Customizable shadow display

thingiverse

This is a user guide for creating and printing a sundial design using 3D printing. The text provides step-by-step instructions, details on customization options, and resources for further development. Here's an organized version of the text: **Introduction** The text introduces the sundial project, which allows users to create a personalized sundial using the Makerbot Customizer interface. It encourages users to verify the item with a rendering software before printing. **Customization Options** The text lists various customization options for the sundial design: 1. Enlarge slots: To improve readability of digits, but may unintentionally turn some pixels white. 2. Gnomon radius 3. Pixel width and height 4. Space between columns, rows, and digits 5. Screw size: For holding the gnomon **Advanced Parameters** The text introduces advanced parameters: 1. Remove thin parts: To remove parts smaller than a specified size. 2. Transition delay: Affects the display of pixels during a transition. **Print Settings** Tested on an Up! Plus printer with the following settings: 1. Raft: Yes 2. Supports: No 3. Resolution: 0.15mm 4. Infill: 10% 5. Print quality: Fast **GitHub Repository** The text announces that the entire code is documented and hosted on GitHub for developers to modify and improve. **Python Scripts** Three Python scripts are mentioned: 1. `clean_and_merge.py`: Merges and cleans the .scad files before uploading them to Thingiverse and GitHub. 2. `compare.py`: Compares two sundial designs by slicing and generating a superposed image of their 3D models. 3. `decode_font.py`: Decodes hexadecimal numbers in OpenSCAD notation. **Blender Script** The text introduces a Blender script for simulating the sun shining on the sundial, with instructions to watch a video on its use. **To Come** The text mentions several upcoming features and improvements: 1. Pixel-art display support 2. A video of the sundial in action 3. Support for suggested features Overall, this guide provides a detailed introduction to creating and customizing a sundial design using 3D printing, with options for further development and improvement.