Tutorials

  • Arrays of Objects

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    OpenSCAD does not have a built in Array command but we can easily create an array with a for loop, or even create an array module, and have our own…

  • The Easiest Project Box ! – Use ALL THE THINGS!

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    Use OpenSCAD powerful hull() command and the simple offset() to create the easiest project box ever. Easy rounded corners. No complicated subtractions. Although concept wise, this may not be “easy”,…

  • Cylindrical Text the Easy Way

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    Whereas I love math, I do not excel in the knowledge of said math or patience. So like many of us lesser skilled math enthusiasts I tend to look for…

  • text() – text command tutorial

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    As of OpenSCAD 2019 text has gotten a lot easier to add in OpenSCAD. Basic text can be added with just the bare Command: text( “Basic Text” ); This command…

  • Basic Flat Tooth Gear

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    This short tutorial will help you create a basic gear in OpenSCAD. The gear will need two cylinders to create the gear and a 3 sided polygon to create the…

  • OpenSCAD – Create a pipe.

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    This simple Tutorial will walk you through the process of making a cylindrical pipe. In this Tutorial you will only need two commands: cylinder(); difference(); Bebgin by creating a new…

  • An OpenSCAD Tutorial

    cylinder(); First to make it a little easier on the eyes type in this command: $fn=25 This will result in all the cylinders you draw to have 25 “faces”. Cylinders…

  • Your First OpenSCAD Object

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    OpenSCAD is a scripted 3d Design Tool. When you first Open the editor you will not see anything and it can be a bit daunting to know where to start.…