CaseBuilderLib2

Design 3D printed cases for random things!

How to use this library:

1. Preparation

   1. Make a copy of the CaseBuilderLib project template (CaseBuilderTemplate.scad). The template is intended to be used with the OpenSCAD Customizer.

      

      The design of a customized case is done in two stages. Start by setting the `Stage` variable to "Model" (value = 1).

      

2. Model Stage

   1. The model stages provides a simplified view to design the interior of the case. The content of the case must be designed as children of
      the `CaseBuilder()` module. It can be designed in two ways:

      • It can be an automatically generated cavity around a model the object, that the case in meant to protect. In this case use the `objectCavity()` modifier around the object model.

        

   • It can be a manually generated cavity. In this case put the shape of the cavity directly insidev the `CaseBuilder()`

      ![Step 2.1b](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hotwolf/CaseBuilderLib2/master/Examples/Endoscope/howto_step2_1b.png)
     

   Alternatively, an empty case can be generated by checking the setting the variable `PlainB` to true.

   

   2. Configure the inner dimensions of the case by setting the `IdimX`, `IdimY`, and `IdimZ` variables. If necessary, adjust the position of the content through the `ObjX`, `ObjY`, and `ObjZ` variables.

      

   3. If needed, add some grip holes by setting the variables `Gh1X`, `Gh2X`, or `Gh3X` to a value within the inner X dimension. Further grip holes can be added by manually extending the `ghX` array within the instantiation of the `CaseBuilder()` module.

      

   4. Add an optional label to the case by setting the string variable `LabT`. The font size can be adjusted through the variable `LabS`.

      

      Continue by setting the `Stage` variable to "Generate" (value = 2).

      

3. Generate stage

   1. Do a final review of the design. Use the OpenA variable for a detailed inspection.

      

   2. Render the design and generate a STL file.

      

   3. Slice and print.

      

The CaseBuilderLib2 source code is maintained at GitHub.