On Monday 21 June 2021 03:08:32 Michael Möller wrote:
Just in case the small item is not obvious : text is a 2D object, so
you must use linear_extrude() to make it solid, then you can add it or
use it difference() to engrave
difference() {
translate([0,0,-8]) rotate([0,90,0]) cylinder(h=30,d=20);
linear_extrude(height=3) translate([0,-5,0]) text("Karl");
}
This is an interesting idea, and I'd like to "engrave" on the outer wall
of a part thats only 5mm tall, the var that sets its size, for auto
marking a stack of parts made by stairstepping until the fit is perfect,
so how do I switch the "karl" to the text character version of a var?
Formatted to a floating point that reads 30.75 if someplace else in that
scope, the var sz is set to 30.75?
Cheers, Gene Heskett
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author)
If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.
On Monday 21 June 2021 03:08:32 Michael Möller wrote:
> Just in case the small item is not obvious : text is a 2D object, so
> you must use linear_extrude() to make it solid, then you can add it or
> use it difference() to engrave
> difference() {
> translate([0,0,-8]) rotate([0,90,0]) cylinder(h=30,d=20);
> linear_extrude(height=3) translate([0,-5,0]) text("Karl");
> }
>
This is an interesting idea, and I'd like to "engrave" on the outer wall
of a part thats only 5mm tall, the var that sets its size, for auto
marking a stack of parts made by stairstepping until the fit is perfect,
so how do I switch the "karl" to the text character version of a var?
Formatted to a floating point that reads 30.75 if someplace else in that
scope, the var sz is set to 30.75?
Cheers, Gene Heskett
--
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author)
If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.
- Louis D. Brandeis
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