Leftover Container Tag Generator

prusaprinters

<p>Ever wonder what's in that leftover Tupperware container? And don't really want to pop the lid, except on what you are looking for? Me too.</p><p>So I designed this little tag to snap into the slot on the lid (for hanging the lids on a rack).</p><h3>How I Designed This</h3><p>This is my first real attempt to write an OpenSCAD program. There are no fancy filets, but the project is very simple and doesn't really need them. I also like the Customizer so you can very easily modify it to your needs.</p><h3>How to Use the Generator</h3><p>First, after opening the program, you need to make the Customizer visible. Under the Window menu, select Customizer or uncheck Hide Customizer.</p><p>When the Customizer is open, rotate all of the little triangles to open the various areas.</p><p>Then start making changes in the displayed items - it will live update to show your change. Cool!</p><p>You will see that you can change just about everything. I've setup limits for all of them so you shouldn't get too carried away. Here's some tips to consider:</p><ul><li>“StemWidth” is used to snap into the lid opening, you want a good fit but not so fat it warps the lid on install.&nbsp;</li><li>“Thickness” is also involved in the snap to the lid; don't exceed the lid opening.</li><li>I found it easier to install the tag onto a lid before you close the container - turn it sideways - if “Thickness” is less than “StemWidth”, it will slide into the notch easier.</li><li>You should not make the “FontSize” too small as it may not print well.</li><li>The “LabelColor” has nothing to do with your print (set that in the slicer), it is only to aid you in visualizing your edits.</li><li>You can make raised text for 2 color printing.</li><li>I even tried recessed in 2 color.</li><li>Keep some plain ones handy - you can use tape and a marker for quickies - my wife also uses her label maker.</li></ul>