OpenSCAD for 3D Printing

by Al Williams

The 3D printer is a great tool for turning your ideas into real solid objects. However, taking that idea and turning it into a real 3D model is often a frustrating process. OpenSCAD is a free open source tool that allows you to build models of practical real world items. Using a simple scripting language, you can create complex objects and easily customize them and re-purpose them. Unlike traditional CAD programs, you don't need a steady hand and a high resolution mouse to create models with OpenSCAD. You only need the ability to logically structure your description of the object you want to build. This book will show you how to get the most from OpenSCAD, ranging from simple shapes, complex libraries, text, and more.

83 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 29, 2014

Reviews

[David Leithauser · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rather disjointed. Jumped around a lot without providing a complete picture of anything. Often just referred the reader to other sources instead of actually explaining the subject.

[Ree · Rating 2 out of 5]

Además de la página web y algunos blogs hay pocos tutoriales para iniciar con el modelado en 3D usando OpenSCAD. No obstante, el libro ofrece poco en comparación con otras alternativas.

La primera parte del libro se centra en la creación y manipulación de objetos primitivos, mientras que la segunda, ofrece una introducción a la programación. Si eres nuevo en la programación quizá sea una opción atractiva para ti, de lo contrario te recomiendo visitar el cheatsheet de la página oficial, que contiene prácticamente la misma información.

[Mike Benner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read that got me started with openscad, though the book felt like a collection long blog posts wrapped up in a package it is informative and a good jumping off point.