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Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
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Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD

by Colin Dow
March 2022
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
320 pages
6h 50m
English
Packt Publishing
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Chapter 6: Exploring Common OpenSCAD Libraries

Reusing code written by others is an excellent way to speed up our CAD design process. With OpenSCAD, there are numerous libraries of code that we can utilize to create new and exciting designs. In this chapter, we will create a desk drawer using the BOSL Standard Library. Afterward, we will re-use the code we wrote to create our own OpenSCAD library.

In this chapter, we will cover the following:

  • Exploring the OpenSCAD General libraries
  • Exploring the OpenSCAD Single Topic libraries
  • Creating our own OpenSCAD library

Technical requirements

The following is required to complete this chapter:

  • Any late-model Windows, macOS, or Linux computer that can install OpenSCAD.
  • The code and images for this ...
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