 display 128x160 |
-|   1 | `display(LCD1602A)` |  LCD display 1602A |
+|   2 | `display(LCD1602A)` |  LCD display 1602A |
 |   1 | `display(LCD2004A)` |  LCD display 2004A |
 |   1 | `display(LCDS7282B)` |  LCD display S-7282B |
 |   1 | `display(SSD1963_4p3)` |  LCD display SSD1963 4.3" |
@@ -2460,6 +2460,10 @@ Default is steel but can be drawn as brass or nylon. A utility for making nut tr
 
 If a nut is given a child then it gets placed on its top surface.
 
+The following diagram shows you the parameters for drawing a sliding_t_nut:
+
+![](docs/sliding_t_nut.png)
+
 [vitamins/nuts.scad](vitamins/nuts.scad) Object definitions.
 
 [vitamins/nut.scad](vitamins/nut.scad) Implementation.
@@ -2996,6 +3000,7 @@ PCBs and perfboard with optional components. The shape can be a rectangle with o
 |   1 | `pcb(EnviroPlus)` |  Enviro+ |
 |   1 | `pcb(ExtruderPCB)` |  Extruder connection PCB - not shown |
 |   1 | `pcb(HW803_1WAY_RELAY)` |  HW-803 5V 1 way relay module |
+|   1 | `pcb(I2C_LCD_Backpack)` |  I2C / SPI character LCD backpack |
 |   1 | `pcb(KY_040)` |  KY-040 rotart encoder breakout |
 |   1 | `pcb(Keyes5p1)` |  Keyes5.1 Arduino Uno expansion board - not shown |
 |   1 | `pcb(L9110S)` |  L9110S 2-Channel motor driver module |
@@ -3034,11 +3039,12 @@ PCBs and perfboard with optional components. The shape can be a rectangle with o
 |   4 | `screw(M2_cap_screw, 25)` |  Screw M2 cap x 25mm |
 |   2 | `screw(M2p5_cap_screw, 20)` |  Screw M2.5 cap x 20mm |
 |   8 | `screw(M2p5_cap_screw, 30)` |  Screw M2.5 cap x 30mm |
-|   8 | `screw(M2p5_cap_screw, 35)` |  Screw M2.5 cap x 35mm |
-|   4 | `screw(M2p5_cap_screw, 40)` |  Screw M2.5 cap x 40mm |
+|   4 | `screw(M2p5_cap_screw, 35)` |  Screw M2.5 cap x 35mm |
+|   8 | `screw(M2p5_cap_screw, 40)` |  Screw M2.5 cap x 40mm |
 |   4 | `screw(M2p5_dome_screw, 25)` |  Screw M2.5 dome x 25mm |
 |   4 | `screw(M2p5_pan_screw, 20)` |  Screw M2.5 pan x 20mm |
-|   8 | `screw(M2p5_pan_screw, 30)` |  Screw M2.5 pan x 30mm |
+|   4 | `screw(M2p5_pan_screw, 30)` |  Screw M2.5 pan x 30mm |
+|   4 | `screw(M2p5_pan_screw, 35)` |  Screw M2.5 pan x 35mm |
 |  19 | `screw(M3_cap_screw, 16)` |  Screw M3 cap x 16mm |
 |  13 | `screw(M3_cap_screw, 20)` |  Screw M3 cap x 20mm |
 |   5 | `screw(M3_cap_screw, 25)` |  Screw M3 cap x 25mm |
@@ -3063,24 +3069,25 @@ PCBs and perfboard with optional components. The shape can be a rectangle with o
 | Qty | Filename |
 | ---:|:--- |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer20100.stl |
-|   4 | pcb_spacer20150.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer20160.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer2070.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer2080.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer2090.stl |
 |   2 | pcb_spacer25110.stl |
-|   4 | pcb_spacer25140.stl |
-|   4 | pcb_spacer25180.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer25150.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer25190.stl |
-|   4 | pcb_spacer25200_2.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer25200.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer25210_2.stl |
-|   4 | pcb_spacer25250.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer25220_2.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer25260.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer25270.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer25280.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer2580.stl |
-|   5 | pcb_spacer30130.stl |
-|   4 | pcb_spacer30220.stl |
+|   1 | pcb_spacer30130.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer30140.stl |
 |   4 | pcb_spacer30230.stl |
-|   3 | pcb_spacer30240.stl |
+|   4 | pcb_spacer30240.stl |
+|   3 | pcb_spacer30250.stl |
 |  10 | pcb_spacer3050.stl |
 |   9 | pcb_spacer3060.stl |
 |   9 | pcb_spacer3070.stl |
@@ -7242,6 +7249,35 @@ allows flexible positioning of the motors.
 |   6 | `NEMA(NEMA17_40)` |  Stepper motor NEMA17 x 40mm (5x20 shaft) |
 
 
+<a href="#top">Top</a>
+
+---
+<a name="dimension"></a>
+## Dimension
+Modules for adding dimensions to assembly views.
+
+![](docs/sliding_t_nut_small.png)
+
+* If `text` is empty, will display the measured distance.
+* `offset` will determine how much space is between the measured point and the dimension.
+* `thickness` is the thickness of the lines, and size of the arrows, if 0, will use 0.5% of the length of the dim.
+* `text_size` will determine the size of the text, if 0, will use percentage of the length of the dim.
+
+[utils/dimension.scad](utils/dimension.scad) Implementation.
+
+[tests/dimension.scad](tests/dimension.scad) Code for this example.
+
+### Modules
+| Module | Description |
+|:--- |:--- |
+| `dimension(startpoint, endpoint, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , rot_around_dim = 0)` | Creates a 3D dimension between two points. |
+| `dimension_x(startpoint, endpoint, offset = 1, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , plane = "xy")` | Creates a dimension in the x direction. Plane options : xy, xz |
+| `dimension_y(startpoint, endpoint, offset = 1, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , plane = "xy")` | Creates a dimension in the y direction. Plane options : xy, yz |
+| `dimension_z(startpoint, endpoint, offset = 1, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , plane = "xz")` | Creates a dimension in the z direction. Plane options : xz, yz |
+
+![dimension](tests/png/dimension.png)
+
+
 <a href="#top">Top</a>
 
 ---
@@ -7814,6 +7850,8 @@ The `pose()` module allows assembly views in the readme to be posed differently
 * To get the parameter values make the GUI window square, pose the view with the mouse and then copy the viewport parameters from the Edit menu and paste them into the pose invocation.
 * Two `pose()` modules can be chained to allow different poses for exploded and assembled views.
 
+The `pose_stl()` module allows an STL child to be posed for its rendered image used in the readme for the project.
+
 [utils/core/bom.scad](utils/core/bom.scad) Implementation.
 
 [tests/BOM.scad](tests/BOM.scad) Code for this example.
@@ -7837,8 +7875,9 @@ The `pose()` module allows assembly views in the readme to be posed differently
 | `no_explode()` | Prevent children being exploded |
 | `no_pose()` | Force children not to be posed even if parent is |
 | `not_on_bom(on = false)` | Specify the following child parts are not on the BOM, for example when they are on a PCB that comes assembled |
-| `pose(a = [55, 0, 25], t = [0, 0, 0], exploded = undef, d = undef)` | Pose an STL or assembly for rendering to png by specifying rotation `a`, translation `t` and optionally `d`, `exploded = true for` just the exploded view or `false` for unexploded only. |
+| `pose(a = [55, 0, 25], t = [0, 0, 0], exploded = undef, d = undef)` | Pose an assembly for rendering to png by specifying rotation `a`, translation `t` and optionally `d`, `exploded = true for` just the exploded view or `false` for unexploded only. |
 | `pose_hflip(exploded = undef)` | Pose an STL or assembly for rendering to png by flipping around the Y axis, `exploded = true for` just the exploded view or `false` for unexploded only. |
+| `pose_stl(a = [70, 0, 315], t = [0, 0, 0], d = 500)` | Pose an STL for its render, `a`, `t`, & `d` are camera parameters. |
 | `pose_vflip(exploded = undef)` | Pose an STL or assembly for rendering to png by flipping around the X axis, `exploded = true for` just the exploded view or `false` for unexploded only. |
 | `stl(name)` | Name an stl that will appear on the BOM, there needs to a module named `<name>_stl` to make it |
 | `stl_colour(colour = pp1_colour, alpha = 1)` | Colour an stl where it is placed in an assembly. `alpha` can be used to make it appear transparent. |

scripts/bom.py

@@ -69,7 +69,10 @@ class Part:
         self.count = 1
         for arg in args:
             arg = arg.replace('true',  'True').replace('false', 'False').replace('undef', 'None')
-            exec('self.' + arg)
+            try:
+               exec('self.' + arg)
+            except:
+               print(arg)
 
     def data(self):
         return self.__dict__
@@ -107,7 +110,7 @@ class BOM:
         match = re.match(r'^(.*?\.stl|.*?\.dxf|.*?\.svg)\((.*)\)$', s)                             #look for name.stl(...), name.dxf(...) or name.svg(...)
         if match:
             s = match.group(1)
-            args = [match.group(2)]
+            args = match.group(2).split('|')
         if s[-4:] == ".stl":
             parts = self.printed
         else:

scripts/render.py

@@ -61,11 +61,14 @@ def render(target, type):
 
     things = { 'stl' : 'printed', 'dxf' : 'routed', 'svg' : 'routed' }[type]
     colours = {}
+    cameras = {}
     for ass in flat_bom:
         for part in ass[things]:
              obj = ass[things][part]
              if "colour" in obj:
                 colours[part] = obj["colour"]
+             if "camera" in obj:
+                cameras[part] = obj["camera"]
     #
     # Remove unused png files
     #
@@ -87,13 +90,16 @@ def render(target, type):
             png_maker_name = tmp_dir + "/png.scad"
             pp1 = [0, 146/255, 0]
             colour = pp1
+            camera = "0,0,0,70,0,315,500"
+            if part in cameras:
+                camera = cameras[part]
             if part in colours:
                 colour = colours[part]
                 if not '[' in colour:
                     colour = '"' + colour + '"'
             with open(png_maker_name, "w") as f:
                 f.write('color(%s) import("%s");\n' % (colour, reltmp(part_file, target)))
-            cam = "--camera=0,0,0,70,0,315,500" if type == 'stl' else "--camera=0,0,0,0,0,0,500"
+            cam = "--camera=" + camera if type == 'stl' else "--camera=0,0,0,0,0,0,500"
             render = "--preview" if type == 'stl' or colour != pp1 else "--render"
             tmp_name = tmp_dir + '/' + part[:-4] + '.png'
             dummy_deps_name = tmp_dir + '/tmp.deps' # work around for OpenSCAD issue #3879

tests/core_xy.scad

@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ module coreXY_motor_in_back_test2() {
     lower_drive_pulley_offset = [20, 5];
 
 
-    coreXY(coreXY_GT2_20_16, size, pos, separation, x_gap = 0, plain_idler_offset = [20, 0], upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = true, left_lower = false, motor_back = true);
+    coreXY(coreXY_GT2_20_16, size, pos, separation, x_gap = 0, plain_idler_offset = [20, 0], upper_drive_pulley_offset = upper_drive_pulley_offset, lower_drive_pulley_offset = lower_drive_pulley_offset, show_pulleys = true, left_lower = false, motor_back = true);
 
     translate (
         [ size.x - separation.x/2 - lower_drive_pulley_offset.x

tests/dimension.scad

@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2025
+// nop.head@gmail.com
+// hydraraptor.blogspot.com
+//
+// This file is part of NopSCADlib.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the
+// GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of
+// the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+//
+// NopSCADlib is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
+// without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+// See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+//
+// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NopSCADlib.
+// If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+//
+include <../utils/core/core.scad>
+use <../utils/dimension.scad>
+
+
+module dimensions_3d_xy() {
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,10,0], "", 0.2);
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,-10,0], "", 0.2);
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,10,0], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,-10,0], "");
+
+
+    dimension([0,0,0], [0,10,0], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [0,-10,0], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,0,0], "",rot_around_dim=0);
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,0,0], "", rot_around_dim=90);
+}
+
+module dimensions_3d_xyz() {
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,10,10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,-10,10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,10,10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,-10,10], "");
+
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,10,-10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [10,-10,-10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,10,-10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-10,-10,-10], "", rot_around_dim=45);
+
+    dimension([0,0,0], [-3,0,10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [0,0,-10], "");
+
+    dimension([0,0,0], [0,2,10], "");
+    dimension([0,0,0], [0,2,-10], "");
+
+}
+
+module dimension_1d_x() {
+    dimension_x([12,0,0], [18,0,0]);
+    dimension_x([12,5,0], [18,10,0], offset = -1);
+    dimension_x([12,0,-5], [18,0,0], plane= "xz");
+    dimension_x([12,5,0], [18,10,5]);
+}
+
+module dimension_1d_y() {
+    dimension_y([12,0,0], [12,-5,0]);
+    dimension_y([12,-8,0], [18,-10,0]);
+    dimension_y([12,-5,0], [18,-10,5], offset = -1, plane= "yz");
+}
+
+module dimension_1d_z() {
+    dimension_z([20,0,5], [20,0,0]);
+    dimension_z([20,0,10], [20,0,0]);
+    dimension_z([20,0,0], [20,10,10],plane= "yz");
+}
+
+if($preview)
+    dimensions_3d_xy();
+    dimensions_3d_xyz();
+    dimension_1d_x();
+    dimension_1d_y();
+    dimension_1d_z();

utils/core/bom.scad

@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@
 //! * If the `d` parameter is set to specify the camera distance then the normal `viewall` and `autocenter` options are suppressed allowing a small section to be zoomed in to fill the view.
 //! * To get the parameter values make the GUI window square, pose the view with the mouse and then copy the viewport parameters from the Edit menu and paste them into the pose invocation.
 //! * Two `pose()` modules can be chained to allow different poses for exploded and assembled views.
+//!
+//! The `pose_stl()` module allows an STL child to be posed for its rendered image used in the readme for the project.
 //
 function bom_mode(n = 1) = (is_undef($bom) ? 0 : $bom) >= n && (is_undef($on_bom) || $on_bom);  //! Current BOM mode, 0 = none, 1 = printed and routed parts and assemblies, 2 includes vitamins as well
 function exploded() = is_undef($exploded_parent) ? is_undef($explode) ? 0 : $explode : 0;   //! Returns the value of `$explode` if it is defined, else `0`
@@ -73,7 +75,7 @@ module explode(d, explode_children = false, offset = [0,0,0], show_line = true)
 module no_pose()                                                    //! Force children not to be posed even if parent is
     let($posed = true, $zoomed = undef) children();
 
-module pose(a = [55, 0, 25], t = [0, 0, 0], exploded = undef, d = undef) //! Pose an STL or assembly for rendering to png by specifying rotation `a`, translation `t` and optionally `d`, `exploded = true for` just the exploded view or `false` for unexploded only.
+module pose(a = [55, 0, 25], t = [0, 0, 0], exploded = undef, d = undef) //! Pose an assembly for rendering to png by specifying rotation `a`, translation `t` and optionally `d`, `exploded = true for` just the exploded view or `false` for unexploded only.
     let($zoomed = is_undef(d)
             ? is_undef($zoomed)
                 ? undef
@@ -136,10 +138,15 @@ module stl_colour(colour = pp1_colour, alpha = 1) { //! Colour an stl where it i
         children();
 }
 
+module pose_stl(a = [70, 0, 315], t = [0, 0, 0], d = 500) //! Pose an STL for its render, `a`, `t`, & `d` are camera parameters.
+    let($stl_camera = str(t.x, ",", t.y, ",", t.z, ",", a.x, ",", a.y, ",", a.z, ",", d))
+        children();
+
 module stl(name) {                      //! Name an stl that will appear on the BOM, there needs to a module named `<name>_stl` to make it
     if(bom_mode() && is_undef($in_stl)) {
         colour = is_undef($stl_colour) ? pp1_colour : $stl_colour;
-        echo(str("~", name, ".stl(colour='", colour, "')"));
+        camera = is_undef($stl_camera) ? "0,0,0,70,0,315,500" : $stl_camera;
+        echo(str("~", name, ".stl(colour='", colour, "'| camera='", camera, "')" ));
     }
     if($children)
         if(is_undef($pose))

utils/core_xy.scad

@@ -272,13 +272,13 @@ module coreXY(type, size, pos, separation, x_gap = 0, plain_idler_offset = [0, 0
         // lower belt
         hflip(!left_lower)
             explode(25)
-                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, motor_back);
+                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, motor_back = motor_back);
 
         // upper belt
         translate([separation.x, 0, separation.z])
             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, motor_back);
+                    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, motor_back = motor_back);
     }
 }
 

utils/dimension.scad

@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+//
+// NopSCADlib Copyright Chris Palmer 2025
+// 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/>.
+//
+
+//
+//! Modules for adding dimensions to assembly views.
+//!
+//! ![](docs/sliding_t_nut_small.png)
+//!
+//! * If `text` is empty, will display the measured distance.
+//! * `offset` will determine how much space is between the measured point and the dimension.
+//! * `thickness` is the thickness of the lines, and size of the arrows, if 0, will use 0.5% of the length of the dim.
+//! * `text_size` will determine the size of the text, if 0, will use percentage of the length of the dim.
+
+include <../utils/core/core.scad>
+include <../utils/maths.scad>
+
+module dimension(startpoint, endpoint, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , rot_around_dim = 0) { //! Creates a 3D dimension between two points.
+    // Compute vector between points
+    direction = endpoint - startpoint;
+    length = norm(direction);
+    midpoint = (startpoint + endpoint) / 2;
+    thickness = (thickness == 0? length/200:thickness);
+
+    // Ensure nonzero values for calculations
+    dir_xy = norm([direction.x, direction.y]);
+
+    // Compute rotation angles
+    azimuth = atan2(direction.y, direction.x);
+    elevation = -atan2(direction.z, dir_xy);
+
+    //end triangle size
+    etr_width = thickness *10;
+    etr_height = thickness *4;
+
+    // Draw measurement line as a thin cylinder
+    translate(midpoint)
+    rotate([0, elevation, azimuth])
+    rotate([0, 90, 0])
+    resize([thickness, thickness, length - etr_width+0.01 ])
+    cube(center = true);
+
+    //do some vector calculations
+    dir = (length > 0) ? (direction / length) * thickness * 4 : [1, 0, 0];
+
+    // Draw endpoint markers
+    translate(startpoint)
+    rotate([0, elevation, azimuth])
+    rotate([rot_around_dim,0,0])
+    translate([0,0,-thickness/2])
+    linear_extrude(thickness)
+    polygon([[etr_width, etr_height/2],[0,0],[etr_width, -etr_height/2]],[[0,1,2]]);
+
+    translate(endpoint)
+    rotate([0, elevation, azimuth])
+    rotate([rot_around_dim,0,0])
+    translate([0,0,-thickness/2])
+    linear_extrude(thickness)
+    polygon([[-etr_width, etr_height/2],[0,0],[-etr_width, -etr_height/2]],[[0,1,2]]);
+
+
+    // Draw the text/distance
+    translate(midpoint)
+    rotate([0, elevation, azimuth])
+    rotate([rot_around_dim,0,0])
+    translate([0,thickness,-thickness/2])
+    linear_extrude(thickness)
+    text(text == "" ? str(length) : text, size = (text_size == 0? length/15:text_size), valign = "bottom", halign = "center");
+}
+
+
+module dimension_x(startpoint, endpoint, offset = 1, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , plane = "xy") { //! Creates a dimension in the x direction. Plane options : xy, xz
+    length = norm(endpoint - startpoint);
+    thickness = (thickness == 0? length/200:thickness);
+
+    y = offset > 0 ? max(startpoint.y, endpoint.y) + (plane=="xy"?offset:0) : min(startpoint.y, endpoint.y) + (plane=="xy"?offset:0);
+    z = offset > 0 ? max(startpoint.z, endpoint.z) + (plane=="xz"?offset:0) : min(startpoint.z, endpoint.z) + (plane=="xz"?offset:0);
+
+    dimension([startpoint.x, y, z], [endpoint.x, y, z], text, thickness, text_size, rot_around_dim=(plane=="xz"?90:0));
+
+    v1= [startpoint.x, y, z]-startpoint;
+    h1 = norm(v1);
+    axis1 = cross([0,0,1], v1);
+    angle1 = atan2(norm(axis1), v1.z);
+    translate(startpoint)
+    rotate(angle1, axis1)
+        cylinder( h= h1+thickness*2, d=thickness);
+
+
+    v2= [endpoint.x, y, z]-endpoint;
+    h2 = norm(v2);
+    axis2 = cross([0,0,1], v2);
+    angle2 = atan2(norm(axis2), v2.z);
+
+    translate(endpoint)
+    rotate(angle2, axis2)
+        cylinder( h= h2+thickness*2, d=thickness);
+}
+
+
+module dimension_y(startpoint, endpoint, offset = 1, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , plane = "xy") { //! Creates a dimension in the y direction. Plane options : xy, yz
+    length = norm(endpoint - startpoint);
+    thickness = (thickness == 0? length/200:thickness);
+
+
+    x = offset > 0 ? max(startpoint.x, endpoint.x) + (plane=="xy"?offset:0) : min(startpoint.x, endpoint.x) + (plane=="xy"?offset:0);
+    z = offset > 0 ? max(startpoint.z, endpoint.z) + (plane=="yz"?offset:0) : min(startpoint.z, endpoint.z) + (plane=="yz"?offset:0);
+    dimension([x, startpoint.y, z], [x, endpoint.y, z], text, thickness, text_size, rot_around_dim=(plane=="yz"?90:0));
+
+    v1= [x, startpoint.y, z]-startpoint;
+    h1 = norm(v1);
+    axis1 = cross([0,0,1], v1);
+    angle1 = atan2(norm(axis1), v1.z);
+
+    translate(startpoint)
+    rotate(angle1, axis1)
+    rotate([offset>0?0:180,0,0])
+        cylinder( h= h1+thickness*2, d=thickness);
+
+
+    v2= [x, endpoint.y, z]-endpoint;
+    h2 = norm(v2);
+    axis2 = cross([0,0,1], v2);
+    angle2 = atan2(norm(axis2), v2.z);
+
+    translate(endpoint)
+    rotate(angle2, axis2)
+    rotate([offset>0?0:180,0,0])
+        cylinder( h= h2+thickness*2, d=thickness);
+}
+
+module dimension_z(startpoint, endpoint, offset = 1, text = "", thickness = 0, text_size = 0 , plane = "xz") { //! Creates a dimension in the z direction. Plane options : xz, yz
+    length = norm(endpoint - startpoint);
+    thickness = (thickness == 0? length/200:thickness);
+
+
+    x = offset > 0 ? max(startpoint.x, endpoint.x) + (plane=="xz"?offset:0) :  min(startpoint.x, endpoint.x) + (plane=="xz"?offset:0);
+    y = offset > 0 ? max(startpoint.y, endpoint.y) + (plane=="yz"?offset:0) : min(startpoint.y, endpoint.y) + (plane=="yz"?offset:0);
+    dimension([x, y, startpoint.z], [x, y, endpoint.z], text, thickness, text_size, rot_around_dim=(plane=="xz"?90:0));
+
+    v1= [x, y, startpoint.z]-startpoint;
+    h1 = norm(v1);
+    axis1 = cross([0,0,1], v1);
+    angle1 = atan2(norm(axis1), v1.z);
+
+    translate(startpoint)
+    rotate(angle1, axis1)
+        cylinder( h= h1+thickness*2, d=thickness);
+
+
+    v2= [x, y, endpoint.z]-endpoint;
+    h2 = norm(v2);
+    axis2 = cross([0,0,1], v2);
+    angle2 = atan2(norm(axis2), v2.z);
+
+    translate(endpoint)
+    rotate(angle2, axis2)
+        cylinder( h= h2+thickness*2, d=thickness);
+}

utils/maths.scad

@@ -164,13 +164,13 @@ function xor(a,b) = (a && !b) || (!a && b);     //! Logical exclusive OR
 function cuberoot(x)= sign(x)*abs(x)^(1/3);
 
 function quadratic_real_roots(a, b, c) =        //! Returns real roots of a quadratic equation, biggest first. Returns empty list if no real roots
-    let(2a = 2 * a,
-        2c = 2 * c,
-        det = b^2 - 2a * 2c
+    let(ax2 = 2 * a,
+        cx2 = 2 * c,
+        det = b^2 - ax2 * cx2
     ) det < 0 ? [] :
         let(r = sqrt(det),
-            x1 = b < 0 ? 2c / (-b + r) : (-b - r) / 2a,
-            x2 = b < 0 ? (-b + r) / 2a : 2c / (-b - r)
+            x1 = b < 0 ? cx2 / (-b + r) : (-b - r) / ax2,
+            x2 = b < 0 ? (-b + r) / ax2 : cx2 / (-b - r)
         ) [x2, x1];
 
 function cubic_real_roots(a, b, c, d) = //! Returns real roots of cubic equation

vitamins/displays.scad

@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 // If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //
 
+include <pcbs.scad>
+
 HDMI5PCB = pcb("", "",  [121.11, 77.93, 1.65], hole_d = 2.2, colour = "mediumblue",
     holes = [[4.6, 4.9], [4.6, -3.73], [97.69, -3.73], [97.69, 4.9]],
     components = [
@@ -46,6 +48,17 @@ LCD1602APCB = pcb("", "", [80, 36, 1.65], hole_d = 2.9, land_d = 5, colour = "gr
     ]
 );
 
+LCD1602APCBI2C = pcb("", "", [80, 36, 1.65], hole_d = 2.9, land_d = 5, colour = "green",
+    holes = [[-2.5, -2.5], [-2.5, 2.5], [2.5, 2.5], [2.5, -2.5]],
+    components = [
+        [-27.05, - 2.5, 0, "2p54header", 16, 1],
+        [ -27.05, -10.0, 0, "pcb", 3, I2C_LCD_Backpack],
+    ],
+    grid = [
+          52.95 - inch(0.75), 36 - 2.5, 16, 1, silver, inch(0.1), inch(0.1),
+    ]
+);
+
 LCD1602A = ["LCD1602A", "LCD display 1602A", 71.3, 24.3, 7.0, LCD1602APCB,
           [0, 0, 0],                             // pcb offst
           [[-64.5 / 2, -14.5 / 2], [64.5 / 2, 14.5 / 2, 0.6]],              // aperture
@@ -54,6 +67,14 @@ LCD1602A = ["LCD1602A", "LCD display 1602A", 71.3, 24.3, 7.0, LCD1602APCB,
           [],                                       // clearance need for the ts ribbon
         ];
 
+LCD1602AI2C = ["LCD1602A", "LCD display 1602A", 71.3, 24.3, 7.0, LCD1602APCBI2C,
+          [0, 0, 0],                             // pcb offst
+          [[-64.5 / 2, -14.5 / 2], [64.5 / 2, 14.5 / 2, 0.6]],              // aperture
+          [],                                       // touch screen
+          0,                                        // thread length
+          [],                                       // clearance need for the ts ribbon
+        ];
+
 LCD2004APCB = pcb("", "", [98, 60, 1.65], hole_d = 2.9, land_d = 5, colour = "green",
     holes = [[-2.5, -2.5], [-2.5, 2.5], [2.5, 2.5], [2.5, -2.5]],
     components = [
@@ -167,6 +188,6 @@ BigTreeTech_TFT35v3_0 = ["BigTreeTech_TFT35v3_0", "BigTreeTech TFT35 v3.0",
 ];
 
 
-displays = [HDMI5, SSD1963_4p3, LCD2004A, BigTreeTech_TFT35v3_0, LCD1602A, LCDS7282B, TFT128x160];
+displays = [HDMI5, SSD1963_4p3, LCD2004A, BigTreeTech_TFT35v3_0, LCD1602A, LCD1602AI2C, LCDS7282B, TFT128x160];
 
 use <display.scad>

vitamins/nut.scad

@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@
 //! Default is steel but can be drawn as brass or nylon. A utility for making nut traps included.
 //!
 //! If a nut is given a child then it gets placed on its top surface.
+//!
+//! The following diagram shows you the parameters for drawing a sliding_t_nut:
+//!
+//! ![](docs/sliding_t_nut.png)
 //
 include <../utils/core/core.scad>
 use <washer.scad>

vitamins/pcb.scad

@@ -650,9 +650,11 @@ module barrel_jack(cutout = false) { //! Draw barrel power jack
     contact_d = 2;
     contact_w = 4;
     inset = 1;
-    if(cutout)
-        ;
-    else {
+    if(cutout) {
+        rotate([0, 90, 0])
+            translate([-bore_h, 0])
+                cylinder(d = bore_d + panel_clearance, h = 100);
+    } else {
         color(grey(20)) rotate([0, 90, 0]) {
             linear_extrude(l, center = true) {
                 difference() {
@@ -1095,6 +1097,56 @@ module trimpot10(vertical, cutout = false) { //! Draw a ten turn trimpot
              }
 }
 
+//! Draw a 1/4" square trimpot (https://ar.mouser.com/datasheet/2/54/3362-776956.pdf)
+module trimpot3362() {
+    l = 6.60;
+    w = 6.99;
+    h = 4.88;
+    foot_w = 0.38;
+    foot_h = 0.38;
+    screw_h = 0;
+    screw_d = 2.25;
+    slot_w =  0.6;
+    slot_h = 0.8;
+
+    module adjust(){
+      d = 2.77;
+      width = 0.64;
+      deep = 0.89;
+
+      color("white"){
+        difference(){
+          cylinder(d=d, h=2*deep, center=true);
+          translate([0, 0, deep-deep/2+0.01])
+            cube([d, width, deep], center=true);
+          translate([0, 0, deep-deep/2+0.01]) rotate([0, 0, 90])
+            cube([d, width, deep], center=true);
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    color("#2CA1FD") {
+      difference(){
+      translate([0, 0, foot_h / 2 + h / 2])
+        cube([w, l, h - foot_h], center = true);
+      translate_z(h-0.88) hull() adjust();
+      //Grub
+      for(ang=[-30:30:210])
+        rotate([0, 0, ang])
+        translate([2.77/2+0.46, 0, h]) cube([1, 0.3, 0.3], center=true);
+      }
+
+      for(x = [-1, 1], y = [1, -1])
+        translate([x * (w - foot_w) / 2, y * (l - foot_w) / 2, h / 2])
+          cube([foot_w, foot_w, h], center = true);
+
+      for(x = [-1, 1])
+        translate([x*(w/2-1), -l/2, h/2+foot_h/2])
+          cube([0.7, 0.7, h-foot_h], center=true);
+    }
+    translate([0, 0, h-0.89]) adjust();
+}
+
 module block(size, colour, makes_cutout, cutouts, r = 0, rtop = 0) //! Draw a coloured cube to represent a random PCB component
     if(cutouts) {
         if(makes_cutout)
@@ -1179,6 +1231,7 @@ module pcb_component(comp, cutouts = false, angle = undef) { //! Draw pcb compon
             if(show(comp, "jst_ph"))        jst_xh_header(jst_ph_header, comp[4], param(5, false), param(6, false), param(7, undef));
             if(show(comp, "jst_zh"))        jst_xh_header(jst_zh_header, comp[4], param(5, false), param(6, false), param(7, undef));
             if(show(comp, "potentiometer")) let(pot = param(4, BTT_encoder)) translate_z(pot_size(pot).z) vflip() potentiometer(pot, shaft_length = param(5, undef));
+            if(show(comp, "trimpot3362"))   trimpot3362();
             if(show(comp, "buzzer"))        buzzer(param(4, 9), param(5, 12), param(6, grey(20)));
             if(show(comp, "smd_250V_fuse")) smd_250V_fuse(comp[4], comp[5]);
             if(show(comp, "smd_res"))       smd_resistor(comp[4], comp[5]);

vitamins/pcbs.scad

@@ -1296,11 +1296,28 @@ tiny_buck = pcb("tiny_buck", "Ultra Small 3A buck regulator", [20, 11, 1.6],
     grid = [inch(0.05), 11 / 2 - inch(0.15), 1, 4, "silver", 0, inch(0.1)]
 );
 
+I2C_LCD_Backpack = let(size=[42, 19, 1.2])
+  pcb("I2C_LCD_Backpack", "I2C / SPI character LCD backpack",
+      size = size, //size
+      colour = "black",
+      components = [[size[0]-2, -size[1]/2, 90, "2p54header", 4, 1, false, undef, true],
+                    [2, size[1]-8.5, 270, "2p54header", 2, 1, false, false, true],
+                    [size[0]/2,  size[1]/2,  90, "smd_soic", SOIC16, "PCF8574"],
+                    [size[0]*3/4,  11,  0, "trimpot3362"],
+                    // Silkscreen
+                    [size[0]*3/4+6, size[1]-5.8, 0, "text", 3, 1, "GND", "Liberation Sans:style=Bold"],
+                    [size[0]*3/4+6, size[1]-5.8-2.54, 0, "text", 3, 1, "VCC", "Liberation Sans:style=Bold"],
+                    [size[0]*3/4+6, size[1]-5.8-2.54*2, 0, "text", 3, 1, "SDA", "Liberation Sans:style=Bold"],
+                    [size[0]*3/4+6, size[1]-5.8-2.54*3, 0, "text", 3, 1, "SCL", "Liberation Sans:style=Bold"]
+                    ],
+      grid = [2, size[1]-2, 16, 1, silver, inch(0.1), inch(0.9)]
+      );
+
 tiny_pcbs = [ESP_201, ESP_01M, XIAO, ESP_12F, MP1584EN, ESP_01,tiny_buck, LIPO_fuel_gauge, 9DOF_stick];
 
 big_pcbs = [BTT_RELAY_V1_2, BTT_SKR_MINI_E3_V2_0, BTT_SKR_E3_TURBO, BTT_SKR_V1_4_TURBO, DuetE, Duex5];
 
-pcbs = [KY_040, TP4056, L9110S, ZC_A0591, RCWL0516, MT3608,RAMPSEndstop, ArduinoNano, HW803_1WAY_RELAY, Feather405, RPI_Pico,
+pcbs = [KY_040, TP4056, L9110S, ZC_A0591, RCWL0516, MT3608,RAMPSEndstop, ArduinoNano, I2C_LCD_Backpack, HW803_1WAY_RELAY, Feather405, RPI_Pico,
         ESP32_DOIT_V1, BlackPill, RPI0, EnviroPlus, ArduinoUno3, ArduinoLeonardo, WD2002SJ, OPZ2, PanelDue_v3, RPI3A, RPI3, RPI4];
 
 pcbs_not_shown = [Melzi, Duex2, PSU12V1A, Keyes5p1, PI_IO, ExtruderPCB];